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Are CDs ‘Cool’ Again?
Certificates of deposit are currently providing yields over 5%. Certificate of deposit /ˈsərˈtifəkət uv di’ pozitˈ/ noun: a certificate issued by a bank to a person depositing
How to Profit From the War Racket
In 2023, nearly half of America’s defense budget will end up in the pockets of military contractors. In last week’s issue of The 101, we
Game of Drones
There’s big money to be made in the defense of America. “In all, at least a mind-boggling $21 trillion of Pentagon financial transactions between 1998
Escape the Inflation Trap: Turn Your Savings into Earnings 💰
Inflation is eroding your savings. Here’s how to get more bang for your buck. That bank around the corner is really convenient, isn’t it? They’re
How Gold Shines in Times of Economic Unrest — and Where to Find Your Golden Nugget
The world’s oldest store of value is once again shining brightly. In financial literacy education, learning how to diversify your investments is a fundamental principle.
The Debt Ceiling Dilemma: Unmasking the Consequences of a $31.7 Trillion Threshold
As soon as next month, the federal government could hit its $31.7 trillion debt limit. “Hide your kids, hide your wife and hide your husband
How & Why Do Banks Fail?
Bank run /ˈbängk rənˈ/ noun when many clients withdraw their money from a bank because they believe the bank may fail in the near future.
The Treasury Chest
The 26-week Treasury bill is now yielding 5.31% … 5.27% more than the average U.S. bank’s savings account offers.
How to Ensure Your Financially Secure Retirement
Over half of all workers (55%) intend to work during retirement to make ends meet.
How to Make the Most of What (Money) You Have
64% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
America’s Retirement Savings Crisis
In 1970, 45% of America’s private sector workers had an employer-sponsored pension plan. By 2014, that figure plummeted to just 2%.