By David J. Petersen – Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It is also chock full of energy. Approximately one kilogram of hydrogen contains as much energy as one gallon of gasoline....
By Mick Harris – In April, the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.9%, down from 5% in March. This data was widely reported as the first time that CPI inflation was under 5% since June 2021....
By David J. Petersen – Rising interest rates doomed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was shut down by federal regulators in mid-March after a run on deposits that the bank couldn’t cover. Similar failures followed...
By MIck Harris – For the unfamiliar, a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange is a key mechanism for taxpayers to maximize the sale of business and investment properties. For any current or aspiring real estate investor,...
By Sam DeBaltzo – Almost every subcontract I see includes some type of “pay-if-paid” provision, meaning the general contractor (GC) is not required to pay the subcontractor until and if the GC receives payment from...
