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Why Gold is Still Considered a Better Investment than Stocks and Currencies [Infographic]

The recent drop in gold prices has many people wondering if gold is still a worthwhile investment. We created this neat infographic to show you why gold is still considered by many analysts and investors to be a superior investment…

Chris Thomas
May 27, 2013

Investing, IRA

How Precious Metals Can Help You Balance Out Your IRA

When it comes to long term investing in your IRA, diversification is often cited as a valuable way to help avoid the risk of overweighting your IRA funds in any one asset class. As the saying goes, be careful of…

David Robles
May 16, 2013
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Investing, IRA

The Advantages of Holding Physical Gold Over Paper Gold in Your IRA

With the demand for physical gold such as coins and bars having picked up recently in the wake of gold’s recent price decline, it’s worth taking a look at the differing characteristics of physical and paper gold and why the…

David Robles
May 9, 2013

Investing, IRA

Can I Hold Gold and Silver Coins in My IRA?

The short answer to this question is yes, it is possible to hold gold and silver coins in your IRA. However, to do so, it is generally necessary to establish a so-called Gold IRA, one which allows you to purchase…

David Robles
May 8, 2013

Investing, IRA

Precious Metals VS Paper Currency

A major factor behind the popularity of Gold IRAs is that they allow you to purchase assets such as gold and other precious metals that can help protect your purchasing power against the ravages of inflation in a manner that…

David Robles
April 16, 2013
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Investing, IRA

Reasons Americans are Buying Gold and Silver IRAs

Gold and silver have long held a place in the investment portfolios of investors looking for a store of value and a hedge against inflation. In these times of seeming continual financial crisis, many Americans have turned to gold or…

David Robles
April 2, 2013

Investing, IRA

4 IRA Investment Options in 2013 You Didn’t Know About

Depending on the type of IRA that you own, there are many investment options available. In today’s volatile economic world, it is important to know all your options so you can have a well diversified investment portfolio. Here 4 IRA…

Chris Thomas
February 26, 2013

Investing, IRA

Gold Bullion Coins Allowed in an IRA retirement plan

Contributing to an IRA with precious metals can be a wise choice in uncertain economic times. Fortunately, the IRS provides rules permitting contributions of some gold coins to an IRA. Normally the IRS prohibits contributing to an IRA with collectibles,…

Chris Thomas
February 18, 2013

Investing

Tips for Choosing an IRA Custodian or Trustee to Hold Your Gold

There are a few things that every savvy investor should know about their potential gold IRA custodians or trustees in order to determine the best fit. Below are the most prevalent of these characteristics. 1. Ensure that the custodian is…

Chris Thomas
February 7, 2013