by JR Crooks It’s no secret that the world’s central bankers and governments are cranking out money at lightning speed to stave off a global depression. Let’s assume for a moment, that…
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Why 2012 looks to be even ROUGHER than 2011!
by Mike Larson Welcome to 2012! I trust you had an enjoyable holiday season like I did … and that you’re just as ready as I am to make this your most…
Plan Now and Reap a Harvest of Profits in 2012
by Kevin Kerr When the clock strikes midnight on December 31 this year, many traders, fund managers and individual investors will be glad to ring in the New Year and hopefully better…
Is a return to the gold standard on the horizon?
by Jack Crooks I’m not trying to scare you. But here are a few popularized quotes from Jon Maynard Keynes that you should pay attention to: Keynes on fiat currency: “There is…
Physically-Backed Gold ETFs Provide Convenience
by Ron Rowland Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:30am The global economic crisis isn’t getting any better. Yes, we see rallies in various markets, but they’re getting weaker and shorter. The smart…
Failures Projected as Mortgage Insurers Struggle
by guest editor Gavin Magor Mortgage insurers are in big trouble. Losses account for 154 percent of premiums earned. And they totaled a jaw-dropping $2.4 billion in 2010, thus threatening to destroy…
Reinventing the American Dream, Abroad!
by Keven Kerr The late George Carlin, the outspoken and controversial comedian and modern day philosopher, said it best: “The reason they call it the American Dream is because you have to…
Sometimes the most powerful investing strategies are also the simplest!
by Nilus Mattive A lot of folks just don’t get dividends. They think they’re little throwaway payments that companies make to shareholders. Or they say only deep-pocketed investors really benefit from them….
All Eyes on Europe While China Quietly Weakens
by Bryan Rich In recent weeks the crisis in Europe has continued to dominate world markets. But behind the scenes China, the world’s highly touted global growth savior, has been proving more…
Why this summer, it truly IS different!
by Mike Larson They’re lining up in the wake of last week’s rally. You know who I’m talking about. The “second half recovery” crowd. Two years ago, in the summer of 2009,…