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Gold and Silver Go High Tech: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 07.06.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Fun on Friday: The Trump Challenge Coin Outrage

Is it just me, or has modern American politics devolved into little more than petulant playground namecalling devoid of substance? I stumbled across this latest outrage as I was perusing the depths of the internet the other day – presidential “challenge coins.” Apparently, according to the mainstream pundits, President Donald Trump can’t even get a […]

Focus on Fundamentals: Demand for Gold and Silver in Tech Industries Expected to Grow

Technology will play a key role in driving precious metals demand in the coming years according to reports released this week by the World Gold Council and the Silver Institute. The World Gold Council Gold Investor report for July focused on the growing use of gold in technology. According to the report, over the past […]

Peter Schiff: We Should Change the Name of the Holiday to ‘Dependence Day’

In his latest podcast, Peter Schiff reflected on Independence Day. He said he loves the holiday because it’s uniquely American and it celebrates the sacrifices the founding generation made to bring forth a country conceived in liberty. But he said the Fourth of July also makes him a little sad because it reminds him of what […]

The Cryptocurrency Graveyard

It’s no secret that Bitcoin has tumbled since its meteoric rise late last year. After nearly touching the $20,000 mark, the cryptocurrency is trading at around $6,600 today. Other cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin, Ripple and Ethereum have also all shed big chunks of their value. But at least these cryptocurrencies are still alive and kicking. Hundreds […]

The Devil’s in the Details: It’s Your Dime Interview with Dan Kurz

SchiffGold’s It’s Your Dime features “straight talk” interviews with movers and shakers in the world of precious metals, investing and economics. In this episode, host Mike Maharrey talks with Dan Kruz, the man behind DK Analytics.

Ben Bernanke and Company Pass “Chapter 9” with Flying Colors

A 1980s era Far Side cartoon featured a veterinary student named Doreen studying equine medicine in Chapter 9 of her textbook. On the left-hand side of the page was a list of horse ailments. They included things like a broken leg, infected eye, runny nose, and a fever to name just a few. On the […]

Ron Paul Makes the Case for Gold

Earlier this month, Peter Schiff said Federal Reserve policy is pushing us toward a no-growth, high-inflation economy. There are a number of factors in play. There are growing inflation pressures. There are record amounts of debt – both government and corporate. But behind all of these symptoms, we have a disease. Ron Paul digs down […]

Law Recognizing Gold and Silver as Legal Tender and Eliminating Sales Taxes in Effect in Wyoming

Gold and silver are money. But most governments treat precious metals like a commodity. They don’t accept it as payment. Worse than that, they tax it. Think about the absurdity of this policy. Can you imagine getting taxed for getting change at the bank? Fortunately, we’re beginning to see a shift. Many states are repealing […]

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Gold: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 06.29.18

The SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap podcast combines a succinct summary of the week’s precious metals news coupled with thoughtful analysis. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.