June 2013 - Casey Research

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What Level of Taxation Is Too Much?

By Nick Giambruno, Editor, International Man You are technically a slave when 100% of the fruits of your labor is taxed or otherwise confiscated by force. So, at what percentage are you not a slave? When you consider the totality of the countless direct...

Published 06-28-2013 3:50 PM by Doug Casey

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Will You Vote at the Next Annual Meeting?

By Dennis Miller When once-great companies like Hewlett-Packard write off a few billion dollars because of an ill-advised acquisition, or the management of one of our investments pays themselves outrageous bonuses, it should alarm us all. Frankly, that...

Published 06-25-2013 12:20 PM by Doug Casey

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Nuclear Winter? Not Yet!

By Andrey Dashkov, Research Analyst The late 1990s for the resource sector was so challenging that it is now often referred to as the "nuclear winter" of the industry. Some analysts are comparing our current circumstances to that period, while...

Published 06-24-2013 3:32 PM by Doug Casey

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What Are Reasonable Gold Market Expectations?

By Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals Analyst The historical record shows that those who get washed out during big corrections miss the greatest buying opportunities of a bull market. With that as context, what can we expect from gold moving forward?...

Published 06-21-2013 5:23 PM by Doug Casey

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Variable Annuities

By Dennis Miller Last year consumers purchased $200 billion in annuities. On top of that, there are currently $2-3 trillion in annuities already in force. With all the variations, options, riders and strategies available, it's easy to feel lost. At...

Published 06-20-2013 4:13 PM by Doug Casey

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What Lies Ahead for Gold?

By Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals Analyst First, the bad news… The selling is likely not over. The capitulation process may not be completed. Overall momentum remains down. How low can gold and silver go? One can view all sorts of chart patterns...

Published 06-19-2013 12:48 PM by Doug Casey

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Real Estate Investing: Is Now the Time to Take Advantage of the Current Buyer’s Market?

By Dennis Miller While I spent well over three decades writing books and teaching the subject of negotiations, some of the best lessons I learned on the subject came from luck. Many investment pundits recommend taking full advantage of the current buyer’s...

Published 06-18-2013 11:26 AM by Doug Casey

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The Hidden Costs of Precious-Metals Miners’ Optimism

By Andrey Dashkov, Research Analyst The junior resource sector is struggling financially, something most investors seem to agree on – and rightly be wary of. Here at Casey Research, we've analyzed both producers and explorers to see how profitable...

Published 06-17-2013 4:08 PM by Doug Casey

Filed under: Precious Metals, Miners
Wedding a Part of Your Portfolio to an Annuity… with Little Hope of a Quickie Divorce

By Dennis Miller Are annuities the greatest thing since sliced bread? Well, no, but they do make sense for some investors as part of their portfolio. However, we have to shop wisely and not allow sales agents to push us into the wrong products just to...

Published 06-11-2013 3:51 PM by Doug Casey

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How to Protect Your Cash in Times of Crisis

By Dennis Miller The large depositors at Cypriot banks are shouldering a heavy burden. You’ll recall what happened back in March when the Eurozone financial wizards forced average citizens to participate in what was called a “bail-in.” It seems downright...

Published 06-07-2013 2:58 PM by Doug Casey

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Don’t Dismiss the Possibility of Gold Confiscation

By Jeff Thomas, International Man If you hold precious metals in your portfolio, there is a good chance you fear hyperinflation and the crash of fiat currencies. You probably distrust governments in general and believe they are self-serving and have no...

Published 06-06-2013 3:44 PM by Doug Casey

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Lessons from Economic Crises in Argentina

By David Galland, Managing Director Nick Giambruno: Joining me now is David Galland, the managing director of Casey Research. His internationalization story, which involved moving his life and his family from the US to Argentina, was recently featured...

Published 06-06-2013 11:25 AM by Doug Casey

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Seller’s Remorse

By Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals Analyst I know an investor who is feeling some regret. He's come to the sinking conclusion that he may have made a mistake selling his gold stocks. He recognizes now that he reacted emotionally to the crash, panicking...

Published 06-04-2013 11:50 AM by Doug Casey

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Should You Buy an Annuity?

By Dennis Miller In simple terms, an annuity is a contact between a person and a company. The person gives the company a sum of money, and in return is promised a monthly payout, generally for the rest of their life. There are many cases where annuities...

Published 06-03-2013 1:43 PM by Doug Casey

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What Level of Taxation Is Too Much?

Will You Vote at the Next Annual Meeting?

Nuclear Winter? Not Yet!

What Are Reasonable Gold Market Expectations?

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Variable Annuities

What Lies Ahead for Gold?

Real Estate Investing: Is Now the Time to Take Advantage of the Current Buyer’s Market?

The Hidden Costs of Precious-Metals Miners’ Optimism

Wedding a Part of Your Portfolio to an Annuity… with Little Hope of a Quickie Divorce

How to Protect Your Cash in Times of Crisis

Don’t Dismiss the Possibility of Gold Confiscation

Lessons from Economic Crises in Argentina

Seller’s Remorse

Should You Buy an Annuity?