Dark clouds are now moving in fast across the world and this coming autumn could be very troublesome both for the world economy as well as geopolitically and socially. The combined risks are now higher than at any time in world history. When risks are high, it is advisable to stay away from bubble markets but, sadly, the investment world loves owning things that are priced high, totally ignoring the massive loss potential.
Read More »Two Interest Rate Hikes, Rather Than One, Could Be In The Cards – Here Are The Ramifications
A number of officials from the central bank have already suggested that two rate rises are possible this year, and now economists and investors assessing the economic data are also leaning in favor of two hikes. The quid pro quo for rising interest rates is a strengthening US Dollar Index and if that does indeed happen then it would really hammer Wall Street equities – especially high-yielding dividend stocks.
Read More »Remember the Subprime Mortgage Meltdown? Well, the Subprime Auto Loan Meltdown Is Now Underway
We are living in the greatest debt bubble in world history, and there are signs that this giant bubble is now starting to burst and, when it does, the pain is going to be greater than most people would dare to imagine.
Read More »Contribute Gold & Silver to Your IRA – Here’s Why & How To Do So
Too much debt, too little income, expenses too high, cost of living increasing every year, and retirement income increases (if any) not keeping pace with increasing cost of living? Then do something about it! Here's how.
Read More »Rickards: “$10,000 Number For Gold Well Grounded Analytically”
You can have multiple paths, and timing has to be watched, but the $10,000 number for gold is very well grounded analytically.
Read More »Rebalance Your Portfolio Periodically – Here’s Why
Rebalancing is a form of both risk management and a systematic way to carry out a contrarian investment strategy. The entire point of allocating money to different investments in a thoughtful way is to create a risk-return profile that balances out your long-term objectives with your short-term comfort level. Deviating from that risk-return profile can be a huge behavioral risk if you’re not aware of how it can change your portfolio’s composition.
Read More »Protect Yourself From the Inevitable Financial System Implosion – Here’s How
Sadly, things have now gone too far to stop the inevitable currency collapse and implosion of the financial system but that doesn’t mean that it is too late for individuals to protect themselves.
Read More »Canadian Home Prices Give Me the “Heebeejeebies” – Here’s Why
The price of an average (benchmark) home in Vancouver, Canada is $1,400,000 which is 30.1% higher than it was a year ago. Yes, 30.1%! Everything seems rosy when riding a hot investment until one thing goes awry. We never seem to know what that'll be, but experienced money managers usually get the heebeejeebies just before it happens -and that's what is happening these days.
Read More »3 Hidden Signs of Surging Credit Stress
I’m here with a major warning — a warning about hidden signs of surging credit stress. In fact, I haven’t seen these kinds of dangerous credit market moves since the weeks and months leading up to the great credit crisis.
Read More »Want A Comfortable Retirement? Here’s How
Below is an infographic on Avenues to Retirement which focuses equally on gold IRAs, annuities and other non-gold related options. You will find it a valuable resource for preparing for retirement.
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