Mark T.

Mark has worked in the investment industry in Chicago and New York for over 15 years. After graduating from Chicago State University with a degree in Finance, he has occupied various management positions at reputable banks and financial institutions, including: Chase, Bank of America, Wachovia, Sterling Trust and Fidelity. His experience has led him to develop a keen understanding of the current economic landscape. For the past 10 years, Mark has been working as an independent investment advisor and has helped many Americans learn how to protect and grow their savings by properly diversifying their portfolios.

Joined: December 17, 2012
Articles: 62
Comments: 5

Gold

From Zero to Hero: Precious Metals – An Investment Guide (Sponsored Content)

(Note: This article is sponsored content contributed by an external contributor.) There are countless avenues to explore when it comes to growing your wealth. The investment world is vast and diverse, from stocks and real estate to cryptocurrencies and startups.…

Mark T.
October 23, 2023

Newsletters

January 2023 Newsletter: Recession Fears Rally Gold, Silver, and Platinum While Bitcoin & Stocks Dip

Gold investors were ushered into the New Year well into the green, with the price of gold above $1,861 per troy ounce, up from a low of $1,769 in early December. The yellow metal’s rally came on the heels of…

Mark T.
January 13, 2023

Gold, Investing, IRA

What is 24k Gold? Where to Buy and How to Determine Purity?

24k gold (also known as 99.9% gold) is a type of gold that is considered highly pure, meaning that it is made up of only gold and does not contain any other metals or alloys. It is the highest karatage…

Mark T.
December 24, 2022

Newsletters

December 2022 Newsletter: Pessimism Still Permeates the Markets, FTX Deals a Blow to Bitcoin

November saw a variety of economic data releases, and many weren’t that positive. Fears of inflation coupled with recession continue to bounce around the media outlets. Bloomberg Economics’ latest article warns there is going to be a global recession, led…

Mark T.
December 16, 2022

Silver

What is “Silver” in Latin? Word Etymology + Details & Facts for Investors

Are you wondering how silver got its name? The Latin word for silver may surprise you. This article discusses the name in Latin for silver, how silver got its Latin name, and why you should start investing in silver and…

Mark T.
October 3, 2022

Newsletters

July 2022 Newsletter: Gold and Silver Hold Strong While Markets Continue to Fall; Russian Gold Ban a Bullish Signal?

Inflation shot up to 8.6% last month, the highest the CPI has been in over 40 years. As consumers and wage earners, our purchasing and earning power is eroding by the day—and the markets have certainly noticed. It’s a bloodbath…

Mark T.
July 14, 2022

Newsletters

April 2022 Newsletter: Crypto Market Rallies Once Again (+27.5%); Silver Slides, and Russia Installs New Price Floor for Gold Amid Buying Campaign

Graph of Bitcoin price increase in April

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has disrupted global markets, and gold has once again found itself at the center of the story. In response to Western sanctions, the Central Bank of the Russian Federation has effectively created a price floor…

Mark T.
April 21, 2022

Gold

Proof, Uncirculated, and Bullion Coins – What You Need to Know

With inflation reaching the highest levels we’ve seen in 40 years, more people are taking an interest in gold and precious metals as a way of protecting themselves against the ravages of a depreciated dollar. If you’re just getting started…

Mark T.
February 25, 2022

Newsletters

January 2022 Newsletter: Altcoins Ring in the New Year at All-Time Highs – Which Assets Are Next in 2022?

What a year it was for alternative investors. Silver took a loss following an erratic year marked by a Reddit-led pump on the news of a “short squeeze” in February. Its price fell from about $27 to $23.25 per ounce…

Mark T.
January 6, 2022

Newsletters

December 2021 Newsletter: Black Friday for Alternative Assets, Steep Discounts on Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Amid Generational Inflation

Black Friday sales have stuck around a little longer this year. Right now, it’s a buyer’s market for alternative investors. As we roll into December, gold, silver, and Bitcoin are all currently priced at a discount. Gold is trading at…

Mark T.
December 3, 2021

Gold

November 2021 Newsletter: Inflation At Generational Highs, Crypto Soars to ATHs; Gold the Last Safe Haven?

If you ever needed evidence that gold is a legitimate disaster hedge, look no further than today’s Venezuela. A recent Bloomberg report found that Venezuelans, beset by hyperinflation, have resorted to breaking off flakes of gold to pay for food…

Mark T.
November 5, 2021

Gold

5 Tips for Buying Silver Coins

Silver is one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals by collectors and industrialists alike. However, if you’re not careful, you might fall victim to fraudulent vendors and scam artists who prey on unsuspecting buyers. Unfortunately, underweight, plated, or outright…

Mark T.
October 19, 2021

Newsletters

October 2021 Newsletter: Global Capital Eyes Bitcoin and Precious Metals as Key Indicators Point to Massive Stock Market Overvaluation

September proved that the stock market is no longer on stable ground. Even worse, there’s no telling when the market will stabilize again. The Buffett Indicator, named after Warren Buffett, is a ratio of the entire U.S. stock market’s valuation…

Mark T.
October 8, 2021

Silver

How to Find Out What Your Silver Coins, Jewelry, or Bullion is Worth (2021 Update)

If you have old silver items laying about, you might want to consider cashing them in for scrap. This way, the precious metal that they contain can find a new life, and you can make your wallet a little fatter…

Mark T.
October 5, 2021

Gold

How to Tell What Your Gold Bullion, Coin, or Jewelry is Worth (2021 Update)

You’re considering selling your family heirloom, gold coin collection, or old gold jewelry. The problem is, you have no idea what they’re worth. To make matters worse, you’re not sure whether you can trust third-party appraisers, or if you should…

Mark T.
October 2, 2021

self directed ira

Types of Alternative Investments for Self-Directed IRAs

Self-directed retirement accounts provide investors with far more freedom and flexibility than regular brokerage accounts. However, unless you take advantage of the wide range of alternative assets available to you as a self-directed IRA or 401(k) holder, then you’re missing…

Mark T.
September 22, 2021

self directed ira

6 Benefits of Annuities

Annuities are long-term investment products that provide a guaranteed regular income during one’s retirement, or during the period in which the annuity is held. Typically sold by insurance companies, annuities provide stability, peace of mind, and protection against outliving your…

Mark T.
September 21, 2021

Commodities

Is Cryptocurrency a Good Investment?

As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum become more and more popular in the mainstream, many investors are questioning whether cryptocurrencies are a sound investment. In fact, 50 million Americans say they’re “likely” to buy crypto in the next year,…

Mark T.
September 16, 2021

Bitcoin

7 Tips for Cryptocurrency Investing (2021 UPDATE)

Cryptocurrencies hold the potential to revolutionize how we make payments and do business. As a decentralized, peer-to-peer payment network, blockchain technology is secure, irreversible, anonymous, and free from government or corporate interference. In other words, cryptocurrencies could be the monetary…

Mark T.
September 14, 2021

Newsletters

September 2021 Newsletter: Gold Prices Steady at $1.8K While Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Soar; New All-Time Highs To Come This Fall?

Yet again, August proved to be another month of strong stability for gold. The price of gold opened at $1,813 per troy ounce on August 1st and closed at approximately $1,816 on August 31st. While stocks and riskier assets have…

Mark T.
September 9, 2021