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The US government works very hard… at making themselves look good. One of the ways they do this is to represent truly horrifying data in the best possible light. The number which seems to be manipulated more than any other number is the “official” unemployment rate — the headline rate which the government touts in…

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Are Illegal Immigrants Hurting the US Economy? 3 Facts that may Surprise You
Jobs and Wages It is often said immigrants take US jobs away from US citizens and that their inexpensive labor suppresses wages. In actuality, the opposite is true. Economists have found that immigration does not lead to a sizeable decrease in wages, and may actually increase wages and lower prices in the aggregate. The reason…

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#1 Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (OHI) Dividend Yield: 8.0% If you are new to investing in dividend paying stocks, then Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. is one of the great stocks available on the market. Featuring a dividend growth streak of 15 years and a forward P/E ratio of 9.6, the real estate investment trust is…

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