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In a Word: Only 46% of Americans have Adequate Emergency Savings

Three to six months of emergency expense savings has been the standard caution. Rising inflation, lower purchasing power, and a contracting job market have put a dent in American household savings, and it is safe to say this trend is … Continue reading

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Snyder: Dramatically Reduced Christmas Spending, Soaring Defaults And Empty Shelves…

14 Signs That The Condition Of The U.S. Economy Is Worse Than You Think It feels like someone has pulled a plug, because the U.S. economy is suddenly caught in an extremely alarming downward spiral. As I discussed at the … Continue reading

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Social Security Checks Safe, but Prolonged Shutdown Could Deepen Delays and Hardship

Monthly benefits will continue, but certain functions – appeals, evidence review, and in-person assistance – are already slowing under the shutdown. With the government shutdown now into its third week, Social Security beneficiaries have been assured that their monthly checks … Continue reading

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Garrison: The Four Horsemen of the Economic Apocalypse

Although Trump is doing his best to turn around the disastrous economic policies of Joe Biden, worries continue. Grocery prices are ridiculously high. Young people cannot pay off their college loans because well-paying jobs are hard to come by. Buying … Continue reading

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Farm Bankruptcy Surge Forces Trump Into $14bn Bailout Plan to Save His Voters’ Livelihoods and Keep Food on Tables

Low crop prices, high input costs could hurt corn and soybean farmers Farmers — a key voting bloc that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House in the 2024 election — are struggling. In the past three … Continue reading

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Snyder: America Is Reaching A Boiling Point

I am deeply saddened by what is happening to our country. America is reaching a boiling point, and it appears that we have entered a new era of civil unrest in which political violence will become the norm. At this … Continue reading

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The Mystery Of The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine

 The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. There have … Continue reading

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US Added 911K Fewer Jobs Over Past Year Than First Reported

The U.S. economy added 911,000 fewer jobs over the 12 months ending in March than the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) initially reported, according to data released by the besieged agency Tuesday. In a widely anticipated reevaluation of employment data, … Continue reading

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Snyder: The Cost Of Living The American Dream For A Lifetime Has Reached A Whopping 5 Million Dollars

What in the world has happened to us? When I was growing up, it was assumed that pretty much everyone in my generation would be able to achieve the American Dream. But today most of the U.S. population is not … Continue reading

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Gold Could Near $5,000 if Investors Flee Treasuries

Emerging-market central banks have been active buyers since the freezing of Russian reserves in 2022 underscored the vulnerability of foreign-exchange holdings. Goldman Sachs said gold prices are poised to extend their record-breaking rally through 2026, with the potential to climb … Continue reading

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