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Putin's Next Power Play

Written by Adam English
Posted March 25, 2014

Natural gas is just the start of a global campaign for Russian hegemony over energy resources.

Jeremy Grantham Is Getting It Right

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 24, 2014

Jeremy Grantham is one of those guys that's worth listening to. Like Warren Buffett or Carl Icahn... He's so rich he doesn't need to worry about being politically correct, and he has a propensity for being right.

The IRM(72) Retirement Plan

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted March 24, 2014

The story of how one quiet 98-year-old turned out to be a millionaire...

The Money Behind the Madness

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 21, 2014

As you're no doubt aware, March Madness has more green than a St. Patrick's Day parade. We're talking about an event that's bigger than the Super Bowl - both in terms of revenue, viewership, and ad spending.

The Backdoor Deal That Will Doom the Dollar

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 21, 2014

It hardly made headlines, but it may be the final nail in the coffin for the U.S. dollar - diminishing the role for the greenback in global trade and opening the door to a Chinese takeover.

The National License Plate Database Is Still a Thing

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 20, 2014

Just days after requesting a national license plate registration, the DHS seemed to back down... It didn't.

Crimea's Economy Will Soar

Written by Adam English
Posted March 20, 2014

After breaking away from Ukraine's economy, Crimea's fortunes have changed.

Get Back at the IRS with These Tax Deductions, Breaks and Loopholes

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 19, 2014

It's that time of year again. If you're like me, and you've put off doing your taxes, we're getting down to crunch time. So here's some quick advice about how to maximize your tax return...

The Supreme Court's Next Disastrous Decision

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 18, 2014

Most of us agree that political influence should be determined by public opinion, not campaign contributions. But there are still at least five people in this country who believe money is a legitimate substitute for the voice of the American people.

"China's Amazon" IPO Frenzy

Written by Adam English
Posted March 18, 2014

China's internet giant is going public. Here is why I'm sold, hook, line and sinker.

JP Morgan Implicated in ANOTHER Ponzi Scheme

Written by Outsider Club
Posted March 17, 2014

Just a few short months ago, JP Morgan was forced to pay $2.6 billion to settle lawsuits over its dealings with Bernie Madoff. For years, the bank looked past Madoff's Ponzi scheme to collect its own lucrative share of the profits. Well, that wasn't the only instance of such malfeasance...

A Conspiracy Far Bigger than Flight 370

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted March 17, 2014

Whatever may have happened, it's looking less and less like a mechanical failure and more like a well-orchestrated plot by either terrorists or government agencies...

U.S. Power Grid Shockingly Vulnerable

Written by Adam English
Posted March 14, 2014

A report in the aftermath of an attack on the grid reveals how easy it would be to black out the entire nation.

The New Cold War is Heating Up... And So Are These Stocks

Written by Jason Simpkins
Posted March 14, 2014

Vladimir Putin and Russia want to fight the Cold War again. Well, that's just fine with me. It'll mean major profit opportunities for these companies...

CHART: Wall Street Bonuses Hit New Record

Written by Jimmy Mengel
Posted March 13, 2014

A new report from the institute for Policy Studies has revealed that Wall Street bonuses hit a new record since the financial crisis. In total, Wall Street handed out $26.7 Billion in bonuses.