How to Store Gold: 4 Safest Ways of Doing It
Once you have decided to invest in gold you will have to think of how you are going to store it. You may want to store your precious metals at home, or you may be thinking of using a third-party…
Once you have decided to invest in gold you will have to think of how you are going to store it. You may want to store your precious metals at home, or you may be thinking of using a third-party…
Contrary to popular belief, a gold coin or bar aren’t always worth their weight in gold. Many plated gold quarters are worth no more than a standard 25-cent U.S.-minted quarter. Although these coins contain a thin layer of gold—usually about…
BitIRA is a Bitcoin IRA company based in Burbank, CA. It is one of the top-rated companies we reviewed here at Gold IRA Guide. Unlike household names like BitcoinIRA.com, My Digital Money or iTrust Capital, BitIRA is relatively new to the…
What are bearer bonds? Bearer bonds are bonds issued by a government or corporation to raise capital. The bonds have a maturity date and an interest rate payment for the life of the bond. Basically, they are the same as…
After the end of the barter system, the first established forms of currencies took the form of gold, silver, or other precious metals. These were replaced by the modern form of currency notes and coins as governments realized the redundant…
If you were looking for an officially minted Trump gold coin you may be disappointed to know there isn’t one. The U.S. Mint started issuing presidential one-dollar ($1.00) gold coins in 2007. The program started with America’s first president, George…
As 2022 gets started some analysts are predicting a slowdown in the economy for the first half-year. The WSJ reported in December Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, downgraded his forecast for GDP growth from 5.2% to 2.2% for…
Palladium hasn’t been around for as long as gold. In fact, the metal was only discovered in 1803. However, this rare precious metal has seen its value grow exponentially over recent years. The increase in demand is mostly due to…
Inflation has started to raise its ugly head again. Data from the past months shows inflation is gaining pace at an alarming rate. Last month’s data showed inflation at 6.8% up 0.6% from the previous month. The chart below shows…
Bitcoin has seen a surge in popularity and with it an increase in demand. The price of this virtual asset increased by 4,481% between 2017 and 2022. The chart below shows the performance of the world’s largest cryptocurrency. As we…
Gold has transfixed humankind for millennia. Casting its beguiling spell upon innumerable generations, the glittering precious metal has influenced and inspired everyone from rulers, to poets, to adventurers seeking their fortunes. This is especially true as of late, with the…
On November 10th, market-watchers recoiled as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that October’s inflation rate has hit a multi-generational high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), our best record of inflation, reached 6.2% for the first time since November…
Adding cryptocurrency to one’s IRA is a tempting proposition. After all, Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed in value in recent years. Despite the temptation, many investors shy away from cryptocurrency IRA investing because they don’t understand what they…
If you come into a sudden windfall, cash settlement, or inheritance, you might find yourself with a lot of money sitting unexpectedly in your bank account. For most of us, this is an electrifying experience. But after the “Look at…
Volatility is often understood and perceived as a measure of risk. For this reason, silver too often gets a bad rep among investors looking to hedge against uncertainty. It’s true, the price of silver is highly sensitive to price shocks.…
Since 1792, the U.S. Mint has produced silver coinage. However, since the 1960s, high-purity silver coins have become increasingly rare and are now only minted for commemorative purposes. If you’re the lucky owner of a genuine silver coin, you can…
Currencies are goods like any other. The forces of supply and demand determine their value. When the demand for a currency is high, the currency rises in price as consumers are willing to accept less of it in exchange for…
Wall Street has suffered its worst session since 1987’s infamous “Black Monday”, and the World Health Organization has officially classified the novel coronavirus—Covid-19—as a global pandemic. It looks as though major US employers are set to announce widespread layoffs to…
Is it possible for the .U.S. government to confiscate your gold? If so, how do you expect to protect your stash in the event that happens? The answer to the first question is yes. The answer to the second question…
Believe it or not, investing in whisky is a good idea. Over the long term, the savviest of investors can easily exceed an annual return rate of 10%. In fact, there is one investment fund in Europe that recently exceeded…