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July 28, 2025: Daily Economic Headlines for YOUR Consideration!

US Electricity Electricity Prices Across the United States Have Continued Their Steep Climb Since Donald Trump Returned to the Presidency in January 2025. With average residential rates rising faster than the pace of inflation and reaching their highest point in … Continue reading

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Social Security Recipients Set to Face an $18,000 Benefit CUT in Just SEVEN YEARS

Retirees are facing the prospect of substantial Social Security cuts in just seven years, sooner than projected, due to the “big, beautiful bill,” per an analysis out Thursday from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

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Grim New Social Security Outlook Revealed as Checks Set to Shrink by Huge Sums

The forecast predicts that a dual-earning couple who retire at the start of 2033 would receive $18,100 less a year in vital benefits Social Security’s retirement fund is set to run short in just seven years — which could end … Continue reading

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Trump’s Tariff Deadline Is August 1 – Here’s What Could Immediately Cost More — From Food To Electronics

Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs are scheduled to go into effect on August 1 after a 90-day delay – just as American families begin back-to-school shopping – and could hike up the cost of consumer goods imported from other countries.

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Hickman: Foreigners Own Less US Government Debt… Is That a Good Thing?

The US owes a LOT less money to China today than it did a few years ago… As recently as three years ago, for example, China held $1.3 trillion worth of US government bonds. Today they’re down to around $750 … Continue reading

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Trump Admin Greenlights Gold Mine in Nevada

The approval follows Trump signing an executive order to boost domestic mineral production. The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Spring Valley Gold Mine project in Nevada. The project, located in Pershing County, is expected to create hundreds of … Continue reading

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Snyder: The Cost Of Living Is Out Of Control

Do you feel financial stress on a regular basis? If so, you are certainly not alone. As you will see below, a new survey has discovered that more than two-thirds of the entire country is feeling “anxiety and depression” due … Continue reading

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14 Reasons Silver Might Be a Smarter Investment Than Gold

Historically, gold has been seen as a more valuable investment than silver, with 24% of Americans saying gold is the strongest investment. But that doesn’t mean silver isn’t without its benefits. While it can be seen as volatile, particularly over … Continue reading

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July 14, 2025: Just a FEW things for Your Consideration

8 Places That No Longer Accept Cash in 2025 Not long ago, cash was considered the universal form of payment. Fast-forward to 2025, and a growing number of businesses and venues across the U.S. have completely phased it out. Whether … Continue reading

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Hickman: Crisis 2033 Is Eight Years Away… Are You Ready?

US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was absolutely terrified of inflation. And that’s really saying something for a guy who had commanded Allied forces against the Nazis, faced down the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and overseen the dawn of … Continue reading

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