One of the more galling aspects of leftist hypocrisy today is the disparate treatment afforded to Hillary Clinton. While the mainstream media continues to beat the drums for impeachment of President Trump and continues to push the increasingly discredited narrative of Russian collusion, Clinton gets a pass for her actions as Secretary of State. Her […]
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For decades, American retirees have come to depend on Social Security for at least a part of their retirement income. While many retirees have made their own retirement plans and only rely on Social Security for supplemental income, many have planned for Social Security to make up the bulk of their retirement income. That was […]
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Austria has a long history of producing silver coinage, and was one of the last countries in Europe to adopt the gold standard, only moving to gold in 1892. The Austrian Maria Theresa thaler was for centuries a vitally important silver trade coin. And the Austrian Mint has been a major producer of investment coinage […]
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A rollover IRA is an individual retirement account (IRA) that is funded by moving funds from a 401(k), 403(b), TSP, or similar retirement account into an IRA. By rolling over existing retirement funds into a rollover IRA, investors can use existing retirement funds to take advantage of a broader range of investments than are available […]
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It’s the longest-serving centerfire rifle cartridge in active military service today, and has been used both by Soviet and American forces in the past. Its design hearkens back to the earliest days of smokeless powder cartridges, yet this classic design just keeps on plugging along. What is it? The Russian 7.62x54R cartridge. The 7.62x54R cartridge […]
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The scandals keep on coming for Facebook. The embattled firm continues to admit to violations of user privacy, in the newest case recording and transcribing user conversations. Many people joke that Facebook must be recording their conversations, as they often see ads on Facebook for goods or services that they just recently spoke about with […]
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Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has probably been the most hyped and most talked-about cryptocurrency project this year. From those touting Libra as the greatest thing since sliced bread to those condemning Libra as a threat to the world financial system, it’s not difficult to find an opinion that someone holds on the controversial cryptocurrency. But […]
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For decades the Federal Reserve System has tried to resist every attempt at greater transparency and heightened Congressional oversight by claiming that it is “independent.” If Congress were to take a closer look at what the Fed is doing, the Fed avers, it would jeopardize the Fed’s ability to operate effectively and would unnecessarily and […]
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For the many years that the US and Western powers have been involved in fighting in Syria, Turkey has played an important role as a partner. Close communication and cooperation has kept Turkish troops operating in their own spheres, minimizing the chances of potential fratricide between Turkish and American forces. But now that US-Turkish relations […]
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More and more research is demonstrating the myriad health benefits of vitamin D. From its ability to improve bone health, raise testosterone, ward off colds, and reduce the risk of developing diabetes, vitamin D is often touted almost as a wonder drug. And now new research indicates that regular supplementation with vitamin D could help […]
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