Category: Economics
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features – Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Many regard this event as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag Indians in attendance played a key role. Historians have recorded ceremonies of thanks among other…
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts For Features: Halloween: Oct. 31, 2016
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Today, Halloween has evolved into a celebration characterized by child-friendly activities, such as costumes, trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. Trick or Treat! 41.1 million The estimated…
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A political solution that Trumps economics
Q: Is there ever a political solution that Trumps economics? A: That is a very good question. Yes and no is the answer. Politicians can institute economic reforms. There can be a correlation but that does not prove causation. Trump may adopt radical economic reform that helps solve problems and that may only be possible…
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Clinton, Trump Advisers to Debate Economic Policy in EF Hutton Town Hall
October Debate in Springfield, Ohio, Attracting Undecided Voters SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Offering important insights into a historic presidential election, EF Hutton, the financial services firm known for its attention to client needs, is sponsoring a debate on the economic policies of the presidential candidates. Scheduled for Oct. 2, the EF Hutton Town…
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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…