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Are the South African Platinum Mine Strikes Nearing an End?
- April 28, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
No CommentsThis year we have seen palladium prices soar as mine strikes and the tensions between Ukraine and Russia have threatened supply. The area in which these mine strikes are occurring – the so-called “platinum belt” – is located in South Africa, the largest producer of platinum in the world. The strike, which began on January
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This Week in Gold: Mining Mergers, Retirement Pointers, Market Rallies
- April 25, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: This Week in Gold
This week in gold, we learned of a possible merger between two major gold mines and what that could mean for gold prices, took note of nine ways to get the most out of your retirement plan, found out that only one U.S. state has legalized gold as payment for debt and taxes, and saw
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U.S. Dollar Rally and High Tech Stocks Hold Back Gold’s Rise
- April 24, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
After a rally among equities and the U.S. dollar as a response to positive economic data, gold has dipped to a two-and-a-half week low on Thursday, April 24. Additionally, tech industry stocks have made a strong rebound causing the safe-haven appeal of gold to lose some of its luster – at least for now. Silver has
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Oklahoma Votes to Allow Payment of Debt and Taxes with Gold
- April 23, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
Certain precious metals like gold and silver have long been considered form of currency, but did you know that until recently, no states had this written into law? Last week, Oklahoma Senate bill 862 was passed by a 74-12 vote, reaffirming gold and silver as legal tender for payment of debt and taxes. The bill
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9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Plan
- April 22, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Retirement
Not only is a retirement account a great way to save for your future, but also a way to take advantage of tax breaks and investment returns which can save you even more. To do this, you must be vigilant and diligent by making higher contributions and investments with the most minimal taxes, fees, and
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What the Troubled Gold Mining Industry Means for Gold Prices
- April 21, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
Over the past week two major gold mining companies, Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Mining Corp., have been holding talks about a potential merger without any deal being made thus far. Negotiations broke down after the parties disagreed on plans for a spin-off company. The terms that were agreed upon were Barrick buying Newmont for
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This Week in Gold: Palladium Supply, Chinese Demand, Gender Gaps
- April 17, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: This Week in Gold
This week we saw gold prices remain steady at around $1,300 an ounce as a weaker U.S. dollar and accommodating decisions by the Fed offset worries about the strength of Chinese demand and selling of gold-backed funds, palladium prices surge as the crisis in Ukraine threatened supply, learned of seven reasons China is becoming the world’s number
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Women Participating in 401(k) Plans Less Than Men
- April 16, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: 401K
In a study of over 2,000 companies, Wells Fargo recently announced that 49% of men and 43% of women enroll in their employer-sponsored retirement plan. Compare this to Wells Fargo’s “recommended contribution index” measuring how many people are saving a minimum of 10% for their 401(k), in which 43% of men and 39% of women hit
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7 Reasons China is Becoming the #1 Producer and Consumer of Gold
- April 15, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
The World Gold Council recently released a report titled “China’s gold market: progress and prospects” examining the rising demand for gold in the world’s most highly populated country. The report also explains why China’s gold market will continue to expand regardless of the giant surge in demand. Important to the trend is China’s growing middle
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Palladium Surges as Crisis in Ukraine Threatens Supply
- April 14, 2014
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
Remember last week when we pointed out that automotive demand and air quality concerns were driving up the price of palladium? Well, also mentioned in that article was that concerns about a threatened supply from Russia may drive the price up even further. Just that has happened this morning as palladium rose to its highest

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