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For many Americans, this has been anything but a banner year. Prices remain stubbornly high, markets are volatile, the Fed appears stuck, and escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to rattle the global economy particularly the energy markets. The high seas standoff over a 21-mile shipping channel half a world away, is now hitting … Read more

We’re barely three months into 2026, and cracks in the U.S. economy are becoming harder to ignore. Wall Street’s long-standing concerns about overvaluation are colliding with global unrest, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market. Meanwhile, consumers are increasingly under pressure from higher costs, rising debt, and growing financial strain. Key market indicators and sentiment … Read more

It has been a volatile month for your money. The Dow, the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 are all down almost 6%. Oil prices are up over 40%. Food, energy and housing costs are also on the march. And much of it is tied to the Iran War which is sending shockwaves through all sectors of the economy — from a gallon of gas to energy prices, manufacturing to shipping costs, transportation to travel fees and, of course, the widespread pullback … Read more

It is a stunning milestone. The sheer scope of America’s indebtedness is not only historic but the pace of our debt accumulation is equally mind boggling. According to House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, we are adding a trillion dollars to our ballooning national liability every few months: “It took roughly 200 years to accumulate the … Read more

Today’s gold ads are packed with media personalities, commentators, podcasters, Fox News hosts, and bullion-waving influencers. So, are they all gold aficionados — or is there something else going on? These high-profile endorsers speak passionately about “protecting your retirement,” but are they familiar with your 401k balance, your net worth or how many kids you’ve … Read more

It has been around since the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, the Lydian kings, and the Incan rulers. It is mentioned in the Bible, buried with Tutankhamen, and has adorned the regalia of countless royal coronations. Gold is rare, durable, lustrous and beautiful. It has long been used in art, ornamentation, and jewelry.  A chemical … Read more

It was slow, but you were steady. It likely took you decades to put money aside for retirement — through thick and thin, in good times and bad — you put a part of your paycheck away for tomorrow. You always felt it would be safe in a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401k, SEP, TSP, … Read more

Armed conflicts, invasions, terrorism, war and political instability are all forms of geopolitical risk. These types of events are not only a threat to world order but also world markets, due to the likelihood of a global stock sell off. Currently, the United States has amassed the largest military buildup in the Middle East since … Read more

Precious metals have undoubtedly become some of the hottest investments of the decade. With 1-year returns ranging from over 60% to 120% — it’s no surprise that gold, silver, platinum and palladium are being hailed as attractive alternative assets and strategic portfolio diversifiers. But where do you get investment-grade bullion and who do you buy … Read more

There has been a lot of press about gold’s record-breaking run, silver’s all-time highs, and platinum’s historic undervaluation — and along comes palladium. This underappreciated metal, often called the “other precious metal,” “gray gold” or the “new silver” is up over 72% in the past year. With respect to the global economy, palladium is a … Read more