The onset of the world’s worst financial crisis in many decades is one of the most important factors (if not the most important factor) currently influencing investment decisions. The crisis has created chaos and confusion. Not many people understand how the world has arrived at this unfortunate situation. This report endeavours to identify the underlying causes of the crisis and explains why the USA current account deficit has been the main destabilising force in world finance. Words: 3806

The U.S. Dollar's status as a reserve currency seems to be a perennial concern for many people these days. I think this concern is often dramatically overstated. Here's why.

I think the Federal Reserve is just getting started and...will go to extreme lengths to prevent deflation and, unless it acts drastically, that’s what we’re going to get.

Stocks typically rise going forward from this time of year and it is typically referred to as the year-end rally. in this time period. This article presents, and answers, a number of questions related to that effect, namely: a) How often does such a rally take place? b) How strong is such a rally? and, c) when is the best time for investors to enter the market?

This infographic illustrates and explains the 10 most relevant principles of economics that you should know about. Take a look - it will be worth your time.

Just how long can the Continuum continue before inflation gets out of control and decades of inflated chickens come home to roost?

Swings in the US dollar have no long-term impact in the price of gold and gold isn't an inflation hedge either so what is it then? Read on!

There are now countless warning signs all around us on a daily basis that the U.S. is headed for a complete societal collapse. Words: 573

…Living on a fixed income doesn’t necessarily relegate you to a life of scrimping and penny-pinching. Many retirees live on a fixed income of some kind, and it’s definitely possible to live well on a fixed income — the key is careful financial planning and budgeting. Create a Budget It all starts with getting a handle on your income and …

It’s common for the world’s most powerful country to issue a currency that becomes adopted around the world as the standard for international trade but whenever that country reaches a point of epic, terminal decline, and especially when it rapidly debases its currency, the rest of the world seeks an alternative. This article outlines the history of the rise & fall of "world" currencies over the centuries and then comments on what the future likely holds for today's "world" currency - the U.S. dollar.