The zero interest rate environment created by the Federal Reserve spurred the issuance of trillions of dollars worth of corporate debt. With cheap money being readily available, it was no …
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The half dollar was once the most popular circulating coin in American commerce. Its purchasing power through much of the early 20th century was the equivalent of $8-12 today. Take …
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In a sign that European authorities are fearful that Brexit might negatively affect the financial sector, the European Banking Authority is urging European banking regulators to clarify the deposit insurance …
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The focus on newly elected Democrats in Congress and their Green New Deal proposal has also helped to shed some light on the economic theory that helps undergird that proposal …
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Many a novice gold-buyer has picked up an Austrian Corona-series coin and marveled at how a coin minted in 1915 could be in such great condition. And that’s because they …
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General Electric (GE) is one of the biggest names in corporate America, with a history dating back to the earliest days of electricity and its founding by Thomas Edison, among …
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As a result of a new rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), PayPal is introducing two new types of accounts, the PayPal Cash account and the PayPal …
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Replacing one of the most beautiful coins in American numismatic history, the Franklin half dollar was perhaps always going to disappoint. Ben Franklin was chosen for the coin’s obverse because …
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With tax season having opened up, many taxpayers are starting to express shock at the diminished size of their tax refunds. Having expected similar refunds as in years past, many …
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Think of vaults full of gold and your mind is likely to think of Switzerland, long a favored location for the ultra-wealthy to stash their assets. The conservatism of the …