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…
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…
Sought after for their purity, their elegant design and guaranteed quality, American Gold Eagles are among the most popular bullion coins for investors with Precious Metals IRAs. You have probably seen American Eagle coins advertised in television commercials or on…
Two of the primary economic functions of “money” are… To create a store of value for wealth accumulation and To facilitate trade through a universal medium. To this end, both cash savings of national currencies (such as the US dollar…
Ge0-political and economic uncertainty throughout global markets are leaving gold and other precious metals without a clear direction. Equities in both the United States and abroad are trending upward as positive economic news arrives from Asia, but trading volume –…
These days, discussion about gold is often divided between two camps which, quite loudly, prophesize drastically different market futures. On the one hand, we have those eager to declare the “Era of Gold is Over” after every drop in price;…
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…
As the king of natural resources Rick Rule states, “When it comes to resource investing you’re either a contrarian or you’re a victim.” This dichotomy is the brutal truth of resource investing, because if you want to make money in…
Unveiled during his State of the Union address this week, President Obama heralded the “myRA” retirement plan as a way to help 39 million households get started on a “lifetime of savings”. Don’t fall for it — this is…
From 2000 to 2011, gold went up 593% and was the best performing asset in the world. Gold’s meteoric rise sucked in many investors, most of whom bought gold near the top of the market. Since the peak in 2011…
Americans don’t have a clue. We’ve enjoyed the benefits of having the world’s reserve currency for the past century, and we don’t have any idea what life will be like without it. [embedplusvideo height=”350″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/I2Eq98″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/aRFG4ekXfw8?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=aRFG4ekXfw8&width=500&height=350&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep9260″ /]…
These are precarious times, and it’s never been more important to properly diversify your retirement accounts and investment portfolios. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, you need exposure to investments that will do well in nearly any economic environment…
In an unprecedented move, the United States government declared it illegal for citizens to own gold. Our president was quoted as saying, “ I declare that said national emergency still continues to exist and…do hereby prohibit the hoarding of gold…”…
Both men are legendary investors. Warren Buffet started his first investment partnership with $100,000 in 1956, which acquired Berkshire Hathaway and he made it his holding company. Over the years he had an unprecedented string of successes after taking huge,…
Thomas Jefferson once said “The government that governs best, governs least.” Meaning, the less “governing” you do, the less lying, cheating, stealing and wasteful spending that happens. So the fact that the U.S. government had its first shut-down in 17…
If you’ve invested in the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), you should know that the banks behind it have been accused of some very unsavory things. These banks are allegedly linked to some of the world’s most infamous criminals. To be…
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…
Tragically, things have taken a turn for the worse in South Africa’s mining labor dispute. However, there are fears that this is only the beginning that “may lead to a serious bloodbath in Rustenburg”. The mining industry in South Africa…
Despite what investors will hear and see in the mainstream media, gold has not lost its luster. And despite regulatory efforts by governments and manipulation by Wall Street in the derivatives markets, gold is still in high demand. The mainstream…
Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed new restrictions on the import and export of gold while the government of India doubled its tax on gold imports from 4 to 8 percent. The RBI’s new policy will make…
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