Joan and Jim talk about why a weak dollar isn't all bad. They also talk about some new accounting regs that help private firms, followed by what would happen if NYC Mayor Bloomberg decided to run for president as an independent. They wrap up by explaining what a typo squatter is and how to defeat one, plus a little bit on the immigration debate.
Joan and Jim begin their visit discussing the Republican presidential hopefuls and then move on to discuss whether stocks are over-priced, the economy in general, a review of future energy prices and a number of other current topics.
Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the immigration challenge in the U.S., plus the economy and what the Fed is doing about inflation, some new drugs that are about to be released and good news for small businesses that want to get SBA loan guarantees.
After a short discussion about two fires of historic properties in Washington, D.C., Joan and Jim talk about the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley law on the economy and whether it will ever be amended or abolished. They move on to talk about some economic indicators, including inflation, plus various tax issues and human resources best practices. They wrap up with thoughts on the Virginia Tech tragedy and what can and should be done.
Joan and Jim discuss some of the issues of the day including: the future of the airline industry, various legislative issues being debated, the postal rate hike and the "forever stamp," assistance being proposed by states to encourage angel investors, and other topics.
Joan and Jim talk about the current and future state of the U.S. economy, why a slowdown is in progress and why we won't have a recession, who the new kid is on the auto manufacturing block, what the IRS is up to with regard to small businesses, and a shift in how women take vacations.
Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the current crisis regarding the British sailors who have been taken captured by Iran. They move on to talk about how many in Congress want to tie the funding of the Iraq war to a specific withdrawal date. Next they discuss new legal services available online, how Russia is rivaling China as a thief of U.S. intellectual property, and finally, recent decisions made by the Fed.
On the 550th anniversary of the first Gutenberg bible, Joan and Jim talk about the tempest in the teapot that is caused by the sub par mortgage industry meltdown. They go on to talk about the Fed's decision to keep rates level, price increases in the travel and vacation industry, news about hybrid cars, new regs on access for the disables in new and renovated buildings, and several other topics.
Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the importance of not confusing what happens on Wall Street with the fundamental strength of the economy of Main Street. They go on to talk about how states are preparing to raise taxes, in the face of already record tax revenue collections. Next they discuss the national employment situation, onerous government regulations, how to hire our young veterans, and whether it is actually possible for a Vice President to be a lame duck.
Beginning with the state of the economy, Joan and Jim report that it's doing pretty darn well, with most sectors showing at least reasonable health, if not growth, especially from consumers. They go on to talk about what Congress is doing to regarding taxes, especially with regard to the alternative minimum tax. Next up is alternative fuels, like ethanol, then the volatility of the Chinese capital markets, and finally, insuring our coastal real estate.
