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Are We On The Verge Of Another Great Depression?
- July 10, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Government
No CommentsShockingly, Similar Great Depression-esque economic factors are prevalent today, just as they were during the end of the Roaring 20’s and the start of the Turbulent 30’s No one ever refers to the “Aughties” (from 1900-1909) or the Turbulent Thirties (1930-1939) when reliving history – it’s always about the Roaring 20s or the Swinging 60s.
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Is the Gold: Oil Relationship An Old Wives Tale?
- July 5, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: News
There are certainly specific times when some could make an argument that gold and oil don’t travel in the same general direction, but most of those episodes can be attributed directly to specific issues, whether governmental, environmental, or production forces, affecting one or the other commodity completely independent of the other. Generally speaking though the
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Why You Can’t Compare Gold To Bitcoin
- July 3, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
In March 2017, for the first time ever, one Bitcoin traded for the same price as one ounce of gold. This fueled a surge in the bitcoin-vs.-gold conversation—a common, logical, but ultimately misplaced comparison. The fact is Bitcoin (like all digital currencies, or “cryptocurrencies”) plays a unique role in the finance space; it is not
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What Would A Modern Gold Standard Look Like?
- June 23, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold
The United States of America began its country ship on a bimetallic standard, which meant that economic transactions occurred through gold and silver purchases (or bank notes drawn against gold and silver deposits). Between 1780 and 1830, most Americans bought with silver—much more common and less risky than carrying gold—and held their savings in silver.
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Gold Investing During Trump’s Troubled Administration
- June 21, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Gold Investing
Investment bank Goldman Sachs made waves in late 2016 when lead equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer advised investors to look at “gold as a hedge” against then president-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Many in the financial media agreed. Surely, the incoming administration would be good news for alternative assets and poor for traditional equities. Those prognostications
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How to Buy Silver With A Self-Directed IRA
- June 16, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Silver
A self-directed IRA permits investment in a wide range of assets – including silver. Here’s how to buy physical silver with a self-directed silver IRA. Creating an individual retirement account (IRA) that accesses a variety of asset classes is a key benefit of a self-directed IRA. The ability to include a flexible and diverse assortment
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Why Should You Consider A Silver IRA
- June 14, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Silver
If you’re looking at diversifying your retirement fund options, consider setting up a Silver IRA through a top-tier precious metals company today. The individual retirement account, or IRA, is an incredibly popular option for smart investors who are actively planning for their retirement years. And a silver IRA, or any retirement account that includes physical
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Setting Up A Silver IRA Rollover
- June 9, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Silver
Still stuck with your old 401(k), 403(b) or other investment account? Consider rolling it into a silver IRA. If you value peace of mind and a sense of control as you formulate your long-term investment/retirement strategy, consider setting up a rollover to a silver individual retirement account (IRA). A silver IRA can help protect your
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Silver IRA Rules You Should Know
- June 7, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Silver
Creating a silver IRA is a smart move for any investor, but make sure you keep these simple rules in mind when creating your portfolio. Is retirement just over the horizon? Or, are you ten, fifteen, or twenty years away from entering that next phase in your life? Regardless of how soon you’re planning to
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Bitcoin or Bust?
- June 2, 2017
- Posted by: Orkan Ozkan
- Category: Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the rage. The headlines can’t be ignored. “Bitcoin Jumps $200 in a single day!” “$1 Worth of Bitcoin in 2010 Worth $771,010 Today!” There’s no doubt that high risk takers are flocking to invest in bitcoin. But can anyone see the forest through the trees? Does anyone realize where that road leads? Certainly
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