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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?’ »

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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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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The hardest and most difficult step in dealing with reality is admitting that you are not in touch with it but are instead projecting your memories and imagination onto the actual real and present world.

That is why it is so much easier to get people to gamble than to prudently develop backup plans or to hedge against possible outcomes. Gambling ultimately depends on luck, and luck is nothing more or less than Providence’s brief and shining blessing into our lives. In other words, luck is something that happens to us, saves us, and provides a miracle of abundance. That approach is fun and a blessing but it is also a total projection of fantasy onto reality. Because the fact is luck is rare and it is extremely mercurial and not even remotely under our control or influence. And ultimately it is debilitating and passive to hope for deliverance when the present reality is always brimming, at all times, with so many possibilities. You just need to be in touch with the real world, and when you are courses of dynamic and fruitful action are easily discerned and made apparent. Continue reading ‘The Five Psychological Stages Leading To The Acceptance of Gold’ »

Gold projections of the future and the prospects of where the yellow metal is going shows that it has gained value at over 500% since 2001 and will continue to climb. The dollar, on the other hand, is down 20%. It is my belief that the dollar will continue to be a loser and will fall at an accelerated pace making gold and silver ascend beyond our imagination. There are some stories that there may be a dumping of gold onto the markets which would naturally lower the price of gold. Don’t be concerned. We are into this for the long run. Rather than sell we should be buying at the lower price. I don’t believe it will go down much because it’s not just a local metal it is traded worldwide. “Gold Projections” is a search term on the internet that shows up almost twice as often as “Silver Projections.” Silver is the single best investment, however, we should have some gold in our holdings. It may seem, with the price of gold, most of us can’t afford it. The wonderful thing about gold is that it comes in various forms. In addition to the one ounce coin we can buy 1/2 oz., 1/4 oz. and 1/10 oz. varieties. This makes it a feasible investment for all. Continue reading ‘Gold Projections’ »

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Silver is one of the most valued metals on earth. Since ages ago, it made its mark as a beautiful shiny material for jewelry, tableware, and coinage. Today it is used in a variety of fields including electronics and medicine. Like gold and other precious gems and metals, silver is most often sought after for its value. People who own it resort to selling silver as a way to dispose of unused items in exchange for fast and easy money.

It is important to remember these pointers, which you probably will since it is a short list of essentials. Here are some do’s and don’ts for selling your silver pieces.

Do Have It Appraised

Just like selling gold or diamonds, make sure to have your silver appraised for you to find out their base price or estimated value. From there, you can determine how much you can possibly get in exchange for what you have. When selling silver, you can have the value of the pieces estimated in a pawnshop or a local jeweler. In addition, watch out for any market price for up to date values. In the past month, it appears the price of silver is around $40 for an ounce. Continue reading ‘The Best Ways Of Selling Silver Coins’ »

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One of the most common questions I hear in the metals business is, “where do I store my metals?”. This question is often posed by a person, foundation or trust that is looking to secure their investments. Usually we hear about buyers of gold, silver, platinum and palladium who want to protect their assets but now there is a growing number of clients who are looking to diversify beyond the core metals we all know so well. How do we best protect our assets today with all the uncertainty? Here I will discuss why a portion of your metals should be stored offshore, and in what form works best.

What kinds of Metals can an Entity Store Offshore?

The metals people most often store outside of the country are gold and silver although experienced metals buyers might also buy platinum and palladium. Recently clients have been able to buy other rare industrial metals like tellurium, cobalt, molybdenum, hafnium, indium and tantalum. A few years ago the average investor would not have had the ability to buy some of these metals unless they owned a company that produced items which needed these rare industrial metals. Continue reading ‘Why Buy and Store Metals Offshore?’ »