Economics, Politics and Freedom - Making Financial Decisions in an Election Year

Published: May 28, 2012, 1 a.m.

b'U.S. election year political rhetoric has already hit high gear, but we\\u2019re sure the best (worst?) is yet to come.\\xa0 And you can bet tinkering with the economy is going to be a major part of the conversation - probably more so than any time since 1992 and Bill Clinton\\u2019s now famous slogan, \\u201cIt\\u2019s the economy, stupid.\\u201d\\xa0\\xa0 As real estate investors, we care deeply about things like the supply and cost of capital, job creation and tax rates.\\xa0 And while we can\\u2019t control what happens, we sure want to anticipate it - especially if big changes are being proposed.\\xa0 End the Fed?\\xa0 Return to a gold standard?\\xa0 Raise taxes on capital gains?\\xa0 Eliminate the mortgage deduction?\\xa0 Lions, tigers and bears? Oh my!\\xa0 What\\u2019s an investor to do?\\xa0 Well, start by paying attention to people who are paying attention.\\xa0 To help you, we traveled to the Las Vegas Money Show to sit down face to face with our good friend, economist and outspoken political opiner, Dr. Mark Skousen.\\xa0 As the founder of Freedom Fest, Mark Skousen is one of most connected and intellectually honest people we know.\\xa0 Every time we sit with Mark, we learn and we\\u2019re sure you will too.\\xa0 So tune in and find out what Dr. Skousen sees for the economy and economic policy as the United States\\xa0 enters one of the more interesting election years in recent history.\\xa0\\xa0 The Real Estate Guys\\u2122 radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.\\xa0 Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter at www.realestateguysradio.com'