TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) are telling us that inflation is expected to be low for as far as the eye can see, and the economy is expected to be weak for some time to come. This article provides an understanding of what TIPS are, how they work and what they are currently saying.
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What currency is feared by the European Central Bank as a threat to fiat monetary institutions? What currency is cash-like but digitally transmittable allowing for ultimate anonymity and global mobility? What digital currency is up over 2,200% over the last year? It's Bitcoin.
Read More »Did You Miss Out On These 10-Bagger Stocks? (+2K Views)
Below is a list of the 40 best performing S&P 1500 (current members) stocks since the bull market began on March 9th, 2009. If you like looking at big winners, this list is for you.
Read More »Get Informed: 4 QE Myths Debunked
The Fed continues to assert that its Quantitative Easing bond purchases will boost economic growth by lowering borrowing costs for businesses and consumers but the evidence shows that QE bond purchases have actually coincided with increases in long-term interest rates.
Read More »Retiring Soon? Consider Relocating to One of These Cities or Countries (+2K Views)
If you are retiring soon you might well be considering relocating to somewhere less expensive and with a slower pace and better weather. This post outlines retirement destinations well worth considering.
Read More »Where Are We In the Current Economic/Market Cycle? These Charts Will Help You Decide (+2K Views)
There is a debate on Wall Street between those who believe we have entered into the next “secular bull market” and those who believe that the current market advance is predicated on artificial stimulus and, as such, the “secular bear market” remains intact. Take a look below at a series of charts designed to allow you to draw your own conclusions and convey your view in the comments section at the very bottom of the page. Words: 719; Charts: 12
Read More »Facts & Figures About Gas/Petrol Consumption & Prices by Country & More
Despite an influx of vehicles that are 46% more fuel-efficient than they were in 1980,oil-and-gas the average American household spent almost $3,000 (or about 4% of their pre-tax income - the highest proportion in history) on gasoline. Find out how your country compares with other countries of the world.
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Read More »Gustavo Laframboise-Pierre Reveals More MADness About Central Banks (+2K Views)
Thanks to the data gathering of the NSA and its subsidiary spy agencies around the world, the Central Banks will now be privy to the most confidential conversations and communications from the boardroom, the bedroom and the trading floor. Central Banks will now be able to trade with inside information that could only be dreamed about in years gone by.
Read More »Noonan: When Will Silver Rise to Higher Values? Here’s the Answer (+2K Views)
It takes time to turn a market around, and silver is in that process. There is no degree of certainty that a bottom has been reached, but there exist at least a probability the recent lows may hold. Whether the lows hold or not, one cannot lose sight of why accumulating silver has been so important. When price finally accelerates higher, the trying of one’s patience will quickly be forgotten and all will be well.
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