Today’s monetary system, combined with fractional reserve banking, has a lot of risks. It is vulnerable to bank runs, inflation, and economic bubbles, to name just a few, yet those risks remain invisible to the majority of people. This article provides links to a video and an extended report that provide insights into the question as to why today's paper based money system is doomed to fail and how you can protect against such a collapse.
Read More »Gold Coin Sales DOWN Drastically in 1st Qtr. of 2014 – What Gives? (+2K Views)
The world is heading down the toilet yet demand in the official gold coin market is DOWN drastically. Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin sales were DOWN 35% - yes, 35% - in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period a year ago and American Gold Eagle coin sales were DOWN a staggering 51% - yes, 51% - year over year! What gives?
Read More »A Look At Canada’s Unique, Beautiful & Costly Coins (+5K Views)
In celebration of Canada's 146th birthday on July 1st we take a look at some of Canada's extraordinary - and rather costly - coins.
Read More »Here's Some Quality Advice on How to Navigate the Markets & Protect Your Wealth During the Next 4 Years
The U.S. has reached a Debt to GDP ratio of over 100%. Indeed, at no point in history has the U.S. had this much debt during peacetime - and the fact that we're overspending by this amount at the exact time that other countries are showing signs of shunning US Treasuries is a formula for disaster. With that in mind, it is highly likely that the U.S. will enter at the very minimum a debt crisis and quite possibly a currency crisis during the Obama administration's second term. [Such being the case,] now, more than ever, investors need to get access to high quality guidance and insights [and this article does just that] to help you navigate the markets and protect your wealth. Words: 964
Read More »Here Are 50+ Different Ways to Invest in Gold
Given the continuation of easy money policies by the Fed and other central banks around the world, as well as the very real possibility of more turmoil in the financial space, it isn’t surprising that many investors are looking to cash in on this modern day gold rush. For these investors looking to make a play on this elusive metal, we explore below every nook and cranny of the investing world to offer 50 ways to play gold. Words: 2600
Read More »Your Gold & Silver Will NEVER Be "Confiscated"! Here’s Why (+2K Views)
People ask me on a consistent basis if I think the government will confiscate their gold and silver coins if times get rough. I feel there is little chance of this happening, and here’s why. Words: 390
Read More »Asset Allocation: How Sound is the Foundation of Your Portfolio Pyramid? (+2K Views)
Regardless of the size of your financial pyramid, without a core-holding foundation, you are building it on sand. Core holdings are for protection, not for profit. They function as insurance against a catastrophe. [Let me explain.] Words: 754
Read More »When Should You Sell Your Gold?
The question most often asked of gold bulls is, “At what price will you take your profits?” It is a question that betrays a lack of understanding about why anyone should [want to] own gold [in the first place]. Nevertheless, the simple answer must be, “When paper money stops losing its value”. This response should alert anyone who asks this question to the idea that owning fiat cash is the speculative position, not ownership of precious metals. [Let me explain.] Words: 1184
Read More »What is Money – Really – and Why Do We Need to Own Gold – Really? (+3K Views)
Have you ever wondered what money really is [and why we need to own some gold as a result]? You'll notice that everyone you read has a strong opinion , but who's right? [Let look at the situation and see if we can come to an answer that we both can agree on.] Words: 3086
Read More »Eagles, Buffaloes & Maple Leafs: Gold Bullion Coins of U.S. & Canada (+4K Views)
I think we all would agree that owning a 10 kg bar of gold would be nice but that it is probably out of the question at the current cost of over $500,000! I had the pleasure of caressing such a bar recently and being surprised at just how heavy (22.045855 lbs.) it was for such a small object. Below I describe the gold coins of Canada and the United States. Words: 870
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