Written by For years, Richard MacDonald’s investments with Financial Resources Mortgage in Meredith seemed like a sure thing. His deposits, which totaled more than $1 million, helped finance building projects across Northern New England. Interest checks arrived in the mail every month. And MacDonald felt secure knowing the construction sites were within an hour or two of his Boston home. READ MORE »
Alaska agrees to $10M abuse settlement
The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks and representatives of almost 300 alleged victims of clergy abuse have agreed on a settlement of almost $10 million. READ MORE »
Scientists look for cash spinners
Despite the economic storm blowing across Britain, academics from Imperial College in London are moving to cash in on their Eureka moments by backing them with hard cash.
Professor Andrew de Mello, Imperial’s Professor of Chemical Nanosciences, shows me an iPod-sized device designed to test blood, urine or saliva. They will cost less than £1 each to make. READ MORE »
A Good One For The Average Silver Coin Investor
Bear in mind that this is written for a range of readers, including swing and day-traders, market-makers, long-term investors, hedge fund managers, “upstairs” traders and floor pros, as well as laymen who simply enjoy the editor’s acerbic humor. READ MORE »
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The email newsletter, Whiskey and Gun Powder, is one you can safely add to your list of news that must be read on a weekly basis – no matter who you are or where you lie in this new social order. READ MORE »