Economics and Investing:

Five Bullish Indicators That Will Drive Silver Prices Higher

Andre recommended this photo collection: Modern Ruins of Abandoned Detroit. (Quite sobering, and hopefully not a preview of the demise of America’s other large cities.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Another Government Shutdown In Sight?

Five Trends Beneath The Surface In Nov. Jobs Report

Depreciating Cars And Expensive Diplomas Fueled By Easy Debt: 95 Percent Of Consumer Debt Growth In Past 12 Months From Cars And Student Loans