Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

The American Enterprise

A Contrarian’s Look at America’s Enterprise—Economy, Government, and Leadership—Minus the Public-Relations Gloss.

Dan's unique perspective on the economy, the government, and our country's leadership is not commonly found in mainstream media. Designed to enlighten and engage you with what he believes is a refreshing dose of truth, his articles challenge the narratives often presented by mainstream media and encourage critical thinking about the state of our country's enterprise.

Dan offers workarounds and solutions when possible. His aim is to provide actionable solutions to the challenges we may face in these areas.

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Will Interest Rates Rise or Decrease in 2026?

The First 200 Days Of The Trump Administration Will Dictate The Direction

The U.S. Economy:

Is it a Perpetual Zombi and Ponzi Scheme?

Living in High Tax States vs Low Tax States

Escape The High-Pressured Hamster-Like Financial Treadmill Lifestyle

Are Your Bank Accounts Safe? Part II of II

A Follow Up To Part I: If Your Money and Safety Deposit Contents Are Confuscated Who Will Benefit?

Are Your Bank Accounts Safe? Part I of II

The Answer is No, Hell No, And Absolutely Unequovically No: Your Bank Account Balances Do Not Belong To You Any Longer

EVs vs. ICE Automobiles: An Overview- Part I of II

Electric vs Internal Combustion Vehicles, History, Benefits, and Detriments

The Rise of Zombie Tower Office Buildings

Office Building With Super High Levels Of Vacancies With No Improvements In Sight

Girl Rock Bands of Yesteryear- They Still Rock

Do you remember all the great rock bands of the 1950s through the 1980s?

The Blond Joke Of The Day

About The Entitled Generation Who Think They Should Be Given Special Consideration For Showing Up

Procrastination: Why Do Today What I Can Put Off Until Tomorrow?

Knock, Knock, I’m from the Government and Here to Help.

Nine Terrifying Words

Personal Branding & Self-promotion

The Shifting Landscape in Digital Marketing Technologies

Edward Bernays and Manufactured Consensus

Became an Expert in Manipulation the Mindset of the American Public

You Can’t Handle The Truth

Can the public handle the truth

Entitlement: I’m Entitled to Share Some of Your Money

They are rich, and I’m not. So, I don’t mind stealing their electricity.

Are We Merely Shark Bait For The Deep State

An unequal playground makes the common man feel like Shark Bait because he (she) has no power

Can you imagine scolding one of your employees today? ...

Some pretend to work but hide, bypassing individual accountability.

What has happened to CNN? ...

I rely on them to tell me what I am supposed to believe...

Today, I Treated My Girlfriend to a Unique Adventure: a Thrilling Motorcycle Ride.

We both relished the tranquility and joy of the ride, sharing a unique bond.

1950s Happy Family Sharing A Beautiful Meal...

Were the family values we held in the 1950s a mirage, a shimmering image that fades upon closer inspection?