I’ve been reading about the coming economic collapse ... since back in the ‘70s. I keep wondering when it’s going to happen ... :-) ...
Mr. Armstrong says 1OCT2015.
http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-news/the-forecaster-can-this-source-code-predict-the-future_12082014
Right after socialism runs out other peoples’ money. 500 yrs from now? Seem the supply of cash is endless.
Same thoughts.
Did you miss the 2 bouts that seriously depleted a bunch of "average, non-financial-whiz type" folks savings? Many of us are now either retired or ready to retire and do not have the "padding" to be able to absorb a 3rd bout at this time - regardless of "long-term viability", especially with the insane fluctuations that seem to occur daily/weekly. It was never normal for futures to start out -150 and end up +250 (or vice-versa) as a matter of everyday trading. It is being manipulated and those not astute are waiting for those with the shears. I would assume you are one of the more astute - don't confuse your abilities with the average schmuck who just plugs along trying to attain some sort of security for his waning years.
It has, it goes down then it goes up then it goes down again.
However, I wonder if the old investment patterns and rules-of-thumb have not changed. Sure, we have seen a climb these last few years but it was to get out of the hole of the Great Recession. The real gain since then, the gain from the peak before the recession is not that good. It does not meet the old 8% target. There was a time not a decade ago when you could buy pretty much risk free investments of 6 to 8% yield. Certainly not now. The only way to make a modest buck is by risky investments.
I was thinking the same thing. Eventually the stopped clock will be right, maybe.