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Peeling Back Political Deficit Illusions
July 6, 2016 Government & Politics
In politics, we typically think fiscally conservative and tax cuts for Republicans and wasteful spending and tax hikes for Democrats. But are our assumptions true?One Asset Brexit Can’t Touch
June 29, 2016 Investing
Alternative assets often get a bad rap — remember the '90s Beanie Babies craze? — but there is one asset that continues to appreciate in value that even Brexit won’t touch…Dismantling the European Union
June 25, 2016 Global Economy
Brexit wasn’t just about the U.K. leaving the EU. All of Europe was watching, waiting for the green light to start shouting for their own referendum. There is only one safe haven in this storm...The Last-Minute Race for Gold
June 22, 2016 Gold
Reports of gold’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Despite recent profit-taking, gold is still up more than 20% this year. And it is likely to remain a hot ticket in 2016 as the global market struggles…Could The Subprime Meltdown Happen Again & What Would it Look Like?
June 21, 2016 U.S. Economy
After an eight-year hiatus, subprime mortgages are back. Now called non-prime to hide their ugly past, these loans are fueling a brand new housing bubble. What could go wrong?