Collateral damage can assume many forms—and though some may be more newsworthy than others, the latter are no less real, nor any less frightening.

How a Big Cat Started Europe’s Addiction to Oil

Marin Katusa

How the West got on the hook that it finds itself on today… and how smart investors can profit

Time to Admit That Gold Peaked in 2011?

Jeff Clark

According to some analysts, on an inflation-adjusted basis, gold has already matched its 1980s peak—but is that really true?

Retirement Guard Duty 101

Dennis Miller

Constant vigilance is imperative for seniors, savers and income investors. It allows for flexibility in response to market conditions when a coming storm threatens the security of investments. It’s possible to maneuver into a safer position when you

Kitchen-Table Economics

Dennis Miller

All too many people allow fear to immobilize them when it comes to investing for their own retirement. Many of these people are capable, successful and intelligent and have often made millions for their businesses in their respective fields. There’s

Obama’s Secret Pipeline

Marin Katusa

While Keystone XL is the talk of the day, this hush-hush project has already passed its Senate hurdle… and one company is getting ready to make a killing

Listen, Silver: We Need to Talk

Jeff Clark

Will “the other monetary metal” be stuck in the doldrums forever?

Not All Debt Is Created Equal

Dennis Miller

Optimal diversification: We all want it. Diversification is, after all, the holy grail of portfolio management. Our senior research analyst Andrey Dashkov has said that many times before, and he echoes that refrain in his editorial guest spot below.

Do Not Let The Next Downturn Leave You Penniless

Dennis Miller

Having a good, balanced portfolio means having an investing strategy that brings healthy returns while protecting your nest egg from risk. The best possible way to protect any portfolio is by diversifying. It seems like a mantra to many, but many hav

Listening to the Canary

Terry Coxon

Adjusting the growth of the money supply sets off multiple reactions, some of which can come back to bite.

Escape the Toy Trap

Dennis Miller

The toy trap: we all have friends who’ve fallen in. I received a wave of emails after publishing Debt: The Last Social Taboo?, all sharing similar sad stories.

Learn to Trust Your Own Financial Judgment

Dennis Miller

Keep this goal in mind as you read on: solid income and growth with minimal risk and no catastrophic losses. Just tuck it in the back of your head.

Why I REALLY Moved to Puerto Rico, and You Should Too

Alex Daley

Much fuss was made yesterday when my colleague Nick Giambruno released a report outlining the incredible tax benefits to be had, by Americans no less (the only people in the world to be taxed back home even when we leave), in Puerto Rico.

What Is Worse Than Being at Risk?

Dennis Miller

You may have heard the old adage: “What is worse than being lost? Not knowing you are lost.” In that same vein: What is worse than being at risk? You guessed it! Not knowing you’re at risk.

Thin Your Waist to Fatten Your Wallet

Dennis Miller

Dieting is a four-letter word to many, but a necessary evil for an equal number of people. Losing weight is not only good for your health, it can also be good for your wallet. On average, people aged 65+ spend more than $5,000 per year on health-rela

Inflation Is Coming, What to Do—NOW

Jeff Clark

When things get dicey in a country, citizens turn to traditional inflation hedges.

The Three Stooges Debunk myRA

Dennis Miller

The mention of a government-backed IRA in Obama’s state of the union address earlier this year may look like a good deal. After all, who wouldn’t want a retirement account with the full backing of the US government? But, despite its fanfare, myRA may

Juniors for Seniors: An Interview with Louis James

Dennis Miller

The junior resource market has been a bear for the last couple of years, but no matter what happens with this market there can be a place for it even in the most conservative of portfolios. Dennis interviews Louis James, editor of Casey International

Reverse Mortgages 101

Dennis Miller

Just because you can apply for a reverse mortgage doesn’t mean you should. First, you need to get a basic understanding of what it is, who can take advantage of it, and how it works. Get a general idea of how these work, as well as who is poised to b

Doug Casey’s 9 Secrets for Successful Speculation

Louis James

Lessons in successful contrarian investing from the master’s star pupil

Why Unemployment Rates Matter to Your Retirement

Dennis Miller

Undoubtedly, unemployment is important for retirees and soon-to-be retirees. Also important is understanding the inflation rate as it’s reporting by the US. Both numbers seem to have been improving over the past few reporting periods, but those measu

5 Red Flags to Notice When Working with an Advisor

Dennis Miller

There are some key ways to find out if your financial advisor is working with your best interest in mind – and if they have the skill required to handle your nest egg. We’ve identified the top 5 red flags that will help you quickly determine whether

Gold Is Seasonal: When Is the Best Month to Buy?

Jeff Clark

Historically, there’s a seasonality to gold prices—find out what’s the best time to buy bullion on the cheap

What 10-Baggers (and 100-Baggers) Look Like

Jeff Clark

Now that it appears clear the bottom is in for gold, it’s time to stop fretting about how low prices will drop and how long the correction will last—and start looking at how high they’ll go and when they’ll get there.

The Healthcare Crisis of the Century

Alex Daley

How a new treatment for Alzheimer's could change the medical landscape forever and make fortunes for early investors

Smart savers have a retirement account, but few understand the difference between the different types of retirement accounts available. It’s hard to know whether to keep money in a traditional 401(k) or move it into an IRA or Roth IRA or if there are

And the Band Plays On

Dennis Miller

Quantitative Easing (QE) is no longer a surprise, but the fact that it's continued for so long is. Like many Miller’s Money readers, I believe the government cannot continue to pay its bills by having the Federal Reserve buy debt with newly created m

The Ty Cobb Approach to Retirement Investing

Dennis Miller

Swinging for the fences isn’t always the best tact when you’re talking about investing. Income investors and savers prefer a little more steadiness, and a whole lot less risk. There are ways to allocate your portfolio to bring in the gains you need t

Bernanke’s Legacy

Dennis Miller

Ben Bernanke’s reign as Fed chairman has come to an end, and he’s leaving behind quite the legacy. Among his accolades, he’s bailed out “too big to fail” banks, continued to buy Treasure bonds in order to keep interest rates down, forced seniors to p

In his quest for new vehicles to combat risk while still gaining yield, Dennis and his team have turned their eye to Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) to see identify the potential for seniors and savers. MLPs and how they work can be somewhat compl