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5 Signs Hidden Credit Card Debt Is About to Surface During Tax Season

Image source: Shutterstock.com Tax season has a way of shining a bright, unforgiving spotlight on our finances. Suddenly, every forgotten subscription, impulse buy, and “I’ll deal with it later” credit card charge feels louder, heavier, and more real. It’s the one time of year when paperwork, reality, and

What Goes Around: The EU’s Extralegal Sanctions Regime

What Goes Around: The EU's Extralegal Sanctions Regime Submitted by Pascal Lottaz It has come as a shock to many of us in the alternative media sphere when, on December 15, the EU put the esteemed analyst, political commentator, and former Swiss Army colonel Jacques Baud, on its

Dutch Government Refuses To Probe UK Travel Ban On Eva Vlaardingerbroek

Dutch Government Refuses To Probe UK Travel Ban On Eva Vlaardingerbroek Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The Dutch government has refused to investigate or seek clarification from the United Kingdom after Dutch commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek had her permission to travel to Britain revoked, confirming it has

These Are America’s Healthiest States

These Are America's Healthiest States “Blue Zones” are regions of the world where people live longer and healthier lives, supported by habits that boost longevity. Loma Linda, California is one of the few recognized Blue Zones, alongside Okinawa, Japan and Ikaria, Greece. Just as place can have a

UBS: SpaceX-xAI Merger Signals Rise Of “Orbital AI”

UBS: SpaceX-xAI Merger Signals Rise Of "Orbital AI" In September 2024, we penned a note that Elon Musk was on track to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, driven by what we described as "space race bets." That call looks increasingly correct following the merger of Musk's

EU Inc: Can Brussels’ Latest Corporate Reform Escape Bureaucracy’s Grip

EU Inc: Can Brussels' Latest Corporate Reform Escape Bureaucracy's Grip Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The European Commission is responding to mounting criticism of over-bureaucratization with the introduction of a new corporate legal form. “EU Inc” is intended to create a uniform legal structure that applies across the entire

Why Gym Memberships Are Nearly Impossible to Cancel This Month

Image source: Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever tried to cancel a gym membership in the early months of the year, you already know the emotional journey. You walk in confident, ready to reclaim your budget and your Saturdays. You walk out confused, slightly sweaty (and not from exercise), and

Mechanics Say Ignoring These 5 Engine Sounds Could Total Your Car

Image Source: Shutterstock Your car talks to you, whether you realize it or not. As a former mechanic, I’ve learned how to communicate with vehicles over the years. But your ride doesn’t use words. It communicates through sounds. When something is wrong, it often starts with a noise

3 Car Brands That Are Struggling With Reliability in 2026

Nobody wants to buy a new car and wind up spending their weekends at the mechanic. Some carmakers have started falling short of consumer expectations in 2026. With prices at an all-time high (and repair costs climbing with them), reliability is a must-have. Consumer Reports and J.D. Power have

Netherlands To Tax Unrealized Gains: EU Wealth Grab And Global Implications

Netherlands To Tax Unrealized Gains: EU Wealth Grab And Global Implications Submitted by Thomas Kolbe A fiscal storm is brewing in the Netherlands. With the potential introduction of a tax on unrealized capital gains, The Hague is set to become a testing ground for the systematic transfer of

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