tap....tap...tap...tap.tap.tap....is this thing on?

Now that I am finally free from the shackles of the retail investment world, it's time to have a little fun, share a little knowledge, but most importantly try and make money. (In due time, I will explain why the big wire houses are pure evil and should probably be avoided by the retail investor.)

I have been an investment (cough, cough) professional, for the last 15 years, so I think I might know a little how these things called stocks and the markets work. (I stress the word "little" as this is an education and we are all learning all the time).

I want to use this blog to share my ideas, hopefully dole out some good advice and again, most importantly help everyone (most importantly, me) make money.

Here, for the next couple of years at the least, this blog will have a concentration on precious metals (most specifically gold and silver) and gold stocks. This is the number one area that I think make money over the next few years as the world economy continues to deteriorate.

I intend to update this blog often. As many who have read me in the past know I can be a bit emotional, sometimes the language may become a little raw. So, consider yourself warned. (But I promise to try and be on my best behavior.)


But first the legalese. Anything I say here should be viewed as strictly my opinion. Just because I mention it, doesn't mean it's correct. It's my opinion and I am wrong frequently. However, I am right just enough to make a nice living to support my family. (After all if I was right 100% of the time, would I really be doing this or living on my yacht somewhere off the coast of Negril, Jamaica?) If I should happen to mention a stock, please conduct your own research. Just because I like or hate a stock doesn't mean you should go out and mortgage your house to buy/short it. (See the already mentioned note about if I was correct 100% of the time).

What I am trying to say here is, don't hold me responsible for your actions off of my words. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.

I would like this blog to be interactive, so feel free to leave your comments and questions.

So off we go..........