According to recent data published by the Federal Reserve, over 80% of Americans are worse off now financially than they were before COVID The top 20% of households are actually in slightly better...
If there was one hot topic that could define 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) would probably be it Since it has burst into the mainstream, AI has become a favorite issue to discuss, as both its...
For years the national debt has been rising steadily upward But every time someone tries to warn about the unsustainable nature of that rise, the media steps in to tell us not to worry “We owe...
The latest inflation report seems to underscore one of the problems with official inflation figures While the 32% headline inflation figure remains above the Fed’s 2% target rate, it doesn’t seem...
One of the biggest decisions you’ll face when you buy precious metals is how to store your gold and silver After you have made the decision to diversify your investment portfolio with precious...
After three years of Joe Biden’s presidency and after having suffered the highest inflation in 40 years, you would think that Americans would be tired of having Democrats in power But as this...
The Federal Open Market Committee decided at its most recent monetary policy meeting last week to pause rate hikes once again, leaving the target federal funds rate at 525-550% That was a move that,...
The concept of the US dollar failing seems so far-fetched that it almost seems outside the realm of possibility For nearly 80 years the dollar has been the world’s reserve currency, and it remains...
Many Americans reflexively trust experts when it comes to issues with which they don’t have much experience Whether it’s doctors, lawyers, or economists, they trust that the experts are devoted...
All eyes are on the Federal Open Market Committee once again this week, as the Committee meets again to discuss whether or not to raise the target federal funds rate The current target rate is...
Hyperinflation is something that no one wants to experience We all know about countries like Venezuela and Zimbabwe, where hyperinflation has ruined economies and destroyed people’s standard of...
Once net sellers of gold, central banks in recent years have become net buyers of gold In fact, by some estimates central banks around the world now hold more gold than ever But why are they...
After Hamas’ attack on Israel, tensions in the Middle East have been rising The United States has, not surprisingly, given a significant amount of support to Israel And now the Biden administration...