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The end of June marks the end of QE2. So what does that mean for the US economy? Is the dollar going up or down? Greece, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, they are all making quite a splash in the headlines today. Of course there are so many conflicts and wars going on, it is difficult at best to keep track of them all. So how do you protect yourself? Should I buy Silver now?

Let’s go back to the year 2000. The price of silver was around $5 per ounce. In fact silver stayed at the $5 level for years. Never the less, Wall Street and the media kept talking up the stock market. Stocks seemed to be the right investment to be in! Remember when the Dow back then was a big deal at 10,000? Today the Dow is around 12,000. So in 11 years or so the stock market went up to give you about a 2000 point gain. That gain is about a 17% return over that time. Silver on the other hand has risen from $5 per ounce to around $35 per ounce today or about a 560% return over that time. Continue reading ‘Why You Should Buy Silver Now’ »

The best place to buy silver is the one that gives you the best results. This may sound obvious, but it is the honest answer. Determining where the best place to buy silver depends on exactly what you are looking for. The APMEX is repeatedly recommended as the best place to buy silver. These people say online? American Precious Metals Exchange was created to serve as a source where investors could diversify their portfolios with gold, silver, platinum and palladium for less money than typically found elsewhere. This is true as they have some great deals with great customer service.

If you are looking for large quantities this may not be a good option for you. Many times they have great prices, but you may be able to find better. However, make sure you are comparing the same purity and weight when comparing the prices. This is quite important. Try and make sure you are dealing with an established company. This can be the peacefulness you will receive when dealing with APMEX. Continue reading ‘Where Is the Best Place to Buy Silver?’ »

In today’s volatile and uncertain market, one questions the role of gold. Is gold to be used as a hedge against rising prices? Is gold a hedge against governmental or monetary uncertainty? With gold prices generally rising, many are looking at purchasing gold as a hedge against a declining US dollar.

The dollar has lost more than 80% of its value since the early 1970′s when Nixon took the dollar off the gold standard. While the US has generally wanted a strong dollar, recent policies have allowed its worth to fall because a weak dollar made US exports more appealing and less expensive. Continue reading ‘Gold: Used As A Hedge?’ »

In the present time, nothing can be trusted to be original. And when it comes to buying gold one has to over cautious. This is because gold is highly expensive and buying gold coin is one of the best ways that one thinks of when it comes to investment. This is very unfortunate that there are a lot of duplicate producers of the gold coins in the market, which have almost flooded the markets with these fake gold coins. In the earlier times one was not required to think about the genuineness of the gold-coins as there were hardly any fake ones. But now the situation has completely altered. One has to pay a lot of attention as most of them are duplicates. Continue reading ‘Gold Coins – Buy Carefully, the Original Ones’ »

Gold bullion is a popular form of investment for people looking for a safe option. Other forms of investment such as property investment, have failed in recent years and many have lost large amounts due to the drop in the property market. Eventually property prices should rise again; but the question is when? With the uncertainty in the market there has been a move towards gold bullion investment. Here we look at the history of gold certificates and the advantages that they provide to investors as opposed to physical gold bullion. Continue reading ‘The Advantages Of Investing In Gold Bullion Certificates’ »

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When thinking of precious metals, it’s typically gold, silver, and platinum that come to mind. They’re generally talked about and more publicized than others both as jewelry and in financial markets. But there’s another precious metal out there that’s more ubiquitous than you might realize. It’s called palladium, and odds are you use it every day.

What is Palladium?

In the periodic table of elements, palladium is considered a precious metal and has an atomic number of 46. More specifically, it’s part of the so-called “platinum group metals”, lumped together for their similar properties. As a metal, palladium is unique for its soft, malleable texture and is the least dense has the lowest melting point of the PGM metals. Though it gleams and is very resistant to tarnishing, it’s not often used decoratively or in jewelry except as an occasional replacement for silver. Continue reading ‘Gold, Silver and Platinum’s Shy Sibling? An Introduction To Palladium’ »

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There is a growing body of evidence, ominous economic indicators and precious metals expert opinion that supports the notion that silver is massively under valued. If correct, we could be about to see a silver and gold boom of unprecedented levels. Are you positioned to take advantage of this boom and secure the financial well-being for you and your family? Here is a snippet of the indicators that the silver price is on the verge of an explosion:

The US Dollar – The phenomenal printing of money that is being conducted under the banner of Quantitative Easing and the resultant inflation this will cause (even hyperinflation), could trigger a rush to the security of precious metals, driving up the silver price. Continue reading ‘Why Buy Silver in 2011? Here’s 7 Compelling Reasons’ »

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I came across another anti-gold column this week. The author doesn’t spring to mind, but the gist was easy to recall.

It was the tired old argument that “gold is not an investment” because you can’t value it like a traditional investment. Because gold does not have cash flow, or offer some form of intrinsic asset comparison, it has to be a “speculation.” (With speculation implied as a dirty word.)

This line of thinking seems silly to me. Who is to determine what counts as a speculation and what doesn’t? Continue reading ‘Why Gold Does Well And Other Investments Don’t’ »

Silver is one of the best-returning assets of the last 12 months. I believe the recent run in silver is just the beginning. Keep in mind, during similar financial times (for example in the 1970s), silver prices shot up 3,733%.

You probably already realize one of the world’s best long-term investments right now is silver. But did you also know that you don’t need to buy ‘investment’ silver in order to take advantage of this trend? To learn more, keep reading.

One reason for silver’s surging investment potential is simple: Silver is real money, and money talks!

With government spending getting out of control, silver is where the smart money is going. Silver is also a great way to actually make money go further, instead of the wilting dollar. Continue reading ‘How to Make Money in Silver, the Future of Silver Prices’ »

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If you are looking to sell gold jewelry, gold bullion, gold coins and bars, use these tips to avoid getting ripped off.

Tip 1. Avoid selling your gold to pawnshops and Jewelery stores, these places make their profits by paying out as little as 40% of the current market value of your gold and silver jewelry. You are best suited dealing with an honest company that deals specifically in the purchasing of precious metals.

Tip 2. Pick up the phone! call all of the local gold buyers in your area and ask them for a price per gram quote. For example: If you are looking to sell a 10 Karat gold chain, call and ask the gold buyer what they are paying per gram for 10 karat gold. If the gold buyer won’t quote you a price over the phone, avoid dealing with them. Honest gold buyers are upfront about their payout rates. Continue reading ‘How To Sell Your Gold And Silver Jewelry For The Highest Price’ »

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