Jewelry collectors and precious metals aficionados alike often wonder what their high-purity gold items are worth. 18 karat gold, or “18K gold,” is no exception. For example, a pound of gold is worth dramatically more today than it was just…
Collin Plume is the founder and CEO of Noble Gold Investments, a precious metals company best known for Gold IRAs, silver IRAs, and direct purchases of physical bullion. If you spend enough time researching gold IRA firms, his name starts…
If you want to buy silver bullion in Canada, I think the smartest place to start is with the basics: what counts as true bullion, how premiums work, and which products are easiest to resell later. Silver can still play…
SD Bullion has been around long enough that most serious precious-metals buyers have at least heard the name, and after covering gold dealers and Gold IRA providers for more than two decades, I’d describe it as one of the more…
You probably heard one of those Noble Gold Investments commercials on radio or TV and are wondering if this company is a good place to buy precious metals? This review is for you. Noble is a popular name especially when…
If you rolled retirement money into a gold IRA and later found out the metals may have never actually made it to the depository, I’m really sorry. That is an awful position to be in, especially if a large part…
March 2026 Update: we have substantially revised this review due to a growing number of serious public complaints and reader comments alleging non-delivery of metals, lack of communication, and missing IRA assets. As of March 2026, Colonial Metals Group has…
Proof coins are the “showroom finish” version of a coin. They look stunning, but they also come at a higher cost! Proof coins are struck with extra care using specially prepared dies and planchets, which is why you usually see…
In an earlier post, we covered the Top 7 Gold Bars for Investors. In a similar vein, today we are going to identify 7 of the best gold bullion coins to consider as an investor. And since this is a…
If you’ve ever shopped for gold or silver coins online (or talked to a dealer on the phone), you’ve probably heard the same buzzwords: bullion, proof, uncirculated, BU, burnished, MS70, PR70, and a dozen “special” labels that sound like they…
Gold and silver just went through one of those headline-grabbing moments that makes even long-time buyers pause. After a powerful run to new highs, prices pulled back fast. Commentators immediately split into two camps: “crash” versus “healthy correction.” In a…
Important: This review is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Crypto and DeFi are high-risk and can result in the loss of capital. Always do your own due diligence and consider speaking with a qualified financial professional…
A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) is an annuity contract that can be funded with certain tax-advantaged retirement dollars, like a traditional IRA or an employer plan. The big idea is simple: you carve out a portion of your retirement…
If you’re shopping for silver bars in 2026, here’s the simple rule: most bars sell for spot price + a premium, and the “best” bar is usually the one that fits your goal (lowest premium, easiest resale, easiest storage) without…
Searching “how to clean silver coins” usually means one of two things: you have bullion coins that picked up grime from handling, or you have older/collectible coins with toning and you are tempted to “make them shiny again.” The truth…
Contrary to popular belief, a “gold” coin or bar isn’t always worth its weight in gold. A lot of “gold quarters” sold online are simply gold-colored or gold-plated novelty coins. Because the gold layer is extremely thin (often measured in…
Disclosure: This review is reader-supported. If you click certain links and take action, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Silver Gold Bull is…
Gold FOMO is REAL right now… When it seems like every day you see a “new record high” headline and your group chats start talking about gold and silver again, it is easy to feel like you have to buy…
Today we interviewed the CEO of Augusta Precious Metals, Isaac Nuriani, to learn a bit more about his philosophy on gold investing and his outlook on the industry as a whole. Augusta Precious Metals is a household name when it…
2026 Survey Results • Gold IRA Guide We surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults ages 35–64 to understand what is driving (and holding back) real-world precious metals investing heading into 2026. Note: Findings reflect U.S. adults ages 35–64 (not all Americans). Percentages…
FTC Disclosure: We are an independent blog that aims at providing useful information for retirement account owners interested in alternative assets like precious metals. However, our content does NOT constitute financial advice. Please speak to your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Also, the data quoted on this website represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.
Gold IRA
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Palladium
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Gold Calculators
Questions? Call (626) 605-3152
Gold: $4,831.03
Silver: $80.83
Platinum: $2,098.09
Palladium: $1,562.48
Bitcoin: $73,966.09
Ethereum: $2,267.34