The Real Inflation Rate and What to Do About It
- Written by Dennis Miller
- Thursday, 28 March 2013
A little over a month ago we did a quick poll on what our readers thought the real rate of inflation was. The idea for polling our readers came from the disconnect between the official government rate of around 1% and what some had told me they were experiencing first hand.
Add a commentIgnore Banks' Bearish Statements on Gold
- Written by Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals Analyst
- Wednesday, 27 March 2013
To highlight the timing, I put the comments into a price chart, pinpointing when they were said relative to the market. Keep in mind as you read them that the gold price bottomed on August 25, and then began a three-and-a-half year, 721% climb…
High School Program Offers a Real Career Path
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Editor's Note: As the Federal Reserve Board waits for the unemployment rate in the U.S. to eventually get below 6.5%, here's a real-life, inspiring story of a high school that's making a big, positive contribution towards helping all its students find a fulfilling career path. This is an exemplary model for high schools around the country, and the story is remarkable!
Add a commentHow to Keep Calm and Invest On
- Written by Frank Holmes CEO and Chief Investment Officer U.S. Global Investors
- Sunday, 10 March 2013
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making record highs, knocking the 2007 peak off its pedestal, but investors aren’t celebrating.
Since the Dow hit its March 2009 low, many sage market players followed the stimulative monetary and fiscal policies, ignored the noise of pundits predicting doom and gloom, and invested heavily in equities. Only in retrospect can their bold calls be recognized as wise.
Add a commentCash Alternatives: Making Money Work for You
- Written by Dennis Miller
- Thursday, 28 February 2013
Just what are "cash" and "cash options?" Some of us take those terms for granted, but after a recent article on sector allocation, one of our subscribers wrote in asking for clarification. Money Forever recommends holding approximately one-third of your portfolio in cash or cash options, but what does that really mean?
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