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August 24, 2016 U.S. Economy
In a world where machines can make perfect burgers, there’s no need for $15-an-hour burger flippers. But the solution, basic income, is more science fiction than fact.![](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-New-Gold-Rush-Insurance-Against-the-Collapse-1.jpg)
August 16, 2016 Gold
Why should you bother owning gold or precious metals? Wealth insurance, plain and simple. And with central banks doing what they do best, boy, do we need some insurance these days.![Back to the Housing Bubble](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Back-to-the-Housing-Bubble.jpg)
July 27, 2016 Real Estate
Ultralow interest rates, if kept around long enough, are going to result in distortions in capital markets ... and you need look no further than the housing market for proof.![Costa Rica: Central America's Hidden Gem](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shutterstock_453989857.jpg)
July 18, 2016 Offshore Solutions
People often wonder which countries are the best for relocation. The answer is usually: It depends. What do you want from a country? Have you considered Costa Rica?![Peeling Back Political Deficit Illusions](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Peeling-Back-Political-Deficit-Illusions.jpg)
July 6, 2016 Government & Politics
In politics, we typically think fiscally conservative and tax cuts for Republicans and wasteful spending and tax hikes for Democrats. But are our assumptions true?