The Royal Canadian Mint introduced two new coins at the 2016 World Money Fair. One of the coins featured was the .999 pure gold Roaring Grizzly. This … [Read more...]
Choosing a Unique Anniversary Jewelry Gift
April 1, 2016 by
Sure, you could walk into any jewelry chain store and buy your sweetheart a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant for your anniversary. While the … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Gold Bullion Coin?
March 22, 2016 by
When it comes to buying investment bullion, gold is gold, right? Well, yes and no. Each country that issues investment grade bullion does so a little … [Read more...]
Top Gold and Silver Coins to Add to Your Portfolio
March 21, 2016 by
A surge of buyers entered the market last summer in search of cheap gold and silver coins. With prices at 5½-year lows, buyers leapt at the chance to … [Read more...]
The 5 Largest Gold Mines by the Numbers
March 20, 2016 by
The allure of gold and silver is something that has proven to be timeless. No matter the circumstances or location, gold/silver has always held some … [Read more...]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fort Knox
March 19, 2016 by
Everyone knows about Fort Knox, the U.S.'s ultimate gold vault. But besides that one little fact, how much do you really know about the place that … [Read more...]
3 Questions to Help You Build a Purposeful Precious Metals Portfolio
March 18, 2016 by
There’s creating a precious metals portfolio—and then there’s creating a purposeful precious metals portfolio. If you’re interested in making … [Read more...]
Antique and Estate Gold Jewelry Periods
March 17, 2016 by
Whether you’re an aspiring jewelry collector or you’re on the market for some nice gold wedding jewelry or a conversation piece, you may find that … [Read more...]
Capital Gains Tax Explained
March 15, 2016 by
If you trade gold, then chances are you will file the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at some time or another. The CGT accounts for gains made on the selling … [Read more...]
Reading the Relationship between Currencies and Gold
March 14, 2016 by
The relationship between currencies and gold goes back centuries. Throughout the ages, the relationship between those two economic factors remained … [Read more...]
3 Super Cool Treasure Finds in 2015
February 4, 2016 by
If you're fascinated with Indiana Jones, lost gold, or hidden treasure, then you might be interested to know that treasure finds still occur in our … [Read more...]
Gold Prices: Down They Go, Where They’ll Stop No One Knows
January 12, 2016 by
2015 could be called "The Year the Federal Reserve Considered Upping Interest Rates" – an ongoing saga of an anticipated rate hike that sent markets, … [Read more...]
The IRA You’ve Never Heard Of…
December 17, 2015 by
Are you looking for a way to diversify your retirement portfolio beyond investing in corporations that are subject to the whims of the market and … [Read more...]
India’s Secret Gold Stash
December 16, 2015 by
For generations, gold has been a pivotal part of Hindi religion. Gold is frequently given as an offering to the gods and goddess on religious days and … [Read more...]
Holiday Jewelry is For Everyone!
December 14, 2015 by
If you’re looking for a special something for your loved one this holiday season, who can say no to jewelry? From diamond engagement rings for that … [Read more...]
You Might Be Your Coins’ Worst Enemy
December 13, 2015 by
For coin collectors and investors, owning rare and valuable gold or silver coins comes with a pride that often results in showing off your collection. … [Read more...]
Silver Wedding Bands: Is it worth it?
December 12, 2015 by
Are you and your partner considering choosing silver for your wedding bands? Business Insider states that “silver, once the lesser metal, has become … [Read more...]
Silver’s in High Demand Across the Globe
November 20, 2015 by
Silver’s been in high demand since this summer. According to The Northern Miner, “Globally, silver bullion coin sales reached an all-time high of 32.9 … [Read more...]
Is Your Gold Taxable? Tax Experts Weigh In
October 21, 2015 by
In most cases, selling a capital investment requires you to report your gains or losses to the IRS for tax purposes. However, buying, selling and … [Read more...]
Should You Invest in Physical Gold or Mining Stocks?
October 19, 2015 by
As we continue to see forecasts of a weaker long-term economy, more and more people are turning to gold and precious metal investing to offset … [Read more...]
Are We In Danger of Runaway Inflation?
October 14, 2015 by
You may hear it whispered with dread from time to time – runaway inflation, the phenomenon that occurs when inflation rates rise so quickly that they … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Storing Your Gold
October 13, 2015 by
When investing in physical gold, silver or another physical commodity, buyers must have a plan for storing it. As a precious metals investor, … [Read more...]
Examining Estate Jewelry: What Does it Mean?
October 12, 2015 by
Most everyone knows that they like nice jewelry, but when deciding to invest in jewelry online and in person, do you know exactly what jewelry … [Read more...]
Junk Silver: Numismatic or Bullion Coins?
September 15, 2015 by
If you're a savvy coin investor, then you already know the difference between numismatic and bullion coins. But here's a tricky question: what about … [Read more...]
Introducing the World’s Top Gold Producers
September 14, 2015 by
In the year 2013, the gold market was value at approximately $210 billion – no small amount of money. Gold mining is a huge source of export for … [Read more...]
In Case of Emergency, Have a World Cup Handy: The Melt Value of the World’s Biggest Sports Trophies
September 12, 2015 by
For sports fans, the biggest trophies are preceded by events that move billions of dollars around the world in tickets, cable and other television … [Read more...]
The Wait is Over for Same-Sex Couples in Dallas County
September 11, 2015 by
In Dallas County, TX, a couple who spent 54 years together was finally able to get married. Eighty four year-old Jack Evans and 82 year-old George … [Read more...]
Consider Personal Lifestyle When Buying Jewelry
September 9, 2015 by
When buying jewelry you’ll be confronted with the decision between a variety of metals – gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, stainless steel … [Read more...]
First-Time Buyers Take Advantage of Low Gold & Silver Prices
September 4, 2015 by
First-time precious metal buyers were attracted to this summer’s low gold and silver prices. Retailers like Money Metals Express reported to have a … [Read more...]