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A seller of any commodity does not announce his sale in advance, for that might drive down the price. Yet central bankers always announce such sales. The reason is obvious: to drive down gold's price. This is not irrational behavior, if you understand their peculiar situation.... keep reading

If you're ever in Centerville, Tennessee.... keep reading

A college degree unlocks career doors for people. But not many people without a college degree understand why. They imagine that it has something to do with information learned in college. It doesn't. Here is the dirty little secret of the college degree.... keep reading

The degree of disinformation in the aftermath of 9/11 was massive, but it was not recognized at the time. Here is an example.... keep reading

Their uniforms give the game away........ keep reading

Dr. Arthur Robinson is Director of the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine. He is also a successful publisher and sheep ranch owner. He has learned how to invest wisely. He had little choice.... keep reading

Unless we discover that oil is a renewable resource, meaning that all prevailing oil theory is wrong, there is no escape from an international oil crisis on a massive, economy-busting scale. Peak oil is true. Get used to it. Prepare for it. Act!... keep reading

Without a college degree, some companies will not hire you. But it can cost $25,000 to $160,000 to earn a B.A. If you do things my way, it can cost as little as $15,000 and take three years.... keep reading

If you pay over $15,000 to send your child through college, you are paying too much. Here's why.... keep reading

This is the first article I wrote on Hubbert's Peak: Feb. 7, 2000. I then related it to the gold market, which was about to take off after 20 years.... keep reading

If you want to see an amusing ad, read this. But the question is: Do amusing ads consistently sell products? No. They usually don't sell products. That's why advertising agencies don't encourage clients to test the response of an ad.... keep reading

New technologies let amateurs produce professional-looking videos. The entry costs are low: under $1,000. With these tools and techniques, you can jump-start a side business or strengthen an old one. Google now lets you earn money with your videos.... keep reading

James Coburn's arthritis destroyed his movie career. Then, overnight, he reappeared on-screen. This is the amazing story of his restoration to health by an alternative therapy that was banned by the U.S. Government.... keep reading

Contrarians should not expect advance warnings from the conventional media. Yet millions of investors are betting their future on the accuracy of media reporting.... keep reading

This web site is for contrarians. It is therefore politically incorrect. While this article will not make you any money, unlike the articles on the rest of this site, it will alert you to the hypocrisy of higher education in America.... keep reading

The financial experts in early 1967 did not see what was coming: the rise of the price of gold, the devaluation of the British pound, and the beginning of the end of the Bretton Woods/IMF internationa... keep reading

One way that identity thieves get their victims' names is by stealing from a mailbox. A pre-approved insurance or credit offer is a bonanza. Here's how to get these offers stopped.... keep reading

By law, a telemarketer may not call you 30 days after you register with the Do Not Call directory. You can register here.... keep reading

Identity theft is only one of the ways your credit rating can be reduced. So can mistaken identity. Check your credit rating at least twice a year. You can now do this for free.... keep reading

Bankruptcy will hurt your credit rating. It will hurt your conscience, too. There are ways out of the debt trap other than bankruptcy.... keep reading

Take this self-analysis on personal debt. It will help you discover if you are facing a looming disaster. Please don't remain in denial if there is. Begin today with a program of escape.... keep reading