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  • Buying, Selling, and Trading Bitcoin: What You Need to Know

    Let’s look at the investment cycle of Bitcoin – including buying, selling and trading the cryptocurrency By now you’ve probably heard the news: Bitcoin is a virtual currency that has created some serious buzz in the investment world. It’s certainly not for the risk averse, but if you’re willing to put some money behind this

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  • Bitcoin 101: Should You Invest?

    Thinking of investing in Bitcoin? Before you pull the trigger, make sure you understand what it is, how it’s traded and the inherent risks involved in a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin Boiling down the question “what is bitcoin?” goes something like this – Bitcoin is simply a peer-to-peer digital payment system that bypasses traditional intermediaries –

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  • Cryptocurrencies And Gold Have Become Top Investment Options

    Cryptocurrencies in general have created more than a little buzz in the investment community. But the public and meteoric rise (and fall) of Bitcoin, particularly this year, has garnered unusual attention and investment. Many developments have fueled the Bitcoin excitement, but its visible and public growth from $956.23 at the close of 2016 to valuations

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  • The Market Reacts When New Uses Of Gold Are Found

    Gold never spoils, won’t oxidize, and only grows in value every year. Investors tend to predictably react when the world finds a new and exciting use for this classic investment vehicle. Think gold is only good for use in jewelry, electrical connectors, or coins? Think again! There are dozens of applications for this universally-appealing, valuable

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  • Engrained Problems With Bitcoin, Especially Moving Forward

    There is a lot of hype and a lot of excitement surrounding Bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies. Whether it is warranted or not, will be a topic of conversation for a long time to come. However, if you can’t afford to lose the entirety of whatever investment amount you might be considering, here are

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  • A Bitcoin IRA Sounds Great, But Could Be Hazardous To Your Economic Health!

    Just like the checkbook IRA, a Bitcoin IRA sounds great and allows the mind to run wild with possibilities, but when the rubber meets the road it’s important to realize that the IRS has presented clear, specific, and difficult to meet (for the common investor) rules regarding a checkbook IRA. And although back in January,

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  • How To Tell The Difference Between Real And Fake Silver

    Can you tell if your silver is real or plated (fake)? The ability to verify your precious metals bullion is the first step (and maybe the most important step) when investing in gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. Real silver is one of civilization’s oldest and most reliable valuable metals. Plated silver is almost worthless. The

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  • Why You Can’t Compare Gold To Bitcoin

    In March 2017, for the first time ever, one Bitcoin traded for the same price as one ounce of gold. This fueled a surge in the bitcoin-vs.-gold conversation—a common, logical, but ultimately misplaced comparison. The fact is Bitcoin (like all digital currencies, or “cryptocurrencies”) plays a unique role in the finance space; it is not

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  • What Would A Modern Gold Standard Look Like?

    The United States of America began its country ship on a bimetallic standard, which meant that economic transactions occurred through gold and silver purchases (or bank notes drawn against gold and silver deposits). Between 1780 and 1830, most Americans bought with silver—much more common and less risky than carrying gold—and held their savings in silver.

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  • Bitcoin or Bust?

    Bitcoin is the rage. The headlines can’t be ignored. “Bitcoin Jumps $200 in a single day!” “$1 Worth of Bitcoin in 2010 Worth $771,010 Today!” There’s no doubt that high risk takers are flocking to invest in bitcoin. But can anyone see the forest through the trees? Does anyone realize where that road leads? Certainly

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