Personal Finance
‘The Seven Secrets of Successful Speculation’
“Speculation” has an image problem. Index fund pioneer John Bogle recently wrote a book on “The Clash of...
Increase Your Bank Account by Having More Sex
I think everyone knows that when it comes to money and sex, you can never have too much.
Whom Would You Trust with Your Savings: Your Grandfather or Big Brother?
Today's Skousen CAFÉ features a guest column from investment writer Dennis Miller, while I am attending and speaking...
Why Are Stock Prices so Volatile?
At the invitation of Jan Fijor, a publisher of free-market books in Warsaw, Poland, I just completed writing...
Is the Stock Market about to Roll Over?
Stock analyst Eric Parnell recently wrote a column in Seeking Alpha, “Another Troubling Sign for Stocks.” He wrote,...
Can You Beat the Market?
“FreedomFest is where the best ideas and strategies are fleshed out. I attend all three days.” -- Steve...
Are Precious Metals a Good Inflation Hedge?
“Gold isn’t such a hot inflation hedge.” -- Alexander Green My friend Alex Green, investment director of the...
Are the Golden Days Over?
Gold is down 25% from its highs ($1,900 in late 2011), and investor sentiment is negative.
Making Money Alert: The Importance of Positivity
When your profession requires you to watch a lot of news, as mine does, you tend to be...
Making Money Alert: Are Mutual Funds Lumbering Dinosaurs?
I love Sunday mornings, as I get to get enjoy a little extra sleep followed by a leisurely...