As of the end of 2015, there were over 15,600 mutual funds, 11,000 hedge funds and 2,100 ETFs...[which] account for almost 50% more...than there are individual stocks and bonds. The paradox of choice makes it extremely difficult for investors to wade through this sea of complexity, but it also increases the temptation to make changes to a portfolio. People have a hard time sitting still in the face of this sheer number of choices, even when there are proven benefits from inaction with your investments. [Let me explain.]
Read More »“Living On the Edge” Financially Today Means Poverty Awaits You Tomorrow
35% of all Americans have debt in collections and this is happening during the current supposed “economic recovery”. It begs the question: "What are things going to look like when the economy becomes extremely unstable once again?"
Read More »This Currency-Neutral Measure of the Gold Price Suggests The Gold Bull Market Will Continue
One of the challenges of analyzing trends in the gold price and the gold market is the effect of fluctuating currency exchange rates on the price. What we think of as the "gold price" is really just the gold price measured in U.S. dollars. What is needed is a single metric to look at for a currency-neutral measure of the gold price that removes the effect of the U.S. dollar and I have identified a ratio that does just that and it reveals that one should maintain confidence that the gold bull market will continue, and not to be overly worried by the recent correction in the price of gold and mining stocks. Word count: 532
Read More »Would “Helicopter Money” Be Positive or Negative For the Gold Market?
Supporters of helicopter money argue that it is a necessary option to revive economic growth and generate inflation, while opponents consider it a fancy name for printing money and monetizing fiscal deficits. Who is right, and what does it imply for the gold market?
Read More »American? Here’s How to Play the Upside of the Canadian Dollar
The Canadian dollar/U.S. dollar exchange rate would appear to have a lot more upside than downside potential. This articles illustrates that point of view with charts and puts forth suggestions on how to play the coming upside.
Read More »Types of Interest – How Their Rates Are Set – Why They’re Creating the Ultimate Bubble (+2K Views)
The basic definition of an interest rate is simply the cost of borrowing money. It’s the cost associated with acquiring credit, whether buying a car, getting a mortgage, or taking a vacation. We encounter interest rates every time we make a monthly credit card or student loan payment. Interest and interest rates are a major part of daily life, yet many people don’t have a good understanding of the most critical types of interest or how their rates are set. Broadening our understanding even a little can help empower us to make more informed decisions, whether at the bank or at the ballot box.
Read More »Life Can Be a “Beach”! Here’s How to Make It So
When you internalise what I’ve just said, and really get it, you’ll see a marked change in your net worth in just 2 short years and you’ll realise that every single dollar you SPEND is arsenic to your net worth (beach years).
Read More »We Desperately Need Higher Inflation – Here’s Why and 3 Ways It Could Easily Be Accomplished
This article analyzes 3 new ways to get inflation on a national and global scale that have not been tried yet but you can see them coming a mile away if you understand elite jargon and the elite message system.
Read More »Relax! Gold Pricing Going According to Script – Down & then UP! Here’s Why
The spike in gold/silver mining stocks convinced a lot of people that a new bull market had begun but last week's brutal smack-down scared the hell out of many of the same folks. The latest commitment of traders (COT) report, however, implies that we should all relax. Things are playing out pretty much according to a script that's been in place for decades - and which points to happy times by early next year. Let me be more explicit.
Read More »How Much Gold & Silver Should You Set Aside For Retirement?
How much stacked gold and silver do you need to retire? It clearly depends upon your individual situation – your age, expenses, other income, medical expenses, and more - and this article answers the question.
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