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Elizabeth Ames
Elizabeth Ames is a noted commentator and author. She has collaborated with Steve Forbes on several books, including “Money.” Her articles have appeared in FoxNews.com, the Daily Caller, The American Spectator, and other outlets. She is co-producer and writer of the award-winning, public television documentary “In Money We Trust?,” which has aired nationwide and can be viewed at InMoneyWeTrust.org.
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Prices can rise for any number of reasons. Non-monetary events like supply-chain disruptions, or a spike in demand for a hot product or service — or a government regulation that creates scarcity — can all push up prices. The “good”…
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Elizabeth Ames
| Oct 9, 2019
In today’s era of raw nerves, just about anything is capable of setting someone off — from jokes once considered harmless to Halloween costumes. Even the given name on your birth certificate — used for an entire life without incident…