BLOGS

FROM THE DESK OF KEVIN BEAMON

TRUSTED ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES

Cautionary Tale for DOGE

The buzz (can we say, vibe?) surrounding the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is undeniable. But the question remains: can DOGE truly deliver on their promise to reduce government spending? Proposing an extensive list of programs to cut is...

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Economic Research Report – Mandate For Change

The red wave finally happened. A vast majority of counties – and most voter demographics – moved to the right, becoming more red. The result was a landslide electoral college victory for Donald Trump, who will become the 47th president of the United States....

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Monday Morning Outlook – Finally, Election Eve

It’s almost over! Unfortunately, those texts might not stop right away. Unless this election is an unexpected blowout, some key states won’t have full counts of all their ballots for several days. That said, enough results from some hotly contested states like...

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OUTLOOK

America’s 3.5-Second Miracle

America’s 3.5-Second Miracle

In 1852, Karl Marx said “Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under circumstances chosen by themselves, but under circumstances directly encountered and transmitted…

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Waiting on the Fed

Waiting on the Fed

One of our main contentions in recent months is that the Federal Reserve, by switching from a scarce reserve model to an abundant reserve model, has completely taken over the short term interest rates marketplace…

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The Worst Malinvestment

The Worst Malinvestment

Austrian Economics argues that growth comes from innovation and entrepreneurship, with “the market” directing resources to areas of the economy that provide the greatest returns. It also observes that when government uses interest rates, subsidies, taxes, or other...

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CLIENT LETTER

FINRA Resources For Investors

Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation

Every year, millions of seniors become victims of financial exploitation, resulting in billions of dollars in personal losses. A frequent target of scammers, older Americans also often endure financial pressure from caregivers or family members, some of whom take...

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Crypto Investment Scams

What You Should Know Crypto* investment scams, commonly referred to as "pig butchering" by scammers, cost consumers billions of dollars. Criminals befriend people to entice them to make crypto investments through phony apps and websites. The investments may start out...

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Fighting Fraud – 101 Smart Tips for Investors

Who We Are FINRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to investor protection and market integrity. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) supports innovative research and educational projects that give underserved Americans the knowledge,...

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