Skeptical of the staying power of paper currency? Then keep reading. You’re not the only one. On May 22, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill 2014 (HB2014), effectively eliminating state capital gains taxes on gold and silver and allowing Arizona residents to use precious metals as currency instead of Federal Reserve notes,…
Stocks, real estate, bonds, and beyond: every asset class has its own unique words and phrases, as well as bits of language that you must pick up in order to take part in the larger conversation. Buying gold and silver is no different. The more you know, the further you can take your portfolio. Two…
During the holidays, nothing feels better than giving a gift you know is truly appreciated by the recipient. The perfect gift is thoughtful, meaningful, and both a joy to give and receive. You could even say that the perfect gift brings two people closer together. This holiday, give something that won’t expire, go out of…
Buying silver coins can be exciting. From their shine to their design, silver coins are intrinsically beautiful. How do they achieve such detail and what goes into the creation of a silver coin? Find out how some of the country’s most popular silver coins are typically manufactured and what to pay attention to before buying…
In a perfect world, you’d know with 100 percent certainty that your financial portfolio would carry your family through thick and thin, boom or bust, growth or recession. Unfortunately, such a world does not exist. A surprising election outcome has sparked cultural turmoil and a somewhat uncertain economic outlook. During such times of transition, being…
Like gold coins, silver coins have been a commonly accepted form of currency for thousands of years. Silver was first used as a currency in 700 B.C., notes The Silver Institute, and has long held a special place in currencies around the world, from the Greek drachma (which contained an eighth of an ounce of…
