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Beware the Money Illusion Coming to Destroy Your Wealth

Beware the Money Illusion Coming to Destroy Your Wealth

By James Rickards
PostedApril 30, 2015

A money illusion sounds like something a prestidigitator performs by pulling $100 bills from a hat shown to be empty moments before. In fact, money illusion is a longstanding concept in economics that has enormous significance for you if you’re a saver, investor or entrepreneur. Jim Rickards explains…

Rick Rule: Better Deals for Oil Investors as U.S., Canada Have Less Available Capital

Rick Rule: Better Deals for Oil Investors as U.S., Canada Have Less Available Capital

By Henry Bonner
PostedApril 30, 2015

Oil may be down, but Matt’s friend Henry sees opportunities in shale nonetheless. Why? Because, with shale oil and gas companies struggling to raise and maintain drilling capital, it’s an investors’ market. And Matt’s friend Henry shows how readers can get more bang for their buck now than when oil was high…

Investors Are Jumping off the Biotech Bandwagon - Here's What to Do Now

Investors Are Jumping off the Biotech Bandwagon - Here's What to Do Now

By Greg Guenthner
PostedApril 30, 2015

I’m not writing biotech’s obituary today. There’s no way to predict exactly how far these stocks will retreat. But they are slowing down–and it looks like investors might be jumping off the bandwagon.

Oil Sector Debt

Oil Sector Debt

By Genevieve LeFranc
PostedApril 29, 2015

The energy boom sounds like a great thing, but the drastic drop in prices is actually a net negative for the overall economy. It’s crucial to understand this ticking time bomb and know how to protect your assets. Read on to connect the dots between the gas pump, the oil patch and your wallet.

The 3-minute Alternative Fuels Quiz

The 3-minute Alternative Fuels Quiz

By Stephen Petranek
PostedApril 29, 2015

How much do you know about alternative fuels? Take this quick quiz that Stephen Petranek has provided to see how much you know or what you may not know. It will only take you 3 minutes. Take it now…

How to Make a Quick 20% as Copper Rises from the Dead

How to Make a Quick 20% as Copper Rises from the Dead

By Greg Guenthner
PostedApril 29, 2015

Before its November breakdown copper snuck below $3 last March. But it rallied back above the $3 mark by April. No such luck last fall. The good doctor’s medical license was revoked and copper dropped nearly 20% in just three months.

Two Ways Forward for the Fed

Two Ways Forward for the Fed

By James Rickards
PostedApril 28, 2015

On Wednesday, March 18, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve formally ended its long-standing practice of forward guidance. Jim Rickards outlines two ways forward for the Federal Reserve at this point…

How to Plan a European Stock Market Vacation

How to Plan a European Stock Market Vacation

By Greg Guenthner
PostedApril 28, 2015

U.S. stocks aren’t doing much in 2015 after moving higher for six straight years (the S&P is up a little more than 2% year to date). But European markets? They’re leaving U.S. stocks in the dust, even though the European economy ain’t exactly a powerhouse right now. The Stoxx Europe 600, MarketWatch reminds us, is up about 16% this year.

The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Driving

The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Driving

By Stephen Petranek
PostedApril 27, 2015

The revolutionary new vehicle by Toyota is an exhilarating ride like no other. Stephen Petranek has more on the tiny vehicle that gave him the ride of his life.

The Shock Doctrine: When Order Trumps Personal Freedom

The Shock Doctrine: When Order Trumps Personal Freedom

By James Rickards
PostedApril 27, 2015

When some event – be it a terror attack, financial panic or natural disaster – upsets the status quo, people are more willing to relinquish their freedom in favor of a greater sense of security. And that’s when ambitious political leaders make their move… And as Jim Rickards explains, another such event could be right around the corner. Read on…