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Read More »The World’s Most Incredible Diamonds (+2K Views)
Did you know that the Cullinan Diamond weighed a staggering 3,106.75 carats, which was approximately three quarters of a kilo!!? Or that the Hope Diamond has a legacy that it is cursed? This infographic explores the world’s most incredible diamonds, looking at their exquisite qualities and fascinating histories.
Read More »Canada Votes to Spend Itself Into Prosperity (+2K Views)
Canada has surprisingly often been the place where the future happens first - and it’s happening again. Last Monday, Canadian voters swept the ruling Conservatives out of power, delivering a stunning victory to the center-left Liberals led by Justin Trudeau in a clear rejection of the deficit-obsessed austerity orthodoxy that has dominated political discourse across the Western world. The Liberals ran on a frankly, openly Keynesian vision, and won big.
Read More »Chinese Yuan Continues To Gain Stature On World Financial Stage (+2K Views)
The Chinese yuan continues to gain stature on the world financial stage, overtaking the Japanese yen to become the 4th most-used currency for global payments, boosting its claim for reserve status.
Read More »HUI & XAU to Gold Ratios Suggest It’s Time To “Start Digging”! (+2K Views)
There are many ways to document the under-performance of the gold and silver mining space. One way is to look at long term charts and measure the run-up or the correction. Another way to measure the under-performance, is in terms of [the price of physical] gold.
Read More »From A Gold Perspective Our Economy Is Not A Pretty Sight (2K Views)
This article looks at U.S. GDP, the federal minimum wage, the average hourly wage and the adjusted monetary base in terms of the price of gold. It reveals what the situation really looks like - and it is not a pretty sight.
Read More »What Do Wall Street’s Pros Forecast For S&P 500 In 2016? (+2K Views)
Wall Street's stock market gurus are still looking pretty bullish as many continue to forecast double-digit gains over the next year.
Read More »Do Aggressive High Yield Investments Belong In Your Retirement Portfolio?
When you are employed, you are working for your money. In retirement, you begin the stage in your life where your money must work, which changes the investing dynamic considerably - primarily as it relates to suitability. This article is offered to reveal and articulate the risks, dangers and advantages of reaching for yield.
Read More »Stop Bargain Hunting – Here’s Why
If you are in the habit of bargain hunting or trying to get free stuff, think again - especially if you are fortunate enough to be in a secure well-paid job. Look for quality, not price, and expect to pay for quality goods and services. In addition, be generous because it is generosity, not miserliness, that creates prosperity. Let me explain.
Read More »How Big Is Your Appetite For Risk?
To help give you additional insight into your attitude toward risk, we’ve compiled a list of questions that together look at risk from a broader perspective than what typical questionnaires tend to address.
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