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AboutJim Mosquera:

Jim Mosquera is the author of Escaping Oz: Protecting your wealth during the financial crisis. The book discusses how the public will greatly misinterpret the capabilities of our financial Wizards and what they should do to shelter their investments. Jim is a Principal at Sentinel Consulting a business restructuring, capital acquisition and economic consulting firm. He operates the financial and economic site The Sentinel. You can email him here: jim@thesentinel.biz
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What to Hold When the U.S. Economic Blimp Deflates

What to Hold When the U.S. Economic Blimp Deflates

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedOctober 1, 2014

The inflation vs. deflation debate is a heated one. Heck, it almost brought Peter Schiff and Harry Dent to blows. But at the core of this debate is a common misunderstanding of the nature of both inflation and deflation. Today, Jim Mosquera seeks to explain each… and which one the U.S. is more likely to experience. Read on…

How to Prepare Yourself for the End of QE

How to Prepare Yourself for the End of QE

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedAugust 5, 2014

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the US economy has been chugging right along – thanks in no small part to the Fed’s several quantitative easing programs. But what happens when the QE finally stops? As Jim Mosquera explains, this could spell trouble for the economy at large, and for your finances in particular. Read on…

Where You Can Make $56,000 a Year Delivering Pizzas

Where You Can Make $56,000 a Year Delivering Pizzas

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedJuly 25, 2014

US unemployment rates are some of the most dubious and debatable numbers in economics. And when you look at how the government fudges them it’s easy to see why. Today Jim Mosquera attempts to make sense of them, and includes an insightful commentary on another controversial topic: minimum wage. Read on…

Deflation: The Big Risk of Big Banks' Risk-Free Gains

Deflation: The Big Risk of Big Banks' Risk-Free Gains

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedJune 17, 2014

Since the 2008 financial crisis, banks have held a staggering amount of money in excess reserves at the Fed. And with the promise of risk-free returns, it’s really no wonder. But while it may be understandable to hold these reserves as sure bets, it’s certainly not doing anything to spur economic growth. Jim Mosquera has more…

The Truth About America's Real Estate Resurgence

The Truth About America's Real Estate Resurgence

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedJune 4, 2014

According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans once again think real estate is a good investment. Ugh… Have they learned nothing? Today, Jim Mosquera examines the raw data and explains why, contrary to popular opinion, the US real estate market isn’t as good of an investment as many people think. Read on…

5 Critical Questions About the Strength of the US Economy

5 Critical Questions About the Strength of the US Economy

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedMay 15, 2014

When looking at the overall strength of the US economy, it’s important to be critical, especially of the “official” numbers that come from the government agencies. Today, Jim Mosquera offers his take on how it all shakes out, and offers a few tips on where to put your money right now. Read on…

Why the U.S. Is Not Experiencing "Raging Inflation"

Why the U.S. Is Not Experiencing "Raging Inflation"

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedMay 9, 2014

An economy is an unbelievably complex system – one with countless variables and important players. So when trying to decipher what makes them tick – if that’s even possible with any real accuracy – it helps to have the right definitions. Today, Jim Mosquera offers two of them, in light of some comments made by Paul Krugman…

More Financial Lessons from the Head of the Fed

More Financial Lessons from the Head of the Fed

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedApril 29, 2014

Between spurring job growth and providing price stability, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen certainly has her hands full. And thanks to Fed “mission creep” it’s only going to get harder. Today, Jim Mosquera examines the second half of Ms. Yellen’s interview for the documentary Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve. Read on…

Financial Lessons from the Head of the Fed

Financial Lessons from the Head of the Fed

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedApril 28, 2014

Janet Yellen, the current head of the Federal Reserve, was recently interviewed for a documentary on the inner workings of the U.S. central bank. Today, Jim Mosquera examines her comments, and offers a few insightful responses on everything from the financial crisis to the Fed’s bubble politics. Read on…

Why Americans Shouldn't Worry About Income Inequality

Why Americans Shouldn't Worry About Income Inequality

Extra! By Jim Mosquera
PostedApril 23, 2014

As the markets have continued to rally over the last several years, more and more people have touted the problem of “income inequality” in the US. But as Jim Mosquera explains, this perceived problem will likely sort itself out with the arrival of one specific market event. Read on…