This article looks at physical gold, silver, platinum and copper regarding their respective versatility of use, durability, fungibility, store of value, liquidity and aesthetics which will yield a new perspective on precious metals (including copper).

When it comes to protecting your financial assets, you need to have a team of professionals in your corner. This includes accountants, investment advisors, and, of course, lawyers. Here are just a few of the ways that a lawyer can help you with your finances.

A recession is the scariest creature in the average investor's closet of anxieties...because they can mean lower home prices, lower stock prices and, of course, higher unemployment [but] if you're prepared for the next one, there will be plenty of opportunities when that downturn ends. [That being said,] the more you know about recessions, the better, so here are 8 must-know facts about them.

What's the difference between 1 troy ounce of gold and 1 (regular) ounce? What's the difference between 18 and 10 karat gold? What's the difference between a .75 and 1.0 carat diamond? Let me explain.

Divorce is emotionally charged and often involves many issues beyond just the financial settlement...[so] establishing boundaries for divorce may help prevent greater financial and emotional pain later...[and] a confidentiality agreement in conjunction with a premarital agreement may help prevent ongoing public arguments, accusations or bickering....Should you think about getting one?

What I outline below is not a forecast but a potential scenario which I sincerely hope won’t come to pass but the risk of going down the road to political and financial system collapse, social unrest and even civil war, and eventual hyperinflation, is certainly there.

One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Check out our list of the best college majors for a lucrative career and see if something on our list appeals to you.

The Dow:Gold ratio is a powerful tool in order to determine major turnarounds in the DJIA and/or gold so, if you are heavily into equities, this article should make you very nervous.

This article covers 101 financial ratios and metrics investors need to know.

Financial bubbles, crises, and flash-crashes aren’t an everyday occurrence but have been happening at a frequent enough rate in recent years that market participants should have familiarity with them. This article does just that.