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Naval Dominance: Comparing the World’s Mightiest Fleets

Michael Muir discusses the relative strengths and roles of global navies, emphasizing the dominance of the U.S. and China. He highlights Russia’s submarine capabilities and Indonesia’s extensive coastal fleet. The conversation also covers historical…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

China’s Peace Disease Changes Everything With Taiwan

Michael Muir discusses the potential conflict in Taiwan, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and combat experience, noting China’s lack of recent military engagement. He also highlights the…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Billions at Stake: The Debate Over Aircraft Carriers Heats Up

Michael Muir discusses the relevance of aircraft carriers in modern warfare, emphasizing their deterrence value and strategic flexibility despite advancements in missile and drone technology. He compares the current debate to historical shifts in…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

What Biden Would Do To Social Security

President Biden opposes cuts to Social Security benefits and supports expanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for seniors and people with disabilities. He aims to fix the Social Security system by ensuring higher-income Americans…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

$3,888 Social Security Cuts Are Looming

Potential cuts to Social Security benefits are looming if Congress doesn’t address the funding shortfall soon. If no changes are made, Social Security recipients could see a 17% reduction in benefits by 2035, reducing…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Rivian Is on Fire

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) | RIVN Price Prediction shares have experienced significant declines, down 88% since their IPO and over 30% for the year. However, they recently saw a 40% surge after hours due to…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Lululemon’s Stock Price Collapses

Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) | LULU Price Prediction has faced significant challenges in 2023, with shares down over 40% year-to-date due to factors such as changes in consumer spending, competition, and a shift in fashion…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Walgreens Stock Price Collapses

Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA) has experienced a significant decline in 2023, with shares down over 55% year-to-date, trading at levels last seen in 1998. The company faces challenges, including underperforming stores, pressure from pharmacy benefit…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Dave Ramsey’s Best Retirement Advice

Dave Ramsey offers valuable retirement advice focused on purposeful living and smart financial decisions. Key quotes include the importance of having a plan in retirement beyond just stopping work, and not cashing out 401k…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Americans Retirement Plans Are Crumbling

Interest rate spikes have unexpectedly kept home prices high due to limited supply, as homeowners with low mortgage rates are reluctant to sell. This situation has significant implications for retirement plans, as homeownership is…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Elon’s EV Dreams Hit The Wall

The EV market, after experiencing phenomenal growth, is currently facing significant challenges, with American buyers increasingly preferring hybrids and internal combustion engine vehicles. While EV sales are still growing, Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) | TSLA…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Lucid Soars 12% On ‘Suckers Rally’

Shares of Lucid (Nasdaq:LCID) | LCID Price Prediction are soaring after hours on the news that Volkswagen will invest up to $5 billion in fellow EV maker Rivian (Nasdaq: RIVN) Read more about Rivian’s…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Why Rivian Stock Is Exploding 50% Right Now

Shares of Rivian (Nasdaq:RIVN) | RIVN Price Prediction are exploding higher today, up nearly 9% during the day and up over 40% after hours on the news Volkswagen will invest $1 billion in Rivian,…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Inflation Could Wreck Social Security’s 2025 COLA

The 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is projected to range between 2.5% and 3%, based on new inflation data. These estimates fall short of the current inflation rate, leading to concerns…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Which EV Maker Is Going Bankrupt Next?

Fisker has filed for bankruptcy, highlighting the ongoing struggles in the EV market, despite notable successes like Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) | TSLA Price Prediction Model Y. Other EV companies, including Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) Motors,…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Apple’s Multibillion Dollar Microsoft Heist Actually Worked

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) | AAPL Price Prediction recently announced Apple Intelligence, pushing its shares up roughly 10% over a few days and briefly surpassing Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) as the most valuable company on earth.…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Social Security’s 2025’s COLA Is Looking Real Bad

The forecast for the 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) has been revised downward, now estimated at 2.6%, lower than both the previous 2.7% estimate and the 3.2% adjustment in 2024. This…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Housing Prices Weren’t Supposed to Do This, but Did Anyway

Despite rising mortgage rates, housing prices have continued to climb, with the median home price reaching $435,000, the highest ever recorded. The main driver is the low inventory, as many homeowners are unwilling to…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Americans Two Safety Nets for Retirement Are Vanishing

Looking 20 years ahead, concerns about the economy include the potential trouble for Social Security and the diminishing reliance on home equity as a financial safety net. This could result in a generation of…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Don’t Believe the US Inflation Lies

Despite official inflation rates being reported at around 3%, many Americans feel the impact of rising costs in their daily lives. Examples include the cost of coffee, insurance premiums, and housing expenses. These underlying…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago