Over the next 20 years, 76 million people will retire. The baby boomer generation is fast approaching retirement and making plans for life after work.

It's a good bet that, throughout your life, you have received nuggets of financial wisdom from a variety of individuals in positions of authority-- your parents, teachers, et cetera. But think back, and consider how many of these people who taught you how to handle your money were actually rich. The truth is that if you're going to be rich, you should take advice from someone who's already struck it rich.

After the 777 point decline in the stock market and the US on the brink of a recession, will the US stock market be able to provide investors with a year end rally? Yes, if past elections are any indicator.

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Gold is the ultimate asset. It is the purest form of money, and the oldest, most durable wealth-preserving asset on the planet. Governments can’t devalue it. It has no debts, no board of directors, no politicians or central bankers that can mess with its value. That’s why gold has survived every economy history has ever witnessed, and preserved investors’ purchasing power over a span of some 5000 years.

We have been telling our readers for some time now that the best thing you can do for your finances is to get completely out of debt. The mess on Wall Street really brings that strategy to light.

With the increased volatility in the US Stock markets over the past few weeks, now may be a good time to take a look at what happened in the 1987 market crash.

If you are interested in oil and gas investing there are three primary ways you can go about starting your investment. These ways include investing in companies, mutual funds, and commodities. You can make a lot of money in this industry if you are smart about your investments.

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The $5 Half Eagle gold coins were minted in the United States from 1795 to 1929. These gold bullion coins enjoy some of the most illustrious history of gold coin minting in America.