Wealth concentration near ‘levels last seen during the Roaring Twenties,’ study finds The shift is eroding security from families in the lower and middle classes, who rely on their small stores to finance retirement and to smooth over shocks like …
via sentimentrader: Fear is slipping Even while the S&P 500 remains below its 200-day average, the VIX has slipped to a multi-month low and is well below its long-term average of 20. This has consistently led to trouble over the short- …
by Lisa Egan Brrrr! Winter is here, and if it is chilly in your neck of the woods, you might be tempted to hunker down and stay indoors until Spring arrives. Winter can really take a toll on our moods, making …
by Graham Summers of Gains, Pains, & Capital The world is moving towards Socialism. This means wealth taxes and wealth grabs are coming. In Europe, populist movements are on the rise, all of them vehemently opposed to any kind of austerity. The fact …
via CNBC: Twenty-one of the nation’s largest banks spent $152 billion on buybacks and dividends in the most recent year, analyst Dick Bove says. The money went mostly to people who wanted nothing to do with their banks (sold their …
More NBC/WSJ poll: Pelosi’s negatives shot up during government shutdown more than any pol // now the most unpopular politician tested in the survey. pic.twitter.com/pSMBFydwx7 — Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) January 27, 2019 POLL: Nancy Pelosi most unpopular national politician in …
by Michael Snyder This government shutdown is really starting to take a toll on the U.S. economy. On Wednesday, the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers made an absolutely stunning admission. We all knew that the global economy was …
via aier.org: In fiscal year 2018, $137 billion was paid “improperly” by the federal government, according to arecent report. That number sums all the improper payments by what the government calls high-priority programs. They are programs with improper-payments estimates exceeding $2 …
By Uday Tank Once you’ve started to take control of your finances through an IVA you might want to start forward planning to ensure you get back on track as quickly as possible. In this article we consider how …
Strategic News ‏ @StrategicNews1 23 minHace 23 minutos Más Uprising in a barracks of #Caracas of 40 soldiers, the soldiers said they were “opposed to the regime” and declared wanting to “restore the constitutional order”, before being arrested by the …
The U.S. government may be shut down but it’s still doling out large sums of taxpayer dollars to foreign causes that American citizens may not consider a priority. In the last few days alone, Uncle Sam dedicated millions of dollars …
A Google executive sparked a fierce backlash from employees by using the word “family” in a weekly, company-wide presentation, according to internal documents obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation. Many Google employees became angry that the term was used …
via Sara Tipton: Not everyone is on board with the flu shot once winter rolls around. If you are one of those who doesn’t want to get the shot, this guide is for you! It is possible to boost your immune …
30 Democrats in Puerto Rico with 109 lobbyists for weekend despite shutdown Some 30 Democratic lawmakers left the government shutdown behind Friday on a chartered flight to Puerto Rico for a winter retreat with 109 lobbyists and corporate executives during which they …
by Jim Quinn 1. They watch or read the Mainstream Media 2. They have no knowledge of economic history 3. They are herd people AKA Sheeple 4. They are young and have never been burnt before 5. They are …
via fedsmith: Relatively few federal employees make donations to political campaigns. In FedSmith surveys, a majority of those responding normally indicate that they are independent rather than aligned with any political party. How have federal employee unions and federal employees that do …
via wdtv: (CNN/Donna Borak) — Americans may find themselves missing an agency they usually love to hate if the government shutdown persists: the Internal Revenue Service. A protracted fight between President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders to fund the government could …
via Sarah Cooper: Like everyone, appearing smart during meetings is my top priority. Sometimes this can be difficult if you start daydreaming about your next vacation, your next nap, or bacon. When this happens, it’s good to have some fallback tricks …
by Michael Snyder If a doctor tells you that his patient’s condition is swinging up and down wildly, is that a good sign or a bad sign? Of course the answer to that question is quite obvious. And if a doctor …
via Jeremiah Johnson: Mullein is a pretty easy herb to come by. It grows in “waste” places; that is to say, in arid, rocky, or sandy soil without many nutrients. It is a pretty common sight all over the United States …
by Thinker Why isn’t the mainstream media covering the Clinton Foundation Hearing??? While evidence is being exposed to the people, shouldn’t it be a major news event??? Fox news shows up, and the rest are filming an “ASS” or sports …
via thefreethoughtproject: San Antonio, TX — Demontae Walker was facing a slew of charges earlier this year for shooting a San Antonio police officer. However, earlier this month, all those charges were dropped once the truth came out and the District …
COMEY’S ADMISSION: Former FBI Boss Says He BROKE PROTOCOL During Michael Flynn Interview Comey went on to call the move “something I probably wouldn’t have done or maybe gotten away with in a more … organized administration.” https://www.hannity.com/media-room/comeys-admission-former-fbi-boss-says-he-broke-protocol-during-michael-flynn-interview/ Watch the …
Via Marketwatch William H. Macy portrays a character falsely claiming disability on “Shameless.” Nearly 1 million people filed for disability benefits they ordinarily wouldn’t have due to the recession, a new study finds. Another 400,000 filed earlier for disability than …
via Lisa Egan: During the darker and colder months of fall and winter, it is tempting to hunker down in our warm homes with big blankets and comfort food. Who doesn’t want to cozy up with a big cup of hot …
by freddie_818 Anyone else’s relatively older iPhone not working during the Black Friday weekend? My screen started to not consistently read my input around 3pm on Thanksgiving Day – just a few hours before sales started. I’m holding out until …
by wijwijwij I’ve seen some posts that indicate some people have had trouble figuring out if they’re eligible for help paying for health insurance coverage on the ACA marketplace, aka Obamacare. Because the user interfaces may be hard to navigate, …
by Troy We’re seeing something very interesting right now. Most of our long term market studies are still bullish, but several are turning bearish. This is typically what happens in the last year of a bull market, when the market …
by youtubehead Everyone here is so focused on the US. But what’s happening in China is really concerning. Recently, a major property developer had to go out to the debt market and pay 13% yield. Wynn stated the high rollers …
