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 […] Continue reading →
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 the coin or […] Continue reading →
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 appearance since becoming the […] Continue reading →
So you’ve decided that precious metals are a superior investment to paper claims such as stocks, bonds, and fiat money. The next question is, which precious metal is best? The answer will depend on your individual situation: your risk tolerance, investment goals, the amount of money you have to start, and how much (and how […] Continue reading →
Anyone interested in creating coins for use as a medium of exchange would be well advised to become familiar with the foundations of our currency laws; namely, Article I, Section VIII of the U.S. Constitution. It states clearly that “The Congress shall have Power…To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and […] Continue reading →
Using Money, Options, and Time in Your Favor First to understand leveraged silver investing, it’s vital to know what leverage is, how it works, and the different types of leverage an investor can use. Leverage as Princton defines, “money as a way to amplify potential gains.” Now most of this leverage will be borrowed money, […] Continue reading →
In a free market, prices are established by the aggregate demand for a good, in consideration of its supply. No one producer or consumer has the ability to “fix” prices, and every participant in the market works to incrementally affect the price based on his contributions to either supply or demand. Unfortunately, we don’t have […] Continue reading →
Precious metals also be held in an IRA, but investing in bullion requires a custodian. Continue reading →