Michael Manahan regularly writes articles and blog posts about business, entrepreneurship, careers, personal finance, economics and other topics of general interest. You can find those articles and posts at his website.
Why the Economic Theory of the Free Movement of Labor Doesn’t Work
A colleague and friend of mine regularly espouses that the United States should have open borders. That sentiment extends not just to the United States, but to
In Response to Dr. Guido Gianasso’s Post “Emma Raducanu and the Illusion of Nations”
Dr. Guido Gianasso, Professor of Leadership at HEC Paris in Qatar, wrote a post on LinkedIn titled “Emma Raducanu and the Illusion of Nations.” In it he
Quoted on Moneygeek.com on Biggest Mistakes in Managing Personal Credit
Recently the financial website moneygeek.com asked me to comment on mistakes consumers make when managing their personal credit. Below are my responses: What do you see as
AAA Green Builders or the Telemarketers from Hell
I already posted a story about attending the Long Beach Home and Backyard Show, and how much I enjoyed it. However, there was an “after show” situation
What to Say in an Interview When Asked, “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?”
At some point in an interview the interviewer may ask you, “Do you have any questions for me?” Here is how you should answer that question. First,
Prosperity – The Direct Result of the Creation of Value and the Accumulation of Wealth
With the current debate over government spending and government control, I thought it would be useful to revisit a few basic economic concepts. The first one if
The American Dream – Dead or Alive?
What is the American Dream, and can it still be achieved? This is an important question. Dan Sheeks, a personal finance expert, explains what he believes to
Mortgage Insanity or How to Kill Trees
Recently I did something that many of you have done – I remortgaged my home. The whole process of getting a mortgage approved to me is crazy,
Quoted on Motley Fool on Choosing a Mortgage Broker and the Effects of Interest Rate Changes on Mortgages
Recently the personal finance site Motley Fool asked me to answer some questions related to choosing a mortgage lender and the effect of interest rate changes on
13,000% Interest – The Secret to Bank of America’s Profits
Okay. I screwed up. Normally I am very careful with my bank accounts. I typically check all of my accounts every day to see what the balance
Is It Fair to Blame the Government When We Created It?
A colleague of mine sent me an email with this statement: “Let me just say that in a democratic society such as ours “government” is not a
The Story of Seamus (a Parable)
My ancestors (at least some of them) came from Ireland. I know a few names and places but really don’t know much about them. However, I have