On the first night of the Palisades and Eaton fires, the Los Angeles news media began using the word “apocalyptic” to describe what they saw — fires sometimes as far as the eye could see, burning some of America’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Later, they would look at the areas left by those fires and see a moonscape of gray ash.
Over and over, we heard the words “apocalypse” and “apocalyptic.”
The Los Angeles area is prone to wildfires. That’s not new. But officials were not ready for so many simultaneous fires in hurricane-force winds, including two massive infernos. Evacuated homes and businesses are vulnerable to looters, but curfews didn’t go into effect until days after the fires began. And it is questionable how well police will be able to enforce curfews over such large areas. Consequently, widespread looting will probably continue.
You expect those things, but you don’t expect a large Canadian “Super Scooper” water-dropping aircraft to be hit by a drone and put out of action. You don’t expect firefighters to hook up to fire hydrants and find them dry — a major problem in the highly affluent area of Pacific Palisades.
In some emergencies, it’s possible to survive by sheltering in place. But if your house is in danger of burning, you must leave. So, Los Angeles officials ordered evacuations like the city had never known before. That led to a problem that was also predictable, but no one seemed ready for — gridlock. It’s a common traffic problem in car-centric LA. But the evacuation traffic jams caught the city by surprise. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
