Politicians are notoriously economically illiterate. And even when they know what would be the right thing, we don't really expect them to do it.

Disarmed citizens encourage crime and violence. Armed citizens encourage criminals to find a safer line of work.

When you give up the hope that some advisor, some system, some source of inside tips is going to give you a shortcut to wealth, you'll finally begin to gain control over your financial future.

For those looking for security, be forewarned that there's nothing more insecure than a political promise.

The police can't stop an intruder, mugger, or stalker from hurting you. They can pursue him only after he has hurt or killed you. Protecting yourself from harm is your responsibility, and you are far less likely to be hurt in a neighborhood of gun-owners than in one of disarmed citizens - even if you don't own a gun yourself.

Social Security is a fraudulent scheme in which the government collect money from you for your retirement - and immediately spend the money on something else.

You have only one life, and no one else will live it for you. Shouldn't you take the time right now to figure out what that life is all about?