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Dozens (dare I say hundreds?) of "analysts" (should I say alarmists?) are convinced that the U.S. economy (and that of the world for that matter) is going to hell in a hand basket - and soon. How sound are their analyses of the current economic situation? Will they be proven to be very insightful or nothing less than fear mongers looking for attention? Their views are all here. You be the judge.

The price of oil is currently undergoing a major decline but it is nothing compared to other famous oil slumps in history. Let's take a look.

Economically we are experiencing the birth pangs of the coming Great Depression and, as we get closer to the crisis that is looming on the horizon, they will become even more powerful. The warning signs are all there – we just have to be open to what they are telling us. This article identifies the many parallels between past economic downturns and what is happening right now.

When will gold and silver rally? We would say the best answer comes from a reading of the charts. Has a bottom been confirmed? Not by our standard of confirmation. Let me explain.

An inordinate build-up of short positions in silver by the "smart money” or “insiders” implied lower gold and silver prices and the charts shown here confirmed that.

While you should fear plummeting stock markets...there are actually some interesting ways to play the downside or hedge your portfolio. Let me explain. Words: 990

Over the years only 14 pundits have been bold enough to provide a specific date as to when their forecast for the future price of silver would be realized. This article provides that information along with the criteria & rationale for their determinations.

Gold is up significantly in 4 of the 7 top currencies (the euro, British pound, Australian and Canadian dollars), up respectably in 2 others (U.S. dollar and Japanese yen) and down slightly in the last (Swiss franc) demonstrating amply the value of gold as a hedge, not just against inflation, but against sudden currency devaluation and systemic financial and economic risks as well.

The latest statistics reveal that such people as YOU have a totally insufficient amount set aside in various retirement savings accounts! All it takes is a tiny bit of rain and the financial house of cards YOU live in can come crumbling down.

Payment of money is referred to in a multitude of ways - it just depends on the circumstances. Take a look.