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Hickman: Foreign Central Banks Now Own More Gold Than USD Proof That The Bureaucratic State Needs to Go

For centuries, the Byzantine Empire’s gold coin, known as the solidus, had been the backbone of global trade in the medieval world; nearly pure gold, the solidus was trusted by merchants from Baghdad to London. But by the 11th century, … Continue reading

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Smith: One of These Things Is Absolutely Not Like the Others

“If human equality is to be forever averted – if the High, as we have called them, are to keep their places permanently – then the prevailing mental condition must be controlled insanity.” ~ George Orwell, 1984 The government, federal … Continue reading

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Ending the Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales — What to Know!

The ‘stay-put penalty’ contributed to constrained housing supply, industry experts said. President Donald Trump is considering supporting a bill to eliminate the capital gains tax on home sales.

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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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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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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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