Gold

Gold is a beloved precious metal that typically takes the form of beautiful jewelry, investment grade coins, or shiny bullion bars. But did you know that it also takes the form of gold leaf, powder, and flakes that may be used to garnish a variety of culinary creations ranging from chocolate cake to caviar? That’s

We’ve all heard the old adage, “strike while the iron is hot,” which is the strategy many financial experts are taking towards precious metals — especially gold. If you don’t already have gold as a part of your retirement portfolio, read on to learn why those in the know believe gold will rally in 2016.

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

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

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

In our modern world, gold is relatively easy to obtain. If you want to purchase it in decorative form, you simply visit a local jewelry store and select whichever necklace or bracelet catches your eye. If you want to treat it as an investment or a means to fund your future retirement, all you have

Everything you need to know about the billionaire’s recent financial strategy shift, away from stocks and toward gold. In 1992, George Soros made a bold prediction about the British pound. After assessing global economic trends, Soros placed a $10 billion (US dollar) wager that the pound would soon sharply decline in value. Following that bet,

If you’re like most people, then your finances are maintained entirely online. From standard checking and savings accounts to investment portfolios and retirement funds, the only proof of your personal wealth is stored as digital data on third-party computer systems. And that should worry you because of how vulnerable such systems are to outside attacks.

The Rio Games are right around the corner, and athletes around the globe are eagerly preparing for their chance at Olympic gold. While the gold medal is one of the most iconic images of an event that stretches back almost 3000 years, many people do not realize that Olympic gold medals are not actually made

Investing for retirement is an activity that carries enormous risk, especially when you put your money into traditional assets like stocks and bonds. You have to trust that the companies (and CEOs) you invest in will make good decisions and continue to prosper for the next few decades, and that the global economy as a