From 1945 to 1974, the Western World -- including America -- was more socialistic than capitalistic, more pro-labor than pro-business. While that may sound surprising, when taken in context it makes perfect sense.

I attended my first real estate investment class in 1974. The two-day program cost me $385, which was a fortune at the time since my salary was less than $1,000 a month.

American workers have been getting the short end of the stick since 1943.

In January 1998, I was watching a very popular morning television show. The two very attractive hosts, one male and one female, smiled toothy grins and said, "This morning we have our network's investment expert in the studio to give us her financial advice for the start of the year."

A business-based board game is actually inspiring entrepreneurial startups.