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  • Here’s Why You Should Invest in Silver

    • July 7, 2016
    • Category: Silver

    When opening or adding to a precious metals IRA, most people initially consider investing in gold. This makes sense, as gold is the commodity that gets all the headlines and offers numerous benefits, including consistently good returns over the long term. But gold is not the only option for building a precious metals IRA. Silver

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  • Year On Year Investor Demand For Gold Is Up

    Investor demand for gold reached 1,290 tonnes in the first quarter of 2016. That’s a 21% year-on-year increase, making it the second largest quarter on record. The greatest increase was posted by exchange traded funds whose paltry holdings at the beginning of the year were well below proper coverage levels and in spite of the

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  • Secure Your Retirement with a Gold IRA

    • July 1, 2016
    • Category: Gold IRA

    Thanks to globalization, hardly a day goes by without some major geopolitical incident taking place at home or abroad that causes the financial markets to roil. From Brexit to terrorist attacks to contentious presidential elections, there is no shortage of ways to hammer the values of stocks, bonds, and national currencies. You can take a

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  • The Advantages of Gold and Silver Bullion

    • June 27, 2016
    • Category: Gold

    Every investment portfolio should contain a precious metals component to help limit risk exposure and volatility. That’s because precious metals—particularly gold and silver bullion—tend to perform extremely well in market conditions while more traditional asset classes such as stocks and bonds tank, thus protecting and growing wealth even in tumultuous times. As you evaluate the

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  • Why is Gold So Expensive?

    • June 23, 2016
    • Category: Gold

    One of the most common questions financial experts get asked by investors is, “Why is gold so expensive?” Gold has been coming down from its all-time high of $1900 in 2011 but has been gradually increasing since the beginning of this year following its low point of $1050 in December 2015. Gold prices have steadily

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  • Historical Facts About the California Gold Rush

    • June 20, 2016
    • Category: Gold

    The California Gold Rush is one of those events everyone has heard of, but doesn’t actually know much about beyond a few basic facts. For example, most people know the gold rush began when James Marshall discovered two gold nuggets in the American River near Sutter’s Mill in January 1848 and that news of the

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  • Financial Fiction At Its Finest

    • June 16, 2016
    • Category: News

    Yesterday, the FOMC released their dot plot report, showing economic forecasts, projected interest rates and a policy statement. Shockingly, the investment community was  hanging on every word of the report, searching for some sign or glimmer of hope. I’m not the least bit familiar with the accuracy rating of Punxsutawney Phil, but I’d be willing

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  • Not Saving Early for Retirement is Number One Financial Regret for Americans

    • June 10, 2016
    • Category: Retirement

    If you haven’t opened a retirement account yet, you’re not alone. According to nationwide surveys, more Americans cite not saving early for retirement as their biggest financial regret, putting this mistake ahead of other common missteps such as taking on too much student loan debt, running up large credit card bills, buying too big a

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  • What Happens to Retirement Accounts Upon Death or Divorce?

    • June 7, 2016
    • Category: Retirement

    No one likes to think about things like divorce or death; however, these issues are a part of life that must be addressed at some point. Part of a smart financial strategy is understanding what will happen to your retirement accounts if you divorce your spouse, or when you pass away. This information helps not

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  • Wondering Which Type of Pre-Tax Retirement Account to Open?

    • June 3, 2016
    • Category: Retirement

    Regardless of your age, your investment focus should be on building a solid retirement account throughout the course of your working years. The most efficient way to do this is through a pre-tax retirement account, which allows you to contribute a certain amount of tax-deferred money to the account each year. But what kind of

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