Economics and Investing:

Highest (and Lowest) State & Local Tax Burdens

Bank of Canada Fires Shot Across Bow, Says “Withdrawal of Stimulus Will Likely be Required”

Hot Off the Press: Fed to Print $470 Billion in 2013. Note the mention of increased demand for $100 bills, going overseas.

Items from The Economatrix:

Jim Sinclair:  Change In Spread Management By Bullion Banks Will Send Gold Prices $3,500-$12,400

Weimar:  Here’s What We Know About The Hyperinflation Horror That Haunts Europe Today

Suddenly, Everyone on Wall Street is Taking the “Red Pill” of Economics

Marc Faber:  Western World In “Colossal Mess” In 5-10 Years