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FINANCIAL GURUS URGE INVESTORS TO DUMP 401(K)s FOR 'PSA-10 GRADED' CARDS   NEW YORK — In a bold move signaling the ultimate maturation of the global economy, leading financial advisors released their highly anticipated "Top Cards to Invest In for 2026" list on Tuesday, urging desperate retirees to liquidate their savings accounts to purchase a slabbed piece of cardboard featuring a teenager who hasn't even signed a professional contract yet. The report, titled "The Future is Glossy: Why Your Grandchildren Will Eat Grilled Cheese While You Own a Rookie Card," identifies the primary asset class of the coming year as "Pre-Contract Speculation on Athletes Who Might Get Cut in Week One." "For too long, investors have been misled by the idea that stable returns come from diversified portfolios or compound interest," said Marcus Thorne, a senior analyst at Cardboard Capital , during a press conference held entirely inside a clima...

  July 2, 2024 – In a landmark decision that has left economists, collectors, and probably even a few major league pitchers scratching their heads, the Supreme Court has ruled that sports cards are now to be considered legal tender across the United States. The 5-4 decision in the case of Topps v. The United States has sparked wild enthusiasm, rampant confusion, and a spike in the value of every dusty shoebox in every attic nationwide. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, delivering the majority opinion, declared, “It is time we recognize the intrinsic value that sports cards have long held in the hearts and wallets of Americans. From Babe Ruth to LeBron James, these pieces of cardboard have as much cultural and economic weight as the dollar bill.” The Great Economic Rebound of 2024 The stock market, initially reeling from the decision, quickly rebounded as collectors began flooding eBay and local card shops, hoping to convert their collections into what now amounts to a shiny new retirement...