The Fourth of July is this weekend, one of the most important holidays and one of my favorites. It’s just in time for it, too. Our country has faced some tremendous challenges this year. On top of everything else, political tensions are at a boiling point. However, at times like this, it’s important to remember…
Thoughts on the Declaration of IndependenceDetailsHe debated Mikhail Gorbachev and set five world records in powerboat racing. He’s written several books and raised millions of dollars for charities, including the U.S. Olympic Team, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. He’s Michael Reagan, and he continues to uphold his father’s commitment…
Who Is Michael Reagan? 8 Things to Know About Ronald Reagan's Oldest SonDetailsCertain stories come to mind when people talk about inflation. Perhaps the most infamous is the hyperinflation of the German Mark in the 1920s: pictures of Marks being used as wallpaper, being burned as kindling for warmth, and even being played with by children using blocks of Marks piled into stacks. Such images seem far…
Could Inflation Pop the Dollar?DetailsA sunny morning doesn’t always guarantee good weather for the day. Where I grew up is considered tornado country, clear blue skies in the AM hours could be interrupted by a couple of small clouds, which were then followed by bigger and darker clouds. Rain would begin to pour, and then suddenly you would find…
A Different Kind of StormDetailsDon’t let financial fears turn into financial disappointments. Learn about the financial concerns that might be keeping you and your fellow Americans up at night, along with some tips from industry professionals for overcoming them. Common Financial Fears “To overcome a fear [about] your personal finances, you first need to ask yourself why you’re afraid,”…
6 Financial Fears & Tips for Conquering ThemDetailsI read the news frequently. As a CEO, I make decisions all the time that require being as knowledgeable as possible about the current state of world affairs. Major world events and financial news are especially important to me, but sometimes specialty stories catch my eye. Recently, I came across this story about a piece…
A Proud American TraditionDetailsAs a little girl growing up on a farm in Nebraska, I knew the wellbeing of my family’s crops was the difference between life and death. All year round, I watched for signs of infestations and infections on the leaves of our corn and soybeans. If I noticed any indication of blight, it was imperative…
Beware of the “Sucker Rally”DetailsThough the island of Iwo Jima covers just eight square miles, the Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks. And the iconic photo of soldiers raising a flag at the end of the battle? Some of those soldiers were misidentified for decades. “A hallowed event in American military history, [the Battle of] Iwo Jima has…
12 Must-Know Facts About the Battle of Iwo JimaDetailsThe number of central banks buying gold is expected to rise substantially in 2020. According to the 2020 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 20% of central banks anticipate increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, compared with just 8% of respondents in the 2019 survey. Keep in mind that a central bank…
What Do Central Banks Think About Gold Right Now?DetailsThere are so many important stories to keep track of in the news these days, but there is one major issue that all Americans should keep an eye on: the massive amount of rapidly growing federal debt. The Congressional Budget Office just forecasted the federal deficit to increase by $2.2 trillion in 2020. Many people…
Federal Debt and YouDetailsSome market analysts say the U.S. dollar is weakening by the day on the tail of trade tensions and the ballooning national deficit. Other analysts view the dollar as strong; among other reasons, they believe the dollar is the world’s one true reserve currency and will remain such. But what is the dollar really doing?…
Is the Dollar Gaining or Losing? You DecideDetailsIt’s impossible to be completely prepared for the unexpected. After all, if you could anticipate what you might need in an unexpected situation, it wouldn’t be unexpected. Yet, we all have to be prepared to some degree, in case of an abrupt change in the world. As much as it would make things easier, life…
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