We’re able to support a nation that’s shown extraordinary courage and ingenuity in the face of a barbaric onslaught, while, at the same time, managing to maintain a semblance of democracy and decency.
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Alex Lear: A look back at my grandfather on his 100th birthday
What I’d give for one more jab in the arm.
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Why the GOP is blaming Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse on ‘woke’ capitalism
Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion escalated culture war arguments over targeting environmental, social and corporate governance-driven investing.
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Republicans use ‘wokeism’ to attack the left — but struggle to define it
Conservatives attach the term to a host of policies they oppose, from transgender rights to climate change measures to socially responsible investing.
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Will Americans end up footing the bill for bank failures?
The government’s response to the failure of two large banks has already involved hundreds of billions of dollars
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The specter of moral hazard arises from Silicon Valley Bank crisis
When bad things happen in banking, limits on deposit insurance turn out to be meaningless.
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Don’t make the same mistake as Silicon Valley Bank with your 401(k)
Treasuries aren’t always the safest asset in your portfolio. Your risk depends on the type of bond and what you need the money for.
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How to keep your money safe
The closing of Silicon Valley Bank may have you wondering about FDIC protection. Here’s what you need to know.
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Silicon Valley Bank: how interest rates helped trigger its collapse and what central bankers should do next
The speed of SVB’s collapse was a surprise but central bankers can learn lessons from this failure.
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Paul Mills: Maine elects a president: Marty Rogoff and the 1976 Jimmy Carter Campaign
News that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice has renewed interest in his come out of nowhere — “Jimmy who?” — campaign for president. In this, Maine played an often overlooked role in 1976 — the year of the nation’s bicentennial — as a launching pad for his candidacy. Though Carter’s win in the […]