Gold & Precious Metals
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Are Safe Deposit Boxes Really Safe for Gold?
- September 25, 2025
- Category: Gold & Precious Metals, Insurance & Risk Management, Retirement & Estate Planning
Executive Summary A safe deposit box for gold can be a secure, low-visibility choice for long-term holders who don’t need 24/7 access. However, the FDIC doesn’t insure box contents, banks usually disclaim liability, and access is limited to branch hours. You’ll likely need private coverage; keep receipts, photos, and appraisals, and set up estate access
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Will central bank gold buying push prices higher?
- September 21, 2025
- Category: Gold & Precious Metals, Macroeconomic Trends & Markets, Retirement Investing & Portfolio Strategy
Will Central Bank Gold Buying Push Prices Higher? A Practical, Data-Informed Guide Executive Summary Central bank gold buying has become a durable, multi-year force. It has coincided with record price levels and helped support demand even when ETFs saw outflows, yet it does not set a guaranteed “floor.” Real interest rates, the U.S. dollar, and
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Are Inherited Gold Coins Taxable?
- August 30, 2025
- Category: Estate & Inheritance Planning, Gold & Precious Metals
Are Inherited Gold Coins Taxable? A Clear 2025 Guide for Heirs You open a drawer and there they are, the family gold coins, quiet proof that someone who loved you planned ahead. Nice gift, but now the questions start. Are inherited gold coins taxable, and if so, when and how much? This guide gives you