The dream of every American is to retire comfortably and securely. After decades of working in an office, at a factory, or in a school or hospital, people want to be able to relax and enjoy their golden years in retirement, seeing the sights and having the experiences that they didn’t have time for while […]
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The Dow Jones on Wednesday suffered its third-largest one-day point drop ever, ending the day down more than 830 points. That was a major wake-up call for those who thought that markets would continue to build on the highs reached in September. And it demonstrates that all the talk of a strong economy is just […]
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While New York state authorities were the first in the country to draft a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency businesses, the notorious “BitLicense” has been more of a hindrance to cryptocurrency businesses looking to operate in the state rather than a help. Very few companies have even tried to apply for a BitLicense, with many preferring […]
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In a sign that growing dissatisfaction with international elites is fueling a resurgence of populism worldwide, “Brazil’s Donald Trump” topped the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections with nearly 47% of the vote, just barely missing out on an outright victory. The right-wing candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, is a former paratrooper who has served in the […]
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We previously covered the basic individual first aid kit (IFAK), or boo-boo kit, which covers most minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises. But all the band-aids in the world won’t help you if you’re suffering from a gunshot wound, broken ankle, or nearly severed limb. That requires much more effective first aid gear, as well as […]
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Those of us who criticize the Federal Reserve’s conduct of monetary policy are often ignored and sidelined during boom times. We’re supposedly the ones who are crashing the party, harshing the market’s vibes, always predicting doom and gloom. Well, there’s a reason for that, and that’s because the Fed’s inflationary monetary policy will always end […]
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By now we all know that drinking eight glasses of water a day can be highly beneficial to staying healthy and hydrated. The health benefits of proper hydration can’t be underestimated. But let’s face it, drinking water is boring. At its best, water doesn’t taste like anything. At its worst, it’s just plain unpalatable. But […]
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With the onset of tariffs pushed by the Trump administration, their effect on world trade has been profound. And while the effects on the US economy have been pronounced, affecting exports such as oil and soybeans, it isn’t as though those tariffs have left the Chinese economy unaffected. In fact, the effect of tariffs already […]
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One of the most popular military surplus rifles of the past decade is also one of the oldest. The Russian Mosin-Nagant rifle was initially fielded by the Imperial Russian Army in 1891. Production of its variants didn’t conclude until the 1950s. It is estimated that over 60 million Mosin-Nagant rifles were produced during the rifle’s […]
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Political division is higher than ever nowadays. Left-wingers and right-wingers hate each other to no end and they both believe that the opposing side is what is standing in the way of prosperity for America. They’re wrong. The things the left and right disagree on are tiny and mundane compared to the real enemy of […]
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