Talks of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies’ legitimacy as an investment have been circulating for the past year. Some have even gone as far as to call Bitcoin the new “digital gold.” However, when a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin sees a 30% one-day drop, we wonder how anyone could consider it a safe haven for wealth. Take … Read more

Let’s take a moment to clarify how much the Federal Reserve has “helped us” protect and strengthen our nation’s currency over time. Since 1913, when the Federal Reserve was established, a dollar then now has around the same buying power as $26 today. Everyone knows the dollar is worth so much less than it once … Read more

The silver market has been stealing the show from its more famous cousin, gold. The increase in demand for silver has caused it to soar up to 74% in the last year. The reason? Industrial demand. Strategists say the rally is likely to continue as the global economy reopens. Silver can be found in electric … Read more

Despite their individual growth rate (or lack thereof), assets across all markets usually share one pattern in common: growth followed by retracement. Strong performing assets go on to see continued growth after a retracement and will continue to follow this up and down pattern. In short, nothing goes straight up. The same holds true for … Read more

Each day, more economists and savvy billionaires are beginning to vocalize their thoughts on the current state of the economy and particularly on the word that’s been at the top of everyone’s mind; inflation. Last week it was the revered billionaire investor Warren Buffett who warned of very substantial inflation, and this week another billionaire … Read more

Despite the Fed’s and particular economists’ “everything is fine, don’t worry” attitude, Americans are doing the exact opposite when it comes to inflation numbers. In fact, a recent survey displays American’s fear of rising inflation numbers. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Survey of Consumer Expectations for April reports that American’s believe inflation rates … Read more

Despite mainstream media’s attempt at downplaying the truth about inflation and the actual state of our economy, esteemed investors like Warren Buffett are speaking out. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is able to address his concerns from his first-hand experience. The multinational holding company wholly owns companies like GEICO, Duracell, and Fruit of the Loom … Read more

In late January, a group dubbed “The Reddit Army” unexpectedly placed their focus and dollars into the precious metals market due to their beliefs of it being manipulated. By now, most of us are aware of the Gamestop squeeze they were responsible for; in short, they believed (and were right) that large Wall Street firms … Read more

In 2020 when gold surpassed its all-time high price, many pegged this to multiple factors, with the COVID-19 pandemic being the main culprit. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt for what the virus may bring and how it would affect our once-thriving economy are times where gold usually shines. However, even before the actual passing of the … Read more

For decades the United States Dollar has been considered ‘the’ global currency. Every country in the world respected, trusted and held our dollar in high esteems. However, the tide seems to be changing as countries are turning their attention and investments elsewhere. China, the world’s largest gold consumer, recently provided domestic and international banks with … Read more

Do you plan on living until 2031? Although the date may sound like one out of a sci-fi movie, ten years isn’t that far off in reality. Regardless, if you answered yes to this question, then there’s another hurdle to “look forward” to once we get there. The near depletion of our Social Security Benefits. … Read more

Many economists anticipate that our economy will see its most significant growth this year since 1984. This sounds like fantastic news until one major factor is considered; the trillions of dollars that have been created out of thin air over the past twelve months. How could one not expect our financial numbers this year to … Read more