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11 Things That Make Your Home an Easy Target for Burglars

By Wyatt May 24, 2024

You might think you are taking every precaution to protect your home and make it as burglar-proof as possible, but guess what? There are things about your home than transform it into a beacon for thieves. And it’s not only about the things that burglars steal, but the risk your family is put at, as a break-in can cause quite an emotional havoc.

With summer just around the corner and people leaving on all sorts of holidays, security experts recommend upping your game in terms of home security measures. That being said, here are 11 things about your home that turn it into an easy target for burglars and some tips on how to make sure intruders stay off your property.

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This Trade War Might Be The Straw That Breaks The US Dollar’s Back.

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) February 3, 2025

It was early spring in the year 1171 AD when Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos decided to go to war against his much smaller ally-- Venice. And the historical record shows that it was a really bad idea.

The Byzantine Empire was still a vast and powerful state by the late 12th century. But it was becoming obvious to anyone paying attention that they were in serious decline.

The Byzantine treasury was almost always empty. Imperial debt was piling up left and right. Byzantine borders were constantly being invaded by Muslim hordes. And the imperial coin-- the gold solidus-- was beginning to fall out of favor as the dominant currency for international trade.

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This Will Likely Be A Really Big Deal For Gold

Notes From the field by James Hickman (Simon Black) February 4, 2025

Well that was fast.

The smoke had barely cleared on the opening salvo of the Great North American trade war, when all sides called a truce to talk out their differences.

Just as we wrote yesterday, this is exactly what I was hoping would happen. In fact, in a Zoom call that Peter and I had Friday with our Total Access members, we predicted this outcome: that the trade wars were just an elaborate show to demonstrate to the world that America is willing to make good on its threats, and force everybody to the negotiation table.

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6 Tips To Save Retirees From Financial Disaster

‘Automatic Millionaire’ David Bach: 6 Tips To Save Retirees From Financial Disaster

Ellie Diamond Sun, February 2, 2025 GOBankingRates

Money expert David Bach, author of “The Automatic Millionaire,” has dedicated his career to helping people achieve financial freedom. His philosophy centers on making smarter money decisions that keep your assets safe.

1. Save More as You Get Older

When CNBC asked Bach in 2018 how much money people should have in retirement savings, he pointed readers to Fidelity Investments’ age-based roadmap. This guideline suggests that a 30-year-old should have one year of their starting salary in savings, then twice their starting salary by age 35.

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7 Mental Money Traps That Keep You Poor

Crystal Mayer GoBankingRates

A recent study shows that over 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. If you are like one of the millions of people struggling to find financial stability, you might be stuck in the wrong mindset. Avoiding certain mental money traps can help you adjust your spending and start saving for your future.

Creating a budget and sticking to it can help you achieve your financial goals, but you will also need to rethink how you spend money. Prioritizing your spending can help ensure that you have money left over each month to invest. If you are tired of seeing a miniscule balance in your checking account, reconsider these 7 mental money traps that keep you poor.

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7 Experts Share Their Best Money Advice for Kids

Financial Pilgrimage

There are a million things to worry about when raising children. Often, teaching our kids about money doesn’t rise to the top of the list. If your kids are anything like mine, they care about video games, dolls, sports, and many other things.

There is a push and pull when raising money-smart kids. As parents, we want to provide our kids with the best life. Sometimes that means giving them the toy we always wanted as a kid but could never afford. It feels terrific when your kid is happy.

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6 Life-Winning-Lessons From a “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” Contestant

Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Millionaire: 6 Life-Winning-Lessons From a “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” Contestant

By Financial Imaginer

What would you do if you received a $ 1 million jackpot? How does it actually feel to receive a windfall? What to do with it and how could it impact your life in the short, medium and long run?

Let’s first think about what you could possibly do with a large financial windfall?

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The ‘Hermit’ Savings Rules & 8 Frugal Tips for Today’s Economy

Cindy Lamothe Fri, January 31, 2025 GOBankingRates

When your personal finances combine with your personal space, your spending habits and savings account might be working a bit more harmoniously too. Consumer practices across the world have been altered significantly over the past few years — for obvious reasons and otherwise — in what economists have dubbed “the age of the hermit consumer.”

“For ‘hermit’ consumers, it can be really easy to make impulse purchases and overspend because of how easy and convenient shopping online is,” said Carter Seuthe, CEO of Credit Summit Consolidation. “Something that can be helpful to maintain a more frugal budget is just to define your expectations and priorities when it comes to the amenities you have.”

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5 Major Money Mistakes To Avoid When You’re Nearing Retirement

By Jennifer Taylor GOBankingRates

You’ve been working hard your entire adult life and you’re finally nearing retirement. The prospect of having more time to relax and enjoy yourself is exciting, but you’ll need money to do that.

As you wrap up your peak earning years and prepare to step away from the workforce, it’s important to make smart money moves that will protect your nest egg. All it takes is one poor financial choice to throw a wrench in your plans — and financial stability — so take the time to make informed decisions.

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Even the US Government is Worried There Won’t Be Enough Electricity

Notes From the Field January 27, 2025 By James Hickman ( Simon Black

It was known as the “Timber Famine” in 18th-century Great Britain. And it was no exaggeration to say that it was a national crisis: Britain was running out of wood.

The first major reason was population growth; wood was the major material and fuel source of the era, used for cooking, heating, and construction. And Britain’s booming population growth created insatiable demand for timber.

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Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth

Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You

Angela Mae Mon, January 27, 2025 GOBankingRates

There’s an estimated 24.5 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a relatively small percentage of the country’s population, but it’s also not zero — meaning it’s very possible for more people to achieve “millionaire” status. It’s all about being strategic and intentional with your money and financial decisions.

If you’ve decided to truly pursue the goal of becoming a millionaire, you might be wondering how to get started. What types of rules do millionaires — especially self-made ones — follow to build (and maintain) their wealth?

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It’s like a Netflix and a Half Just Vanished Yesterday.

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) January 28, 2025

Yesterday, Nvidia—the company which makes GPUs, including for AI— suffered the largest single-day market value loss in history.

The stock dropped 17.4% wiping $600 billion from its valuation in hours, and actually pulling the entire Nasdaq Composite down 3.4%.

To put that in perspective, this amount of value loss is like if the entire company of Netflix AND AT&T simply disappeared.

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Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth

Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You

Angela Mae Mon, January 27, 2025 GOBankingRates

There’s an estimated 24.5 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a relatively small percentage of the country’s population, but it’s also not zero — meaning it’s very possible for more people to achieve “millionaire” status. It’s all about being strategic and intentional with your money and financial decisions.

If you’ve decided to truly pursue the goal of becoming a millionaire, you might be wondering how to get started. What types of rules do millionaires — especially self-made ones — follow to build (and maintain) their wealth?