The United States may adopt the latest trend of ultra-long bonds as a way to tackle its massive debt problems. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reiterated to Bloomberg Television that the federal government is studying the “costs and benefits” of implementing a policy of ultra-long bonds. This would essentially kick the can down the road and […]
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5 random things for Friday (media love war, Milton Friedman, the battle against YouTube)
News Story of the Day: are we seeing signs of a recession? After the latest jobs report, we may be on the verge of the bust cycle. The United States economy added just 98,000 jobs in March, far below the initial forecast of 158,000. This is the fewest amount of jobs created since May, and […]
Time to Hedge State Reserve Funds with Gold
By Jp Cortez Financially prudent individuals set aside surplus funds to protect against unforeseen expenditures. This way, when faced with loss of income, house repairs, car trouble, or anything else, they will have a buffer against unanticipated downturns. In the same vein, almost every state in the United States has established a “savings account” for […]
5 Tips to Financially Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
By Mason Brown There are no specified secrets in keeping a marriage successful. This is because it all starts with the simple things between people in a marriage who keeps each other happy. The first thing they must do is to marry in a smart manner. Every marriage goes through growing pains. Marrying smartly means […]
Idaho House of Representatives Votes Overwhelmingly to Remove Income Taxation from Precious Metals
Boise, Idaho (March 14, 2017) – By an overwhelming 56-13 margin, the Idaho House of Representatives today voted to end all Idaho taxation on precious metals, e.g. gold and silver coins and bars. Bill sponsor Representative Mike Moyle (R) and the entire Republican caucus voted for the measure. If the Republican-controlled Idaho Senate follows suit […]