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Gold Fever in the Amazon Rain Forest: Those Who Hope To Strike It Rich
It’s illegal. It’s also a shot at riches. Open pit gold mining in the Amazon rain forest is path to a better way of life for maids, construction workers and farmhands who toil in hopes of finding a worldwide symbol of prestige and wealth: gold. Known to Brazilians as Garimpos, these men and women work […]
Gold’s Role in the Third Industrial Revolution
In recent years, talk of the Third Industrial Revolution has reached the mainstream. Much of this discussion comes from economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin. He wrote the book on it, literally. His 2011 release, The Third Industrial Revolution: How Lateral Power is Transforming Energy, the Economy, and the World, lays out his theory on […]
The July Blanchard “Test Your Coin IQ” Quiz
Test your coin IQ with July’s installment of this popular column. What is the name of the US Mint built during the Georgia Gold Rush? Extra credit: What is the date range of the coins minted there? Answer: The Dahlonega Mint in Georgia. Coins minted at the Dahlonega Mint are highly sought after […]
The Myth and Magic of “Touch Piece” Gold
The rarity of gold has always given the metal a mystical aura. There was a time when that aura felt real to most people. That time was the Middle Ages. Daily living was rife with disease. One of the more appalling ailments was lymphadenitis of the cervical lymph nodes, a disease associated with tuberculosis. Many […]
Fireworks at the Gas Pump This Fourth of July
Are you hitting the road this Fourth of July holiday? Here’s a tip. Leave early. And, expect to pay more at the pump. A record 46.9 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home over the Fourth of July holiday, AAA predicts. The Tuesday before the holiday is expected […]
The Future of Gold and Mining
Recently the World Gold Council released a report on the relationship between gold and the natural environment. As the threat of ecological impact and global warming loom large, mining operations are seeking more efficient methods of sourcing gold. One company, Goldencorp, is at the leading edge of this trend with the “goldmine of the future.” […]
Gold and The Retirement Crisis
The retirement crisis is upon us. The numbers present a startling picture. A new analysis from The Wall Street Journal shows that “In total, more than 40% of households headed by people aged 55 through 70 lack sufficient resources to maintain their living standard in retirement.” There are several reasons why this problem has developed. […]
The Blanchard “Test Your Coin IQ” Quiz
Welcome coin investors! The history of coins and money is fascinating. Test your coin IQ with the questions here. Let us know how you did in the comment section below! What is the first commemorative coin in U.S. history? Answer: The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar was minted to commemorate the World’s Columbian […]
The Hidden Cost of Economic Growth and Rising Stocks
Economic growth is good and stocks are rising. Everything’s rosy, right? Once you dig beneath the surface and look at what’s fueling the growth, it’s easy to see the high cost Americans are paying for this growth. This story started about 10 years ago… Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the Federal Reserve fueled a […]
Don’t fight the Fed: What it means for gold investors
You may be familiar with an old market saying: “Don’t Fight the Fed.” Since the Federal Reserve bumped interest rates higher at its meeting today – tugging the fed funds rate to 1.75-2.00% – it’s valuable to consider the true meaning of that statement. Warning! Dial Back on Stock Exposure “Don’t fight the […]