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10. My grandparents lost everything in 1929. The banks got it all.

Sat Jan 13, 2018, 12:55 PM

Jan 2018

And in the Bush crash, I lost 1/3 of my retirement and value of house.
Banks made out like bandits.

So yes, it is possible that it can happen again.

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The unknown dangers ahead; What are you doing to protect yourself. [View all] shockey80 Jan 2018 OP

I'm going to become Robert Mueller's shadow. hlthe2b Jan 2018 #2

What is it you fear? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2018 #3

I think that the stock market is way overheated. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #5

That is how the Banks pulled off their heist before. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #7

My grandparents lost everything in 1929. The banks got it all. Irish_Dem Jan 2018 #10

Tell that to the voters! Sophia4 Jan 2018 #11

Looking to immigrate. BBbats Jan 2018 #8

What I am worried about? shockey80 Jan 2018 #12

living one day at a time AlexSFCA Jan 2018 #13

This Comatose Sphagetti Jan 2018 #14