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As  posted on the Peak Prosperity.com and the Chris Martenson's Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel Background The Crash Course has provided millions of viewers with the context for the massive changes now underway, as economic growth as we've known it is ending due to depleting resources.  But it also offers real hope. Those individuals who take informed action today, while [...]

As posted to the GoldSilver YouTube Channel on 10/29/18 (explanation of documentary as appears on YouTube) In Episode 9 of "Hidden Secrets of Money", Mike Maloney draws eerie parallels to the misguided leaders and monetary policies that doomed civilizations from Ancient Rome to modern-day America. Can President Trump save America? Will the Federal Reserve Board be able [...]

Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits. Two types are available: prepaid tuition plans, and savings plans. And one of these plans got even better under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Enjoy valuable benefits 529 plans provide a tax-advantaged way to help pay for qualifying education [...]

Many people choose to pass assets to the next generation during life, whether to reduce the size of their taxable estate, to help out family members or simply to see their loved ones enjoy the gifts. If you’re considering lifetime gifts, be aware that which assets you give can produce substantially different tax consequences. Multiple [...]

As  posted on the Peak Prosperity.com and the Chris Martenson's Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel Background The Crash Course has provided millions of viewers with the context for the massive changes now underway, as economic growth as we've known it is ending due to depleting resources.  But it also offers real hope. Those individuals who take informed action today, while [...]

Peter Schiff appears on RT on 10/16/18 to discuss the need to reduce government spending.  Peter explains that people overlook the increase in the National Debt in that, although the official Budget Deficit is $780B, the National Debt increased by $1.2T during the same time period.  That, Peter goes on to explain, is because a [...]

If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualified charitable organizations without owing any income tax on the distributions. This break may be especially beneficial now because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes that affect who can benefit from the [...]

As posted to the David Stockman YouTube Channel on 10/22/18 David Stockman appears on Fox Business Network's "Varney & Co." to discuss the impact of the Federal Reserve's decision to drain $600B out of the bond market and, in turn, the economy.  Stockman explains that the Fed will accomplish this by allowing their balance sheet, which [...]

As  posted on the Peak Prosperity.com and the Chris Martenson's Peak Prosperity YouTube Channel Background The Crash Course has provided millions of viewers with the context for the massive changes now underway, as economic growth as we've known it is ending due to depleting resources.  But it also offers real hope. Those individuals who take informed action today, while [...]

                    We’re all aware that the Fed is raising short-term rates. But, as Rodney Johnson, co-editor of Boom & Bust, points out in this month’s Insight video, they’re doing something more important than that . . . (This is not an embedded clip.  Ctrl+Click picture above to [...]

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good idea to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. At the same time, consider whether your business would benefit from accelerating certain expenses into this year. Be sure to evaluate the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which reduces or eliminates many [...]

In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competitive pay, but also appealing fringe benefits. Benefits that are tax-free are especially attractive to employees. Let’s take a quick look at some popular options. INSURANCE Businesses can provide their employees with various types of insurance [...]