Economics and Investing:

Putin Turns Black Gold to Bullion as Russia Outbuys World ^[1]

Reader Jim W. sent: Silver Coin Dealers and the New Premium Paradigm ^[2]

The coming pension crisis: States face a $3 trillion funding gap. Only about 10 percent of Americans now covered by pensions. ^[3]

G.G. sent: Americans Are Tapping Into Home Equity Again ^[4]

Venezuelan Devaluation Sparks Panic ^[5]. (Thanks to R.C. for the link.)