Food Prices Surging at Highest Rate in Over Two Decades
Corn futures are up 98 percent, wheat gained 67 percent, raw sugar advanced 44 percent, and rice jumped 25 percent.
The Hidden Agenda: The Truth About U.S.-Israeli Relations
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This Week’s Topic: 1) The Hidden Truth About U.S.-Israeli Relations and 2) Secrets of Urban Survival.
This week’s special guest interview: 1) Author David Morris.
America’s Petrodollar System: A Timeline of the Rise and Fall of the U.S. Dollar
When will the U.S. Dollar collapse? Here’s a brief timeline that summarizes the rise and fall of the U.S. Dollar. It also details the decline of the dollar due to the petrodollar collapse.
Is the Entire Market Rigged?
by Cris Sheridan | FinancialSense.com
A look at MIT’s new research study, exchange volume, and the vicious arms race in high frequency trading. How will regulators respond? By creating a brave new world…
An Interview with Commodities Expert, Rick Rule
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Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews commodities expert, Rick Rule. In this interview, Rick Rule explains how the average investor how to navigate the tumultuous landscape of the commodities markets. Topics include: gold, silver, agricultural commodities, energy, and water. Enjoy!
Precious Metals Market Update – May 14, 2011
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In this week’s Precious Metals Market Update segment with precious metals advisor, Tom Cloud, we dig down deep into what happened this week to and give you our insights on what lies ahead for gold, silver, and palladium.
FTMWeekly Radio – All Eyes on Commodities: Where Are Prices Heading? (Hour 2)
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In our second hour, Jerry is joined in a special interview with one of the world’s foremost commodity experts, Rick Rule. Rick will be here to give us his latest insights on commodities and where prices are heading next.
And finally, after a special announcement for all of our FTMQuarterly subscribers, it is time for this week’s Financial Strategy segment with Retirement Specialist, John Bearss. This week, John continues his series on what you need to know about the Social Security system.
And finally, after I give a special announcement for all of our FTMQuarterly subscribers, it is time for this week’s Financial Strategy segment with Retirement Specialist, John Bearss. This week, John continues his series on what you need to know about the Social Security system.
The Mad Scramble for Iraq’s Oil Reserves
What the mainstream media never told you about the Iraq war…
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SHOCK: Irish Government Raids PRIVATE Pensions To Pay For Spending
Editor’s Note: Ireland is in a tough financial spot. Unlike the U.S., it cannot simply print money to spend its way out of economic pain. So, with relatively few options, the Irish government is turning on its own citizens. Throughout history, governments have often sought to plunder the wealth of their own citizens through confiscation when they run out of options. It will be interesting to see how the citizens react to this one. Trust me, other governments with similar economic problems will be watching closely too. If little resistance is seen, expect more of this around the globe. It is because of stories like this one that I have been warning for years for Americans to keep their retirement funds diversified. 401k’s and traditional IRA’s are where Americans have been “trained” to store the majority of their retirement funds. For those of you who are interested in creating multiple streams of income in retirement, we are working hard to release a product just for you soon. Stay tuned!
New Study: Americans Raiding Retirement Funds Early
Nearly one-fifth of full-time employed Americans have raided retirement accounts in the past year to cover emergencies, according to a national Bankrate survey.
Precious Metals Market Update – May 7, 2011
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This week, the entire commodities sector suffered their biggest weekly slump since 2008. Both gold and silver prices were affected, with silver down 27%. Many investors are wondering what is next. In this special extended Precious Metals Market Update segment with precious metals advisor, Tom Cloud, we will dig down deep into what happened this week to and give you our insights on what lies ahead for gold, silver, and palladium.
Peak Oil 101: What You Should Know About The “End” of Oil
One of the greatest – and most imminent – challenges looming on America’s economic horizon is the threat of global peak oil production. You may have heard of the phrase “peak oil” from television, newspapers or other media sources. But what exactly does the phrase “peak oil” mean? Well, just like everything else, there is a simple answer and a more complex answer.
Mexican Central Bank Quietly Buys 100 Tons of Gold
Mexico has quietly purchased nearly 100 tons of gold bullion, as central banks embark on their biggest bullion buying spree in 40 years.
Silver Bull Market Likely to Zigzag to $100 and Beyond
By Paul Mladjenovic | Minyanville.com – Silver in the short term can be very volatile and abrupt pullbacks can happen. The leading culprits for recent pullbacks (which resulted on April 26 and May 2) were the moments that the futures exchange raised the margin requirements. Should we be concerned or pessimistic about silver’s future?
Guest Editorial: My 401k Dilemma
In 2008, our country went through a major financial meltdown. I stood there and watched 17 years of savings diminish. Half of my 401k was gone and my retirement plans went out the window. In September of 2008, I stopped my 401k contributions. I realized that some other plan was needed. As long as people in Washington are salivating over my retirement accounts, I will not contribute one more dime! I would rather buy silver, gold, and other commodities. I would rather be in control of my own retirement. The last thing I want to do is to depend on the government for anything.
Is the Iraqi Dinar a Wise investment?
