A Critical Look at Stability, Bail-Ins, "Money Printing," and Why Average Canadians Shouldn't Trust Big Banks Blindly
Canada's "Big Six" banks—RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, and National Bank—dominate the financial landscape and have long been touted as a model of stability. No major failures since the 1990s, strong OSFI oversight, and resilience through 2008 without bailouts. Yet as of 2026, the outlook is more clouded: sector ratings are unfavourable, with risks skewed downward from U.S....
In an era of economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and shifting monetary policies, gold and silver continue to shine as cornerstone investments. These precious metals have long served as safe havens, stores of value, and hedges against inflation. As we step into 2026, market analysts are optimistic about their trajectories, with gold expected to solidify its role as a portfolio stabilizer and silver potentially delivering outsized gains. This article explores the current landscape, historical context,...
As we mark the close of a tumultuous 2025, one asset class stands out not just for its resilience, but for its outright defiance of economic headwinds: silver. On December 10, 2025, spot silver traded at a staggering CA$84.25 per troy ounce—a 93% year-to-date increase from its January open of CA$43.60. This isn’t a fleeting bubble; it’s the culmination of structural imbalances, insatiable industrial hunger, and a retail investor awakening that’s finally piercing the...
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, one digital asset has emerged as a symbol of hope, empowerment, and disruption: Bitcoin. Born in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, Bitcoin offers a suite of benefits that challenge traditional financial systems and provide tangible advantages to individuals, businesses, and societies alike. While not without its risks, understanding and embracing the power of Bitcoin can pave the way for a more inclusive, resilient, and decentralized...
In the annals of human history, there are dark chapters that reflect our species' capacity for cruelty and dehumanization. One such chapter is the era of Nazi Germany, where the regime's eugenics-driven policies led to the systematic killing of millions deemed "unworthy of life." Today, echoes of that dark past resonate across multiple nations, where euthanasia programs—framed as compassionate choices—have expanded dramatically, raising alarming parallels with historical precedents. From Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying...
The Case for Stacking Gold & Silver: Wealth Preservation and Family Survival in Uncertain Times
In an age of endless money-printing, currency debasement, escalating debt, and rising geopolitical risk, gold and silver remain the ultimate hard assets. Once reserved for central banks and the ultra-wealthy, physical bullion is now a mainstream strategy for families who refuse to gamble their future on fiat promises.
Why Stack Gold and Silver Now?
1. True Safe-Haven Assets
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It started many years ago when I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kyosaki. I remember being very anxious after reading the book, that I was not investing in businesses(passive income) and hadn't managed to buy any gold and silver. I dove into a number of his books and learned some valuable lessons. One of them was that he was correct about the crash that he predicted in 2007.
Once I picked myself and...
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Yes, conservatives have enemies on the right. The alt-right is poison within the conservative movement. My take.
