Personal Finance
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Three of the Left’s Most Outrageous Responses to Trump Assassination Attempt
(Matthew Doarnberger, Headline USA) While some on the Left rose to the occassion with fittingly classy comments following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, many did not. The tone-deaf deflections of Democrats like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Joe Biden suddenly declaring themselves to support civility were insulting enough. But worse…
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Corey Comperatore ID’d as Man Killed at Trump Rally Shooting
(Christen Smith, The Center Square) – Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from Buffalo Township, Pa., died after a gunman opened fire during a rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday evening. The former volunteer fire chief and father of two dove on his family to protect them from the bullets, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.…
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List of Republican National Convention Speakers Released
(Headline USA) The Republican party published a list of who is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention. Former first lady Melania Trump will attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week, but she is not expected to address the gathering. The list has the three top contenders for the vice presidential nomination…
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Take This Great CPI News With a Grain of Salt
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) By all accounts, the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was great news, but you might want to take it with a grain of salt. This apparent victory over price inflation likely means the Fed will surrender to inflation. This CPI report likely tees up a much-anticipated interest rate…
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Money Metals Midweek Memo Recap: Jerome Powell’s Testimony and Platinum’s Potential
(Money Metals News Service) In the latest episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey provides a comprehensive overview of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s recent testimony and delves into the investment potential of platinum. Jerome Powell’s Testimony: Market Movements and Rate Cuts Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony on Capitol Hill had…
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Target to Stop Accepting Personal Checks on July 15
(Headline USA) Target will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15, another sign of how a once-ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks and the Rolodex. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to the Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes”…
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Americans Back to Running Up Credit Card Debt in May
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) After paying down credit card debt in April, American consumers went back to running up the plastic in May. But borrowing for big-ticket items remained sluggish, indicating consumers are still struggling to make ends meet in this inflationary environment. Total consumer debt increased by another 11.3 billion in May,…
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Hawaii Governor Says Biden Retirement Decision Approaching
(Headline USA) Joe Biden could make a decision within days whether to remain a candidate for reelection, said Hawaii’s governor who participated in a recent meeting with Biden and other Democratic governors and whose family has known the president for years. And if Biden decides not to run, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green told The Associated…
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Dem. Powerbroker Calls for Another Primary in Unprecedented Move against Biden
(Headline USA) He is often credited as the man who delivered the Democratic nomination to Joe Biden with a pivotal endorsement four years ago. But on Wednesday, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., sent a resounding message to the president and elected officials across the nation that it may be time to move on. Clyburn, a Biden campaign co-chair,…
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Where to Invest: Let’s Break Down 3 Major Asset Classes…
(Mike Gleason, Money Metals News Service) As voters weigh their options for President, investors are weighing their options among the major asset classes. As to presidential politics, voters are left with only two options – at least among those who have been allowed into the debates and have a realistic chance of winning. Donald Trump…
