How is China Hurting America?

There have been numerous efforts to persuade U.S. consumers to “Buy American” and some even to boycott all products produced in China.    The boycott proponents often cite unsafe foods, melamine-tainted plates,  toxic toothpaste and other …

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OhmConnect: Scam or Legit?

Legit but disappointing.  Here’s the deal:  this company is an “energy aggregator” that makes money by helping customers respond to energy price swings.   In the energy industry, they call this “Demand Response”. The aggregator …

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SCAM ALERT: Beware Bill Bonner Bogus Bulletins

You’ve probably never heard of Bill Bonner, but you HAVE heard of his many publications and bulletins that litter the Internet:  Agora Financial, Common Sense Publishing, Insiders Strategy Group, Laissez Faire Books, Money Map Press, …

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When to Use Payday Loans……NEVER!

Or, as Taylor Swift might say: “Never, ever, ever.”  During these trying economic times millions of working Americans are facing, payday loans are becoming a common source of short-term financing. This is especially true for …

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Are Reverse Mortgages Safe for Seniors?

The question is complicated and the answer is even more complicated. In fact, reverse mortgages are complicated; they are likely the most complex financial transaction that you’ll enter into in your entire lifetime. While reverse …

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