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KA-CHING! THE WORLD’S ATM, THE USA

The United States has become the world’s ATM. Any war or crisis that might break out somewhere on the planet automatically triggers the USA to begin spitting out as much money as necessary to deal with the problem. Other countries … Continue reading

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Living Paycheck To Paycheck Has Become “The Main Financial Lifestyle For U.S. Consumers

Despite the fact that our politicians in Washington have been borrowing and spending trillions of dollars that we do not have in a desperate attempt to prop up the economy, living paycheck to paycheck has become a permanent lifestyle for … Continue reading

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The Specter of Hyperinflation Looms over the Economy

The threat of hyperinflation has haunted fiat money economies throughout history. Although past empires crumbled under the weight of unrestrained money printing, modern bankers at the Federal Reserve assure us that today’s financial system is immune to such a fate. … Continue reading

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The Gold Market to Jay Powell: ‘Bring It On!’

It’s hard to deny the safe-haven trade that has propelled gold prices back to $2,000 an ounce. The chaos in the Middle East caused by the Israel-Hamas war is providing solid momentum for gold, but there is more going on … Continue reading

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Traders Wait to See if Gold Can Break $2,000 After the Fed Holds Rates Steady

…and it broke $2,000 on Friday afternoon! Investors and traders need to keep an eye on gold’s $2,000 an ounce level next week as the market navigates further volatility created by the Federal Reserve’s expected hawkish higher-for-longer monetary policy stance, … Continue reading

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Official Medicare Premiums 2024 – The Numbers Are In

Healthcare costs are on the rise for Medicare recipients – nationwide. The information for this article is sourced directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.. On the heels of the Social Security announcement of a 3.2% cost of … Continue reading

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The Myth of the Invincible Dollar

I write a lot about the national debt – And most people don’t care… That’s because there’s a widespread belief that the dollar is invincible. It isn’t.

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US Economy in Crisis: Here’s What Happens Next

Current economic indicators provide a mixed picture. On one hand, the country has experienced robust GDP growth, signaling a strong economy. The labor market remains tight with historically low unemployment rates, and job gains continue to be impressive. However, a … Continue reading

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Gold Prices Forecast: What Experts Predict for This Year and 2024

With investors turning to gold to hedge against inflation the price of the precious metal could soon rise again. Inflation has been high for quite some time. While the Federal Reserve has been actively trying to tame it, many consumers … Continue reading

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For the First Time Since the Great Depression, U.S. Money Supply Is Shrinking

History Suggests This Spells Trouble for Stocks. We’re witnessing history: the first meaningful decline in U.S. money supply in 90 years. Volatility has been the name of the game on Wall Street since this decade began. Since 2020, the iconic … Continue reading

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