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Imagine you’re in the supermarket checkout line. The cashier scans and bags your groceries as usual, then offers you a new way to pay: “Cash, card … or gold?” The scenario may sound far-fetched. But ...

Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...