Gold

If you’re like most people, then your finances are maintained entirely online. From standard checking and savings accounts to investment portfolios and retirement funds, the only proof of your personal wealth is stored as digital data on third-party computer systems. And that should worry you because of how vulnerable such systems are to outside attacks.

The Rio Games are right around the corner, and athletes around the globe are eagerly preparing for their chance at Olympic gold. While the gold medal is one of the most iconic images of an event that stretches back almost 3000 years, many people do not realize that Olympic gold medals are not actually made

Investing for retirement is an activity that carries enormous risk, especially when you put your money into traditional assets like stocks and bonds. You have to trust that the companies (and CEOs) you invest in will make good decisions and continue to prosper for the next few decades, and that the global economy as a

When you buy gold, silver, palladium, or platinum for your IRA, you’re not allowed to take physical possession of the precious metal until you begin distributions after the IRS-defined retirement age. Until then, IRS guidelines stipulate that the metals must be stored in a licensed and approved third-party vault or depository. But what is a

Several highly respected precious metals analysts and industry insiders feel that now is the time to buy gold. With a global economy on shaky ground, recent volatility in the securities markets, and a stagnant growth rate among several developing nations, there isn’t much evidence of the type of global economic growth performance that would normally

Bullion is the term used to describe bulk precious metals, which are commonly-held commodities. Typically, bullion is in bar form although it does also come in coins. Gold bullion is strictly regulated; EU standards state that gold bars must be no less than 99.5 percent pure, while coins must meet a purity standard of at

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of precious metals investing so you can identify more opportunities to increase your holdings and make a profit, then you’ll want to learn about the gold-silver ratio. The gold-silver ratio is, to put it quite simply, the number of ounces of silver required to purchase a single ounce

In this shaky economy, many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open. These economic conditions have left many mining companies crippled by substantial debt, dissipating revenues, and dramatically reduced funding. Remarkably, one miner has actually grown stronger despite these detrimental market conditions. Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE: AEM), a Canadian mining company, is in a

Gold prices go up and down for a number of reasons. Despite the fluctuating price of this precious metal, gold remains a wise investment. If the US dollar was to lose its value, investors who chose gold would have little to worry about, while those with dollar-backed investments would lose. Regardless of the dollar’s value,

For the first time in nine years, a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve seems to be on it’s way. The mere mention of the possibility has the power to temporarily depress gold prices, however, historical evidence actually points to a rate increase being beneficial for gold over a period of several months. According