By Jp Cortez Tens of millions of Americans and their employers pour money into pension plans each month, counting those funds to grow and to be there when needed at retirement. But a time bomb awaits. The bulk of U.S. pension funds are dangerously underfunded, and the assets are often invested in securities that have […]
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Week in Review: Jan. 9 to Jan. 15
In case you missed any of this week’s articles, here is a round-up of some of the most read pieces written by the Economic Collapse News staff: Whoa! Venezuela raises minimum wage by 50%, the fifth time in a year Tom Woods crushes basic income guarantee like a pixie cup Federal Reserve Boom Continues – […]
Week in Review: Dec. 19 to Dec. 25
In case you missed any of this week’s articles, here is a round-up of some of the most read pieces written by the Economic Collapse News staff: Will Ron Paul get a spot on Federal Reserve Board of Governors? Will A Stronger Dollar Cause a Trade War with Europe? Double Standard? Comedians mock Trump for […]
ECN wishes you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year (or Festivus)
We here at Economic Collapse News would like to take this time to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Or, if Christmas isn’t your thing, then a Happy Festivus! We are grateful for all of your visits, comments (positive or negative) and shares. Without your support, ECN wouldn’t […]
5 random things for Friday (Canada’s record debt, Ayn Rand on population, Hillary tries to econ)
News Story of the Day: Canadians keep digging themselves deeper and deeper into debt, and there is no sign in sight that debt consumption will slow down. According to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada, Canadian household debt hit another record high in the third quarter as the ratio of debt to disposable income rose […]