One of the big ten surprises that await investors in 2019 is gold dropping to $1,000 an ounce, said Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions vice chairman Byron Wien in his annual prediction. While the majority of analysts expect the gold rally to continue — and for the yellow metal to break out to the upside, after […]
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The Government Shutdown & You
We, as a nation have been experiencing this government shutdown and while most of us haven’t felt the impact of it, there are many that have. Navigating something that you have no control over is difficult and the uncertainty of it makes it that much more frustrating for those affected. This would be a great […]
Palladium: This Years White Hot Metal
Palladium, this year’s hottest metal, is used mainly to cut pollution from gasoline engines. Yet anyone betting the rise of electric vehicles will curb demand anytime soon is likely to be disappointed, according to the metal’s top producer. Hybrid-electric cars, which also require precious metals to control pollution, represent a growing percentage of future demand, […]
10 Things to Know/Do Before Investing in Cryptocurrencies
“Never Invest in Something You Don’t Understand” This quote is one of the Gems by Warren Buffet and pretty much applies to all investments and across all the times. Without understanding what you are getting into don’t risk your hard-earned money. Get to know the pros and cons of investing in cryptocurrencies. Only after your […]
How Not to Get Scammed By T.V. Ads for Coins
If there is one story from this week that makes my blood boil is from the Houston Chronicle. They reported that a 72-year old woman was duped by the National Collector’s Mint (NCM) into purchasing $1.3 million in alleged rare coins. The elderly woman, like many other elderly who may not have the experience to deal with the […]
The History of Pre-1933 US Gold Coins
Pre-1933 Gold coins are amongst some of the rarest and most sought-after gold bullion types available on the precious metals market. These U.S. Gold Coins have been struck in 90% gold purity by the U.S. Mint since before 1933 but their history dates back to the 18th century. The Coinage Act adopted in 1794 was the first legislation that sanctioned the […]
History Of The Obverse Silver Eagle Design
The Silver American Eagle is one of the most prolific and successful bullion programs produced by the United States Mint. Silver American Eagles are widely popular and highly collected coins today but their significance is rooted in more than just the sales. There is historical significance to this coin and it starts with the obverse […]
What’s Story With This Cryptocurrency Anyway?
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital money that is designed to be secure and, in many cases, anonymous. It is a currency associated with the internet that uses cryptography, the process of converting legible information into an almost uncrackable code, to track purchases and transfers. Cryptography was born out of the need for secure communication […]
The Cornerstone Was Laid
On this day in 1793, George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. The building would take nearly a century to complete, as architects came and went, the British set fire to it and it was called into use during the Civil War. […]
Reality and Myths About Investing in Gold
For a few years now, the public hasn’t focused much on gold prices. However, the recent sabre-rattling in the Korean peninsula has the price fluctuating in every direction attracting renewed interest. So let’s have a look at gold prices, gold as an investment and investments in precious metals in general. We have all probably seen […]