October 2, 2020

Many people confuse the national debt with the deficit. True, they are important budgetary terms. But they are very different concepts: The term “debt” refers to the company balance sheet, while “deficit” is a cash flow concept.

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September 25, 2020

The United States had a bad debt problem going into 2020 – and it got a lot worse.

As of August 2020, the public debt of the United States amounted to more than $26.72 trillion. More than $3 trillion of that debt was larded on since February, thanks to a rapid economic contraction due to the COVID-19 pandemic and substantial stimulus spending as Congress and the Treasury tried to keep the economy from going into a general meltdown.

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June 26, 2020

Some people think it’s the greatest invention since the printing press. Others think it’s the biggest scam of all time. So what is bitcoin, really?

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June 18, 2020

Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies in general are sparking a revolution in commerce. Many people ​turn to cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase to buy and sell crypto assets. ​In recent years, some have expressed interest in investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within a self-directed ​IRA.

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June 17, 2020

Disclosure: We are reader-supported. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more.Silver, gold, and other precious metal investments are worth protecting. Precious metal investors must be on guard against a variety of risks besides the market. These risks include:LossTheft – either from outsiders or from people well known

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