Lawrence G. McMillan reviews the options market in his weekly column for March 5.

There are many towns and cities that are losing population, losing key industries, and probably on the verge of extinction.

Consumers spent a little more than was expected of them. And manufacturing did a little better than expected too. On the other hand, the federal government’s tax receipts plunged.

What’s best for the fellow who bought a house he can’t afford? Isn’t it to get out the house as soon as possible? What’s best for the fellow who didn’t save enough for his retirement? Shouldn’t he start saving as much as possible as soon as possible?

Europe seems to lack the things that make for a strong political system.

The adjusted monetary base is exploding. Bank reserves are literally through the roof. The Fed is flooding money into the system in an effort to get banks to lend. What does this all mean?

How do you enjoy a depression? Well, the first thing is to make sure you’re not in its way.

Lawrence G. McMillan reviews the options market in his weekly column for February 26.

The mainstream economics profession is guilty of dereliction of duty. They should be telling people that this "recovery" is a scam.

Most people think the economy will muddle through somehow, thanks to all those geniuses working at the Department of the Treasury and the Fed. Dream on!