Understanding the Military Lending Act

Understanding the Military Lending ActIn the vast expanse of financial legislation, the Military Lending Act (MLA) stands as a fortress, designed to shield active-duty service members, their spouses, and dependents from the financial onslaughts that can accompany military life.

Enacted in 2006 by the Department of Defense, this federal law serves as a bulwark against predatory lending practices. For those in the military community, including those considering a VA debt consolidation loan, understanding the MLA is akin to learning the rules of engagement in financial warfare – it equips you with the knowledge to use it to your best advantage. Continue reading

The “Phantom Legion” Problem

The "Phantom Legion" ProblemCharles Hugh Smith – Of the many signs of systemic decay in the late Roman Empire, one of particular relevance to our era is the Phantom Legion, military units that on paper were at full strength–and paid accordingly–but which were in reality no longer there: the paymaster collected the silver wages and recorded the unit’s roll of officers and soldiers, but it was all make-believe.

When the Empire’s wealth seems limitless, graft, embezzlement and fraud all seem harmless to those skimming the wealth. Look, the Empire is forever, what harm is there in my little self-interested skim? Continue reading

Tips for Turning Your Home Into a Rental Property

Tips for Turning Your Home Into a Rental PropertyTransforming your home into a rental property is like embarking on a new adventure, one where your property becomes a source of income and investment. Whether it’s due to market conditions, an inheritance, or simply a desire for additional income, the decision to become a landlord is a significant step.

In this article, we’ll explore an unconventional perspective on the journey to turning your home into a rental property. Let’s delve into the process, including considerations like a fixed-rate HELOC, that will help you prepare your property and your mindset for this unique endeavor. Continue reading

Gold And Silver Fight Tyranny [Video]

Gold And Silver Fight TyrannyGreg Hunter – Catherine Austin Fitts (CAF), Publisher of The Solari Report, financial expert and former Assistant Secretary of Housing (Bush 41 Admin.), says, “The federal government is being run as a criminal enterprise. . . .not just a little criminal, but a lot criminal.”

CAF thinks now is the time for state governments to act to protect their citizens from the dangers of a falling dollar and increasing central control over “We the People.”  CAF explains, “One of the things we are talking with the states about is Sovereign State Banks, so they can protect their transactions in dollars.  We are also talking about State Bullion Depositories.  This is so states can protect their rainy-day reserve and, ultimately, their transaction ability with gold and silver. Continue reading

Democrats To Introduce ‘Pet Tax’ for Citizens

Democrats To Introduce ‘Pet Tax’ for CitizensSean Adl-Tabatabai – Last year, the WEF urged governments around the world, including America, to begin slaughtering millions of cats and dogs in an effort to reduce the “carbon pawprint” they produce as a result of eating meat.

Now, Democrats have introduced bill HB24-1163, which requires all pet owners to register their animals in a state-run system, with fees that critics are calling exorbitant and unnecessary. The idea behind the fees is to discourage pet ownership and force most pet owners to euthanize their pets to avoid paying the tax. Continue reading