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Most people don’t have a clue about money, finance, economics, you name it. We are a nation of financial illiterates. Take this financial literacy quiz and see how knowledgeable you are.

It would seem we could be entering a rocky market stretch given China's collapsing stock market, the Greek and Puerto Rican debt crises, etc. Today's infographic compares how 14 different asset classes have performed during the last five crises.

…Asset allocation…explains 100% of investment performance – yes, all of it. Accordingly, most of your time, energy and money should be spent on asset allocation…and a plan for asset allocation is called an investment policy. …Asset allocation are risk decisions designed to achieve objectives with an acceptable likelihood…This risk decision is called “risk willingness” or “risk necessity” and needs to be …

I recently discovered a video entitled 10 Myths About Government Debt that lays out several reasons why we are in real trouble. I encourage you to watch this 21 minute video. The most troubling assertion in the video is that our nation’s usual sources of loans are tapped out…[and that] the only source we have left is the Federal Reserve, which means …

I was afforded a most extraordinary experience recently that has given me unique insight into our global financial and political systems. The information I gleaned from this experience is disturbing. What you are about to read will forever change your view of banking, politics, economics and money. It certainly did mine!

Because investment professionals are generally well informed, competing in an industry in which performance is king, one would assume any asset class deserving of rightful consideration would enjoy a fair hearing so it begs the question "Why Doesn't Gold Get The Respect It Deserves?"

Ray Dalio’s All Weather Portfolio is a diversified asset mix designed to weather through any financial climate be it a bull market, bear market, recession, or whatever and, based on its historical performance thus far, it holds up to the name.

Saving for retirement is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Here are three steps you can take today that can keep you on track.

Not every trade will necessarily result in a profit, but over a series of trades you will make money, guaranteed, if you have a defined set of rules that captures the full range of trading opportunities discussed in this article. Trading is a business and needs to be treated like one where you are the center of every decision.

Twice each week munKNEE.com publishes a newsletter (the Market Intelligence Report) consisting of the latest 5 financial articles posted on its site. Each article has been edited for clarity and shortened in length (by approx. 40% on average) for a faster and easier read. Unlike any other site on the internet (and much maligned by Google) munKNEE.com truly is a site for sore eyes and inquisitive minds. Check it out!