Category Investing

In the news, Investing, IRA

King v Burwell – The Supreme Court Case That Could Destroy Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act was one of the biggest and most controversial laws to pass in decades. This bill, commonly referred to as Obamacare, completely revamped the American healthcare system. Despite fierce Republican opposition, it looked like this bill was…

David Robles
March 12, 2015

banks, general, Gold Info, In the news, Investing

How The Fed Has Created A Stock Bubble And Why It Can’t Last Forever

To a casual observer, things are looking great in the stock market. Markets keep setting new records and the bull run seems like it should keep on going as long as the American economy continues to recover. It feels like…

David Robles
February 25, 2015

general, Gold, Gold Info, Investing, Silver

Tim Price’s 3 Secret Strategies To Beat The Market

The key to succeeding as an investor is to find hidden value on the market that others have overlooked. Most investors follow the exact same information and strategies. It’s no wonder that they all end up making the exact same…

David Robles
February 13, 2015

Gold, In the news, Investing

Is Uncertainty keeping gold prices stable?

While the US economy appears to be firing on more cylinders, the story around the world sounds quite different. Oil producing countries are trying to adjust to a world in which a barrel of crude is worth less than $50. Deflation…

Peter Fast
February 8, 2015

Gold, In the news, Investing

New Greek Government Could Bring Down The EU and Cause Havoc for Investors

The European Union is facing its most challenging test to date thanks to a recent election in Greece. The new Greek government came into power on a platform challenging austerity and the current terms of Greek debt to creditors. This…

David Robles
February 6, 2015

Gold, Gold Info, In the news, Investing

Gold Climbs to November High on Slipping Dollar – Gold Still a Long-term Buy

The U.S. Dollar has experienced a temporary resurgence in 2014, buoyed by a troubled European Union and longer-than-expected delays in the impact of years of quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve. Add in a decline in commodity prices and corresponding…

Chris Thomas
November 18, 2014

Gold, Investing, IRA, self directed ira

How to take a Gold Bullion Distribution from Your IRA

Placing physical bullion into a tax-advantaged retirement vehicle, like a self-directed gold IRA, can be a powerful option for many retirement savers. After all, one thing we’ve learned over the past 10 years is that the United States government can…

Chris Thomas
November 7, 2014
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Federal Reserve, Gold, In the news, Investing

Falling Consumer, Commodity Prices are Creating a Buying Opportunity for Gold

With November just around the corner, and 2015 on the horizon, now feels like an appropriate time to reflect on just how bizarre the markets have seemed to investors during 2014. Entering Q1, nearly every analyst, expert and prognosticator was…

Chris Thomas
October 25, 2014

Gold, Gold Info, In the news, Investing

3 Charts that will show you how UNDERVALUED Gold is right now…

Marc Faber is one of the more noteworthy ‘gold bugs’, sharing a seat at the front of the gold bus with the likes of Peter Schiff. The Swiss investor correctly predicted the huge spikes in oil prices and emerging markets…

Chris Thomas
October 9, 2014

Investing

Understanding Defined Benefit Pension Plans

This is the second post in a two-part series on different categories of tax-advantaged retirement plans: defined contribution and defined benefit. You can read our breakdown of defined contribution plans here. These two types of retirement accounts are primarily differentiated…

Chris Thomas
October 2, 2014

Investing, self directed ira

Understanding Defined Contribution Plans

There are two broad categories of tax-advantaged retirement plans: defined contribution and defined benefit. These two types are primarily differentiated based on the process in which they are funded and how participants are paid out benefits. How does this matter…

Chris Thomas
September 18, 2014

Gold, Investing, palladium, Silver

A Primer on Bullion Investing

The best way to protect your assets against economic downturns or currency devaluation is to purchase physical bullion investments as a hedge. This is because investment-level bullion, like gold and silver, holds intrinsic value and has a set scarcity. Governments can’t…

Chris Thomas
September 11, 2014

Gold, In the news, Investing

The September Surge: What Causes Gold Prices to Soar Every Year in September?

According to the Bloomberg Chart of the Day shown above, which depicts average monthly gold price gains over the past 20 years, historical analysis reveals a pattern that shows the highest seasonal gains happen during the months of September and November. For…

Chris Thomas
August 31, 2014

general, Investing

An Overview and Comparison of How Multimillionaires and the Super Rich Invest Their Money

While the phrase “invest like a multimillionaire” may evoke connotations of get-rich-quick schemes, investing like a multimillionaire and becoming one are usually two distinct processes – the majority of multimillionaires earned their fortunes through business endeavors, before they started picking…

Chris Thomas
August 29, 2014

Gold, Gold Info, Investing, IRA, self directed ira

4 Examples of Well-Diversified Retirement Portfolios

You heard the terms “diversification” and “asset allocation” more than you can handle, and are dying to see some practical examples of what a truly diversified retirement portfolio should look like? Keep reading, this post is for you. Saving for retirement…

Chris Thomas
August 19, 2014

Investing

Did You Feel Safe or Vulnerable During the Financial Crisis of 2008?

Ask yourself this: 6 years ago did you feel that your financial stability and investment portfolio was secure, or vulnerable? The answer to that question may be the most important factor to consider when determining whether you should be diversifying…

Chris Thomas
August 18, 2014
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Gold, Gold Info, In the news, Investing

Is the World Running Out of Gold?

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…

Chris Thomas
July 30, 2014

Investing, palladium

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Palladium

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…

Chris Thomas
July 23, 2014

banks, Federal Reserve, Gold, In the news, Investing

End of an Era: The Decline of the Dollar is Near

This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference, and the introduction of a new global monetary system. This conference contained representatives from 44 different nations, jointly seeking to establish means of global trade, financing and inflation control.…

Chris Thomas
July 16, 2014
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Investing, IRA

4 Things You Didn’t Know About the American Gold Eagle Coin

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…

Nick Sandles
July 3, 2014