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"Narrative Economics," Robert Shiller
Robert Schiller (Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University) has a new book coming out on October 1.
"In a world in which internet troll farms attempt to influence foreign... read more
Article On A Cashless Society
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/savings-risk-cashless-world-coming-144512361.html... read more
Scary Thought On This Article. US Loses Control Of Drug Supplies
https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1052376?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=http... read more
Lake Michigan's Reward Checking Account
10 debits for any amount used as a debit or credit, look at account 4 times a month on line and a direct deposit. 3% on up to $15,000. Open to anyone. I have had this account since... read more
Time For Action
Given the various (identical) negative experiences shared by a number of applicants and potential entrapment by the bank (as clearly the bank is not interested opening the accounts... read more
Regulators Are Questioning This Fintech (Betterment)
Scary... Wealthfront is also on its radar. They all use real banks to hold your money.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/07/24/betterment-faces-questions-from-regulator-after-launchin... read more
Seamless Wealth Transfer
Some good news, for a change . . .
If you find yourself in the fortunate/unfortunate position as sole beneficiary of a significant inheritance, I'll spare you my trial & error... read more
Fed Question
I am not an economic guru but during hard economic times doesnt the Fed try reducing interest rates to spur the economy forward?
The question is: If rates are already rock bottom... read more
Brink's Prepaid Mastercard Debit Card Offer 5% APY Savings Account
I was just watching a commercial on TV for Brink's Prepard Mastercard debit card, and it says you can get a 5% savings account with it. I have confirmed that at the Brink's Money W... read more
Rewards And Kasasa Checking Tip
Sometimes you find that you have miscalculated how many charges you have done to meet the Rewards or Kasasa checking or savings requirements and you need one or two more charges. U... read more