The month of November opened on a down note for gold, silver, and stocks, as renewed fears from Europe sent commodities and paper securities crashing, while the dollar firmed against the euro. Gold closed a dollar under $1700 on Tuesday, November 1, down 1.3% from its Halloween day close. Silver suffered more severely, closing at [...]
Steve Jobs did more for humanity than any politician, mystic, activist, or charity worker who ever lived. He was motivated, by profit, to create; and thanks to his creations, the world became a better place. Jobs founded Apple with his good friend and fellow Phone Phreaker Steve Wozniak in 1976. Jobs was 21 and Wozniak [...]
Exchange-traded funds are a hybrid between mutual funds and individual stocks. They are like mutual funds in that they are funds that hold an entire portfolio of assets. They are like individual stocks in that they trade on stock exchanges, unlike mutual funds, which makes them easy to buy and sell. The basic idea behind [...]
Capital and Capitalist Vices The Book of Proverbs says that there are six things that the Lord hates, and a seventh He detests: these things have come to be known as the Seven Deadly Sins. The Seven Deadly Sins are not necessarily the seven worst things one can do. There are, in fact, two classes [...]
The Richest Man in Babylon George Clason’s The Richest Man in Babylon is one of the most popular and highly regarded investment books ever written. Published in 1924, the book has sold more than two million copies, and it continues to be a favorite into modern times. In the book, Clason uses parables to illustrate [...]
In investment terms, the presidential cycle refers to the fact that stocks have historically performed better in years 3 and 4 of a president’s term than they have in years 1 and 2. Historically speaking, this is fact, even if some analysts want to call it nonsense. Looking back to 1948, Investopedia finds that stocks [...]
The Federal Reserve had already said it would keep interest rates near zero through 2012 and into 2013. Today, the Fed announced that this policy would remain in place through 2014 — and threatened further stimulus. Is this part of the “presidential cycle?” We’ll examine that theory more in tomorrow’s article. For now, just know [...]
“Conservative” Rick Santorum does not support abolishing the Federal Reserve. This is no surprise, really. Santorum does not claim to be freedom-oriented, but instead, focused on the government-led propagation of so-called “conservative” values. He openly loathes the Constitution and hates federalism. The ends justify the means in Santorum’s ideology, and the Fed is the means [...]
Goldman Sachs is like the fourth branch of government. Indeed, with the revolving door between the Treasury department and Wall Street, one can hardly differentiate between the two. Does the government control Goldman Sachs? Does Goldman Sachs control the government? Are they simply one in the same? The lines are blurry. There is no doubt [...]
Exchange-traded funds are a hybrid between mutual funds and individual stocks. They are like mutual funds in that they are funds that hold an entire portfolio of assets. They are like individual stocks in that they trade on stock exchanges, unlike mutual funds, which makes them easy to buy and sell. The basic idea behind [...]
Since you’re taking the time to read this article, you must already know that precious metals are a vital part of your investment strategy. However, there’s a way to start adding gold and silver to your portfolio using a tool you already have: Your Individual Retirement Account. A lot of people already have an IRA [...]
Christmas is just four days away, and New Year’s is just around the corner. If you still have shopping to do, you’ve been naughty – but Silver Monthly has gift ideas. If you’re all done and therefore on Santa’s nice list, treat yourself: Here are twelve books you should read in 2012 — Twelve in [...]
With the recent financial meltdown and continuing economic uncertainty, investing in precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum may become a more attractive alternative. In fact, J. D. Seagraves, editor of the blog Silver Monthly and author of REAL WEALTH: The Simple Guide to Silver Investing, says “There are numerous bullish signs for silver…the historical silver-to-gold ratio is [...]
Real Wealth: The Simple Guide to Silver Investing By J. D. Seagraves Silver Monthly Publications 2010 130 pages. $24.99 On the subject of money, in his Decline of the West, Oswald Spengler wrote, “Thinking in money has subjects and objects: those who by force of their personality generate and guide money, and those who are maintained by [...]
“Conservative” Rick Santorum does not support abolishing the Federal Reserve. This is no surprise, really. Santorum does not claim to be freedom-oriented, but instead, focused on the government-led propagation of so-called “conservative” values. He openly loathes the Constitution and hates federalism. The ends justify the means in Santorum’s ideology, and the Fed is the means [...]
Mitt Romney’s eight-vote victory was perhaps the least newsworthy item from last night’s Iowa Caucuses. Romney, the well-funded liberal establishment’s candidate, was supposed to win – it wasn’t supposed to be this close. Indeed, bigger news was made by the five candidates who finished directly behind him. Rick Santorum Rick Santorum came out of nowhere [...]
‘Tis the Season to Remember That Our Real Issues Are Financial and Economic, Not Social or Cultural. Growing up, I remember using the terms “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays.” When we said “Happy Holidays,” we were not referring to Chanukah or Kwanza – I’d never even heard of the latter – but Christmas and New [...]
Selling gold and silver bullion is broken. And its been broken for a while. It’s complicated. It’s expensive. Most people don’t know where to begin. If you use eBay: you get charged for listing, you get charged for promoting the listing, you get charged a percentage of the final sale price, and you get [...]
A study by Ibbotson Associates, commissioned by Bullion Management Services Inc., confirms that holding a percentage of an investment portfolio in precious metals increases portfolio returns over time. It’s portfolio diversification that makes the prudent investors beat the average investor. For some gold stocks will be the avenue for diversification, while many other investors will [...]
Trying to find a reputable dealer can be a bit confusing for the novice investor, wish to purchase Silver Eagle Monster Boxes. After all, there are crooks in every business – the precious metal sector being no exception. However, the following tips will help you to select a quality, online silver bullion dealer.
Seeds of Destruction The Federal Reserve System was established in 1913 for the express purpose of inflating the money supply. As a result, the dollar has lost more than 95% of its value since the birth of the Fed. This is according to the government’s own Bureau of Labor Statistics, which says that $100 has [...]
Alternatives to Gold There is no perfect substitute for holding real, physical gold bullion. However, for some investors, Krugerrands and gold bars just aren’t viable options. After all, a single ounce of gold is now worth over $1,500, and buying in increments of less than one ounce can be costly, as the cost of producing [...]
Inflation in Pop Culture In 1976, The Bad News Bears was released. The film tells the story of a motley crew of youngsters who are allowed into an elite little league after a liberal city councilman sues on their behalf. The film stars Tatum O’Neal, then twelve years old, who was making her first on-screen [...]
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