Ron Paul, Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Released on 4/2/18 The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates to 1.75 percent. This is the highest interest rates have been since 2008, but it still leaves rates at historic lows. While the Fed says economic growth justifies future rate increases, an honest examination of the economy suggests … Read more
By Harry Dent One of the Baby Boomers biggest concerns about retirement is the cost of healthcare. It’s a big problem. I have a concierge doctor, who I pay a fixed annual fee. This gets me free visits and discounts on blood tests and other things I need. On top of that, I have a high–deductible insurance … Read more
by DCG A “good guy with a gun” story the agenda-driven media don’t like to report. From WGNTV (Chicago): An investigation is underway after an attempted armed robbery suspect was shot by a church security guard. It happened just after 8 p.m. Wednesday near a church on the 4400 block of West Maypole in West Garfield Park. Police said a … Read more
via Anne-Marie Baiynd Broad Stock Market Futures Outlook for April 2, 2018 For the fifth day, we sit in a range of motion and though the range is a bit wide, it is still a bit of a messy patch that requires we look at support carefully. Congestion gives us a clue that buyers are sitting at … Read more
by Chris Well, that escalated quickly! After a long weekend to think things through, it looks like the market correction is back with a vengeance. The S&P 500 has busted its 200 dma today, and that’s big deal (assuming it’s not rescued/bought later today). Adding to the woes, bonds are not really rallying here, and … Read more
MEDIA GO NUTS AFTER SINCLAIR LOCAL HOSTS ALL READ ANTI-FAKE NEWS MESSAGE. Here’s Why That’s Ridiculous: There are companies that have tried to cram down particular viewpoints on hosts. That’s awful. But this isn’t that. Again, this message is utterly anodyne. The leftist media’s universal rush to condemn Sinclair for the message is actually more lockstep political than Sinclair’s message, … Read more
by Ruby Henley Could or would they really try to take our guns here in the United States? When you consider it, it seems like an impossible feat – hard to imagine. What are the chances it will happen? What measures are being taken in Washington? President Trump says the Second Amendment will never be … Read more
by Thinker A Houston megachurch pastor with ties to former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush is planning to turn himself in to authorities after he was indicted for orchestrating a $3.5million fraud, his lawyer has said. The pastor, Kirbyjon Caldwell, and Gregory Alan Smith, a Louisiana financial planner, were brought up on federal … Read more
https://youtu.be/DyDez1Bm708 Caravan Of Illegals heading For Border Grows to Over 5000. Numbers Growing Daily. What we know so far about the Caravan: The caravan has grown to 5000 as of last night and is growing larger every day. Paul Nehlen posted on Facebook: “I’ve NOT ruled out heading to the border myself to make a militia stand … Read more
by Thinker When it comes to the global mainstream media that is owned by six corporations, it is clear that they only want you to hear what they want you to put into your brain. When they want it bad enough, it will be heard around the world. Independent thinking is not wanted and neither … Read more
Voyager 1 spacecraft awakens after 37 years the same day that the Chinese space station plunges to Earth. Arctic Sea Ice is above 2006 & 2007 Levels and the Arctic is refreezing as the Arctic Vortex recombines in on itself. Look for record cold temperatures later in the week in the Arctic Circle. Looking at … Read more
No credit debt or car payments for me. That’s how you stay broke. Pay down that credit ASAP and stop spending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEsMLaDm0M Tucker Carlson on consumer credit card debt in America (3-30-18). Ben
True. There is no civility left these days. People have had it. Violence is all that’s left. This doesn’t bode well for things going forward though. h/t Evil_Twin
by Thinker (Phillip Schneider) In 2010, it was found that roughly 100,000 Americans die each year from prescription drugs alone. When it comes to opioids, the number of deaths is in the tens of thousands while a quarter of patients who were given a short-term prescription transitioned to long-term use. Related It’s A Fact: Population … Read more
by Thinker A group of skeletons were found near South Bend, Indiana. At least one of them was a Giant Mound Builder. This was published on October 23, 1925 in the Evening News, San Jose, California. What is more interesting was the presence of a large amount of ore containing Silver or White Gold. The … Read more
by Lance Roberts Last week, Kevin Muir wrote a very interesting piece on debt and whether it is inflationary or deflationary. To wit: “One of the greatest debates within the financial community centers around debt and its effect on inflation and economic prosperity. The common narrative is that government deficits (and the ensuing debt) are bad. It … Read more
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department used the “red flag law” warrant for the first time by taking a handgun from a man in downtown Seattle on Thursday, according to a Seattle Police Department. Washington state is one of five states that has passed the law, known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order, which gives … Read more
With the U.S. Census Bureau reporting yet another year of population loss for the city, it doesn’t take an investigator to determine the causes. The city’s scary record of 343 homicides in 2017 affirms the city’s well-known reputation as a dangerous place to live. Even if 2018 has fewer homicides, it doesn’t take a … Read more
by WARREN MOSLER Everything pretty much as expected, more comments via the charts: Highlights Inflation data are inching higher while softness in spending is offset by strength in wages. The core PCE price index managed only an as-expected 0.2 percent gain in February though the year-on-year rate moved a notch higher to 1.6 percent, which is … Read more
by Daisy Luther, The Organic Prepper I’m going to start this issue telling you why February and March were terrible months for me. I had some major financial problems, but there’s a moral to the story, so bear with me. (I’m not just whining or looking for sympathy, I promise.) What I want you to … Read more