Inflationary periods are highly unjust. They undermine the ethics of hard work and thrift. They destroy solidarity, lead to widespread hardship and often to social unrest. Gold, in contrast, has been the best hedge as investors seek to protect themselves against the large purchasing power losses of inflated currencies.

Silver has been in a descending triangle over the past 8 years but looks to be nearing completion. This suggests a large move in Silver is near.

It would seem that there is a considerable lack of understanding about what the term "safe haven" actually means when it comes to gold. Let me explain just what it means - and does not mean. Words: 740

Today all currencies are fiat, that is, they are money only by government edict, by the law; they have no inherent value and are not backed by reserves. Because of this central bankers around the world can create/ print new money almost without limit, and as with all markets currency prices are set by the law of supply and demand, and as more dollars, euros, pounds and yen are created, their value falls. [Let me explain the ramifications of such action.] Words: 785

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?"

Most of the time when I am talking with my fellow writers and economists, when somebody mentions MMT, everybody smiles, maybe chuckles, and shakes their heads. The problem is, what seems like a joke is actually getting traction.

It should be no surprise that banks are down and taking the rest of the stock market along for the ride.

The U.S., like the EU and most western nations, is “kicking the can down the road.” Consequently, a U.S. and global debt crisis looks likely in the coming months and years.

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.

The relationship between silver and the Dow is such that significant Dow peaks are often followed by significant silver rallies. It is for this reason that silver can provide a great opportunity to bank Dow profits and even grow them much bigger.