How would you like to be paid to own gold? Of course, you would. This idea seems particularly attractive in light of the market‘s recent selling pressure. And I am not talking about any complex option strategies… Read More

I’ll never forget my first visit to Starbucks (NYSE: SBUX). Many of my friends were talking enthusiastically about this fancy new coffee shop from Seattle that had just opened in the neighborhood. When I saw the prices and the strange names of the beverages, I nearly fainted in surprise. Heck,… Read More

I’ll never forget my first meeting with uber-investor and hedge fund manager, Jim Rogers. He was my market hero of sorts, having founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros. He has explored… Read More

I applaud Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for pulling out all the stops in an effort to supercharge the economy. The unlimited quantitative-easing (QE) measures, capital infusions and ultra-low interest rates… Read More

We are finally seeing signs of life in this critical U.S. industry. Rocked by overspending, hubris and economic crisis, this once mighty segment of the economy was reduced to a mere shadow of itself.  Fortunately, things are quickly changing for the better in this… Read More

The stock market has outperformed even the most optimistic forecasts so far this year. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up nearly 10% in just the first six weeks of 2013. While not… Read More

Protecting profits and preparing for an economic crisis is likely the furthest thing from your mind right now. The stock market is on a tear higher and the economic picture is looking brighter by the day. Thanks… Read More

Smartphones are exploding in popularity. What was once considered a tool just for the tech-savvy or on-the-go business professionals has become a ubiquitous tool in communication.  Even the most pessimistic estimates project 400 million units being shipped in 2013. This is up from a little more than 50 million in… Read More

In the midst of today’s raging bull market in stocks, it’s hard to think about crisis investing. As stocks surge higher toward record territory, economic troubles are the furthest thing… Read More

The goal for many income investors is to find high-yielding stocks selling for bargain prices. After all, not only is it possible to buy more shares with lower-priced stocks, but they have the potential to provide greater… Read More