Category: Economics & Investing

We are now training our children to depend on the Government for Savings as well. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is trying to introduce legislation that will create universal savings accounts for children and provide the first $500 for it. Items from The Economatrix: U.S. Currency Weak And About To Crash–Karen Hudes We’re Going To Be Hit With A Tsunami Of Inflation-Peter Schiff US Stock Market-To-GDP Ratio Favored By Warren Buffett Points To Imminent 50% Crash Home Builder Confidence Plunges In February

B.B. sent in this article on the Bullion Baron: Soros Reloads SPY Puts, $1.3B Bet On S&P 500 Decline o o o Bob also sent in this follow up to “Singularity” that asserts that the models are not working. In this article, Robert Samuelson – no darling of the economic right to be sure – provides an assessment of applied economic theory and finds that economists don’t really know what’s going on and can’t really predict where we are headed. This act of self analysis and honest reflection is somewhat refreshing…..even though – as in yesterday’s article/blog – there is …

Editor: I am not a tax preparer, but I have been a financial adviser for more than 30 years. I have been growing more concerned about potential government confiscation of a portion of the public’s Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) and 401(k) plans (employer-sponsored retirement savings plans). The “myRA,” that Obama introduced in his State of the Union address, could be a precursor to a plan that would take part of the assets in these plans, and replace them with U.S. Treasury bonds. One alternative, of course, is to take your money out of your IRA. You’ll owe taxes, of course, …

B.C. sent in this article that seems to be a a pretty even handed view of the macroeconomic landscape. The Author uses the mathematical concept of singularity and the astrophysics concept of a black hole to provide analogies of the risks we face. He also discusses what he believes to be a “flight path” away from the black hole. – We Are Approaching The Economic Singularity o o o And D.B. sent in another article outlining the End of the Middle Class. When the New York Times is running it, it must be obvious. Items from The Economatrix: Are U.S. …

C.G. notes that QE is a mistake– A big one. J.T. sent in a news article showing the per capita spending of each state on roads. he also notes that all of the American Redoubt states are in the top 12. Items from The Economatrix: Celente – The World Is Being Run By Psychopaths & Sociopaths No Janet Yellen, The Economy Is NOT \ Europe Considers Wholesale Savings Confiscation, Enforced Redistribution 20 Signs That The Global Economic Crisis Is Starting To Catch Fire

D.B. sent in this link showing a continuation of the policy of confiscation: First Cyprus, Then Poland, Now These Savings Accounts To Get Confiscated Next o o o In a continuing trend, the U.S. Mint Nearly Sells Out Of Its Weekly Silver Eagle Allocation In Two Days. It’s important to note that the limit is based on how many silver blanks the mint has allocated. – JBG Items from The Economatrix: Top Adviser To The Chinese Government Calls For A &1dquo;Global Currency” To Replace The U.S. Dollar 22 Facts About The Coming US Demographic Shock Wave Jim Grant: “Gold Is …

C.M. sent in this video link on Prince Rupert’s Drops. It’s an amazing science phenomena that I think you will enjoy seeing. C.M., however, uses it as an object lesson on our economy. When the Federal Reserve has built enough stress into the US society (and the global economy) with market manipulation, all that will be needed to finish the job is a scratch. Items from The Economatrix: US Wholesale Stockpiles Rise 0.3 Percent December Competition For A Job Lowest Since The Financial Crisis Jim Rogers: \

Hugh, I found the article from Will to be very accurate, creative, and informative. His information was spot-on, although I would add a few comments: Disclosure: I have an employer-matching 401k plan and a Roth IRA that I rolled over from a previous job (paid the tax on the conversion). If you think the government will seize the assets, then it really does not matter what type of plan you have; they will follow the paper trail. A more realistic scenario would be a hefty tax on retirement plan, since the funds are pretax contributions (excluding Roth). The threat of …

D.B. sent in this article on the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF. Amidst all of the bad economic news, it’s always good to hear some good news. The motley fool writes: 50 Reasons We’re Living Through the Greatest Period in World History Items from The Economatrix: Richard Russell – This Terrible Collapse Is Going To Accelerate Retail Apocalypse? Major Chains Closing Hundreds Of Stores 22 Facts About The Coming Demographic Tsunami That Could Destroy Our Economy All By Itself Lots Of Negatives Hidden In Recent Jobs Data

Introduction I know what crosses your mind when the term “prepping” is used. Obviously, as you’re reading this on a website created for the sole purpose of helping people prepare for the worst, you’re thinking of preparing for “Dooms Day”. I know what I think of when I hear, see, read, gander at, and think of the word “prepping.” Just a few short years ago, the only thing that was on my mind was the day-to-day. I was a new mom, married to an Army soldier, paying a mortgage, trying to complete my Bachelor’s degree, and working a full-time job …

Jeffrey Tang on the Asian Markets and the Coming Deflation in China – The Daily Bell B.R. sent in this article: Guide to the George Soros Network. I particularly like the interactive network map. meanwhile, at the same website: Barclays Busted: Sells private account details up to 27,000 files leaked in worst breach of bank data EVER Items from The Economatrix: Hyperinflation – 10 Worst Cases Goldman to Fidelity Call for Calm After Global Stock Wipeout JP Morgan Holds Highest Amount Of Physical Silver In History

America’s make-work sectors have run out of oxygen – P.S. Gold and U.S. Bonds the New Great Trade? – C.S. Items from The Economatrix: 221 Percent Increase In One Year? Why Are So Many People Renouncing American Citizenship? U.S. Economy Adds 113,000 Jobs In January It’s ‘As If 100,000 Service-Sector Jobs Went Missing,’ Rosenberg Says The Shackles Of Consumer Credit In A Low Rate Environment– Banks Would Rather Leverage Low Rates From The Fed Than Lend Money To Cash Strapped American Households. 15 Percent Average Rate On Credit Cards And Typical Savings Account Rate Near 0 Percent.

Here’s What It Looks Like When Your Country’s Economy Collapses– JBG 4th Financial Services Executive Found Dead; “From Self-Inflicted Nail-Gun Wounds” – RBS S.R. sent in this linkComing Currency Collapse & Bullion Banks Rush To Increase Registered Gold Inventories. Some of the sources quoted are questionable, but the trends are disturbing nonetheless. Items from The Economatrix: Richard Russell – Collapse To Be Brutal As US Lies To Its People 28 Signs That The Middle Class Is Heading Toward Extinction More Men in Prime Working Ages Don’t Have Jobs– video

Pullback in Stock Prices Makes These Dividend Payers Attractive Again – EWS Why January Auto Sales Point to Bleak Future for U.S. Economy – C.S. Items from The Economatrix: 40 Members of Congress resigning; Forex traders resigning; banker deaths; Wells Fargo Director resigning… there’s a shake up in the foreign exchange… Factbox: Members of U.S. Congress who are leaving office Exclusive: Deutsche Bank fires Argentine trader in wake of FX probe: source Citi, Goldman FX Heads Leaving In \ Wells Fargo director resigns for health reasons Deutsche Bank suspends currency trader A Rash of Deaths and a Missing Reporter – …

K.F. sent in this link that explains some of the mechanics of rampant inflation. —- B. sent in this link about 10 Characteristics of Debt Free People, noting that: “There is a lot of directed activity for preppers and folks who just want to be more self-reliant generally, but it frequently is a set of broad statements without any implementing recommendation’s. This article is short but provides some real psychological and practical steps and might be of interest to your readers. I personally believe this to be the most important and the first step because it provides the freedom of …