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Could China Debt Really Start The Next Economic Disaster?

There are many analysts who believe the next world-wide economic disaster will begin in China. Even the BIS is also rightly concerned about spillover from China to the global economy. China is the second largest economy on the planet with a…
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“BACK TO SCHOOL” NOT SO BRIGHT WITH 529 PLANS

This time of year there is a certain shift in the air - the smell, the feel.  It means the start of football season, and the start of another school year.  With the beginning of a school year comes a little more rigidity in our planning and…
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What IBC (Infinite Banking Concept) has done for our family

I became involved in the financial services industry in the late 1980s while working full time in the public school system as a teacher. Although I knew that whole life insurance had a cash value and that the cash value could be borrowed against,…
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Time and Inflation Tend To Destroy Retirements

Few people realize the power of time and inflation.  Especially when it comes to wealth creation these powers can either be a power propelling you forward, or a force pushing you backwards.  Either the ignorance of these powers or the willful…
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“Egregious Tax Loophole” To Be Closed

When the 13th amendment was sold to the American public in 1912-1913 they were told it would only apply to the mega rich.  That information was a little thin in details on how exactly only the mega rich would pay.  Do you, dear reader, pay…
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LESSON FROM FEDS FINANCIAL TAKEOVER OF PUERTO RICO? BE YOUR OWN BANKER.

Fox News recently reported: "For the first time in Puerto Rico's history as a U.S. territory, the island doesn't have the ultimate control of its finances."  Yes you read that correctly, at the end of September, a seven member control board…
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Why Would Anyone Buy Negative Interest Rate Bonds?

psst?  Hey I have a great investment idea for you.  Come a little closer and I will tell you in hushed tones.....So, in summary this investment, by design will be worth less in the future than you pay for it today.  Seriously, how much of…
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Joseph E. Meyer’s Current Recommendations

Recently I listened to an interview the economist, Joseph E. Meyer gave to Dave Hodges at The Common Sense Show.  In that interview Mr. Meyer said a number of salient things. I could just plainly say Mr. Meyer is an expert, but instead let…
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Only 10 Days Left Until New SEC Rules Go Into Effect….

You are probably not aware of it, but On October 14, 2016 new SEC rules will go into effect.  Because of regulatory changes made by the Securities and Exchange Commission, money market mutual funds will be required to more accurately report…
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0% Returns for a Generation?

  John Maulin contributed an article to Forbes this week.  His opening line of the article is: "The next recession is coming, and it will be severe."  Although that statement is not all that salient there are several other points worth…