July 2016
There’s a Long Gold Rally Ahead
Gold enthusiasts had a frustrating few years trying to explain the enduring value of their favorite asset. But with Brexit, China and downward-trending dollar, the time for gold explanations is past.
Bonds No Longer a Refuge for Retirees
It's the oldest, most time-tested retirement strategy there is: Invest in a mix of stocks and bonds, then gradually decrease your stocks and increase bonds as you get older to ensure a secure financial outcome. Problem is, it no longer works.
Why Your Cash is No Longer King
It used to be that if all else failed, you could still hold savings in cash. But what happens when all else IS failing—including your cash?
Silver – Gold’s Powerful Bull-Market Ally
In 2016, we’ve seen gold flourish as a safe haven for investors fleeing stock market uncertainty, global debt and deflation and the anxiety-induced currency fluctuations kindled by Brexit. All told, the shiny metal has had an impressive run, up almost 25% through yesterday. But during its remarkable climb this year, gold’s record has been spectacularly outpaced by that of its...
Don’t Get Burned by This Phony Market
When you were a kid there was time for getting caught up in the moment, taking a fall and learning, sometimes bitterly, from your mistakes. But if you're forty or over you can't afford the mistake you're about to make.
When Banks Play Fast and Loose With Your Savings
Banks used to be boring places you could depend on to protect your savings. But these days it seems the only difference between these lofty financial institutions and Vegas is that in banking the house doesn't always win...
Beware of Scam Artists After Your Retirement Funds!
With seniors controlling a vast portion of U.S. wealth, it's not surprising criminals are preying on those over fifty. What's shocking is how they're doing it, and who else may be targeting you.
Tragically Lost Golden Treasure Now on the Block
Wrested from the earth, sunk in a tragic shipwreck, and now put up for sale, the golden cargo of the SS Islander has had a star-crossed odyssey. But where's the rest of it?