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Peter Schiff: The Political Theater of the Absurd

In his most recent podcast, Peter Schiff talked about recent Congressional hearings that featured Rep. Maxine Waters scolding bankers for creating the student debt crisis, ignoring the fact that the student loan program was nationalized a decade ago. Peter described it as the political theater of the absurd.

Student Debt Bubble: 43% of Loans “In Distress”

Student loan debt has grown to over $1.5 trillion. And that just accounts for loans held by Federal Student Aid. It doesn’t include private loans. Meanwhile, the Department of Education says 43% of those government-backed loans are considered “in distress.” In a speech last month, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos put the current level of student […]

What Does the Student Loan Mess Tell Us About the Economy? SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.13.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.