Should You Invest In Gold & Silver, Neither or Both?

Improper cleaning results in the loss of a small amount of metal from the surface of the coin. Repeated cleaning can actually lower the grade of a coin by removing too much metal. To learn the answer as to what is the best way to go about storing and cleaning your gold and silver coins read on. Words: 417 Read More »

3. How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off When Buying Gold

If you’re trying to invest in precious metals, then stick to bullion coins or bars. Don’t be distracted by numismatics, rare coins, collector’s items, or fancy packaging or grading schemes…Even though I have long warned of the dangers of the industry, it is hard for retail investors not to be led astray by high-pressure salesmen [but] reading this guide is a step in the right direction. Words: 1000

4. Gold:Silver Ratio Suggests Much Higher Future Price for Silver – MUCH Higher!

The majority of analysts maintain that gold will reach a parabolic peak price somewhere in excess of $5,000 per troy ounce in the next few years. Given the fact that the historical movement of silver is 90 – 95% correlated with that of gold suggests that a much higher price for silver can also be anticipated. Couple that with the fact that silver is currently greatly undervalued relative to its average long-term historical relationship with gold and it is realistic to expect that silver will eventually escalate dramatically in price. How much? This article applies the historical gold:silver ratios to come up with a range of prices based on specific price levels for gold being reached. Words: 691 Read More »

5. What’s the Difference Between 1 Gold Karat, 1 Diamond Carat and 1 Troy Ounce?

You have no doubt read countless articles on the price of gold costing “x dollars per ounce”, own a gold ring or some other piece of  gold jewellery and/or wear or have bought/plan to buy a diamond ring but do you really understand exactly what you are buying? What’s the difference between 1 troy ounce of gold and 1 (regular) ounce? What’s the difference between 18 and 10 karat gold? What’s the difference between a .75 and a 1.0 carat diamond? Let me explain. Words: 1102 Read More »

Our review of the best places to buy gold online…[are] dependent on what your goal with the gold is — amassing physical bullion for financial security or to speculate on gold prices. Below are strategies and recommended dealers for each approach: Words: 532 Read More »

7. The Pros & Cons of Buying Gold Bars vs. Ingots vs. Coins

It is during difficult times [such as these when] quantitative easing and currency wars have highlighted the volatility and vulnerability of currencies…that the true, safe value of gold really stands out. It is now easier for you to convert your savings into gold than ever before and this article outlines the reason for buying physical gold and the advantages and disadvantages of buying gold bars, ingots and/or coins. Read on! Words: 853 Read More »

8. Buying Physical Gold? Follow These 5 Rules

If you’re interested in physical gold, I recommend you buy small gold bars which are available in a wide range of weights and can be bought for as little as 1 percent over the price of gold. [That being said, this article outlines five rules to follow before, during and after the purchase process.] Words: 8133.

9. Finally! Gold & Silver “Bars” You Can Carry In Your Wallet!