Bank transactions with wayward hedge funds, including Archegos Capital, is merely the latest warning sign of such banking mismanagement and increased risk ahead.

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.

Greed is a powerful motivator, but in the extreme it is cause for fear. Below we provide 10 reasons to be fearful.

Why should you invest in gold & silver? How much of your investment dollars should you allocate to them? Should it be invested in bullion, ETFs, mutual funds, individual mining/royalty stocks or warrants? This article provides the answers.

Some say that the gold price rises and falls, but they are grabbing the wrong end of the stick. It is the purchasing power of national currencies that rise and fall. Here is an analogy to make this point clear. When standing in a boat and looking at the shore, it is the boat (currencies) – and not the land (gold) – that is bobbing up and down. [Let me explain the value of gold further.] Words: 631

The United States has seen four different gold confiscations — the last of which was in 1933. Few people realize that when the freedom to own gold was restored in 1972, the President retained the power to require us to surrender our gold which he can do again any time (probably on a Friday) with the mere stroke of a pen. That means all confiscated gold could possibly be compensated at only $42.22 per 1oz. and not at the world market price. Don’t take this decision lightly. It was another blatant warning that the government may be contemplating grand larceny — AGAIN. Words: 1740

The 70s pattern for silver is very similar to the pattern that currently exists. Therefore, I do not think it is wishful thinking that silver will reach the target of $675 as a minimum. Now, you have an opportunity to go back in time to 1978, without a “time-machine,” and make a similar but bigger gain.

Wealth preservation and insurance against imploding assets and all the risks around the world means owning gold. Gold is the ultimate protection against this Great Financial Catastrophe. It is not just a must to hold physical gold. It is how and where it is held that is absolutely critical.

Silver is having an underwhelming year again, this time alongside gold, and many investors are now wondering whether buying silver bullion is the right choice. Here's a look at the pros and cons.