The Day the Dollar Died
Fifty years ago, almost to the day, the U.S. dollar was murdered... That's how Gold Stock Analyst editor John Doody started his latest monthly issue, sent to subscribers on Monday.
Corey McLaughlin
Writer and editor in Baltimore, Md.
This Is a Rare Market With an Inevitable End
More government spending is about to be thrown into an already-juiced-up market, adding more fuel for inflation, and another brick added to our long-term pile of debt.
Central Bankers in Shallow Water
We don't know for sure if he's into fly fishing... or if he'll be among the central bankers spending some time in shallow water... but current Fed Chair Jerome Powell will definitely be in town.
Stop Playing With That Darn 'Spiritual Opium'
We hadn't heard the "spiritual opium" metaphor to describe video games, but it sure is a good one if you want to effectively ascribe a negative connotation to something in China – and grab attention amid an already-hot regulatory panic...
If the Government Doesn't Default, the 'Zombies' Will
The government has so much debt and needs an even higher credit limit, but Congress cannot agree on whether it should raise that limit. The stalemate is already having a short-term effect.
Chinese Tech Stocks Are Down 50%. What Now?
Chinese stocks – particularly technology stocks – have been cratering lately... in response to a slew of news surrounding increased government regulation of Chinese companies. Is now the time to buy?
How to Go Bottom-Fishing Like a Pro
Even when you see signs of trouble ahead, looking at what's been happening with price patterns over time can provide context to what might seem like wild swings and panic... and maybe give you pause before making trades that end up leaving gains on the table.
Nothing More Than a Formal Mudslinging Contest
The only pleasant detail we've read so far about the talks today between high-ranking U.S. and Chinese officials is that they were held at a tony resort in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
Be the Bank You Used to Know
It's essentially the chance to be the bank (the lender) that you used to know yourself... This concept might sound like an existential idea, and it would've been unimaginable a decade ago... But it's reality for many early investors in cryptos today.
Meanwhile, Here on Earth
We won't discount the technological achievements of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company... Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic... or Elon Musk's SpaceX. But when we see a silly video like we did yesterday and find ourselves among those asking, "What's the point?"
Part of the 'Storm' Hits Early... And That's Not Entirely Bad News
If you thought Independence Day marked complete freedom from all things COVID, think again... The Delta variant, first found in India in December 2020 and reportedly responsible for many of the 400,000-plus COVID-19 deaths in that country, has become the dominant strain in the U.S. today...
A New Way to Think About Becoming a 'Rich Man'
Save more than you spend, then invest the rest in something that will appreciate in value (or compound) over time... beat whatever interest you're paying on your debts... and ideally, we will add for today's times, beat inflation, too.
Now Is the Time to Sell Your 'Lightly Used' Car
Today, some "slightly used" cars, one or two years old, are going for more than brand-new models...
This 'Jump to Humans' Is Changing Medicine Forever
"CRISPR" gene editing is a world-changing scientific method has been years in the making. When used correctly, it has the potential to treat all kinds of genetically traced diseases.
Don't Bother Me Until Lunch
If you're asking the question "Is it time to sell?" you probably haven't done the work you should... because if you did, you would already know the answer based on what's right for your individual situation.
The World Is Still Hooked on 'Old' Money and Oil
Some of the most 'hated' stocks have had the highest returns this year... There are a bunch we could talk about, but here are three to drive home the point... Shares of investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS) are up more than 40% in 2021... JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is up around 20%... and oil company Chevron (CVX) is up 23%...
'Revenge Spending' Won't Stop the Retail Apocalypse
While the retail-traffic numbers so far in 2021 seem strong compared with 2020, when you go back to 2019 – prior to the pandemic – they're still declining...
Answering Your Big Retirement Questions
Few people like to hear this piece of advice, and even fewer successfully put it into action... But eating your veggies – or any kind of healthy food consistently – can do a lot of good for your well-being in the long run.
The same thing is true with your finances...
The 'Bad News' About Bitcoin Is Actually Good
It appears to us that an entirely new set of bitcoin owners have gotten spooked... especially the millions involved in China who don't want to face consequences of partaking in cryptos anymore.
The No. 1 Concern for Retirees Today
The big problem is that inflation reduces the purchasing power of your existing money... We've referred to inflation before as a "hidden tax" that is always there – like a crocodile lurking in a body of water. The more dollars government creates, the less valuable each dollar becomes.
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