The cost to buy is surging far beyond renting. Income needed to buy a house now dwarfs median U.S. income, making the subprime bubble seem minor by comparison.

https://imgur.com/cost-to-buy-significantly-outpacing-cost-to-rent-now-posted-response-to-rental-price-increases-VMXMPkM Income needed to buy a house vs. median income in the US. Subprime bubble looks almost cute in this chart. Ht @nickgerli1 pic.twitter.com/zPfUf2uaDc — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) December 13, 2024 All one needs to know about successful investing …

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Communism’s Coming — The US is considering a sovereign wealth fund. Alaska already has one, and it’s funding a universal basic income.

Bipartisan support is growing for a US sovereign wealth fund. The Alaska Permanent Fund, which distributes money to Alaska residents annually, could be a model. Challenges include funding sources, legislative hurdles, and state-owned natural resources. Bipartisan momentum is building around …

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Harris to Raise Corporate Income Tax

By Martin Armstrong America is experiencing a 13-year high in corporate bankruptcies, with more companies going under than during the lockdown era of the pandemic. Companies are rushing to friendshoring opportunities to avoid the tax that comes with the Made in America …

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Nashville’s Pension System Paid Retired Public Employees $205M Last Year. Ex-police Chief Gets $126K, While Median Income is $72K.

Total Payout: Last year, Nashville’s pension system disbursed a staggering $205 million to retired public employees. That’s a substantial sum! High-Paid Retirees: Among the recipients, 68 individuals received pensions of $72,000 or higher. Notably, some former police officers secured impressive payouts: Michael Robinson: Collects over $187,000. …

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