Javier Simon

Perhaps no firearm is more recognizable or more infamous than the AK-47. But not everyone knows that the term is short for the Avtomat Kalashnikova model 1947 automatic rifle, named after its designer Mikhail Kalashnikov.

Many Americans take pride in buying products made in their country and by their fellow citizens in hopes that it would stimulate an already troubled economy, where ordinary Americans are having trouble making ends meet. So it’s no surprise that many drivers prefer purchasing American-made vehicles.

Boxing pay-per-views have generated tens of millions of dollars and gave center stage to legends like Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Not to mention carriers like HBO and Showtime.

With headlines of a volatile and uncertain American economy, many citizens have never felt a stronger urge to buy American.

The 1940s were a turbulent time for sports. Following the United States’ entry into World War II, many male athletes traded the playing field for the battlefield. And this led to the rise of some of the most noted female athletes in history.

Today, the top athletes are on par with celebrities. They wear shiny diamonds, drive the most expensive cars and rub elbows with the world’s elites. But when did playing professional sports start making people rich?

Index funds are known for being generally low-cost investments that offer instant diversification. So they may work for investors who don’t have much time or know-how to carefully pick individual stocks for their own portfolios.

Nobody wants to think about their death. But you would want your loved ones to be taken care of when you’re gone. Life insurance can help give you this peace of mind.

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