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The Most Important Financial Question You Must Ask

What is inflation? I believe this is the most important financial question a person can ask. I am constantly on a trek to better understand money and wealth. Here is some of what I've learned thus far: Per its original meaning: Inflation is not a rise in prices Inflation is a rise in the money … [Read more...] about The Most Important Financial Question You Must Ask

Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyJnqiI7GG4] So the housing market tanked. It caused many people to run away from real estate investing, but the real estate opportunities are growing. I'm not talking about the ability to buy properties for cheaply and sell them for more. This video … [Read more...] about Recessionproof, bubbleproof real estate investing with a Self-Directed IRA LLC or Solo 401k

Home prices have returned to 1997 levels

One of the reasons that everyone seems to act so surprised at the "economic meltdown" is because we measure everything in U.S. Dollars while paying little attention to the value of the dollar itself. The dollar is a floating currency. The amount of dollars in circulation can dramatically increase or … [Read more...] about Home prices have returned to 1997 levels

How the little guy can profit from $4 gas

It's everywhere: GAS PRICES! ENERGY CRISIS! However, this blog post is different. Turn on the tube to CNN and hear about how "We're trying very hard to find a viable source of alternative energy to reduce our dependency on oil." Personally, you can simply buy an electric car (right now). Those … [Read more...] about How the little guy can profit from $4 gas

Investing in Electric Cars

If there is one conversation central to society right now... it's energy. More specifically oil. With gasoline passing the $4 per gallon mark in many parts of the country, it's hard not to wonder what are our alternatives to the internal combustion engine automobile. In the mid 90s, GM came out … [Read more...] about Investing in Electric Cars