If you are wondering why so many people are investing in rare coins and bullion coins these days, you are not alone. It is no secret that traditional investments like stocks are being avoided in favor of these precious metal tokens. There are plenty of reasons for this, but the main one is that they Read more
Even though our country is out of harm’s way, nobody can forget the huge impact that the financial crisis of 2008 left on America. As the prices climbed and reached their peak in the fall of 2007, they suddenly dropped the very next day and continued to do so for the next year. This didn’t Read more
Have you heard about precious metals investing lately? Well, you don’t have to go very far to see or hear the advertisements about gold never losing its value or being worth zero or paper money being passé. With the turbulent economy in the United States and around the world, these metals have never been more Read more
Even with the huge downturn in the economy, and the escalation in popularity of investing in gold, silver and rare coinage, it is quite possible to locate rare coins still in circulation. For those lucky enough to purchase them at the right price, there is a lot of profit to be generated from investing in Read more
There are significant advantages to investing in gold and silver that are unlike any other trading options available. Silver and gold bars have quickly emerged as two of the most popular ways to invest because of their convenience to store, and because of lightweight transportability. Because both gold and silver bars are sold in varying Read more
Most people who have built up any kind of financial assets and savings have, at one point or another, come across the term IRA, or individual retirement account. This tool represents the modern ability, and legal tax shelter, for average consumers to save extra funds for retirement not associated with an employment retirement account. As Read more
Making the decision to invest in rare gold and silver coins is a slightly different form of collecting than those who collect coins as a hobby. When you begin collecting coins as a form of investment, you’re going to be interested in coins with different attributes than the hobbyist collector. For example, an investor may Read more
With the beginning of a new year comes new speculation about the gold, silver, palladium and platinum markets. The coming fiscal cliff, mining strikes in South Africa, the exponential growth of the Asian market and fluctuating demand in the industrial sector will have great impact on the future of precious metal investment portfolios in the Read more
Every property has worth. The value lies not only in the actual value of the house and land itself, but in other areas as well. Trees and mineral rights may have cash value. A vacant lot next door or furniture left on the property may also provide a source for cash. Online valuation services, and Read more
One of the most obvious sources for funding to consider when purchasing a property is the owner. After all, who has a more vested interest in seeing that a sale occurs? The seller is the person who will answer either yes or no when you ask, “Are you open to financing arrangements?” or “Are you Read more