Gary North's Miscellany continued

When the world's most successful investor issues a warning, it is wise to pay attention. The media pooh-pooh this. The media are staffed by young kids in debt and old duffers whose kids moved back in with them... keep reading

This is the sign of a recession. Or is it?... keep reading

As fuel costs rise, and as home prices keep young people as renters in cities, the out-migration is beginning. This is why home prices in the bubble areas have peaked. There is employment at home.... keep reading

So, you are thinking of a career change. But what are the prospects for different occupations? Find out here.... keep reading

This is the all-purpose career. The barrier to entry is its invisibility. No one notices it. The training is hard to get. It has no prestige, which reduces competition. There is no college degree required. I wish my sons would get into it.... keep reading

This free web service, coupled with your local public library's interlibrary loan program, lets you get almost any book within days.... keep reading

The average cost of a funeral in the United States is $10,000. This can easily be cut by more than 50%. But this takes a strategy that has been put in writing before the coroner is called. Here is that strategy.... keep reading

If you don't think bird flu is a threat, take a look at these documents. Someone in high authority takes bird flu seriously -- enough to begin a national discussion of quarantine.... keep reading

If you are over 50, this advice may be too late. If you are under 30, you would be wise to pay close attention. If you are about 40, you face a major career decision.... keep reading

Spyware is a threat to your privacy. Here is how to eliminate it . . . free.... keep reading

A year ago, buyers thought they could get rich buy mortgaging their futures. Reality has now set in in this super-hot market. Who's next?... keep reading

The old adage is: "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." But what are the most important things to plan. This list is better than most.... keep reading

There is talk about U.S. plans for an attack on Iran. The justification is Iran's decision to re-open its nuclear research program. This is not the real reason.... keep reading

China's central bank has been supporting the dollar to maintain the dollar's high price in order to generate sales of Chinese goods. This policy is about to change.... keep reading

One way to own gold is to have an audited gold storage firm keep it for you. Some firms will accept payment in gold. This worries bureaucrats a great deal.... keep reading

Alan Greenspan now faces retirement. It must be nice to retire on the one fully funded pension system in the national government: the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors. Also, it must be nice to be married to a prime-time TV network news reporter. That's not you, however. Can you pass Greenspan's retirement test?... keep reading