Preparing Your Investment Portfolio for the Next Economic Downturn

In modern economies, we pretty well understand downturns to be a normal part of the economic process. But recessions lead not only to job losses and economic decline – they also affect investments. Though it doesn’t seem to be true in recent years, the realities of the financial markets are ultimately tied to the real…

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Why Now is the Best Time to Have a Gold IRA – Treasury Vault

In an investment universe dominated by paper assets, holding at least some gold bullion is an outstanding strategy. It’s not that you’re betting against your paper assets, particularly stocks. But more that your preparing your most important portfolio – your retirement plan – to be prepared for whatever might happen. The best way to do…

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Why You Should Add “Exotic” Currencies to Your Investment Portfolio

Exotic currencies come under the category of “high risk/high reward” investments. Some would even say that they aren’t investments at all. They may be better termed as speculations, but ones that have the kind of upside potential that can’t be ignored. Let’s explore why you should add exotic currencies to your investment portfolio. WHAT ARE…

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Are Your Investments Prepared for a MAJOR Fall in the US Dollar?

Most Americans don’t concern themselves with the value of US dollar. That’s because the dollar has been incredibly steady in recent decades. We’ve come to see currency problems as an issue for other countries, but not the US. However, America has not been immune to the ravages of a currency collapse. Are your investments prepared…

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