On today’s business comment, Michael takes the time to encourage you to tune into Money Talks on Saturday morning to hear his conversation with Economic Forecaster Martin Armstrong. If you are having a difficult time figuring out the world of finance, tune in.

Is there any level of financial mismanagement in local governments that would get you involved in the civic election? What about a wage gap between public and private sectors? What about taxes? What needs to happen to get people out to vote?

Is there any level of financial mismanagement in local governments that would get you involved in the civic election? What about a wage gap between public and private sectors? What about taxes? What needs to happen to get people out to vote?

Why do politicians endorse bad economic policy?  A big reason is that the definition of a good policy, for politicians, is about getting votes and staying in power.  The policy should be based on promoting the public good.

Why do politicians endorse bad economic policy?  A big reason is that the definition of a good policy, for politicians, is about getting votes and staying in power.  The policy should be based on promoting the public good.