Tuesday , 19 March 2024

These 13 Were the Most Read Economic/Financial/Investment Articles in 2013

munKNEE.com will receive well over 1,000,000 visitors again in 2013 and is now a “go-to” destination for a diversified account of economic, financial and investment (gold, silver and the stock markets) analyses, opinion, advice and education.

Below are introductions (with links) to the 13 most read such articles in 2013 in order of popularity. Interestingly, each article is as relevant today as the day they were posted so they are well worth taking the time to read.

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Here they are in descending rank (Go to the section at the very bottom of the page to express your comments on the selection):

1. How Will the Price of Gold Evolve Into 2014 and Beyond? A Perspective

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How will the price of gold develop into 2014 and in the following years? [Read on as] we try a look into the future. Words: 2600 Read More »

2. The 10 Best Places to Retire in Mexico

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As an artist who is neither a real estate salesperson nor a travel agent pushing an agenda, I feel it’s time to look at the very best places in Mexico to retire with real pro’s and con’s so the reader can really make an informed decions on where to go that serves their needs, interests and ambitions. Read on! Read More »

3. Shift From U.S. Dollar As World Reserve Currency Underway – What Will This Mean for America?

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Today, more than 60% of all foreign currency reserves in the world are in U.S. dollars – but there are big changes on the horizon…Some of the biggest economies on earth have been making agreements with each other to move away from using the U.S. dollar in international trade…[and this shift] is going to have massive implications for the U.S. economy. [Let me explain what is underway.] Words: 1583 Read More »

4. 78% of NFL Players Go Bankrupt Within 5 Years & NBA Players In…

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The average professional athlete in the U.S. will make more in one season than most of us earn in our entire lives….[yet,] despite those staggering salaries, 78% of NFL players, 60% of NBA players and a very large percentage of MLB players (4x that of the average U.S. citizen) file bankruptcy within five years of retirement. [Let’s take a look at] 5 possible reasons why the average athlete is destined to go (quickly) from fame to shame. Read More »

5. Gold:Silver Ratio Suggests Much Higher Future Price for Silver – MUCH Higher!

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The majority of analysts maintain that gold will reach a parabolic peak price somewhere in excess of $5,000 per troy ounce in the next few years. Given the fact that the historical movement of silver is 90 – 95% correlated with that of gold suggests that a much higher price for silver can also be anticipated. Couple that with the fact that silver is currently greatly undervalued relative to its average long-term historical relationship with gold and it is realistic to expect that silver will eventually escalate dramatically in price. How much? This article applies the historical gold:silver ratios to come up with a range of prices based on specific price levels for gold being reached. Words: 691 Read More »

6. These Sites Are the BEST Places to Buy Gold & Silver Online – Here’s Why

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Our review of the best places to buy gold online…[are] dependent on what your goal with the gold is — amassing physical bullion for financial security or to speculate on gold prices. Below are strategies and recommended dealers for each approach: Words: 532 Read More »

7. The U.S. Dollar Will Collapse When This Upcoming Event Happens

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If we want to better understand the answer to the elusive question of “When will the fiat US dollar collapse?”, we have to watch the petrodollar system and the factors affecting it. Read More »

8. 5 Red Flags of Imminent Economic Collapse

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These 5 red flags will give you anywhere from a few days to a few months of warning that things are about to change drastically…and well before those around you grasp the full extent of what is going on. This is hopefully a scenario that never happens as this will truly be the end of the world as you knew it. Read More »

9. What’s the Difference Between 1 Gold Karat, 1 Diamond Carat and 1 Troy Ounce?

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You have no doubt read countless articles on the price of gold costing “x dollars per ounce”, own a gold ring or some other piece of gold jewellery and/or wear or have bought/plan to buy a diamond ring but do you really understand exactly what you are buying? What’s the difference between 1 troy ounce of gold and 1 (regular) ounce? What’s the difference between 18 and 10 karat gold? What’s the difference between a .75 and a 1.0 carat diamond? Let me explain. Words: 1102 Read More »

10. Going Topless Is Legal In These U.S. States & Canadian Provinces

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Going topless for both men and women has come a long way over the last 77 years but still has much further to go as the map of the U.S. below illustrates. Read More »

11. The Major Imports & Exports Between the U.S. & Canada Are Surprising

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Canada and the United States are the world’s largest trading partners. The U.S. accounts for about three-quarters of Canada’s exports. Because of geography and the North American Free Trade Agreement, there are a number of products that the countries export to each other while at the same time importing from the other. [Take a look at the list. You might be very surprised.] Words: 712 Read More »

12. Yes, You Can Time the Market – Use These Trend Indicators

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Remember, the trend is your friend and now you have an arsenal of such indicators to make an extensive and in-depth assessment of whether you should be buying or selling. If ever there was a “cut and save” investment advisory this article is it. Words: 1579 Read More »

13. Which Is the World’s Safest Major Currency – You’ll Be Surprised

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The term ‘safe fiat currency’ is as intellectually disingenuous as terms like ‘fair tax’ or ‘government innovation’ but, as we’ve been exploring recently why modern central banking is completely dysfunctional, it does beg the question– is any currency ‘safe’? Let’s look at the numbers for some data-driven analysis. Words: 575 Read More »

Honourable Mention:

The Internet’s Most Unique Site for Financial Articles is Here

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There is no need to spend time searching the internet looking for articles worth reading. We do it for you and bring them to you each day on this the “internet’s most unique site for financial articles” and in our newsletter, the ” Market Intelligence Report” Read More »