Bitcoin continues to steal the spotlight. Its price quadrupled last year, and in early 2021, its price hit $40,000 for the first time. Bitcoin is the new kid on the block with regards to portfolio diversification, while gold has a reputation for being a longstanding...
The demand for physical precious metals ownership is surging. I have previously discussed several of the growing number of reasons for precious metals ownership, such as towering federal debt and owning gold as a hedge against stock market volatility. It makes sense...
A self-directed IRA might have “self” in the name, but it’s not an account you can set up and run entirely on your own. When you’re thinking about opening a self-directed IRA or rolling existing retirement funds into one, relationships matter. You’ll need to learn...
Ever wonder why no one talks about copper like they do gold and silver? And why don’t we see coins and jewelry made out of aluminum? The answers to these questions boil down to the differences between base and precious metals. Base Metals vs. Precious Metals Base...
Financial security has increasingly been at the forefront of many Americans’ minds over the past year. Unexpected events and sustained economic damage have caught many people off guard. While recovery is percolating on many levels, there is still evidence of the...