Upcoming Appearances

Last Call for the Bahamas!
Global Financial Summit, Feb. 1-4, Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Nassau, the Bahamas. My offshore conference offers the inside track on the global financial crisis and specific advice on protecting yourself. Speakers confirmed include Steve Moore (The Wall Street Journal), Peter Schiff (Euro Pacific Capital), Richard Rahn (Cato), Joel Stern (Columbia University), Lenore Hawkins (Fox Business), Vito Tanzi (former IMF official), Yaron Brook (Ayn Rand Institute), Frank Seuss and Ron Holland (BFI Consulting in Switzerland), and many others. For details, go to http://freedomfest.com/gfs2012/. Rooms are priced at only $199 a night. We’re giving Davos a run for its money and we expect more than 300 wealthy investors, CEOs, etc., from around the world. Join us by calling Tami Holland, 1-866/266-5101.

Orlando Money Show, Feb. 9-12, Gaylord Palm Resort, Orlando, Fla.: I’ll be giving the keynote address on “China the Next Superpower: Dangers and Opportunities for Investors,” followed by an autograph session for “Maxims of Wall Street.” Other speakers include Gary Shilling, Harry Dent, James Stack, Martin Weiss, and Mary Ann and Pamela Aden. To register for the Money Show or obtain more information, go to my special link, forecastsandstrategies.worldmoneyshow.com, or call 1-800/970-4355 and mention priority code #025149.

Ben Franklin (aka Mark Skousen) is back! I will be appearing as founding father Ben Franklin in costume two times in February — on Friday, Feb. 10, at CPAC at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, D.C.; and Feb. 25-26 at the Pine Castle Pioneer Days in Orlando: http://pinecastlepioneerdays.org/. You’ll find both events “most agreeable,” as old Ben would say.

Investment U “Bullet Proof Your Portfolio” Conference, March 21-24, Grand Del Mar Resort, San Diego, Calif.: I’ve been asked to be the Master of Ceremonies of the 24th annual IU conference, so I’ll be there all three days with comments about the markets and creating controversy. Don’t miss it. Speakers include Alex Green, one of the five best investment advisors, according to Hulbert Financial Digest; Keith Fitz-Gerald, editor of Money Map, Asian guru; Karim Rahemtulla, supreme option trader; and many others. For more information, go to http://oxfordclub.com/oxf-research/Events/IUConf2012.html, or call Agora Opportunity Travel at 1-800/926-6575.

FreedomFest: Early-Bird Special Ends March 15
l FreedomFest, July 11-14, Bally’s/Paris Resort, Las Vegas: “The greatest libertarian show on earth” is back! We have a great show lined up for you this year: Steve Forbes and John Mackey, co-ambassadors, will be there all three days. Judge Andrew Napolitano (Fox News) is returning by popular demand. And we have just confirmed “Washington’s #1 Power Broker” (according to CNN and CBS 60 Minutes) — his name and topic will be revealed when you sign up. We’re also planning a mock Constitutional Convention, so if you want to be a delegate, call today. Plus, a full three-day investment conference, 10 debates, a mock “Wall Street on Trial,” and all the major think tanks and freedom organizations
(Reason Cato, Heritage, Foundation of Economic Freedom, etc.). Anthem film festival is back, screening short and full-length films with libertarian themes. Act now to get the “early bird” discount, $100/$200 off, by calling Tami Holland, 1-866/266-5101, or go to www.freedomfest.com. Steve Forbes said it best: “FreedomFest is so good I changed my schedule to attend all three days.” (He’s fully recovered from prostate cancer surgery, and will be there.)