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December 18, 2015
by Patrick
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Gold Bug Extermination

Gold is likely to become outdated as an anti-system store of value as technological advancements become integrated into daily life, and we are not talking about block chain becoming currency (which it is becoming). Gold may not be as rare … Continue reading

November 29, 2015
by Patrick
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Avoid Common Misconseptions of ETF Investing

Most young people hold the opinion that as far investment vehicles are concerned, ETFs possess many advantages over mutal funds. For most educated, relatively well-to-do young people this preference for ETFs over mutual funds is warrented. Readers will generally understand … Continue reading

November 11, 2015
by Patrick
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Keystone XL Will Never Be Built: Here’s Why

Executive Summary: •Keystone XL won’t be built because Warren Buffett doesn’t want it built. •Koch bros do want Keystone XL built. •W. Buffett lives in Omaha, Nebraska. •The proposed route for XL goes clear across Nebraska. •The company that wants … Continue reading

July 9, 2013
by Patrick
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Portuguese 10YR Yield Above 7%

Little talked about, is the Portuguese yield breaching 7% today. Last summer, the dreaded 7% mark was watched with anticipation as an indicator that the Spanish and Italian markets were going to collapse…