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Perfect Time to Invest in the Greek Debt Default

December 17, 2011

in 2012, ETF(s), FTSE, Greece, bailout, bankruptcy, collapse, debt, europe, forecasts, foreign investment, news and updates

We’re all waiting for the Greek collapse. It hasn’t happened yet, but that means it’s the perfect time for Global X to set up a new, first-ever dedicated Greece-only ETF (GREK). Why, you might ask, would anyone want to put all their chips on this nation that is either going to a) leave the Euro, [...]

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Is Wisconsin Harbinger of More To Come?

February 21, 2011 · 2 comments

in 2011, Africa, Egypt, February, Middle East, collapse, economy, employment income, forecasts, indicators, legislation, living in US, news and updates, revolution, riots, risk, taxes, unions, workers, world order

Protests in Madison, Wisconsin (USA) would otherwise appear to be a home-grown, Tea-Partyish type of movement (indeed, Tea Partiers were a large contingent protesting in support of the bill) were it not for the past two weeks of protests that appear to be spreading (if not necessarily “escalating”) throughout much of the Middle East, and [...]

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Which 18 States Are NOT Bankrupt Yet

February 9, 2011 · 1 comment

in 2011, US debt, US economy, bailout, bankruptcy, collapse, debt, living in US, market reports, moving to U.S., news and updates, unemployment

The Economic Policy Journal recently released a list of U.S. States that are officially bankrupt (i.e., insolvent). These states are receiving SHADOW BAILOUTS from the federal government. As Zero Hedge puts it, “one can only wonder how many other shadow programs are currently in operation to fund states under the table with federal money.” He [...]

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The other day, a reader reminded me of the post I wrote a year and a half ago on the coming double-digit inflation. More and more, lately in the news we hear snippets about inflation cropping up in the food prices around the world. Yet inflation is still almost taboo to talk about inside the [...]

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Niall Ferguson on the US Empire’s Tipping Point

January 18, 2011 · 8 comments

in FOMC, Federal Reserve, Niall Ferguson, QE, US Treasury, US debt, US economy, USD, bubble, capitalism, collapse, currencies, debt, deficits, emergencies, forecasts, future, indicators, inflation, infrastructure, risk, sovereign debt, spending, theories, world order, world reserve currency

So, like many people, maybe you’re sick of the so-called “doom and gloom” crowd – that’s too bad. Because reality doesn’t depend on fashion and it isn’t going to wait for you to agree with it before basic cause and effect takes hold and serves you up a dish you don’t like.
Niall Ferguson is different [...]

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Survival Finance

November 15, 2010 · 4 comments

in DIY, bubble, capitalism, central banks, collapse, consumers, debt, decisions, depression, discipline, diversification, economy, emergencies, emergency fund, financial planning, forecasts, inflation, international economy, money management, preparedness, risk, survival, sustainability, wealth protection

The fact of the matter is that at the end of the day not even the economists fully foresee or even understand (let alone agree on what they do understand) the full implications and progression of the state of the current world financial system.
Another fact is obvious: the global financial system is so interconnected and [...]

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Your Best Investment Bets for November 2 and 3

October 31, 2010

in 2010, FOMC, Federal Reserve, US Treasury, US debt, USD, bubble, bull market, central banks, collapse, debt, deficits, deflation, forecasts, indicators, inflation, international stock market, investing, market timing, money supply, special dates, stimulus, tips, wealthbuilding

Two of the largest days for global stock markets are coming up: November 2nd and 3rd. By doing some planning in advance you can position yourself to take advantage of it. Here’s what you should know for trading hours on Monday, November 1.
Three trading tips for the November elections and the announcement of quantitative easing [...]

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