Many mainstream economists, perhaps a majority of those who have an opinion, are opposed to tying a central bank’s hands …
Lessons from the Reagan Tax Cuts
In a column in the New York Times, Steven Rattner attacks Trump’s tax plan for being unrealistic. Since I also think the proposal …
At New Highs, Bitcoin Is a Global Safe Haven Asset
The market cap of Bitcoin surpassed the $14 bln margin for the first time in history, breaking its all-time record high …
Bitcoin Is Less Volatile than the Euro
Bitcoin volatility has fallen since 2011 and compared to the U.S. dollar currently sits at about 3-4 times higher than the Japanese …
Debt poses risks to financial security for Americans reaching their golden years
(BPT) – Americans now retire with far more debt than previous generations. This can pose a significant risk to retirees’ …
2007 to 2016: The lost decade of growth, worst ever
The past decade, the U.S. suffered the worst ever average annual economic growth rate of 1.3316 percent a year. That …
Steve Forbes on the Flat Tax
Steve Forbes — a very nice gentleman. If you ever attend FreedomFest you’ll know that he has no airs and …
When panic strikes
This is the last in ASI’s series on how silver and gold can save lives and lifestyles. In this vignette, …
John Oliver hammers the retirement industry for ripping off seniors
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” slays the retirement industry in this fact-filled video from his recent show. …
John Oliver on debt-collection (and a TV record!)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a popular late-night TV show. He’s funny, satirical Brit who likes to deflate pomposity, …
Top 5 Reasons to Buy Junk Silver Now
As you know we have been taking some lessons from Asset Strategies International about so-called junk silver. They have shared some …
Gold and Silver Trump Cash
By Rich Checkan. Asset Strategies International – A Friend of Self-Reliance Central This is the second in ASI’s historical look …
Gold – Standard Issue
By Rich Checkan This is the third in ASI’s series on how precious metals were used through history to save …
Protecting Your Financial Freedom
By Rich Checkan You’ve heard about the ‘War on Cash.’ There is wide ranging speculation on the reasons behind it. …
Why no economic growth will kill the U.S. And why you must prepare.
First quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is in, and well, the U.S. economy still stinks, growing at a paltry, inflation-adjusted rate …
Tax Havens Promote Economic Prosperity and Protect Human Liberty, Right?
I sometimes wonder if I was put on this planet to defend tax competition and tax havens. I argue for fiscal …
Profit from Rare Strategic Metals – SRC Special Connection Offer
By Ryan Kirsch, Asset Strategies International Open heart surgery is performed in Chicago. A turbojet lands in Dubai. A nuclear reactor …
Everything You ever Needed to Know about Why Low Tax Rates Are the Best Way to Reduce Evasion
Why do many people engage in civil disobedience and decide not to comply with tax laws? Our leftist friends (the …
Why Federalism is a very good thing
Learning from New Jersey’s Bad Tax Policy by Dan Mitchell Federalism is a great idea, and not just because America’s Founders wanted a …
Buying Gas for 25¢ a Gallon
Do you know that you can still buy gasoline for 25 cents a gallon? This claim is absolutely, totally, 100% …
Tom just visited the most dangerous ghetto on Earth for you… Here’s what happened
Editor’s Note: Palm Beach Research Group Founder Tom Dyson has been abroad conducting research in some of the most exotic—and dangerous—places …
Why ‘Junk Silver’ Should Be Your Next Precious Metals Purchase
Of all the forms of precious metals you can own, we believe your very next purchase should be at least …
Turbulent times… and How You Might Profit From Them
With the Fed’s December 2015 interest rate hike in the rear view mirror, savvy investors like you are coming to …
Savvy Industry Leaders Know Something You Can Use to Your Advantage
By Ryan Kirsch Industry leaders in healthcare, technology, energy or most any type of manufacturing know Rare Strategic Metals (RSMs) …
Bridge the financial gap for your kids with life insurance
Generational retirement planning New research finds a link between inheritances and retirement preparedness. For many, life insurance proceeds can help …
Gift cards: How you can beat big business and save money with these savvy tips
When you buy a gift card at a discount — it’s an automatic price cut on everything you eventually buy with …
Protect your assets from hostile claims
Basic steps to keep your assets when claims are made against you. Modern day asset-threatening scenarios are far ranging. It …
How Investors Earned a Steady and Strong Annual Growth from the ‘Big 5’ Industries Without Owning Stocks
For the past five years, investors in Rare Strategic Metals (RSMs) have earned a strong and steady growth in the …
How the Boom in the Hybrid Electric Car Markets will Explode the Demand for Dysprosium in the Next Few Years
It doesn’t seem that long ago that people thought a useful, working hybrid was a pipe dream. A few young professionals …
Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …