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Newsletter For April 27, 2025: Super Zweig Breadth Thrust

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The Last Mile Is Where Success Is Made: Always Close The Loop

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In 1997, Gary Winnick founded Global Crossing, a company with the bold vision of laying undersea fiber-optic cables to build a global IP-based telecommunications network. It was a massive infrastructure play, designed to form the core transport layer for the internet, connecting data centers and network hubs worldwide. But as visionary as the plan was,

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10 Ways To Survive And Even Thrive During A Recession

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The odds of a recession are rising, fueled by an ongoing trade war that could drive up prices, slow consumer spending, and trigger mass layoffs or business closures. Some economists might call this stagflation—a scenario worse than a typical recession, where prices rise despite stagnant or negative economic growth. At least in a recession, prices

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New Book! Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures

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After three years of writing and editing, I’m thrilled to finally share the release of my new USA TODAY bestseller, Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures! If you’ve enjoyed my writing on Financial Samurai over the past 16 years, you’re going to love this book. It is an instant USA TODAY national bestseller. With

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The Precarious Life of Dual Unemployed Parents (DUPs)

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DUPs stands for Dual Unemployed Parents. If inflation stays stubbornly high and the stock market corrects once more, I suspect there will be more DUPs on the horizon. According to USA Facts, there were approximately 38 million single-income households in 2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 10.9 million one-parent family

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Stagflation Is Worse Than A Recession: Here’s How To Prepare

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Stagflation is a rare and challenging economic condition where slow or stagnant growth, high unemployment, and persistent inflation occur simultaneously. Typically, inflation rises when an economy is expanding and demand is strong, while recessions tend to bring lower inflation due to weaker demand. Stagflation defies this pattern, making it particularly difficult to address with traditional

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Reciprocal Tariffs Actually Make Wealthy Americans Even Richer

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Reciprocal tariffs will drive up the cost of most goods, making everyday life more expensive for American households. According to Fitch Ratings, the U.S. tariff rate on all imports has jumped from 2.5% in 2024 to around 22% today. Some research firms estimate the percentage is closer to 30%. As a result, more Americans may

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