Most Bitcoin investors and enthusiasts understand the many advantages of Bitcoin and its usefulness both as a currency and as an investment. But while Bitcoin stands on the cusp of revolutionizing currency and payment systems throughout the developed world, it also plays a vital role in much of the developing world. In countries facing corrupt […]
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As a result of a new rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), PayPal is introducing two new types of accounts, the PayPal Cash account and the PayPal Cash Plus account. Those will be new accounts that will link to an existing personal PayPal account. You will still be able to have a […]
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Many automotive enthusiasts are aware of the existence of federal fuel economy standards for cars and trucks. Originating in the 1970s as a result of the Arab oil embargo, those fuel economy standards were intended to reduce gasoline consumption and thus make the US less susceptible to OPEC oil embargoes. Once the crisis passed, however, […]
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The performance of stock markets in the first several weeks of 2019 has been nothing short of astonishing. After a horrendous fourth quarter in 2018 that was the worst since the Great Depression, markets rebounded to have their best January in 30 years. That has some market pundits crowing about how well markets will do […]
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Rumors continue to swirl that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will step down in mid-March. Rosenstein, who was similarly rumored to be stepping down last fall, will likely be leaving his position at about the same time the Mueller investigation wraps up its investigation into alleged collusion in the 2016 elections. Hopefully the reports of […]
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More and more Americans feel themselves slipping into financial insecurity today, with nearly 80% of American households living from paycheck to paycheck. But for many of those households it doesn’t have to be that way. Disciplined saving and investment over a period of time can help lift you away from living hand-to-mouth and put you […]
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Replacing one of the most beautiful coins in American numismatic history, the Franklin half dollar was perhaps always going to disappoint. Ben Franklin was chosen for the coin’s obverse because Mint Director Nellie Tayloe Ross had always been a great admirer of his. Mint Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock’s medal of Ben Franklin served as […]
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While it played second fiddle to the Winchester Model 12 throughout its lifetime, the Remington Model 31 shotgun remains much beloved by shooters and collectors. Produced from 1931 to 1949 until being replaced by the Model 870, the Remington 31 was a development of the 20-gauge John Moses Browning-designed Model 17 shotgun, adapted for side […]
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With federal regulation of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies basically remaining stagnant, many states have taken it upon themselves to clarify the status of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Ohio recently became the first state to accept Bitcoin as a payment for taxes. Online retailer Overstock already stated that it would pay some of its Ohio taxes in Bitcoin. […]
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Stock markets rose Wednesday in the aftermath of the release of the minutes from last month’s FOMC meeting. Overall, markets viewed the minutes as a positive, confirming that the Fed intends to pause the reduction in its balance sheet and will likely not hike rates again this year. FOMC participants found it strange that balance […]
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