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The Paradox of Cash: It’s Always the Government’s Money
May 23, 2016 Currency
For most of human history, we’ve lived in largely cashless societies. It’s nothing new. But there are concerns about a modern cashless society, and the real threat should terrify you. Op-Ed: Thoughts on The Current Election Race From Former Senator
May 20, 2016 Government & Politics
Long the least popular of branch of the U.S. government, Congress has — deservedly — hit new lows in recent years, and a new book by “Congressman X” sheds a cold light on Washington’s rotten interior. Panama Papers — Are You in the Clear?
May 16, 2016 Government & Politics
The Panama Papers leak exposed quite a bit of personal information, much to the detriment of many legal offshore operations. Are you among those at risk? You may well be… The Gold You Should Consider Investing in Right Now
May 11, 2016 Gold
With interest rates in negative territory for much of the globe, and headed there in the U.S., it’s not enough to just own gold … you have to own the right kind of gold. The $3.7 Trillion Municipal-Bond Market Just Isn’t That “Liquid”
May 10, 2016 Bonds
The Fed is allowing big banks to treat municipal bonds as safe, high-quality assets for emergency reserves. But once you’ve read up on Ramapo, New York, “safe” no longer comes to mind.