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The Devil’s in the Details: It’s Your Dime Interview with Dan Kurz

SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics. In this episode, host Mike Maharrey talks with Dan Kruz, the man behind DK Analytics.

Ben Bernanke and Company Pass “Chapter 9” with Flying Colors

A 1980s era Far Side cartoon featured a veterinary student named Doreen studying equine medicine in Chapter 9 of her textbook. On the left-hand side of the page was a list of horse ailments. They included things like a broken leg, infected eye, runny nose, and a fever to name just a few. On the […]

Ron Paul Makes the Case for Gold

Earlier this month, Peter Schiff said Federal Reserve policy is pushing us toward a no-growth, high-inflation economy. There are a number of factors in play. There are growing inflation pressures. There are record amounts of debt – both government and corporate. But behind all of these symptoms, we have a disease. Ron Paul digs down […]

Law Recognizing Gold and Silver as Legal Tender and Eliminating Sales Taxes in Effect in Wyoming

Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. Can you imagine getting taxed for getting change at the bank? Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing […]

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Gold: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.29.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Fun on Friday: Televangelist Jim Bakker Says Silver Gel Will Cure Your VD

Fun on Friday is supposed to be fun, but I also like to think of it as a public service. So, today, I’m here to help. If you have a venereal disease, televangelist Jim Bakker has the cure. Yes indeed! I feel it’s my duty to provide you with this information. I mean, who doesn’t […]

Four Reasons to Be Bullish on Gold in the Long-Term

When looking at the gold market, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily price fluctuations or the most recent headlines on the financial channels and forget about long-term market dynamics. Gold, after all, is generally more of a long-term investment that has historically served as a hedge against economic turmoil and protected investors […]

Has Trump Has Set Himself Up as a Fall-Guy? Could the US Go Socialist? Peter Schiff Talks Politics

Peter Schiff talked politics in his latest podcast and raised a sobering question: Could the US be on the path toward a socialist administration? Peter noted that we are long overdue for a recession. There are plenty of signs a major economic downturn could be lurking right around the corner, including stock market weakness. And […]

Average Global Yield Curve Inverts, Could Signal Looming Recession

The economy is strong! Or so the mainstream financial talking heads tell use every day. Meanwhile, one of the best predictors of a looming inflation is flashing red. The yield curve between the two and 10-year Treasuries narrowed to around 34 basis points this week. That’s the lowest level since 2007 – right before the financial […]

Interest Payments on Federal Debt on Pace to Eclipse Social Security Outlays

At the current trajectory, the cost of paying the annual interest on the US debt will equal the annual cost of Social Security within 30 years, according to a recent report released by the Congressional Budget Office. By 2048, as interest rates rise from their currently low levels and as debt accumulates, the federal government’s […]