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401a vs. 401k: Which Should You Choose? + Key Differences Explained

Let’s compare 401a vs 401k retirement plans. In this article, we’ll go through the key differences between these company-sponsored plans. The 401k plan is the primary retirement plan offered by most employers. These employers are usually private corporations and businesses.…

Gino D'Alessio
November 4, 2022

Commodities, general

Nickel ETFs Ranked: Top Nickel Funds for Investors in Q4 2022

Which nickel ETF is the best performing over the last 3 years? Which nickel ETF has the cheapest fees? We will answer these questions and many more as we list the top nickel ETFs in this article. Investing in a…

Gino D'Alessio
October 14, 2022

general, Gold, In the news

OPEC News: What Oil Production Cuts Means for Investors

We’ve been hearing a lot of OPEC news recently, but what are the ramifications? OPEC+ had their scheduled meeting in Vienna, Austria on October 5th, 2022, to agree on production quotas. What impact will production cuts have? We’ll get into…

Gino D'Alessio
October 11, 2022

general, Gold

Credit Suisse News: Is This European Bank the Next Lehman?

Recently Credit Suisse News has been featured in many headlines across the major financial news outlets. What exactly is going on with this major Swiss bank? And what might the future of this bank mean for the financial markets? A…

Gino D'Alessio
October 10, 2022

Federal Reserve, general, In the news

Inflation Vs Recession: What Are the Differences?

We have seen a lot of talk recently about inflation and recession. But what are the factors of inflation vs recession? We can certainly feel the negative effects of inflation on our pockets. And we keep hearing about a looming…

Gino D'Alessio
September 28, 2022

general, In the news

Recession 2022: What the Experts Have to Say, and What You Can Do About It

Investors, economists, and analysts are talking a lot recently about the increasing risk of a recession in 2022. The upcoming global slowdown would hurt even more as we are heading into a tightening cycle of monetary policy initiated by central…

Gino D'Alessio
June 23, 2022

general, Investing

Tips for Investing in the Right Precious Metal at the Right Time

Although precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are often thought of as low-maintenance assets, there are still three key questions that need to be addressed before you get started. First: which metal do I need most? Second: which…

Mark T.
July 17, 2021

general, Gold

What Is A Troy Ounce & How Is It Different?

If you have any experience buying gold, silver, or platinum-class metals, you’ve probably noticed that exchange markets list bullion prices by the troy ounce rather than a U.S. customary ounce. If you’re wondering what the former is, you aren’t alone.…

Liam Hunt
April 20, 2021

alternative investments, general, IRA

Inflation Rate Definition: 4 Main Types of Inflation Explained

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…

Liam Hunt
August 15, 2020

Commodities, Federal Reserve, general, In the news

The Last Safe Haven? Crude Oil Crashes Overnight While Gold on the Rise

On Monday, market watchers woke up to find that, while the sky hadn’t fallen, virtually every asset in their portfolio had plunged into the red. Or, perhaps, maybe the sky had. The Dow fell 2,000 points and the S&P 500…

Liam Hunt
March 9, 2020

general, Investing, Silver

4 Silver Stocks To Consider In Your Portfolio

Amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its effects on the global economy, markets have been on a downward trajectory. Yet, while global stock markets are in turmoil, precious metals like gold and silver have seen significant…

Sarah Bauder
February 26, 2020

general, Investing

Elliott Wave Theory, Is It A Scam Or Is There Truth To It? – 5 Experts Weigh In

Elliot Wave Theory is a method of technical analysis employed by financial traders as an indicator of market trends with an emphasis on investor psychology. First proposed by Ralph Nelson Elliot in the 1930s, it has become an oft-debated principle…

Sarah Bauder
February 25, 2020

Bitcoin, Commodities, general, Gold, Investing

What Is Gold Spot Price? + 7 Facts About the Spot Gold Price (2023)

Any savvy precious metal investor following the market closely is going to want to know the spot price of gold regularly. We’re often asked, “What is the gold spot price?” At the time of writing, on May 17, 2023, the…

Mark T.
January 6, 2020

Bitcoin, Commodities, Federal Reserve, general, Gold

When Will the Student Loan Bubble Burst?

Did you know that American students both past and present are approximately in $1.5 trillion worth of student debt? Considering that number is so huge, it might leave you inclined to wonder when the student loan bubble might burst the…

Mark T.
December 25, 2019

general

4 Things That Could Go Wrong In The Economy In 2020

Last week, the US and China appeared to have made progress with trade talks in an attempt to quell the two-year trade war between the nations. In essence, America’s ongoing trade skirmish with China caused a decline in business confidence…

Sarah Bauder
December 19, 2019

Bitcoin, Commodities, general, Gold

6 Most Popular Storage Locations for Gold IRA accounts

Think about the images your brain conjures up when it comes to finding popular storage locations for Gold IRA accounts. Most people come up with a few ideas. Storing it in your basement. Storing it on some exclusive island with…

Mark T.
December 16, 2019

Commodities, general, Gold, Gold Info, Investing, IRA

Ultimate Guide to Investing in Wheat

Most investors probably aren’t looking for the ultimate guide to investing in wheat, but there is a reason they should. Investing in agriculture is relatively solid in the long run. Everybody needs to eat, and all of the things people…

Mark T.
December 13, 2019

alternative investments, Bitcoin, Commodities, general, Gold

12 Things Investors Need in a Doomsday Scenario

Imagine a global collapse the likes of which investors have never seen before. A true doomsday scenario. Think about what happened in 2008 and 10x that. What on earth would you do? Not that anybody would be worried about their…

Mark T.
December 12, 2019

alternative investments, Commodities, general

The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Whisky

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…

Mark T.
December 10, 2019

general, Gold

8 Coins That Make Great Gift Items For Your Precious Metal Loving Relative

The holidays will soon be upon us in less than a month. Now is the time to get ahead of the game, as it were, and start crossing off your gift list. In terms of gift ideas, what is better…

Sarah Bauder
December 4, 2019