Gig Workers Could Be Blacklisted
Legislation meant to help contract workers really hurts and limits them, yet many states are following this tragic example which cripples the gig economy. December 23, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Technology has come a long way in making life easier and better for more people. It’s become affordable, as more people have […]
One Tiny Gap Lets this Thief Into Your Bank Account
Banks are no longer the safest place to store your money or wealth, as they have fallen victim to not only corruption, but cyber attacks. At least 90% of all financial institutions have been targeted by a most sinister type of crime, repeatedly. U.S. financial services firms (like your bank) fall victim to this type […]
Protect Your Cash: Don’t Carry Any!
Imagine being presumed guilty of money laundering, tax evasion, or improper reporting for simply being in possession of a large sum of cash. It’s legal and it’s happening. December 16, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP You have too much cash and no permit for it. Imagine hearing those words and being brought up […]
State Governments Putting Your Identity and Privacy at Risk
Privacy is one of your greatest and most valuable assets, and it’s always under attack. This time, it’s the states’ DMVs selling off your information to turn a quick buck. December 9, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It recently made the headlines that the state of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has […]
Government Polices Will Drive People Toward Cryptocurrencies
The fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve could be driving more people toward cryptocurrencies, as the US seems incurably codependent on Fed intervention. December 2, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Thanksgiving is a time to show appreciation for what you have. Your loved ones, your health, and even your material abundance. People who […]
The Rigged Battle of Asset Forfeiture
Asset forfeiture has ensnared a lot of innocent people in its net. When they try to fight back, their recourse is limited, if not rigged to fail. November 25, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Asset forfeiture is a very real thing. It’s as much a source of government revenue as ticketing, taxes, and […]
Privacy Is A Right and Tool in Self Protection
Privacy is under attack, and it’s time to heed the warnings from where these attacks are felt most because eventually it’ll spread to everyone else. November 18, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP I have a pretty comfortable life as an expat. Sometimes so comfortable I forget about those people who are complacent toward […]
22 Trillion Reasons to Get Ready for a Market Crash
We live in strange times indeed. If you only pay attention to the mainstream media in the U.S., it would seem like everything is fine. Corporate profits are up, home sales are up, the Dow Jones is up, and unemployment is down. Sounds good, right? Yet, if you look just below the “surface” of propaganda-led […]
What Sort of Taxes Can You Expect with Medicare for All?
We’ve heard the benefits will far outweigh the costs when it comes to Medicare for All. But who is willing to pay as much as 32% payroll tax or a 42% VAT? November 4, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Two candidates have been forthcoming about how the cost burdens for their programs would […]
Data Privacy vs Data Portability
Government trying to force competition where neither the end users nor the tech innovators are ready for it. It’s putting data at risk and creating a lot of extra work to serve no real purpose. October 28, 2019 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Convenience and privacy are often at odds. When I talk about […]
