economics
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Stock Market
Market Outlook 2020: Flashing Yellow?
For those that feel that caution may be warranted moving forward in the market, a few points are often referenced that may justify a closer look.
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Stock Market
Surprising Facts You May Not Know About the Trade Deficit
The trade deficit and resulting trade war with China have been the talk of the financial town for the last couple of years, as well as extensively covered in mainstream news. Most have heard about the fact that we have a deficit, meaning we import more than we export. However, there are some surprising facts about the trade deficit you…
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Budgeting
The Hidden Burden of Sales Taxes
Imagine that you’re in line at the grocery store. As the cashier rings up the other customers’ items, their total payment and sales taxes show up on the register. Meanwhile, when it is your turn, the checkout employee deducts your taxes or refunds you the amount in cash. If you happen to live in one of the states with no…
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Stock Market
Vying for Position: Reserve Currencies
Reserve currencies - the creme de la creme, the best of the best, the apple of the monetary eye. What many monies wish to be and what to so few are afforded the crown. Aspirations aside, it’s no laughing matter to countries vying for position as the next great issuer of a global reserve currency. So why all the fuss?
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Cryptocurrency
The Evolution of Finance: Why Money Is Going Digital
From the advent of the telephone to advancements in flight, technological developments throughout history have often taken giant leaps forward. Finance is no exception.
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