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US Debt Ceiling Negotiations: Off-Budget Spending Vehicles Need Reform Now

| June 1, 2011 | 0 Comments

I’d be willing to bet most of America is in the dark on this one.  And quite honestly, we need to shed some light on the matter. At this moment, Congress is voting on raising the debt ceiling.  And the first go around failed to pass the House miserably… as expected. And you should be […]

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US Stocks: End Of QE2 Means Lower Stock Prices Ahead

| May 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

There’s an old saying amongst traders… “Sell in May and go away!” While this advice isn’t always right, 2011 is the year to take heed of this time tested adage.  As the editor of the currency services here at Hyperion, I see trends developing in the US Dollar that don’t bode well for stocks. Now, […]

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US Dollar Buying Power: The US Dollar Appreciates In Various Countries During 2011

| May 11, 2011 | 0 Comments

I always shop for a value wherever I go.  It doesn’t matter if I’m buying food, a car, clothing, or a TV.  I love deals.  I always want a better price… I’m not talking about being cheap.  There’s a difference.  My wife would be happy to tell you all about how I can spend with […]

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Dividend Yielding Stocks: Three Keys To Choosing Income-Generating Stocks

| April 27, 2011 | 0 Comments

I’m at the age now that I talk with my Dad quite a bit.  I find myself enjoying any pearls of wisdom he’s willing to share with me.  It’s quite a change from when I was a defiant teen.  I knew it all back then (or so I thought)… The last time we spoke, Dad […]

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Selling Physical Silver: A Tip To Maximize Your Profits

| April 20, 2011 | 0 Comments

I have to consider myself lucky.  I was able to sell some of my physical silver at an amazing time in the precious metal’s history.  What a rally we have going on right now (a bubble some will say)… I’ve held onto my silver for long enough to make over a $30 per ounce profit!  […]

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US Economy: Our Government Plays A High Stakes Poker Game On Our Debt Ceiling

| April 18, 2011 | 0 Comments

“I’m all in”, I clamored, demanding everyone’s attention with my stern tone… That was the last thing I remember saying before I skulked away from the final table. Unfortunately, your seat in the game usually disappears when you speak those words.  And this time was no different. I thought I had it won.  I had […]

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US Economic Recovery: Tiger Woods Offers Us A Sign Of Hope…

| April 13, 2011 | 0 Comments

If I said I was an avid golfer, it’d be an understatement.  Let me paint a picture for you… While playing a round of golf on Sunday, I was actually listening to the radio coverage of the final round of The Masters.  No, really… I was. And let me tell you, the 2011 Masters is […]

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