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The Tragic Consequences Of Quantity Theory
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Friday, May 20, 2016 1:20 PM EDT
We are doomed to repeat history because nobody is listening, so the events of the “rising dollar” since June 2014 have been to reinforce all the evident problems of the monetary orthodoxy.
Unintended Consequences, Part 1: Easy Money = Overcapacity = Deflation
Article By:
John Rubino
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 2:10 PM EDT
Somewhere back in the depths of time the world got the idea that easy money — that is, low interest rates and high levels of government spending — would produce sustainable growth with modest but positive inflation.
Riksbank: Cash Must Be A Protected Legal Right For Good Reason
Article By:
Gary Anderson
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 12:49 PM EDT
There is an economic reason that cash must be a protected legal right. The health of your nation's GDP could depend on it.
The Difference Between Money & Currency
Article By:
Martin Armstrong
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 5:28 AM EDT
Currency is an official monetary instrument used in commerce. Currency must be "legal tender," which means the government will accept it in payment for taxes. Money is a much more questionable element for it is different things to different people.
Are Hedge Funds Really Risky?
Article By:
ADS Insights
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 4:33 PM EDT
Hedge funds are risky and speculative, right? Maybe some are - maybe some aren't.
FINRA Warns Investors To Beware Of Shiny New Objects
Article By:
Andrew Gordon
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:41 PM EDT
Investing in unregistered emerging securities carries significant risk, and investors have to beware the attraction of the shiny new object and make an informed, rational investment decision.
Using Sentiment With Options
Article By:
EasyMarkets
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 11:19 AM EDT
Since timing the market can be a difficult endeavor it is important to try to find some tools that may help you enter the market at the best possible level.
In this article: OVX
The Shift To A Cashless Society Is Snowballing
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:15 PM EDT
Love it or hate it, cash is playing an increasingly less important role in society.
The Master Trader
Article By:
Yohay Elam
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:07 AM EDT
The mastery of trading is a long and uneven process of consistently looking for improvement combined with a high level of discipline.
3 Investing Lessons I Learned From Peter Lynch
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ADS Insights
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:15 AM EDT
Peter Lynch, the former manager of Fidelity’s Magellan Fund, is perhaps less well-known than Buffett by everyday investors. Lynch is one of the best fund managers of all-time, however, and his investment tenets are in the same light as Buffett’s.
This Simplest Investing Advice Is The Best Ever For All Investors
Article By:
The Dividend Guy
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Monday, May 16, 2016 2:12 PM EDT
We all make the same mistake; we think saving money will be easier when we will make more.
Simple Stuff: What Is Risk?
Article By:
David Merkel
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Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:07 PM EDT
Risk is the probability that an entity will not meet its goals, and the degree of pain it will go through depending on how much it missed the goals.
Fresh Mainstream Nonsense On Gold Demand
Article By:
Acting Man
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Saturday, May 14, 2016 5:29 PM EDT
We and many others have made a valiant effort over the years to explain what actually moves the gold market. Sometimes it is a bit frustrating when we realize it has probably all been for naught.
In this article: GLD
Portfolio Equity Allocations Have Increased For These 7 Reasons
Article By:
Lorimer Wilson
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 6:12 PM EDT
The average investor equity allocation is now back to where it was around the 2007 market peak. This has some people worried that things are getting frothy once again. Maybe they are, but here are 7 legitimate reasons for the increase.
Tips For Short Term Traders – Three Must Do’s When Trading
Video By:
Kiana Danial
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Thursday, May 12, 2016 1:39 PM EDT
Trading and investing are vastly different. Every time you enter a position, you must be clear and honest with yourself: Is this going to be a short-term trade?
One Size Fits All… If It’s Customized
Article By:
James Picerno
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016 8:22 AM EDT
Portfolio design comes in many flavors, but so do investors. Finding a sensible balance is job one in the pursuit of prudent financial advice.