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The U.S. Lies About Inflation: Here's The Inflation Secret The Government Doesn't Want You to Know

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Is anyone else having deja vu?

In 1973, the U.S. economy had:

  • Record oil prices (check).
  • A stock market crash (check).
  • And jaw-dropping inflation (check).

Sound familiar? Yep, brush off your bellbottoms. The 70s are back.

And soon even Bernanke's shell games won't be able to hide the truth. After years of the Fed's loose money policy, inflation is biting back. And it's going to get ugly.

The government could stop inflation in its tracks if it would make some hard decisions. But if it doesn't, there are still proven ways to protect yourself from inflation. (For specific anti-inflation recommendations, take a look at the latest Money Morning special presentation right here.)

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Commodities Trading 2012: How to Profit from the Biggest Commodities Plays of the Year

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A commodity is something that has universal definition and demand.

Everyone knows what food is, and everybody wants it.

Nearly everyone in the world knows what gold is, and nearly all of them want it. The same is true for oil, steel, copper… the list goes on.

In short, commodities are always in demand. The benefits of commodities are permanent and tangible. They aren't a service, or the latest gadget that's hot one day and cold the next.

And, as the U.S. economy continues to stumble, exposure to commodities is more important now than ever.

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2012 Financial Crisis: Wall Street's Latest Scheme Uses Your Bank Account to Create the Next Crash

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report - • Print | Email

In 2008, reckless credit default swaps nearly obliterated the global economy. Now comes the next crisis – rehypothecated assets.

It's a complicated, fancy term in the global banking complex. Yet it's one you need to know.

And if you understand it, you will get the scope of the risks we currently face – and it's way bigger than just Greece.

So follow with me on this one. I guarantee that you'll be outraged and amazed – and better educated. You'll also be in a better position to protect your assets at the end of this article, where I'll give you three important action steps to take. So follow along…

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Warren Buffett's Takeover Targets: Grab Shares Now...Get Rich When Berkshire Buys

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Iconic investor and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) Warren Buffett announced that his company was eyeing acquisition targets, sending many "follow the guru" investors on a search for the next big takeover.

Berkshire's cash rose to a three-year high of $38.2 billion and Buffett said the firm was on the prowl for new buyouts.

"We will need more good performance from our current businesses and more major acquisitions," wrote Buffett. "We're prepared. Our elephant gun has been reloaded, and my trigger finger is itchy."

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GOP Candidates 2012: An Investor's Guide

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This year the Republican field is as competitive as I've ever seen. You can make a case for multiple candidates winning the caucuses, and any candidate could be boosted into the thick of the race by a strong finish.

For investors, there are two criteria when looking at presidential candidates: First, how well will a candidate's ideas and personality play in the market and in the U.S. economy? And second, how likely is the candidate to beat President Obama in November?

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Technology Stocks: Five Tech Stocks to Avoid This Year

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email

After a rocky 2011, tech stocks have gotten a nice bounce this year.

The Nasdaq 100 index is up well above the rise in the Standard & Poor's 500 index.

Strong earnings from Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC), Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) have drawn attention to tech stocks.

And Apple, Inc (Nasdaq: AAPL) blew past all expectations, making a record $13.06 billion in profits for the quarter.

But while tech stocks may look tempting right now, knowing which tech stocks to avoid will prevent a lot of pain to your portfolio in 2012.

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So here are five tech stocks you should avoid, at least for now

President Obama's 2013 Budget: 5 Things You Should Know

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email

U.S. President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal will give Republicans and Democrats plenty to fight about.

The $3.8 trillion budget proposal, submitted to Congress, essentially follows the blueprint President Obama outlined in his State of the Union address.

That means fewer spending cuts and more taxes than Republicans will like.

So if you thought last summer's wrangling over the raising of the debt ceiling was nasty, watch the rhetorical Armageddon when those battles get re-fought in an election year.

President Obama's 2013 budget sets much of the agenda for the stormy election season ahead. (You’ll be hearing a lot about Washington’s economic policies in coming months. What you won’t hear is the truth behind those policies. And that truth could destroy your retirement. Take a look at this new report for details.) These points will help you make sense of the chaos.

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Silver Prices to Hit $200 in 2012: Here Are 4 Ways to Profit

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Silver had a dramatic run during the first few months of last year, surging almost $20 per ounce to briefly surpass its prior all-time high of $49.45.

Now, after seven months of playing second fiddle to gold, backing and filling price-wise, silver could be poised for an even stronger surge in 2012.

In fact, the "other precious metal" should easily crack the $50 barrier in the coming year – and possibly move much higher.

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Facebook IPO: How You Could Get Shares in the $100 Billion King of Social Media

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For more than a year there has been rampant speculation about a Facebook IPO, and now one is finally on the way.

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Facebook is looking at a deal that would value the company between $75 billion and $100 billion, WSJ reported, making it one of the biggest in U.S. history.

Facebook is looking to raise as much as $10 billion, which would make it the fourth-largest U.S. IPO behind Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and AT&T Wireless. A $100 billion valuation would make Facebook worth as much as global powerhouse McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD).

WSJ reported Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) would be the lead underwriter, a job that could give the firm more than $500 million in fees. [But that $500 million could lose 90% of its value if this government practice is allowed to continue. Major financial companies won't be the only ones threatened, either. This will hit everyone's investments – and could devour a huge chunk out of your retirement account. Take a look at our latest free report right here for details.]

A strong performance by Facebook could test the idea that social media companies are overhyped. But before you get excited about Facebook shattering that theory, you'd do well to look at some of the other hot tech IPOs of the past year.

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