by Thomas Powell | Sep 5, 2025 | Economics, The Founders Office™
In today’s vlog, I dive into how creative capital structures, like shared appreciation loans, give founders new ways to raise money without losing control. Check it...
by Thomas Powell | Sep 4, 2025 | Just Ask Dad
Gold has surged to an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce, with projections it could reach $5,000 if the U.S. dollar weakens and the Federal Reserve loses credibility. In this episode of The Powell Perspective, Thomas Powell explores why investors are rushing to gold,...
by Thomas Powell | Apr 2, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Investing, Opportunity Zones
Much has been said and written about Opportunity Zones (OZs), the new federal tax program carved out by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Amidst the buzz is a lively debate about whether these investments create good policy. But whatever the policy pundits say, OZs...
by Thomas Powell | Nov 26, 2018 | Commercial Real Estate, Economics, Uncategorized
I am going to switch gears a bit because it has been a while since I’ve written about commercial real estate. In our minds this time of year, CRE is inextricably linked to the current state of retail. Let us talk a bit about the business of the entertainment retail...
by Thomas Powell | Oct 10, 2018 | Investing
There are many signs pointing to disruption in the market. First, and earliest today, the IMF warned that correction may be coming to the U.S. stock market. A strong message was delivered in a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and pointed out by...
