Category: Economics
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Clinton vs Trump for gold holders
Q: What basis do you have for thinking, in the long term, that Trump would be more favourable to gold holders than Clinton? A: Trump is not part of the political or financial elite that run the USA. Certainly not a life time or hereditary member. His involvement in the electoral process as an option…
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Hillary’s Health Concerns Serious, Say Most Doctors Polled by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)
TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Concerns about Hillary Clinton’s health are “serious—could be disqualifying for the position of President of the U.S.,” say nearly 71% of 250 physicians responding to an informal internet survey by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). About 20% said concerns were “likely overblown, but should be…
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Another Cog In The Exploding Resentment Wheel
Market dislocations occur when financial markets, operating under stressful conditions, experience large widespread asset mispricing. Welcome to this week’s edition of “World Out Of Whack” where every Wednesday Capitalist Exploits take time out of their day to applaud insanity, laugh, poke fun at and present to you absurdity in global financial markets in all it’s glorious insanity.…
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Little Or No Retirement Savings? Here Are 5 Tips That Can Help
Most Americans know they need to save more for retirement. But most Americans aren’t doing it. Just how bad off are some of them? A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that about half of households 55 and older had no retirement savings at all. Clearly, many Americans could be headed for retirement…
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Who’s First With The Helicopters?
Market dislocations occur when financial markets, operating under stressful conditions, experience large widespread asset mispricing. Welcome to this week’s edition of “World Out Of Whack” where every Wednesday we take time out of our day to laugh, poke fun at, and present to you absurdity in global financial markets in all it’s glorious insanity. While we enjoy a good…
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If You Can’t Export It, You Don’t Own It.
Export your 401k/ IRA – Trade Risk for Security Offshore Presently, the US has created a level of debt that exceeds anything the world has ever seen. Extreme debt in 1929 resulted in a market crash. The present level of debt is far higher than in 1929. The wise investor will, of course, diversify, assuring…
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Anyone Can Win In A Difficult World Given The Right Tools
Boston, MA, July 14, 2016 – Inept managers, poor communications, mismatched core skills and expectations, boss/subordinate disconnects: there are millions of reasons to be unhappy on the job. Now, award-winning author Beverly Flaxington gives readers solid, simple strategies for enjoying and succeeding in their business and personal lives in her books, Self-Talk for a Calmer…
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Wealth and Families – Book
Wealth and Families traces its roots to a family member’s request that Howard Stevenson, Harvard Business School professor emeritus, share what he has learned from experience about investing, wealth, and life. Wealth. It’s a nice problem to have, but the financial uncertainty inherent in today’s world means that no one can afford not to think…
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Older Americans Month: May 2016
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2016 President Kennedy first celebrated older Americans by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country. Every President since has issued a formal proclamation…