September 2016
The Treasure of the Salton Sea
Now a decayed sanctuary for society's fugitives, the Salton Sea once witnessed the intrigues of pirates and their treasures. Does this storied site still conceal millions?
The Guggenheim’s Shocking New Gold Exhibit
Most of us will never live the decadent life of a Roman emperor, or the luxury of Marie Antoinette. But starting today we can experience a throne like no other.
Things Are Looking Bleak for European Markets
Britain's exit from the European Union was just the latest blow to an already-shaky economy, one that's now poised to export its volatility across the ocean and into your portfolio.
Is Cash a Safe Haven Asset?
Nothing's safer than cash, right? It's literally money in the bank—until you realize how much more you're paying for everything these days. Suddenly your stockpile of dollars, viewed over the span of a thirty-year retirement, starts to look alarmingly puny.
Will the Perceived Safety of the U.S. Dollar Turn It Into a Bubble?
When every road looks perilous, the slightly-less-dangerous option seems an obvious choice. But don't let desperation blind you to the real hazards of the dollar.
Investors Shifting Billions Into Tangible Assets
The wealthy have always kept significant stockpiles of cash at the ready. Why are they now dumping that currency?
Long-time Wall Street Naysayer Now Buying Gold
Richard Bernstein long derided gold as nothing more than "pseudo-currency." Then he took a long, hard look at the world economy.
The Lost Treasure of the Incas
While gold continues to be a mainstay of financial success, fortunately we no longer have to protect our stash from murderous conquistadors.