There are many ways that Americans are better off today than in previous decades but here are 7 ways in which the average American consumer is worse off today than in previous decades.

Whether you are a businessman or an ordinary citizen concerned about what’s going on in the world, the yield curve is something you should care about as it is probably the single best indicator of an upcoming recession and where the markets are headed.

The U.S. debt bomb is much higher than most Americans realize. When the U.S. economy finally starts to implode investors need to understand that ASSET values will evaporate while DEBTS stay the same. That is a recipe for disaster.

There is only one reason for declines in the price of gold and it is the exact opposite of the only reason that gold prices go up

Below is a huge list of correlations I have discovered over the years with hyperlinks to articles that analyzed each. If I only had some software to get automatic updates of these charts.

It is still too early to know for sure whether this is just a "correction" or a "change in the trend" of the market so pay attention to the market as its action this year is very reminiscent of previous market topping processes. Words: 859

Numerous factors are signaling that higher silver prices are very likely going forward implying that SLV is likely to outperform many asset classes going forward and, as such, is a strong buy right now. Words: 1315

When the government goes further into debt the biggest problem isn’t that it places a burden on future generations, since the debt will never be repaid anyway. The biggest problem is the immediate dampening effect it has on economic progress.

I think that the "Gold Forecaster" is a real game changer in the world of precious metals investors. It is comprised of 5 economic indicators linked to the fundamentals of gold as a safe haven. This tool can predict the price movements in gold 1 year upfront and I invite precious metals investors to start using this tool.

There are many risks right now that favor owning gold in your portfolio. Below I’ve selected 5 of the most compelling charts that highlight why I think you need gold in your portfolio now.