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Do pennies still make sense?  Many economists, business people and ordinary folk believe they don’t.  Pennies, they say, are essentially worthless, a nuisance to use, and costly to produce.  Has the time come to say goodbye to the penny?

Is there a connection between the stock market and elections? Market analysts say there is and point to statistics to back them up this view. Of course, there is no guarantee that just because something has happened in the past it will happen again. Nevertheless, those data shed insight into the way investors think and analyzing this information could prove helpful when trying to predict the future.

With so many people focused on the spiking COVID-19 cases, mounting economic problems, the upcoming Presidential campaign, and other national and international stories, a recent ruling by the Supreme Court did not get the attention it deserved. But it will - and may even become one of the most important decisions in years.

If Elon Musk is right, a new chip he is developing could eventually make people more productive, help those suffering from serious health ailments, and give the average Joe and Jane extraordinary capabilities. It may even usher in an entirely new era.

For years, many people believed that New York City is “where it’s at” - and it’s easy to understand why.  The city is the cultural center of the world; it’s also home to an incredible choice of colleges and post-college education. The theater, restaurants, and nightlife are unmatched, there are jobs available in every industry, and the energy and excitement generated here are practically palpable. 

In case you haven’t heard, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is making incredible claims on the territories of its neighbors and getting tough with the world. Some of those countries have had enough of China’s hawkish policies and are pushing back. Tensions in the region are escalating literally every day. Is war imminent? Will the global economy be impacted? We’ll learn the answers to these questions very soon.