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The Big Recession Question: Why Americans Increasingly Believe a Downturn is Inevitable
What is a Recession? When we hear the word “recession” a host of emotions are conjured up. We anticipate layoffs
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On the Doorstep of Doomsday Is a U.S. Debt Default Closer Than We Think?
The Alarm Bells Are Ringing In October of this year, America’s debt surpassed what many believe is an insurmountable threshold
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What is a Store of Value … and Why Do You Need One?
There has been a lot of discussion about the importance of holding a “store of value” particularly in light of
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Recession Alarms Are Ringing! Here’s How to Prepare
If the we think of the economy as a traffic light, the “proceed with caution” indicator is now flashing wildly.
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The Post-Shutdown Hangover and Your Money
While the U.S. Government shutdown looks like it’s finally coming to an end, the cleanup is just beginning. There are
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- Jacob Blalock
Jenga Anyone? Are Overly Inflated Markets About to Take a Big Tumble?
Some of Wall Street’s most respected voices are warning about an imminent double digit stock market drop. Big banks like
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When Washington Stands Still! The Price and Pain of Shutdowns
On October 1st, the U.S. government closed down — that means the U.S. Treasury’s discretionary spending authority lapsed, and it
