Anybody else think we're going to see a Depression-level collapse in the next ten years? 'Cuz I'm thinking it might be time to start investing in gold, rather than my 401(k).

I think there's a good chance. But I'm thinking, odds are it won't be that bad.

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Anybody else think we're going to see a Depression-level collapse in the next ten years?

That's overstating things a little. More like an Argentina-style collapse. Extremely painful, but not as long-lasting.

More like an Argentina-style collapse. Extremely painful, but not as long-lasting.

An Argentina-style collapse doesn't sound that encouraging. Are you investing in gold, Tom?

No dead spots, for one thing. You wound up with a basketball surface that was about 4" thick of solid wood.

But isn't part of the purpose of the planked wood floors to provide a little give? I mean, you could play on concrete and not have any dead spots, but it's harder on the joints.

Are you investing in gold, Tom?

Right now, I'm investing my money in my mental health, and don't have much to spare.

Gold in and of itself probably isn't a very good investment. But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.

But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.

Some day I shall have a well-balanced portfolio, just like how some day I shall eat a well-balanced breakfast.

Some day I shall have a well-balanced portfolio, just like how some day I shall eat a well-balanced breakfast.

What've you got now? Bacon and Biotech?

Mmmmm.... Genetically modified bacon....

Gold in and of itself probably isn't a very good investment. But I would include it as part of a well-balanced portfolio that also includes a lot of foreign currency, and foreign-denominated stocks.

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