October 2016
How Do You Win Against Fear and Uncertainty?
Did you know there's an economic fear index? It's called the VIX, and it's not pretty.
Four Factors at Play in Gold Prices Today
Sometimes it's hard to determine why needed commodities are running high or low at a given time. But when it comes to gold prices, it's not hard to connect the dots.
Navigating Investments Without Sinking in the Global Economy
What do you do when the rules seem fixed in a world where change is the only constant? Strap on a life jacket and stay focused.
The Paper Wealth Trap
Optimism is a great quality, right up until it becomes stupidity—and then disaster. Have you learned from 2008, or will you end up in ruins again?
The Deadly Treasure of Victorio Peak
An underground torture chamber, a treasure hunter murdered with just pennies in his pockets. Is it possible some golden hordes just aren't worth the trouble?
Can Presidential Power Be Curtailed by Abolishing the Senate?
As we slog through the final weeks of one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history, pundits are suggesting radical new curbs on presidential power.
Gold Crosses Party Lines
This brutal election will soon be history, but how much collateral damage will be left?
A Market on the Edge
As experts grow increasingly skeptical of markets, your anxiety grows. But you aren't helpless, and there's still time to act.