Well now, without further delay, let’s get to the conclusion of my 2-part interview with Jim Rickards – renowned author, economic commentator and financial insider. And we’ll start out by finding out what Jim has to say about what the smart money is doing right now to prepare themselves for coming economic turmoil.

Mike Gleason: Jim, you're a very well-traveled individual who has his finger on the pulse of what's going on, not just here in the states, but around the world. I know you were just in Europe. Is complacency an issue all over the globe or is it just a Western World thing or an American thing? What are people thinking and doing in other parts of the world? I know that's a pretty broad question, but just speak to complacency and what others are doing here to protect themselves for what may be comin ... Read more »