Gold & Silver

Precious metals are a popular investment choice for people wishing to buy a tangible asset that retains its value over time and specifically in times of inflation and political uncertainties. In particular, gold and silver generally maintain their value even when the stock market faces major financial fluctuations. Below is a list of 19 online sellers of gold and silver along with the features of each for your review and consideration:

  …In basic terms, the United States is going broke. We’re heading for a sovereign debt crisis. I don’t say that for effect. I’m not looking to scare people or to make a splash. That’s just an honest assessment based on the numbers. There’s no way out of the debt death trap. Or is there? There is actually a way …

We often assume that only the ultra-rich can access the precious metal, when in reality, it’s available to everyone. Here’s how to save in gold, whatever your income.

The development of civilization has relied heavily on the discovery of metals. Prehistoric man used metals to build tools and weapons and as our knowledge of metallurgy has developed, metals have played an essential role in the advancement of agriculture, transport and arts & crafts - forging the path to today's modern society. This infographic presents that timeline.

The price of silver is going to go much, much higher - much higher - over the next decade relative to gold. Below are 5 solid reasons why I believe that is the case.

We are getting closer and closer to the bottom in gold and silver and many are wondering once we bottom what would be a better investment moving forward, silver or gold?

I believe that we are on the verge of an epic sell-off in silver that will take the price of gold's little brother down to the $10 level quickly. I have a strong sense that the price action over coming months will shock many, just as they were shocked by oil over recent months.

We all want the best price we can get on our gold and silver purchases so I looked at the historical data to see if I could identify the best time of year to buy. I suspected January would be best, but what I found was interesting.

Improper cleaning results in the loss of a small amount of metal from the surface of the coin. Repeated cleaning can actually lower the grade of a coin by removing too much metal. To learn the answer as to what is the best way to go about storing and cleaning your gold and silver coins read on. Words: 417

$200 or $400 silver is outrageous when we think in terms of today’s dollars, euros, and yen but what if