
We are at the beginning of a major shift out of paper assets into real assets [and] those that are starting to come to this revelation have no real understanding what they are doing when they are buying gold…[they just want] to get out of paper assets. I bought gold as a gut reaction [but] the more I learned about silver, [however,] the more I realized that silver was the smart decision. [Let me explain.] Words: 2190
August 31st, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »

The United States is now so far in debt, it will never be able to pay it off, that is, without hyper-inflation. That subject alone will require many more articles than this. The sky is not falling (yet) but your savings and investments are in dire jeopardy going into 2012. You might wish to now do something to protect yourself. [May I offer the following investment ideas.] Words: 1648
August 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Asset Allocation,Investing | Read More »

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: 813
August 21st, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »

Some physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion assets, in addition to traditional paper assets, can be part of your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Roth account and they can be bought and sold with no tax consequence until you move money out of the account. [This short articles reveals just what bullion assets can, and cannot, be included.] Words: 573
July 29th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Personal Finance,Retirement Planning | Read More »
It is no longer a matter of whether or not you should buy gold and/or silver but, rather, which type of investment(s) and how much. You don’t need a lot but you do need some – and here’s a primer on just what type of investment vehicles are available and recommendations on just how much you should buy. Words: 1086
May 8th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver | Read More »
While gold is slightly more volatile than the Dow 30, on average, all of the individual components are more volatile than gold and only half are less volatile than silver and platinum. [So much for] the prevailing myth…that they are risky investments due to their volatility. [Let's take a closer look at the specifics.] Words: 250
May 7th, 2011 | Posted in Asset Allocation,Investing | Read More »
Despite all the reasons to be bullish gold and silver all of my indicators tell me this is [still] NOT the time to be buying. Words: 910
January 27th, 2011 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »

Exchange-traded mining sector funds (ETFs) are a great way to get involved in this potentially highly profitable business. Let me tell you why, where and how to do so. Words: 795
November 19th, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Mutual/ETFunds,Other Commodities | Read More »
If You Haven’t Participated in Gold’s Recent Rise – Don’t Fret – The Fun Has Only Just Begun 23 different countries are currently participating in a currency devaluation “race to the bottom” … and…as investors who seek safe harbor in hard money… we’re content to own precious metals investments until such a day arises when the currency [...]
November 13th, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
While the 2010 gold rush is making a lot of headlines, it’s important to not overlook other hard assets [such as silver, copper, platinum, palladium and rare earth metals] that are good investment alternatives to gold and have all rallied to fresh highs recently as well. While each of these offers its own strengths and weaknesses they are ways to diversify your holdings away from gold if you are worried about a crash. Words: 1561
October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing,Other Commodities | Read More »