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What FDR Did to Our Money

For more than 125 years, the United States had a gold-coin, silver-coin monetary system. No, it was not a paper-money system backed by gold, as so many mainstream commentators have been taught to believe. It was a system in which … Continue reading

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President Trump Needs To Turn Attention to Our Problems

Do you remember when we were told that the “Reagan deficit” was going to destroy the economy? In the past two and one-third months ending October 15 the US national debt increased by $1 trillion. That is five times greater … Continue reading

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The Good Ol’ Days

I’m so tired of hearing Our grandparents could buy a house on one salary, but now we can’t even afford rent on two!” Yeah, because Grandma wasn’t blowin’ half her paycheck on $12 iced coffee and avocado toast, that’s why! … Continue reading

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Smith: The Republican Party Has Abandoned Conservative Principles

Things are about to get real interesting real fast, unless Chuckie Schumer decides to give in before the shit hits the fan – but that may be exactly what they are shooting for – food riots. But this SNAP and … Continue reading

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Rossiter – Good Ol’ Boys Club Swamp Style

So, even if Congressional pay was stopped, they would just grin because the paychecks they really care about keep on coming. Since the beginning of the current partial government shutdown, citizens have been calling in to talk shows and suggesting … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Economic Catastrophe of 1929

(Bank Failures Played a Crucial Role in Deepening the Economic Crisis) The Great Depression of 1929 stands as one of the most significant economic crises in modern history, casting a long shadow over the global financial landscape. Sparked by a … Continue reading

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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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