Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas is a Senior Editor at Gold IRA Guide. He is an experienced financial and investment author with a strong passion for commodity investing and global economics. Before joining the Gold IRA Guide team, Chris has been writing for various authority financial portals and magazines for over two decades.

Joined: November 12, 2013
Articles: 38

401(k) vs. Gold IRA – Which Retirement Savings Plan is the Safest and Most Profitable?

Saving for your retirement and properly investing your savings is not always as straightforward as it may seem, as there are numerous plans and options to be considered. The most popular type of retirement account is a 401(k). However, another…

Chris Thomas
August 25, 2014

Investing, IRA, self directed ira

Little Known Facts About IRAs

Let’s say you’ve already added precious metals to your IRA. (First off, congratulations!) Maybe you understand the preliminary details of how IRAs work, but there is a lot more to IRA rules than meets the eye. We spend a lot…

Chris Thomas
August 22, 2014

Gold, Gold Info, Investing, IRA, self directed ira

4 Examples of Well-Diversified Retirement Portfolios

You heard the terms “diversification” and “asset allocation” more than you can handle, and are dying to see some practical examples of what a truly diversified retirement portfolio should look like? Keep reading, this post is for you. Saving for retirement…

Chris Thomas
August 19, 2014

Investing

Did You Feel Safe or Vulnerable During the Financial Crisis of 2008?

Ask yourself this: 6 years ago did you feel that your financial stability and investment portfolio was secure, or vulnerable? The answer to that question may be the most important factor to consider when determining whether you should be diversifying…

Chris Thomas
August 18, 2014
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Federal Reserve

Applying the Lessons of History to the US Dollar

It is likely that you have never heard of George Santayana, but I am almost certain that you have heard his famous dictum: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. If only George could advise the…

Chris Thomas
August 15, 2014

general, In the news

How Trouble in Ukraine is Bolstering Gold

Gold prices are on the rise this week, right as Russian military forces are gathering on the Ukraine-Russia border en masse. Ever-mounting international tensions usually signal growth in “safe haven” commodities, and that’s not all that gold has going for…

Chris Thomas
August 7, 2014

Gold, Gold Info, In the news, Investing

Is the World Running Out of Gold?

Hundreds of years ago, early economists were puzzled by a phenomenon in prices – why do some non-essential goods cost so much while essential goods cost so little? Put another way, why are water and grain so cheap when they…

Chris Thomas
July 30, 2014

Investing, palladium

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Palladium

There are four types of metal coins and bars allowed inside of a precious metals IRA: gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The least well known of these is palladium, but you should become more familiar with this amazing metal. Here…

Chris Thomas
July 23, 2014

banks, Federal Reserve, Gold, In the news, Investing

End of an Era: The Decline of the Dollar is Near

This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, and the introduction of a new global monetary system. This conference contained representatives from 44 different nations, jointly seeking to establish means of global trade, financing and inflation control.…

Chris Thomas
July 16, 2014
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Gold, Gold Info, self directed ira

Top 5 Gold Coins for Investors

In an earlier post, we covered the Top 5 Gold Bars for Investors. In a similar vein, today we are going to identify 5 of the best gold bullion coins in which to invest. And, since this is a Gold…

Chris Thomas
July 10, 2014

Gold Info, In the news, Investing

Is China Cornering the Gold Market?

Recent reports and findings suggest that China is buying up supplies of gold in record numbers. China is now accounting for a majority of the gold bought. The recent upswing in China’s purchase of gold have some investors wondering what…

Chris Thomas
April 29, 2014

Investing

Precious Metals and the Principle of Diversification; The Good and Bad Reasons to Hold Gold

There has been a lot of fuss about gold investing in the news lately. The situation in Syria coupled with a relatively low price per troy ounce has led many investors to believe that now is the best time to…

Chris Thomas
August 31, 2013

Investing, IRA

Physical Gold Vs Paper Gold, A Thorough Analysis

When you start to investigate your options for investing in gold, you might wonder the difference between physical and ‘paper gold’. The modern paper fiat currency economic system has made gold a great investment option. No matter the time or…

Chris Thomas
August 27, 2013

Investing

Why Gold is Still Considered a Better Investment than Stocks and Currencies [Infographic]

The recent drop in gold prices has many people wondering if gold is still a worthwhile investment. We created this neat infographic to show you why gold is still considered by many analysts and investors to be a superior investment…

Chris Thomas
May 27, 2013

What You Need to Know About Your IRA

What is an IRA? If you’re an American citizen or resident, you probably heard the term IRA many times. An IRA is basically a savings plan for individuals. Many people use an Individual Retirement Account to supplement traditional forms of retirement…

Chris Thomas
March 9, 2013

Investing, IRA

4 IRA Investment Options in 2013 You Didn’t Know About

Depending on the type of IRA that you own, there are many investment options available. In today’s volatile economic world, it is important to know all your options so you can have a well diversified investment portfolio. Here 4 IRA…

Chris Thomas
February 26, 2013

Investing, IRA

Gold Bullion Coins Allowed in an IRA retirement plan

Contributing to an IRA with precious metals can be a wise choice in uncertain economic times. Fortunately, the IRS provides rules permitting contributions of some gold coins to an IRA. Normally the IRS prohibits contributing to an IRA with collectibles,…

Chris Thomas
February 18, 2013

Investing

Tips for Choosing an IRA Custodian or Trustee to Hold Your Gold

There are a few things that every savvy investor should know about their potential gold IRA custodians or trustees in order to determine the best fit. Below are the most prevalent of these characteristics. 1. Ensure that the custodian is…

Chris Thomas
February 7, 2013