We hope for a relatively optimistic outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with the quick realization of all modifying interventions, such as earlier and broader testing; strict preventive hygienic and societal measures; a safe and effective vaccine; and effective therapies to treat the virus. Continue Reading
As the number of coronavirus cases rises in Iran, nearby countries are scrambling to prevent the virus from spreading across borders. Continue Reading
With debt expected to continue soaring over the next 30 years, many are beginning to wonder how large debt can grow before it reaches a breaking point. [One possible] outcome is an intolerable surge in debt servicing costs. Continue Reading
China’s educational institutions are continuing to lose autonomy, with General Secretary Xi Jinping asserting that universities must “serve the Communist party in its management of the country” and that “adherence to the Party’s leadership is essential to the development of higher education in the country.” Continue Reading
The killing of Qassem Suleimani marks an important – and fraught – moment in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The stage is set for an ugly tit-for-tat that risks escalation, with Iran acting through its proxies in the Middle East. Continue Reading
This article reviews certain elements of employee retirement plans and their tax implications, as well as the often-overlooked component of employer matching. Continue Reading
The cabal of criminal thugs that Trump intends to designate as foreign terrorists should instead continue to be prosecuted by the Mexico and U.S. judicial systems and not mislabeled as military combatants for political purposes. Continue Reading