How to effectively hedge against inflation? (Complex, multi-part question)?

I’m not a investment guru by any stretch of the imagination, so please forgive any ignorance, errors, or awkward questions asked out of doubt. From what I’ve read, it seems inflation will start to hit next year. (yes? no? civil thoughts?) I’m considering protecting myself with the following strategy: 1. TIPS – Apparently, the only […]

Gold, invest, investment, inflation, hedge, Obama, health care, national debt?

I heard this gentleman on the radio yesterday, Sunday. He talked about gold as a hedge against inflation. The example he gave was that in 1920 if you had a $20 gold coin and a $20 bill, back then you could buy a nice suit with that. Fast forward, today, that gold coin is now […]

Are gold and silver good investments to hedge against a falling stock market?

Are the markets safe for the little guys?