Insatiable demand from central banks and individuals has driven gold to all-time highs in a number of nations around the world. The curious case of Shanghai’s record premiums for physical gold may tell us what happens to gold’s price when demand far outstrips supply…

We’ve spent some time discussing the “magic number,” the amount of savings required for a comfortable retirement. Inflation moves the goalpost – and if your retirement planning doesn’t take rising costs into account, you may be in for a shock…

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An experienced analyst makes a persuasive case for $12,000-$15,000 gold prices in the relatively near future. Sound crazy? It may be inevitable instead – here’s why…

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We’re rapidly approaching a default on the nation’s debt, but how likely is it? Today we look to history to assess potential outcomes, and how to keep our savings above water even if everything else is sinking…