Investing in a foreign currency can protect you from the falling dollar and there are several currencies that provide great investment opportunities. The real question is, “Which currencies are safe?” There are pros and cons to any currency investment. Whether you invest to protect your wealth or to make a profit, it is important to remember that investing in foreign currency can be a high-risk venture. You could make a lot of money – or you could lose a lot of money.
Guest Editorial: 5 Reasons Why I Choose to Invest in Physical Silver
Having an emergency savings account will protect you from accumulating debt in times of crises. This is common sense. Diversifying that savings account, so you will not lose the value of that account, is pure genius!
Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Here’s One Powerful Way to Break the Cycle
Jerry Robinson will be traveling to speak on the economic crisis until early next week. He will return to with daily column on Tuesday, May 3. In Jerry’s absence, FTMDaily.com friend, Marcus Curtis, will fill in with his personal financial insights. Marcus has been using our Five Levels of Financial Freedom for the last two years.
FTMWeekly Financial Radio Show: Three Ways to Buy Foreign Currencies
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Follow the Money Weekly Radio is a financial radio show about the stock markets, commodities, energy investing, the global financial crisis, where to invest money, where to buy gold and silver, saving money, finding a financial advisor, and paying off debt. Hosted by economist and best-selling author, Jerry Robinson. For the best in financial news, listen to the Follow the Money Weekly Financial Radio Show.
Webinar: “The Fundamentals of Precious Metals Investing” – Watch Now
Learn the fundamentals of precious metals investing on this completely free financial education webinar. Everything you need to know about buying gold and silver. It is about 1 hour and 45 minutes long. More about precious metals investing…
Building An Emergency Bug Out Bag
In Level One, Jerry explains the importance of being prepared. One of the steps that you will undertake in Level One is to create an emergency kit that could sustain you for the first critical 72 hours if disaster were to strike, thus enabling you to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
Cash Value Life Insurance: A Unique College Savings Tool
Cash value life insurance can be a helpful tool in preparing for what can potentially be one of the largest expenses of your lifetime: college tuition.
FTMQuarterly Newsletter – Spring 2011 Issue (PDF)
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Exclusive: A Special Q&A Session with Jerry Robinson
In lieu of our regular daily column, we present this very special and exclusive Q&A session with economist and FTMDaily.com Founder, Jerry Robinson. This Q&A session is an excerpt from the Winter 2011 issue of our FTMQuarterly newsletter released on January 15, 2011.
Federal Reserve Loans Billions to Prop Up Foreign Banks
Recent revelations show that the Federal Reserve’s “discount lending window” had become an ATM for foreign banks with billions in loans handed out to them.
Fundamental Changes Coming to Unemployment Next Year
With federal extended unemployment benefits coming to an end this year, some states are getting creative about moving people off the public dole.
The President’s Energy Blueprint Includes Few New Initiatives
The president yesterday gave a speech where he offered his new blueprint for the future of energy in America. However, it included no new ideas.
Riots Engulf Central London as Budget Cuts Come Into Effect
A labor union led protest march in Central London turned violent Saturday as a small group of protesters rioted following the peaceful rally.
Mr. Boehner vs. The Tea Party
Speaker of the House John Boehner has had to contend with a large and contentious Tea Party caucus since taking power. Now, he may soon be out of power.
Former Union Official Threatens “Economic Terrorism”
by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 24 – In a move that some right wing bloggers are referring to as “economic terrorism,” a former president of the SEIU (Service Employees International Union), Stephen Lerner, gave a talk at Pace University recently where he proposed a plan to destabilize certain Wall Street […]
7 Economic Consequences of a Dollar Collapse
What would happen if the U.S. Dollar were suddenly dropped as the world’s reserve currency? Here are 7 economic consequences of a dollar collapse.
Another Deadline Looms For a Government Shutdown
After the latest budget measure passed by Congress with both parties vowing that they will go no farther, we ask yet again, will there be a government shutdown?
The West vs. Gadaffi
by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 21 – As the fighting in Libya continues to take a toll on the civilian population there, the United States and her allies are entering the third day of their offensive to enforce a no fly zone over parts of the North African nation. President […]
Could the Nuclear Renaissance Be Facing Its Own Meltdown?
by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 16 – The accident began with reactor number 2 and quickly became a critical situation, with the plant facing at least a partial nuclear meltdown. The local population was given conflicting reports about what was happening at first and it took a while until the […]
Is Now the Time to Invest in Japan?
How will the earthquake affect the Japanese economy? Should you be considering an investment in the wake of the disaster? Here’s what you need to know.
Understanding Cash-Value Life Insurance: Know Your Terms (Part 2)
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Over the last few episodes of financial strategies I have been talking about why cash value life insurance should be considered when developing a persons overall retirement planning strategy. So today, I want to continue by talking about different ways of taking the money out of your cash value life insurance policy and the rules to e
FREE WEBINAR: “Wall Street’s Dirty Little Secret” (Watch Now)
Listen as Jerry Robinson and Barry James Dyke, the author of the Pirates of Manhattan, discuss Wall Street’s dirty little secret.
China Unleashes a Raging Bull on the Gold Market
by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 11 – In yet another sign of the growing importance of the Chinese economy on the world stage, Chinese consumers have been snapping up gold in record numbers recently with consume demand reaching more than 200 tons this past year and combined government and consumer […]