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  • New IRA Rollover Rules – How Will They Affect You?

    • April 9, 2014
    • Category: News

    As those interested in a Gold IRA should know, a “rollover” is when money is withdrawn from a retirement plan such as a 401(k) and contributed to an IRA within 60 days – a 100% tax-free transaction. But are there limits on this? The United States Tax Court recently ruled that taxpayers may only do one

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  • Gold Steady After U.S. Jobs Data Fails to Meet Expectations

    • April 8, 2014
    • Category: News

    U.S. jobs data released on Friday showed that non-farm jobs increased by 192,000 in the month of March. Most economists expected this number to be around 200,000. Investors had been concerned that after mostly positive economic news as of late, even more positive data would come out and the Fed would raise the U.S. interest

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  • This Week in Gold: Supply and Demand

    This week in gold, the relationship between gold and supply and demand was especially apparent, as well as its correlation with inflation. We also shared the top 20 conferences every gold investor should attend this year. See the article summaries and links below for more information. Gold makes a great investment, but have you ever

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  • What March’s Dip May Mean for April Gold Values

    • April 4, 2014
    • Category: News

    So far this month, gold prices hit a seven-week low as U.S. jobs data was somewhat positive. As has been mentioned on this site, precious metal buying tends to be seasonal. Additionally, Louis James of Casey Research warns that “March has been, on average, the worst-performing month for gold,” based on 40 years’ worth of

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  • New American Platinum Eagle Coins Sell Out

    • April 3, 2014
    • Category: News

    While gold prices have reached nearly a 7-week low amidst positive U.S. jobs data, on March 10, the U.S. Mint re-launched the American Platinum Eagle coin and sold 10,000 ounces of them in just three weeks. Also in March, platinum prices went up by about 1% while gold’s price fell by 3%. The Platinum American

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  • What Makes Gold a Unique Investment?

    • April 2, 2014
    • Category: Gold

    Gold is an intriguing commodity. Its price has an inverse relationship with how the economy is doing, and it can be a collectible as well as an investment. But what makes gold unique? As Forbes contributor Keith Weiner puts it, “Nearly every ounce of gold ever mined is still in human possession. Think about that for

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  • 20 Conferences Every Gold Investor Should Attend in 2014

    • April 1, 2014
    • Category: Gold

    Investing in gold offers diversification of your portfolio, protection of your assets, and potential for profit. There are many options when it comes to investing in gold and it is important to stay informed. Precious metal conferences are great opportunities to network with leaders in the industry, learn about the latest investment options, and hear

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  • The Great California Gold Rush of 1849

    • April 1, 2014
    • Category: Gold

    There are many important events in the history of the United States. Events such as signing the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War and Prohibition are just a few of the important events that have shaped the way that the country has developed. These are events that have impacted the growth and the geography of

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  • What the Dow’s New Record High Means for Gold

    • April 1, 2014
    • Category: News

    Wondering if now is a good time to invest in precious metals? Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped to a record Tuesday, finally surpassing its previous high set in 2007. It took 17 months to plunge from its 2007 high to its 2009 low, however it took four years to recoup its losses and finally

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  • The U.S. Debt Limit in 4 Minutes

    • April 1, 2014
    • Category: Government

    Our precious metals specialists are often asked about the U.S. debt limit and what it means for individuals looking to invest in gold. The first step in understanding the debt limit is to review our government’s role in reducing or increasing the amount. The Debt Limit Explained The Effects of the Debt Limit The debt ceiling is a limit

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