It might be 2018, but precious metals like gold and silver are still very viable investment options for a great number of American retirement accounts. Throughout the rocky history of the US economy, gold has been held up as ‘standard’, and there’s a good reason for that. First, let’s breakdown what a gold-backed IRA is. […]
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Four Questions and Answers: Precious Metals IRA
Investing in a precious metals IRA can seem quite opaque at times. More so than investing in an asset more common like real estate, simply because it’s quite a rare investment type. Understanding how a precious metals IRA works, the rules, and what to avoid is essential for every successful investor. Can I buy and […]
Bitcoin isn’t for Everyone – Invest in Tangible Assets
There can be no question that Bitcoin has posted impressive gains in recent months. As of mid-December 2017, the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency broke through the $17,700 price point, up from just $4,751 at the end of August 2017. As of mid-June 2018, Bitcoin’s price point is at $6,718. Despite the large profits that the […]
Structuring Your Retirement Portfolio Responsibly
Shed risky stocks One recipe for endangering your financial future is having an investment portfolio full of risky stocks. Even if you only hold a few risky stocks, you might want to sell them. Volatility is easier to handle when you’re a long way from retirement: Should one or more such holdings plunge, you’ll have […]
What Alternative Investment Asset Types are for you?
When most people think of investing, they might think of the stock market. Some people may even think of stocks AND bonds. All in all, most think of something that’s inaccessible to them, and that only the professionals can dabble in. Owning an alternative investment can be a way to diversify a portfolio because they […]
Does Britain’s Gold Fever Prove its “Safe Haven” Value?
A month ago this week, British citizens placed their ballots in a historic vote to exit the European Union. The extensive fallout has been detrimental in social, and economic terms, with xenophobic violence on the rise, the British pound hitting a 31-year low, and a call for a re-vote from British citizens that reached over […]
Is Owning Gold as an Investment Option Still “Standard”?
There are two schools of thought regarding gold: One advocates owning gold as a hedge against inflation, a weakening dollar, and stock market disaster. The other camp argues the yellow metal has no role in a modern portfolio, according to some investment experts. There is an argument for caution, when gold prices are volatile, and […]
Gold’s on the Rise: How the Precious Metal is Tied to Our Economy
So far this year, gold has had its biggest beginning of the year rally since 1980. The 7-month high just touched $1257 per ounce at the beginning of the week. Bullion has climbed 19 percent this year, making it the best-performing commodity. The outlook for U.S. interest rates to stay low has boosted gold’s appeal […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Gold
Only 18 days into 2016, and we can already say that it’s been a rocky year. The world is going through rough times in many ways; the second episode of the Chinese stock market crash last week has spooked stock investors across the globe. Bond yield spreads are rising, adding to investors’ fears of bigger […]
Using Your IRA to Invest in Precious Metals: Q&A
You most certainly do not have to work on Wall Street to know that things have been rocky the last few months for the U.S stock market. It seems that it’s an everyday occurrence that there’s mass hysteria on whether or not the Fed will raise rates, and if you’re like most Americans with an […]