Today's infographic delves into the current and effective retirement ages across 45 nations in 2020, based on comprehensive data from the OECD 2021 report.
Read More »A 10-step Guide To Financial Security
Follow this 10-step guide to saving and investing, and you’ll be much more likely to gain financial security in your life.
Read More »U.S. National Pension System Ranks 22nd Out Of 47 Countries; Canada Ranks 12th
The three highest-ranking countries on the list for retirees are the Netherlands (85.0), Iceland (83.5) and Denmark (81.3). Australia came in fifth (77.3), the UK 10th (73.0), Canada 12th (70.2) and the U.S. an embarrassingly low 22nd (63.0). Argentina had the lowest index value (42.3). Where does your country rank?.
Read More »These 10 Money Ideas Have the Power to Change Your Life (15K Views)
Personal finance isn't nuclear physics - just spend less than you earn, save and invest the rest - but knowing what should be done and actually doing it, however, are two different things. Here are 10 money lessons I wish I had known when I was 20 which have the power to change your life if you are willing to embrace them. Words: 1340
Read More »The 10 Best Places to Retire in Mexico (+276K Views)
Below is an unbiased look at the best places in Mexico to retire - with real pros and cons - to help you make an informed decision as to which best meets your needs, interests and ambitions. Read on!
Read More »“W” Mint Mark U.S. Quarters Worth 100x Their Face Value (+62K Views)
The U.S. Mint has issued 5 new 25 cent coin designs into circulation which could be worth 100x their face value if they are in average mint state condition. Here's what to look for:
Read More »28 Countries Have Experienced Hyperinflation In Last 25 Years (+132K Views)
Hyperinflation is not an unusual phenomenon. 33 countries have experienced hyperinflation over the last 100 years of which no less than 22 have experienced it in the past 25 years and 4 in the past 10 years. The United States is one of the few countries to have experienced two currency collapses during its history (1812-1814 and 1861-1865). Could it happen again?
Read More »Don’t Save Money, Save Gold and/or Silver! Here’s Why (33K Views)
Over the past 12 years saving gold and/or silver has been an 8x - yes, 8 times! - more effective strategy to grow one's wealth than banking money and I believe it will continue to be so for the foreseeable future for four reasons.
Read More »What Would It Take For Hyperinflation To Occur in the U.S.? (+36K Views)
There is a difference between inflation and hyperinflation and there is no gradual path from one to the other. To wind up with true hyperinflation, some very bad things have to happen. The government has to completely lose control the populace has to completely lose faith in the system or both at the same time. Are we there yet? Let's take a look.
Read More »My Personal Report from the World Economic Forum in Davos (+4K Views)
I am on assignment at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Unfortunately my previous commentaries irked the organizers so profoundly that I was not allowed the intimate access usually accorded friendly members of the media. No matter, I am staying at a pleasant bed and breakfast about an hour and half outside of Davos....[But I digress. Back to the Forum.] Words: 2369
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