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…
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…
Once you decide to invest in gold, the next question gets real fast: where are you actually going to store it? Whether you’re stacking gold bars for investors or sticking with gold coins for investors, you’re balancing three things: Cost:…
Currencies function as mediums of exchange, and their value is influenced by supply and demand dynamics, monetary policy, and economic conditions. When demand for a currency increases, its purchasing power strengthens, making imported goods cheaper. Conversely, if the supply of…
Since 1792, the U.S. Mint has produced silver coinage. However, Since the 1960s, silver coins have been removed from general circulation, but the U.S. Mint continues to produce silver bullion coins, such as the American Silver Eagle, as well as…
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…
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…
Increasingly, many investors are considering alternative investments such as precious metals, real estate, cryptocurrencies, and hedge funds in a self-directed IRA for a diversified portfolio. That being said, it is essential to do thorough research into which alternative assets will…
What Exactly is Bitcoin? Bitcoin (or BTC) refers to the now world-famous digital currency which was created in 2009. Digital currencies are commonly referred to as “cryptocurrencies.” Bitcoin was the first-ever cryptocurrency. It was developed by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous…
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