Ron Paul: Stock Market Crash and Gold Boom Shouldn’t Be Unexpected
A while back I stated in an interview that I wouldn’t be shocked to see stock markets decline 25% and gold increase 50% by October. That made a lot of headlines because
Don’t Make These Retirement Mistakes
One of the common worries that all retirees have is whether their retirement savings will last until they die. There’s perhaps no greater fear than
Baby Boomers Not Prepared For Retirement: Are You?
A recent survey has shown that baby boomer investors have far less money saved up in their defined contribution plans than they should. That survey of investors found that
The Fed’s Latest Actions and Their Effect on Gold
The Federal Reserve last week published the minutes from its most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. That gives a better
Auto Loan Terms Longer Than Before
The average length of auto loans in the United States is longer now than ever before. That’s a worrying sign that American households
Reflection on Monetary Freedoms Lost
Americans gathered together this week to celebrate the birth of our nation. The United States is still one of the freest countries on the face of the planet. Its citizens continue to enjoy rights that
Supertall Towers and the Skyscraper Curse
Perceiving economic bubbles can often be more an art than a science. The first step towards discovering the existence of a bubble is...
Don’t Count on Pension Plans for Your Retirement
Millions of Americans, particularly those who work for school districts and government agencies, depend on pension plans for their retirement income.
Private Equity Buyouts at Highest Level in a Decade
If you’ve been watching financial markets for the past couple of years, you’ll know that the signs of a growing bubble are all around us...
Janet Yellen and the Hubris of Central Bankers
Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen made headlines recently for her comment that we will never see another financial crisis within our lifetimes.