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U.S. Treasury Is Borrowing $153 Billion a Month as Debt Interest Hits $857 Billion

The United States recorded a $1.373 trillion federal budget deficit during the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, averaging approximately $153 billion in new borrowing each month. Revenue climbed to $4.151 trillion, but federal spending rose faster, reaching $5.523 … Continue reading

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For Whom the Debt Tolls: US ‘Default Doomsday’ Clock Nears Midnight

This Is Why It Matters for You The “Debt Default Clock” – which measures how close the country is to a financial crisis – is only two economic events away from “doomsday”, a committee of seven economic experts behind the … Continue reading

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BORN BEFORE 1955? – You’re Being Paid the Wrong Social Security Amount

If you were born before 1955, your Social Security benefits may be wrong right now — and the SSA will not tell you. In this video, I break down exactly how the Social Security Administration calculates retirement benefits, the most … Continue reading

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111 Million U.S. Adults Do Not Have A Job And America Spends More Than A Trillion Dollars Per Year On A Social Safety Net For Them

Did you know that the number of Americans that are out of work right now is far higher than it was at any point during the Great Recession? I know that sounds crazy, but I will prove it to you … Continue reading

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Central Banks Turn Away From the Dollar as Gold Demand Surges in a Shifting Global Economy

A quiet but significant shift is unfolding inside the world’s financial system. Central banks, long regarded as the ultimate anchors of dollar stability, are now signaling a gradual but meaningful reassessment of their currency strategies. According to a recent global … Continue reading

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A Georgia Bank Failed With $27 Million in Deposits That Federal Insurance Won’t Cover

Depositors at Community Bank and Trust, a small institution in LaGrange, Georgia, lost access to roughly $27 million that exceeded federal insurance limits after state regulators shut the bank down on May 1, 2026. The Georgia Department of Banking and … Continue reading

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Beware: The Ide(a)s of ‘Rare Coin’ Dealers

An Analysis of the ‘Rare-Coin’ Industry An expose’ of the Pirates of the precious-metals underworld and how you can truly protect your ass-ets – from them! While there’s no guarantee on any investment, it is clear we have entered a … Continue reading

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It’s Not Just High Gas Prices – Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy

Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of key price data … Continue reading

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The Daily Headlines: June 24, 2026

The Dawn of the Great Depression Fuelled by frenetic speculation, and by the idea that everyone can get rich without limits, it puts a final stop to the euphoria of the 1920s. America is then caught in a devastating cycle … Continue reading

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Father Guido Sarducci Explains Inflation



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