Preserving Wealth
Does Ft. Knox Still Hold Gold?
Is there still any gold in Ft. Knox? Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) wants to know, and he told Kitco News he plans to introduce a bill next year calling for an audit of United States gold reserves.
“Surprisingly” Bad Economic News
Have you noticed how often the elitist “economists” in government, academia and the media are surprised by bad economic news? They are constantly “surprised” by high unemployment numbers. They say the low manufacturing numbers were “unexpected.” They claim they didn’t “foresee” such a great trade imbalance. Read this article for more on what these surprises mean…
The War on Gold: A Personal Account
On Sept. 19, 1974, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) knocked on the door of C.V. Myers’ home. At the same time officers were raiding the offices of Myers’ businesses, and those of his lawyers. It was part of the government’s war on gold, and it was just the beginning of a long, arduous period for the Myers family that was even chronicled in a book. Read this story for a personal account of that period by Myers’ son, John…
Is it “Un-American” to Go Offshore? The Thin Line Between Financial Patriotism and Financial Suicide
Despite the occasional financial excursion abroad, human nature dictates that most folks prefer to make and save money at home. We tend to be comfortable with the familiar and seemingly less threatening domestic economy of our home nation, even if the government is as near to bankruptcy as America and the United Kingdom. Read this article to learn some of the advantages of off-shore investing for financial survival…
Grab These Gold Coins While You Can
There’s a new kind of stampede taking place these days. This one is into Buffaloes. The new $50 American Buffalo gold coin from the U.S. Mint, that is. It seems fitting that, at the very time we are seeing gold setting record highs almost every day, the U.S. Mint is releasing the 2009 American Buffalo gold coins. The strength of these magnificent creatures is certainly reflected in the purity of the gold each coin contains.
Running With The Bulls: Gold Bugs And Stock Bulls Find Themselves On The Same Team—Pulling Against The Dollar
Gold’s meteoric rise over $1,000 left even the most ardent gold bulls reeling from shock and awe. No matter what their bullish expectations may have been beforehand, few market watchers could honestly say they expected such a powerful run. Read this article to learn more about what’s going on with gold…
How to Securely Store Precious Metals
If you live in the United States, the government has assigned itself the authority to confiscate “any financial instrument” in a national emergency. Since gold and silver are money, they wouldn’t be exempt from a future confiscation order. But any precious metals you own in physical form need to be securely stored. Read this article to learn about your best storage methods.
Gold Defying Expectations…And Gravity
Brien Lundin has been one of the most ardent of gold bulls during the past few months, but even he has been amazed at the metal’s performance. Read this article to learn what’s behind the rally and what action you should take to profit from gold’s recent run.
Uncle Sam Did Something Right
There is much that our government has done and wants to do with which we could quarrel. But no one can deny that it makes the most beautiful modern coinage in the world. And you can own some for a small premium over the spot price of their gold and silver content. Read this article to learn more about the U.S. Mint’s gold and silver coins…
A Golden Role Reversal
Sometimes, things aren’t what they seem on the surface. Case in point: Pundits have been making a lot of hay recently over gold’s apparent role-switch. Instead of rising on bad economic news and acting as a safe haven, the metal has been falling. And instead of falling when the economic picture brightens, it’s been rising. Read this article to learn what it all means…
Emigrate to Canada & Beyond, and Leave U.S. Taxes Behind
The U.S. and Canada share a 5,525-mile border, famously styled as “the longest undefended border in the world.” But Americans are crossing that border, not to conquer, but to become Canadian citizens and reduce their U.S. tax liability to zero. Read this article to learn what is involved in gaining Canadian citizenship and how it may be financially beneficial to do so…
Lacking the Resources: The Drain in Real Assets & How to Profit From it
Fifty years ago the United States was the largest producer of oil and a net exporter. Today its number one import is crude oil. Each year the United States spends nearly $300 billion on foreign petroleum. But oil is not the only resource in short supply. Read this article to learn what other commodities are in short supply and what action you can take to benefit financially from the knowledge…
Gold Quietly Marshalling Strength
While the world has been on vacation gold has been quietly building strength throughout the summer. The market continues to anticipate the return of physical demand in September, and forward-looking speculators have already entered the market in anticipation of the impact of America’s loose-money policies and stimulus spending. Read this article to learn what you can expect gold to do as the leaves begin to change color…
Are Exchange Controls Coming to the USA?
Exchange controls—laws restricting private ownership of, or transactions in, foreign currencies and gold—are blossoming throughout the world. Are such controls coming to the United States? And if they do come, what does it mean to your wealth? These questions and more are answered in this article…
Doom, Gloom or Boom? Or Maybe All Three?
Our intrepid geopolitical editor traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, last month, to attend an interesting investment symposium. Chip Wood found much to share. Read on to see what he learned…
