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Backing Up” Your Off-The-Grid Finances

History shows financial meltdowns surprise most people. Do you have an off-the-grid backup plan in place, just in case? Our Financial System is Wobbling One of the most critical systems that almost all of us rely upon is among the … Continue reading

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Bitcoins, Beer and the Student Loan Disaster

A large percentage of the $1.48 trillion student loan debt accumulated by Americans was never spent on tuition at all. Instead, much of that money went towards everything from beer, Bitcoin, spring break shenanigans and exotic reptiles. More than one … Continue reading

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401(k) lawsuits are surging. Here’s what it means for you

Lawsuits may lead to lower fees, but may also stifle innovation. Litigation related to 401(k) plans — which had declined after the Great Recession — has surged again recently. Over 100 new 401(k) complaints were filed in 2016-17, the highest … Continue reading

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The 3 Stage Housing Bubble Collapse

Most Americans don’t know, but the housing market is heading toward another epic bubble. However, the bubble forming today is much different than the subprime housing meltdown in 2007. Back in 2007, there was an oversupply of homes, whereas today … Continue reading

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A Cashless Society – It is Coming

You love your credit cards, right? Handy and easy, you just whip it out and purchase whatever you want. No cash; no hassle. And everyone makes it so easy for you Before you bask in all this convenience, consider just … Continue reading

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High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University

Like most other American high school students, Garret Morgan had it drummed into him constantly: Go to college. Get a bachelor’s degree. “All through my life it was, ‘if you don’t go to college you’re going to end up on … Continue reading

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Bitcoin vs The Old World Order

A comprehensive look at Bitcoin and why blockchain technology can be so disruptive to the status quo In the beginning of 2017, you could buy 1 Bitcoin for around $700-$900. Throughout the summer, Bitcoins price started to soar and seemed … Continue reading

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Buying a home can be almost impossible with massive student loan debt

* Eighty-three percent of people ages 22 to 35 with student debt who haven’t bought a house yet blame their educational loans. * Owning a home, the most common way Americans build wealth, can become a distant dream for many … Continue reading

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Harvey: The first domino in Illinois

Data shows nearly 400 other pension funds could trigger garnishment *(4/25/18) The report below has been updated to adjust for mislabeled pension contribution data provided in an Illinois Department of Insurance FOIA response. The changes, however, are not material to … Continue reading

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Holter: “It’s Pure Math – We’re Headed For A Train Wreck!

Financial writer and gold expert Bill Holter says China has a lot of weapons to fight a trade war with the U.S. China could stop buying Treasury bonds (as it reportedly already has done). It could sell Treasury bonds. It … Continue reading

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