As a journalist specializing in financial news, I often examine global trends to provide insights for our readers at OverTraders.com. This week I’ll be looking into retirement systems from across the globe. I’ll contrast them with the U.S. model and examine what they might teach us to improve retirement security...
Social Security, a cornerstone of American retirement security since 1935, is facing renewed scrutiny amid concerns about its long-term solvency. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the program, he did so under a pay-as-you-go model. This suggests that current retirees and other beneficiaries mainly get benefits financed by the payroll...
Americans lost a shocking $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, per the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These common scams trick victims into sending money by promising big returns on investments tied to the latest get-rich-quick fad. According to the FTC, the average victim lost more than $9,000. Fraudulent investment...
OverTraders.com just published a great in-depth Ethereum PoS vs Other Major Crypto PoS Models article. This side-by-side rundown helps shed light on the merits and demerits of each in different situations, providing critical information for traders and investors alike. Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum To understand the nuances between different consensus...
Summary This piece dives deep into the startling effects of economic uncertainty on both mental health and consumer activity. This animated short dives into the psychological impact of recessions. Together, low consumer confidence and a fear of living in isolation can further increase stress, anxiety, and depression. By examining various...
At the same time, the United States has increased its reliance on sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Now, it focuses on individuals, countries and entities across the globe. These measures are put in place by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Their purpose is to shape behavior...
Obesity is the biggest threat to public health in the world, impacting nearly 650 million people worldwide. Yet it doesn’t stop there — the burden of transportation inequities weighs heavily on mental and emotional health. Real people are dealing with unfortunate obstacles while attempting to lose weight. As a result,...
Now, the U.S. government has moved to deploy a sweeping set of export controls designed to keep China from acquiring next generation chip technology. These actions have significant repercussive effects on technology markets around the world and U.S. foreign relations. OverTraders.com takes an in-depth look at these complex restrictions to...
Meanwhile on Ethereum, the second largest blockchain behind Bitcoin has successfully merged to a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. This event — dubbed “The Merge” — was widely viewed as the biggest transition in crypto history. This transformation has enabled greater energy efficiency and scalability, as well as a...
Whether a recession is indeed around the corner remains a hotly contested subject among financial wizards. OverTraders.com analyzes the perspectives of two key groups: Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and economists. Knowing their perspectives and the information they base their decisions on is essential for investors trying to navigate an uncertain...
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are in a unique position to champion change. Second, as the primary federal transportation funding distributors, they are the financial stewards. These individuals are responsible for financial planning, risk management, and strategic decisions that influence the company’s bottom line. While optimism is often seen as a...