Gold prices have been trending higher in the last twelve years and might continue to do so over the next decade. This article is in defense of current gold prices from a money creation perspective. Further, this article completely rules out a bubble in gold. Hence, the expectation is that the long-term bull market for gold is intact and gold will surge higher over the next decade. Words: 914

Before China and Russia can boot the U.S. military out of Asia and Eastern Europe, they have to strip the dollar of its dominant role in world trade, especially of Middle Eastern oil and that’s exactly what they’re trying to do. [Let me explain.] Words: 816

Gold flirted with an 11-month high early Friday, only to retreat after a strikingly positive jobs report. With gold up over 12% over the past three months, investor focus is returning to the shiny metal. Below are four reasons gold could break through the psychological $1800/oz. barrier this week. Words: 347

Is gold a commodity or currency? How does it behave as an investment? What are the fundamentals of investing in gold? What are the different ways investors can get exposure to gold in their portfolios? The answers to these questions and many others are answered in this latest infographic from Visual Capitalist.

Just because central bankers are printing money does not mean that...investors should just buy gold companies at random. They still have to consider valuation [and this article does just that]. Words: 1017

Although a four-digit PIN may seem like a little detail in the scheme of things, it can play a major role in your financial security. Why do we use PINs? How unique is yours? Could it be easily guessed? Find out.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when investors hear the word October? Ghoulish Halloween costumes? Nope. Memories of World Series heroics from slugger Reggie Jackson, better known as Mr. October? Nope. Stock market crashes? Bingo! Words: 1477

I consider Dr. Marc Faber [to be] one of the best and well read economists in the world....[A] historical analysis of Dr. Faber's views...[shows] that he has been spot on most of the time, not exactly always on the timing, but surely on the trend of asset classes and the economy and, currently, he is bearish on almost ALL asset classes, including gold, [and I agree. Below are my reasons for being bearish in the near term.] Words: 880

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With investors concerned about inflation it begs the following questions: "What is the best way to attempt to inflation-proof ones' portfolios? Buy TIPS? Short Treasury bonds? Stocks? Real Estate? Commodities? Gold? Currencies?...[In this article we review each option and come to a conclusion as to how best to hedge the risk of inflation.] Words: 1672