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Jeffrey Tucker | Bitcoin and Blockchain Explained
EVERYONE is talking about Bitcoin and Blockchain, but does anyone understand how it really works? Here is a technical description, …
Couples Don’t Need Wedding Loans. They Need More Modest Weddings
I just saw this great article over on www.acculturated.com by Jennifer Graham It’s about the fashion for massive, expensive weddings. I worry …
The Equifax Breach – What every American needs to do NOW!
More from the social media stream called Reddit. This is from their you Should Know section (YSK) This thread addresses …
Will I have enough to retire? Five mistakes that are slamming your retirement savings.
One of the hardest financial questions you will ever face is figuring out how much money you will need in …
4 ways the government can take your Social Security
For many seniors, Social Security is their primary source of income during retirement. So if it is interrupted or garnished …
Bitcoin Is Less Volatile than the Euro
Bitcoin volatility has fallen since 2011 and compared to the U.S. dollar currently sits at about 3-4 times higher than the Japanese …
2007 to 2016: The lost decade of growth, worst ever
The past decade, the U.S. suffered the worst ever average annual economic growth rate of 1.3316 percent a year. That …
John Oliver on debt-collection (and a TV record!)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a popular late-night TV show. He’s funny, satirical Brit who likes to deflate pomposity, …
Gold – Standard Issue
By Rich Checkan This is the third in ASI’s series on how precious metals were used through history to save …
Bridge the financial gap for your kids with life insurance
Generational retirement planning New research finds a link between inheritances and retirement preparedness. For many, life insurance proceeds can help …
Dual Citizenship: Are you ready?
Although we’re all proud to be American, and most of us will never leave, some of us cannot bear the threats …
Phone scams aren’t just out to get the elderly
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. In today’s world, we talk with our thumbs. Especially that kid we …
Tips to turn kids into money masters at any age
(BPT) – Most kids start learning about money earlier than a lot of people think–and it’s usually from watching their …
Get Schooled on Finances: Why Women Should Make Financial Education a Priority
I’m not sure how our Self-Reliance Central readers feel about this research and advice from Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights. I’m …
It’s Single Working Women’s Week – So check your Social Security situation
By better understanding your benefits as a single woman, you can capture more Social Security income over your lifetime. According …
Lowering your dental bills…in Mexico?
If treatments from your local doctor are pricey, treatments from your local dentist can be downright outrageous. Here in America, …
Three lifestyle benefits of the reverse mortgage
Retirement lifestyle is all about choices. Do you wish to refinance your home to create monthly income or is it …
Stolen wallet? Limit the damage up front
Your wallet is stolen? Within days the thieves could run up huge debts, max out your credit cards, apply for …
SSA has obligations when your family member dies
I’m sure as a self-reliant person you have an action plan in place for when you or a family member …