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Cybersecurity Upgrade Amid the Chaos in Ukraine

Cybersecurity Upgrade Amid the Chaos in Ukraine

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Posted February 28, 2014

The continuing Ukrainian conflict brings to mind a quote from the late Sen. Eugene McCarthy: “Eighty percent of the world’s problems are the fault of British mapmakers.” Dave Gonigam expounds on this idea, and uses it as a jumping off point to discuss the most immediate threat facing the United States. Read on…

Gold's Next Big Challenge in 2014

Gold's Next Big Challenge in 2014

By Greg Guenthner
Posted February 28, 2014

The collective groan heard from gold bugs last year is getting decidedly quieter. With a solid performance in 2014, so far, gold seems to be turning things around. But is this a sustainable breakout, signaling a return to form for the yellow metal? Or is this merely a bear market rally? Greg Guenthner offers his perspective…

Bye Bye Bitcoin, Hello Hard Assets

Bye Bye Bitcoin, Hello Hard Assets

By Matt Insley
Posted February 28, 2014

Until Wednesday, Bitcoin was the darling of the digital currency world. But that all changed with the sudden disappearance of Mt. Gox – the cryptocurrency’s major index. Today, Matt Insley explains why he’s never even considered buying Bitcoins, and where you should put your money instead. Read on…

The Ripple Effects of the QE Debt Binge

The Ripple Effects of the QE Debt Binge

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Posted February 27, 2014

The Fed may be in charge of the global financial system, but it is by no means in control of it – no matter what the Fed Heads tell you. Just look at the mess quantitative easing (QE) has created, and why any reversal of current monetary policy by the Fed could have unknown and far-reaching consequences. Read on…

3 Reasons to Be Bullish on 3-D Printing in 2014

3 Reasons to Be Bullish on 3-D Printing in 2014

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Posted February 27, 2014

Many speculative rallies in biotech and nanotech have failed to pan out. Will 3-D printing be the same? Today, Josh Grasmick revisits the “big three” 3-D printing companies he’s been following, and explains the three big forces that make the future of 3-D printing look promising. Read on…

A State-Run Private Retirement System

A State-Run Private Retirement System

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Posted February 27, 2014

It’s no secret that state-run pension programs have been in rough shape for the past several years. Why then, would there be a sudden push to have private 401k’s managed by the state? It boggles the mind. Luckily, Jeffrey Brown is on the case, and what he’s discovered will shock you. Read on…

Retail Investors Return to Shock the Market

Retail Investors Return to Shock the Market

By Greg Guenthner
Posted February 27, 2014

After a lengthy hiatus, individual investors are finally making their way back into the market. But a lot has changed since they last ventured into the markets. And judging by their performance, a lot has changed about these retail investors as well. Today, Greg Guenthner explains how Main Street is shocking Wall Street. Read on…

The 5 Greatest Gold Heists in History

The 5 Greatest Gold Heists in History

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Posted February 26, 2014

Everybody loves a good heist story. And that’s especially true if the heist involves gold. In part because there’s something daring and sensational about stealing the yellow metal, never mind the logistical hurdles you must take into account. Today, Jan Skoyles relays the top five, and how they turned out. Read on…

Guns, Ammo and Other Great Ways to Fight Inflation

Guns, Ammo and Other Great Ways to Fight Inflation

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Posted February 26, 2014

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Fed felt it needed to do something drastic to prevent a massive tidal wave of bank defaults. Unfortunately their solution create a much larger problem. One that can’t be fixed by simply printing money. In fact, as Doug French explains, that’s part of the problem to begin with. Read on…

When a Tax is Not a Tax: Inside the Mind of an Obamacare Advocate

When a Tax is Not a Tax: Inside the Mind of an Obamacare Advocate

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Posted February 26, 2014

When is a tax not a tax? To find the answer, just ask any advocate of Obamacare. They’re sure to know. After all, the “penalty” for not having health insurance has been called so many things, they’re likely the only people in America who can tell you with any measure of certainty. A. Barton Hinkle explains…