The financial, economic and moral devastation which is about to hit the world will come out of the blue like a flash from a clear sky for more than 99.5% of the people and will be like the definition of the word "CHAOS: A state of total confusion and disorder”.

The Dow-to-Gold Ratio presently stands at 19-to-1 and we expect it will fall at least down to 13 with gold gaining more and/or holding its value better than the Dow in 2022.

How much gold is the world digging up each year and what countries produce the most?

An alternative investments is an investment that falls outside the conventional categories of cash, stocks and bonds. [Here's how they work, the various types, their risks and their advantages.] 

Is gold really is the inflation hedge that it's cracked up to be?...No, not really, and, in fact, we view other high-yielding real assets as much better inflation hedges.

Inflation might be transitory, it might also be here to stay so make sure your portfolio is ready for whatever happens.

Many markets and financial instruments are now moving exponentially. Exponential moves up almost without exception finish with a move down of the same magnitude so this will end badly.

Explosive fires always end in everything burning down or imploding eventually and this is just what is going to happen in the next few years. A massive forest fire is not just totally inevitable but is also an absolute necessity.

Are your emotions sabotaging your retirement plans? Some basic knowledge and careful introspection can go a long way toward avoiding deadly pitfalls. This article identifies the emotional biases of overconfidence and herd behavior and how to overcome them.

Paying fees based on your assets under management may be costing you dearly. Consider a flat fee method instead. This article underscores the differences between the two and why a flat fee approach is the way to go.