What economic system has lifted so many people out of poverty in so little time? Capitalism. As hipster millennials, Bernie Sanders and union members vilify the capitalist system, one just has to look at the data to show how effective capitalism has been to the entire planet. For centuries, the people suffered, the people starved, […]
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Retirement Crisis: A quarter of Americans have nothing saved for retirement
How much are one-quarter of Americans saving for retirement? Nothing, nada, zilch, a fist full of bupkiss. According to a new report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than one-quarter (26 percent) of United States workers say they and their significant other have saved less than $1,000 for their retirement. Also, more than one-quarter […]
Ouch: Bill Clinton slams Obama on ‘awful legacy of the last eight years’ in speech
Does former United States President Bill Clinton realize he’s campaigning for a 2016 election year as opposed to a 2008 one? One of the most popular presidents in modern history delivered a speech in favor of his wife and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Speaking in Spoke, Washington, Clinton urged voters to support his […]
Would you get an IRS tattoo for a tax-free future? WalletHub survey finds out taxpayers’ views
What would you do to avoid paying taxes in the future? What would you rather do than prepare your taxes for the previous year? Well, WalletHub found out. The personal finance social network released the results of its 2016 Taxpayer Survey, a neat little report that looks at “fun facts” surrounding taxes, tax preparation, the […]
Video: A look at America’s socialist origins
The Land of the Free wasn’t always the beacon of free markets, private property rights and capitalism. The United States does have socialist origins, dating back to the 17th century when communities experimented with socialism. These tests were failures as many of the settlers suffered. For whatever reason, today’s leaders want the U.S. to go […]