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March 23, 2016 Gold
With fiat currencies headed toward failure, and central banks desperate to avoid catastrophe, it’s time to ask yourself: What is gold really worth?Exxon Mobil’s $12 Billion Bond Sale & Acquisition Hunt Means Oil Is a Buy
March 22, 2016 Oil
Oil prices have soared 50% in the past two months. There are sure to be downdrafts before a recovery, but Exxon Mobil is already hunting for acquisitions … and you should take notice.![Trump-ing Freedom of Speech](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Trumping-Freedom-of-Speech.jpg)
March 11, 2016 Government & Politics
Donald Trump has shown a disregard for the Constitution throughout his campaign. But his latest diatribe should make you worry about your freedoms in the wake of the 2016 election.![P2P Lending: The Seeds of Destruction](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-Seeds-of-Destruction.jpg)
March 7, 2016 U.S. Economy
With the political clout to write its own rules, Wall Street is doing what it has always done … with expected results. But P2P lending is sowing the seeds that could bring it all tumbling down.![No Security in Social Security](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/No-Security-in-Social-Security.jpg)
March 4, 2016 Retirement
Social Security is a train wreck. But even if you have planned well for Social Security's failure, there’s an investment strategy that will help shore up your retirement funds. And who couldn’t use a few hundred dollars extra a month?