Let's not mince words.
The world economy is not in good shape, and the economy that affects you directly, dear readers (mostly US, North America, and UK judging by my records) has problems. The economic situation for many is at best a recession, and at most a growing catastrophe that still has yet to play out in our lives, bank accounts, and futures.
Yet I meet a lot of people who don't care, or don't pay attention. Some are in this state due to apathy or indifference. Others don't care out of ignorance. The worst are people who are very convinced they know what's going on, and of course are dreadfully wrong.
If you are not at least a bit worried about the economy you are either very well off or wrong. There's no middle ground here.
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