No matter what the current gold bullion price is, it is never to late to invest. If you buy gold online, the number one thing to keep in mind is dollar cost averaging, or putting a set amount of money towards purchasing gold each month no matter what the cost is. This plan of action […]
The major commercial center linking the Asian kingdoms of the east with the coastal Greek cities of Ionia was Sardis, the capital city of ancient Lydia. So it was only natural that the first coins ever made would start here. Around 650 BC, give or take 10 years either way, coins with the head of […]
Peter Schiff puts forward a good reason to own physical gold and silver as the dollar is collapsing. The US dollar is in terminal decline; America is tragically bankrupt, unable to pay its lenders without printing the dollars to do so, and embroiled in an economic depression. It is only a matter of time until […]
Are you looking for ways to trade gold for cash? If you want to get the most money out of your gold all you need to do is do some research to find out what are the best ways to maximize your gold profits. Trading gold for cash does not have to consume your time […]
Gold has always been considered to be a valuable metal with values that allow it to be used as currency and traded in various ways. Any investor should have investments in gold as part of his portfolio. The kind of gold that you invest in will largely depend on your investment profile. A person should […]
Spot gold is the standard for the value of an ounce of gold for trading purposes. Among gold traders it is the most important information that they can have. Even though purchases from large gold traders will often range from five percent above to five percent below the spot gold standard, most traders still use […]
Buying gold coins is superior to buying gold in the form of bars and even jewelry. This is a simple option and can be very inexpensive as you can purchase gold coins for as low a price as forty dollars. Storing them is also no big deal as they can easily be kept out of […]
There is no doubt that during the latter parts of 2008, the United States’ economic condition went down from its former glory. Many investors became worried about the U.S. debt burdens and their possible impact on the currency, stocks, and real estate markets. This lack of confidence made many investors increase their stores of gold. […]
As people become more financially saavy, more and more are looking at expanding their financial portfolios with investments in metals. Among all the precious metals, however, gold and silver are the ones which have maintained their appeal over the years. Gold has long been proven to be a very stable asset with very great potential […]
When you hear the term ‘gold standard’, you are likely hearing about the International Gold Standard. This was established in the late 1800s after a silver crisis in England which ended with the U.S. suspending all silver payments. In 1871, the first gold standard was established by Germany, and within three decades, nearly all countries […]
Nowadays, it is possible to obtain the latest gold price by reading the financial press as well as from network news programs, though for more than two decades this was something that hardly elicited any interest, leave alone being reported. Mostly, the gold price was either quite steady or it kept falling; things have changed […]
People make investments because they want to keep their money stashed somewhere it can earn more. Successful investing is about keeping it safe too against macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. It is a known fact that gold and gold related investments are stable investment options. It can stand global geopolitical debacles as well as economic recessions/depressions. […]
Gold Maple Leafs debuted in 1979, Silver Maple Leafs in 1988. Since inception, 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs have been packaged ten to a tube. Because Maple Leafs are 24-karat, pure gold, they are “soft,” relative to alloyed gold coins, such as American Gold Eagles and Krugerrands. Further, because of the design of the coins and […]
The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 10) provides for individual states to recognize gold and silver coins as payment for all debts. Last Wednesday, Oklahoma joined Louisiana, Texas, and Utah in exercising their Constitutional right to grant U.S. minted gold and silver coins legal tender status. Bartering with gold or silver coins is legal in […]
Starting and maintaining a gold coin collection takes a lot of money and it is only reasonable to expect such a collection to increase in value as years go by. If you are seriously thinking of venturing into gold coin collecting it is important to know everything you can about it. This way you can […]
Gold bullion is officially recognized gold in the form of bars that is at least 99.5% pure. The common misconception is that gold can only be in this form. In reality, bullion means any refined and stamped weight of refined precious metal. Traditionally, gold is kept in the form of coins or bars. In olden […]
Among all the precious metals, gold is the most widely accepted as an investment. Gold has long been used as a hedge against economic downturn, massive government deficits, unemployment, inflation, war, and social unrest. In the past, investors rarely considered gold for any financial portfolio because the other financial instruments were doing so well. But, […]
A lot of people are looking for ways to trade their gold and silver. However not everyone is really sure about how to go about it. If you want to get the most money out of your gold and silver all you need to do find out where you can trade for maximum profits. Here […]
Gold has been used throughout history as “real money”. It has maintained its reputation of being an attractive commodity against inflation, deflation, and currency devaluation. A lot of investors started losing their faith in stocks, currencies, real estate, mutual funds, and other investments after the major economic stress in 2008. Many preferred to pay for […]
Those who want to dabble into gold investing as part of their financial portfolio need to plan their investments carefully. A gold investment plan will work well to maximize yields within a specific time frame in which a person wants to realize his financial goals. Devising a plan can be done individually or with the […]