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Mar282019

Why Bad Things Happen on Mondays: A Short History of Market Crashes

Americans have a long tradition of dreading Mondays. Many of us are jolted back to reality at the start of each week by an alarm clock that signals the end of leisure, relaxation, and time with family and friends. It also marks the beginning of five days of work packed with new projects, deadlines, and expectations. On Mondays, responsibility and accountability return, and we feel miles from Friday—the coveted moment at the end of each week when we…

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2019-03-28

Mar272019

Gold Prices Jump as Brexit Approaches

Global economic uncertainty—especially nagging questions about whether Brexit will actually happen—is helping to drive up the price of gold, underscoring the precious metal’s status as a safe haven. On March 25, gold prices reached a three-week high amid continuing worries over the global economic outlook, such as the turmoil swirling around Brexit. The surge in…

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2019-03-27

Mar212019

A Low Chance of Risk and a High Chance of Ruin

The Cambridge Dictionary defines volatility as “the quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially by becoming worse.” This definition can be applied in many areas. In chemistry, volatility is the tendency for a substance to vaporize. In computer science, it’s the risk of catastrophic memory loss. In meteorology, it’s the probability of…

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2019-03-21

Mar212019

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Are You Making Any of Today’s Worst Financial Mistakes?

Unused gym memberships, lottery tickets, and cheaply made clothes are just three of the top money wasters among American consumers. But when it comes to retirement, those money mistakes are greatly outweighed by some much bigger financial blunders. A new special report from U.S. Money Reserve outlines five things you should avoid doing with your…

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2019-03-21

Mar142019

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Fed Patience Is not a Virtue—It’s a Dire Warning

After a decade of Quantitative Easing (QE) and massive asset purchases designed to rouse the economy out of crisis, America’s central bank began Quantitative Tightening (QT) in 2014. QT is essentially the reversal of QE: the process of not only ending federal bond buying but also unwinding the national balance sheet, which expanded dramatically after…

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2019-03-14

Mar82019

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IRA Limits for 2019 Have Changed: Here’s How You Can Benefit

Are you the type of person who likes to max out their retirement account contributions? Then you’re in luck. IRA and 401(k) contribution limits for 2019 have gone up. Follow along as we explain what this means for you and your retirement accounts. Contribution Limits Increase by $500 The most significant change for 2019 involves…

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2019-03-08

Mar72019

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What Follows an Economic Peak? Armageddon?

Nowadays, the word Armageddon is tossed around like a figurative rag doll. While its roots can be traced to Biblical times, it’s often used to describe modern disasters, particularly economic watersheds like recessions and depressions. According to the New Testament in the Bible, Armageddon is actually a place where the armies of good and evil…

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2019-03-07

Feb282019

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Debt, Deficits, and the Coming Downturn

When one of the world’s largest associations of economists and business strategists issues a warning about the U.S. economy, it’s a good idea to listen. Half of the members of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) are predicting that the United States will slip into a recession by the end of next year. While…

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2019-02-28

Feb212019

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Mixed Signals from the Tightrope: The Fed in 2019

Will they or won’t they? When it comes to raising the federal funds rate, this is always the $64 million question. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks charge each other. While it is generally considered to be the most important rate in the world of finance, it is also a crucial variable in the life of the average American household, the financial markets, and the broader economy. The…

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2019-02-21

Feb142019

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Cryptocurrency May Not Be a Safe Haven, But Here’s Why Gold Is

In anything but a cryptic fashion, many market observers are signaling the fall of cryptocurrency and promoting the security of precious metals like gold. A recent CNBC.com article declared that the hot streak that had been enjoyed by bitcoin—the most prominent type of cryptocurrency—is “truly dead.” As a result, people are gravitating toward gold as…

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2019-02-14

Feb132019

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The Gold IRA: Your Protection in the “Risk Zone”

No one can blame portfolio holders for being nervous these days. As pointed out by the World Gold Council (WGC), 2018 was one of the most volatile years on record for financial markets and the worst-performing year in recent memory. The S&P 500 closed the year down 6.2%, while the Dow Jones fell 5.6%—the biggest…

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2019-02-13

Jan312019

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What Are Gold Prices Trying to Tell Us?

They say everything happens for a reason. This is true in life as well as in the economy. And it’s particularly the case in the commodities market. Gold prices are at a seven-month high. So what is the precious metal trying to tell us? While gold essentially trades on supply and demand, it is also a store of wealth, a historical safe haven, and a way to diversify risk. It has an inverse relationship with paper assets like…

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2019-01-31

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Why Bad Things Happen on Mondays: A Short History of Market Crashes

Gold Prices Jump as Brexit Approaches

A Low Chance of Risk and a High Chance of Ruin

Are You Making Any of Today’s Worst Financial Mistakes?

Fed Patience Is not a Virtue—It’s a Dire Warning

IRA Limits for 2019 Have Changed: Here’s How You Can Benefit

What Follows an Economic Peak? Armageddon?

Debt, Deficits, and the Coming Downturn

Mixed Signals from the Tightrope: The Fed in 2019

Cryptocurrency May Not Be a Safe Haven, But Here’s Why Gold Is

The Gold IRA: Your Protection in the “Risk Zone”

What Are Gold Prices Trying to Tell Us?

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