While stock markets have yet to decide when they’re going to take their plunge, data from many other sectors of the economy continue to indicate that a slowdown is coming,…
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It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. So enormous were British land holdings that the UK and its colonies stretched from Britain through much…
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Corporate Credit Ratings Have Never Been Lower: Will This Be Where the Crisis Originates?
March 11, 2019The 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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European Authorities Fearful of Brexit Urge Clarity on Depositor Protections
March 6, 2019In 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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Precious Metals to Invest In: The Austrian 100 Corona, 20 Corona, and 10 Corona Gold Coins
March 1, 2019Many 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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PayPal Making Changes to Its Accounts: Here’s How It Will Affect You
February 25, 2019As 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…
