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How to Sell Your Gold Without Getting Ripped Off

Jeff D. Opdyke · January 15, 2026 ·

Why you should never sell at a pawn shop Gold is up near record highs once again. It’s a trend destined to continue… to the point that gold …

Jeff D. Opdyke · January 14, 2026 ·

Iran, Greece, and next, the USA? Civility isn’t built from concrete. It’s built from dandelions—its structure wholly dependent on the rage of a …

Ted Baumann · January 14, 2026 ·

Chaos often precedes opportunity… if you know where to look. The other night I appeared on a panel discussion with some of my colleagues here at …

Jeff D. Opdyke · January 13, 2026 ·

The Powell Probe Could Break the Dollar The dollar just took a punch to the gut—and it wasn’t from inflation or debt this time.This hit came from …

Jeff D. Opdyke · January 8, 2026 ·

Where to Look if Oil Prices Dip Welcome to a new year… and welcome to a new war. Not even a week into 2026 and Prez. DJT decided, “You know what, …

Jeff D. Opdyke · January 3, 2026 ·

And How to Protect Yourself What if your greatest asset is also your Achilles Heel? We might just be dangling over the ledge of that abyss. My …

Jeff D. Opdyke · December 31, 2025 ·

From $200K Bitcoin to impeachment—What 2026 may have in store Yesterday, I shared my top predictions for 2026 about the Fed, interest rates, the …

Jeff D. Opdyke · December 30, 2025 ·

My call: Fed rate cuts, a falling dollar, and $6K gold on the horizon. Another year gone. They really do come and go quicker the older you get… I …

Ted Baumann · December 27, 2025 ·

From low-cost island living to life-changing visa deals Africa has long been overlooked by expats chasing the European dream. But in 2026, I’m …

Jeff D. Opdyke · December 26, 2025 ·

In Portugal, Dining Out Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Luxury My wife and I just reached our five-year anniversary on Dec. 7. Apparently, that’s the …