What Is a Gold Standard?
Before 1974, U.S. dollars were backed by gold. This meant that the federal government could not print more money than it could redeem for gold. While this constrained the federal government, it also provided citizens with a relatively stable purchasing power for goods and services. Today's paper currency has no intrinsic value. It is not based on the value of gold or anything else. Under a gold standard, inflation was really limited. With floating value, or fiat, currency, however, some countries have seen inflation reach extremely high levels—sometimes enough to lead to economic collapse. Gold standards have historically provided more stable currencies with lower inflation than fiat currency. Should the United States return to a gold standard?
Monday, May 6, 2013
Robert Kiyosaki : Don’t just try to find great opportunities. Find an opportunity and make it great.
Robert Kiyosaki : Don’t just try to find great opportunities. Find an opportunity and make it great.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is the story of Robert Kiyosaki's financial education. He had two 'dads' - one his real dad, who was poor, and the other, his best friend's dad, who was on his way to becoming a very rich man.
Robert Kiyosaki : Live it up! Buy everything you want… just by the assets to pay for them first.
Robert Kiyosaki : Live it up! Buy everything you want… just by the assets to pay for them first.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is the story of Robert Kiyosaki's financial education. He had two 'dads' - one his real dad, who was poor, and the other, his best friend's dad, who was on his way to becoming a very rich man.
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