The rich pay more in total taxes now than ever before - ever. It's true. Just like it's true that when the rich are convinced they're going to be taxed more, they spend less. And when the top few percenters don't spend, there goes all your spending, because they account for half of all retail spending.

I'm not wedded to covering the markets. I'm intrigued by the markets. If I can connect Main Street with Wall Street, then I've succeeded.

I hate elitists. I hate conceited people. I hate pompous people.

I think God is a pretty fair guy, so tithing is a pretty fair process.

There's nothing wrong or evil about having a bad day. There's everything wrong with making others have to have it with you.

I want to democratize business news.

I'm not staid and unbiased here. I have certain biases I want to convey, and if you disagree, that's fine.