Sometimes when the world seems to be spinning out of control and not much makes sense, it’s helpful … even necessary … to cling to something stable. Headlines are filled with wars, rumors of wars, natural disasters, senseless murders, endless divisive vitriolic political rhetoric, greed, corruption, hypocrisy … And that was just last week. No […]
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“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana This is one of our favorite quotes. It’s simple yet powerful wisdom … useful for individuals, businesses, governments … and certainly for investors! We could take this theme in a thousand different directions, but this CNBC headline caught our
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You’ve probably noticed the world becoming more polarized … both politically and economically. The growing disparity between the rich and middle-class is obvious. But that gap doesn’t divide neatly across political lines the way it used to. So let’s forget politics and just see what we can learn … and do … to close our
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Put on your thinking cap. This one’s going to use some brainpower. But if your investment plans involve money and the future, it’s probably worth the effort. During our 2017 Investor Summit at Sea™, Chris Martenson warned that a financial system dependent on perpetual growth is unsustainable in a world of finite resources. We’ll forego
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We got a fascinating boots-on-the-ground report from a friend of ours traipsing about Hong Kong … and no, this isn’t about Hong Kong. “My Big Short moment …” was the subject line. “The Big Short” refers to Michael Lewis’ book and the recent movie of the same name, which both tell the tale of events
Weird happenings and the squish factor … Read More »
FreedomFest bills itself as the world’s largest gathering of free minds and we agree! Expert speakers bring fresh perspectives and insights to issues of the economy, finance, politics, liberty, rights, business, education, technology, and art. It’s a rewarding four-day conference like no other, with big debates, world-class speakers, film/music/comedy/arts festivals, social events, the “Tradeshow for Liberty,” and so much more …
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Ever had a life-changing week that left you reeling? That was us, after our 15th Annual Investor Summit at Sea™. It was one of those weeks we could relive over and over, and we’d like to take you aboard. Our speakers are providing the BEST insights on real estate, economics, business and even life tips.
Live from the 15th Investor Summit at Sea™ – Part One Read More »
Do you remember the opening scenes from the classic movie Mary Poppins? The camera focuses on a weather vane changing direction as observers comment … “Looks like the winds are changing over 17 Cherry Tree Lane” … home to one George W. Banks. But today it’s the Fed’s Janet Yellen – not Mary Poppins –
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Just six weeks into 2017 and it seems there’s sunshine everywhere. In fact, according to a recent article, Fannie Mae’s chief economist Doug Duncan told a group of financial professionals he sees no recession in sight. The Naples Daily Times reports Duncan’s team “forecasts economic activity in the U.S. will grow by a conservative 2
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When it comes to cash flow from real estate, we LOVE “sustainable”. There’s nothing worse than vacancy and turnover to ruin your income stream. Of course, your income comes from tenants. And if the cost of living (food, gas, healthcare) is going up faster than their wages, it puts pressure on your tenants’ ability to pay
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