17 May 2012
Most of us have a large portion of our savings tied into IRAs. Whether it's because of an employer retirement plan or simply because of the tax advantages, some people that want to invest in gold have no other way to do so. Many people assume that they can't invest in gold in this situation, but that's not true! A Gold IRA is an IRA that can accept physical metals that meet certain requirements. In this article we'll discuss the best ways to handle retirement gold.
08 March 2012
Want to know how to invest in gold, but aren't sure where to start? Deciding how much to buy is an important step when you decide to buy gold that we all have to figure out. Did you know that gold is excellent at providing one type of diversity, but isn't suitable for another common type? In this article we'll discuss gold's role in portfolio diversity so that you can maximize your investment security.
06 March 2012
It's becoming more common to see coin dealers and telemarketers try to get their customers to buy European gold coins. Unfortunately, they do this because the coins are good for returns - for them, not you! These coins have a lot of problems that we believe makes them unsuitable for investment, especially if you need them in an emergency. Before investing with these coins you'll want to read this.
02 March 2012
In 1933, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102, which confiscated gold from American citizens, a restriction on the ownership of gold that lasted until 1974. Now, dealers are telling their customers that their coins and medallions are exempt from confiscation. Is this true, or are some people buying these coins and medallions under false pretenses?
27 February 2012
Mutual funds are a common gold investment, but does that make them a wise gold investment? For most investors we think the answer is no. In this article we will examine the advantages and disadvantages of buying gold through mutual funds, as well as some common misconceptions about the transaction costs involved. (hint: they aren't as cheap as you think!)
25 February 2012
Do you know the most important step to investing in gold properly? Statistically speaking, you probably don't! Amazingly, most investors skip this essential step to ensuring that they maximize returns. You can avoid a simple mistake by knowing this key, foundational element and understanding what it means to your investment strategy. Ten minutes spent on this could save you a lot of trouble in the future.
25 February 2012
Bullion vaults are not a new phenomenon, but readily accessible ones for individuals are. With low costs, high levels of convenience, and impressive security, bullion vaults are an excellent addition to the gold investor's toolkit. If you haven't heard about this relatively new and convenient way to invest in gold you'll definitely want to read up on it.
23 February 2012
Fort Knox-like stacks of gold bars are the classic image in everyone's mind when you talk about buying gold, but what about their less recognizable cousins, the gold rounds? In this article we'll define both of these investment options, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as give you some helpful storage pointers to keep your investment safe and secure.
