Jul
31
My Daughter is Getting Married. However!
July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
My daughter is getting married toward the end of August and all around me is a whirlwind of events. World chaos and family drama sometimes intertwine making it almost impossible to determine what the heck is going on. The blessings coming my way are from the awareness of just how wonderful this event and the [...]
Jul
31
How to Manage your Personal Finances Efficiently
July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
With national debt spinning out of control, inflation rates reaching ever higher past previous records and unemployment once again manifesting itself as a result of current conditions, the finance world seems to be in a world frequently assaulted by turmoil each time things take a turn for the worst. And if you have kept your [...]
Jul
30
Silver bullion rounds are simply another name for silver coins. The term round came about because the silver was shaped into coins and thus was able to be stacked into rolls. This made it convenient for the coins to be handled and shipped. You’ll often see them referred to as silver art [...]
Jul
30
Living Under A Bridge
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Living under a bridge would be quite miserable. If you plan your life so you always have a roof over your head, you can go to the local food pantry for food when your financial circumstances dictate the need. At least you will be protected from Mother Nature’s elements. This means that you have to [...]
Jul
30
The Benefits of Buying Annuities
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Planning for retirement is a very important aspect of life. No one wants to work forever. Annuities are a great way to save money and build a nest egg for the “golden years”. An annuity is not tied to your income level and is an easy way to make some extra money for your future. [...]
Jul
30
What’s the signature’s worth? - Art and investment
July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The signature has particular importance in art. To sign a work of art means literally apposing ones name on its material appearance, traditionally this is done in handwriting and in accordance with a model grown more or less permanent and unique to each individual. As a natural extension, the notion of signature is used to [...]
Jul
29
Married Finances: Should Two Become One?
July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Weddings are an emotional celebration. We love the idea of a bride and groom starting a new life together. We use words like “two becoming one” or “sharing your lives as one,” meaning that everything will be shared as though the couple are no longer individuals. I believe this puts a lot of unnecessary sentimental [...]
Jul
29
Forget Starbucks, this is the coffee to buy!
July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Fat Prophets are bullish on commodities. In essence our view boils down to two key arguments. First, is that there exists a tight balance between global production and demand. The ever growing requirements of the world’s emerging nations are set to keep supplies, which are already tight in many cases, under continued pressure. Second is [...]
Jul
29
Global Inflation
July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Why the US dollar is the root cause.
The US authorities have a lot on their plate right now. High oil prices and a rising global inflationary environment exist, most curiously, alongside the threat of a global economic slowdown – some even say depression. In past crises, the official response was a knee-jerk reaction to [...]
Jul
29
The Availability of Infinite Supply
July 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We are told that the world economy is in serious trouble. This conviction is supported by experts, analysts and financial scholars who make their views known in newspaper, radio, television and the internet. This situation impacts the mindset of each one of us individually. “Mindset” is defined by Webster as, “a mental [...]

