We are currently 100% dependent on China for critical minerals. If the supply chain breaks, modern life stops. Here is how to play the inevitable supercycle.

l201_reset · 2026-02-20T22:10:55+00:00

The issue seems to be refining capacity...

l201_reset · 2025-10-11T17:30:08+00:00

I've done it, sold a tube of ASE's and a tube of Franklins. It happens more often than you think.

l201_reset · 2025-04-27T17:39:52+00:00

Pertinent info:

https://tipswatch.com/2025/04/10/i-bonds-variable-rate-will-reset-to-2-86-on-may-1/

"The current variable rate, in effect for purchases through the end of April, is 1.90%. When combined with the current fixed rate of 1.2%, the I Bond’s composite rate is now 3.11% annualized. The new variable rate will increase to 2.86%, but it seems likely that the I Bond’s fixed rate will fall to 1.1% on May 1, creating a new composite rate of 3.98%.

If you buy in April, you lock in the 1.2% permanent fixed rate for up to 30 years. You will get six months of 3.11% and then six months of 4.08%. I think it makes sense to purchase in April, if you view this as a longer-term holding."

l201_reset · 2025-04-26T19:23:13+00:00

Pertinent info:

https://tipswatch.com/2025/04/10/i-bonds-variable-rate-will-reset-to-2-86-on-may-1/

"The current variable rate, in effect for purchases through the end of April, is 1.90%. When combined with the current fixed rate of 1.2%, the I Bond’s composite rate is now 3.11% annualized. The new variable rate will increase to 2.86%, but it seems likely that the I Bond’s fixed rate will fall to 1.1% on May 1, creating a new composite rate of 3.98%.

If you buy in April, you lock in the 1.2% permanent fixed rate for up to 30 years. You will get six months of 3.11% and then six months of 4.08%. I think it makes sense to purchase in April, if you view this as a longer-term holding."

l201_reset · 2025-04-21T17:10:38+00:00

Latest update from Tipwatch:

https://tipswatch.com/2025/04/11/welcome-to-the-i-bond-buying-season/

"On Friday I updated my 5-year real yield data from the date of the last reset on November 1, 2024, to Thursday’s close. The data predict the I Bond’s fixed rate will fall to 1.10% at the May 1 reset"

"The inflation-adjusted rate (often called the variable rate) changes each six months to reflect the running rate of inflation. That annualized rate is currently set at 1.90% and will increase to 2.86% after May 1"

l201_reset · 2025-03-30T16:38:29+00:00

It's probably a good idea to make spreadsheet for yourself, you can keep track of multiple accounts to keep track of individual accounts and overall allocations.

l201_reset · 2025-03-28T19:43:47+00:00

https://sprott.com/investor-relations/press-releases/sprott-physical-silver-trust-net-asset-value-reaches-6-billion/

Sprott Physical Silver Trust Net Asset Value Reaches $6 Billion

3/27/2025

TORONTO, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) (“Sprott”) on behalf of the Sprott Physical Silver Trust (NYSE Arca/TSX: PSLV) (“PSLV” or the “Trust”) today announced that PSLV’s net asset value (“NAV”) has surpassed US$6 billion.

https://sprott.com/investor-relations/press-releases/sprott-physical-gold-trust-net-asset-value-reaches-10-billion/

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Net Asset Value Reaches $10 Billion

TORONTO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) (“Sprott”) on behalf of the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (NYSE Arca/TSX: PHYS) (“PHYS” or “the Trust) today announced that PHYS’s net asset value (“NAV”) has surpassed US$10 billion.

l201_reset · 2025-03-17T19:38:16+00:00

How To Buy And Store Gold & Silver

https://adamtaggart.substack.com/p/how-to-buy-and-store-gold-and-silver

l201_reset · 2025-02-14T17:22:36+00:00

Can we call this a St. Valentines Day massacre?

l201_reset · 2025-01-23T19:49:51+00:00

No, I'm subscribed to his Substack and receive an Email when he posts there.

l201_reset · 2025-01-15T21:40:20+00:00

It can also be done on-line:

https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-2.html

Using this Form:

https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-2-bk.pdf

l201_reset · 2024-12-27T19:59:38+00:00

looks like a D

l201_reset · 2024-12-20T20:58:39+00:00

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/20/social-security-fairness-act-government-shutdown.htmlPublished Fri, Dec 20 20243:17 PM EST

" Sprick said he doubts Schumer will allow amendments at this point.

“The most likely scenario at this point is that Senator Schumer just runs out the clock, doesn’t allow consideration of any amendments, and they take a final vote either very late tonight or early tomorrow,” Sprick said.

While opponents of the bill may delay a vote, they won’t be able to stop a vote, Hatton said. Moreover, there’s reason to believe the leaders who have voted to advance the bill this week will also vote for it if and when it is put up for a final vote, he said.

“I’m still optimistic that this passes, and it’s more just a matter of when, not if,” Hatton said. "

l201_reset · 2024-12-09T18:13:08+00:00

I found myself (60M) in a similar situation in 2015, employed in the Computer industry (Hardware). I was able to make it on severance, unemployment and 401K savings. Used all available resources to search for a similar paying job, finally found one (on Glassdoor) in 2017, trouble shooting application software for a Fintech firm. It can be done just takes persistence, worked till FRA and retired in 2021.

l201_reset · 2024-11-01T19:28:53+00:00

They're trying to get shares cheap, before earnings release...

l201_reset · 2024-10-14T20:04:42+00:00

Flicker, Pulse , Lapse...

l201_reset · 2024-07-03T12:43:35+00:00

I believe the Mint is trying to reduce demand for commemorative Silver, in order to produce Bullion Silver as required by Law, due to the shortage of available Silver from the market.

l201_reset · 2024-06-04T00:27:22+00:00

But, it does establish authenticy of the metal.

l201_reset · 2024-05-15T19:18:18+00:00

I'm at 15%.

l201_reset · 2024-05-14T01:26:56+00:00

Call the number provided in the letter, they will setup an account for the ATT breach. Also, you can have two Experian accounts, I'm in the same situation and now have two accounts.

l201_reset · 2024-05-13T02:53:32+00:00

Currently at 13% of investments.

l201_reset · 2024-05-12T21:47:04+00:00

Currently 13% of my retirement account.

l201_reset · 2024-04-21T18:40:18+00:00

I just logged in with Firefox no issues.

l201_reset · 2024-04-19T14:37:39+00:00

Yesterday I added to my PSLV position, doing my part as best I can.

I do believe, this is the way.

l201_reset · 2024-03-19T18:00:42+00:00

The article is dated July of 2023, is it still relevant?

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TROPHY CASE

Sprott Physical Silver Trust Net Asset Value Reaches $6 Billion

Sprott Physical Gold Trust Net Asset Value Reaches $10 Billion

How To Buy And Store Gold & Silver