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Trump Tariffs Explained
President Donald Trump’s approach to tariffs, particularly in his second term, has significantly stirred the global trade environment, with implications that [...]
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Alternatives: Managed Futures for Dummies
Ever since I started in the business, the idea of how to get real diversification has always interested me. Especially today, many markets all seem to move in the [...]
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Social Security Changes for 2025
In 2025, several significant changes to the U.S. Social Security system have been implemented, reflecting both economic adjustments and legislative decisions that [...]
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2024 Year-End Review: The Path is Always Foggy
As we close the books on 2024, it’s time to look back at what the heck just happened! To our chagrin, barring no major moves lower in the next week, the US [...]
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2024 Year in Review: Breaking, Bad Bonds
In 2024, the U.S. bond markets experienced a year of considerable fluctuation, shaped by economic indicators, policy shifts, and geopolitical events. Early in the [...]
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2024 Year in Review: Bitcoin Bonanza
This year, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable year, recently hitting over $107,000, driven by a confluence of market dynamics, regulatory developments, and political [...]
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2024 Year in Review: US Housing Hangover
In 2024, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a period of transition, characterized by a mix of stabilizing factors and ongoing challenges. The year [...]
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2024 Year in Review: Gold and Silver Shine On
Investors have generally viewed the precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, and others) with a big dose of ho-hum. After a precious metals bull market after the [...]
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Market Update October 2024: Shine On
If you were only listening to the talking heads on CNBC, you probably would have missed one of the biggest stories of the year – gold’s relentless +30% move higher [...]
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Homeowners: $4k In Annual Savings on Rate Drop
As the Federal Reserve embarks on its campaign to lower interest rates, U.S. homeowners are eagerly grasping for mortgage savings. With mortgage rates now nearing [...]
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