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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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Market Update May 2024 | The Golden Oldies
Remember those Columbia House ads from the 1970s and 1980s giving you an opportunity to build out your record or tape collection for just a buck? Talk about a [...]
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One Third of Americans Feel Financially Insecure
It’s no secret that financial insecurity is a growing concern among Americans, with a significant number feeling the weight of economic pressures. The [...]
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The Politics of Housing: The Polarization of Renting Versus Owning
The debate between renting and owning a home has long been a contentious issue in the realm of housing politics. The divide between those who advocate for renting [...]
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The Song Remains the Same
The Song Remains the Same If you were tempted to undo your market seatbelt as we entered 2024, that has turned out to be a bad idea. The wild ride has continued [...]
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Market Update October 2024: Shine On
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