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Fine gold, also called pure gold, is a term commonly used to refer to metal that is 99.9% gold. In some cases, as with bullion, the threshold for being defined as “fine” is 99.5% pure. Still others have reduced this threshold to 90% purity, though this is not common practice. Gold that’s 99.9% pure is…
Something I’ve always striven to do in my adult life is pay my debts on time. Whether it’s a credit card bill, a car payment, or the mortgage, I’ve always made it a priority to ensure that I pay my bills to avoid the repercussions of a late or missed payment. This may seem like…
Are you paying down debt? Smart. Want to spend more quality time with your family? That’s also a great idea. And saving for retirement? Another one! How about building retirement savings through a self-directed IRA? Learn why that may be an ideal option to add to your list of retirement strategies. Self-Directed IRAs Offer Flexibility…
When facing times of uncertainty, where do you turn? For some of us, talking things out with a trusted family member or friend helps bring us peace of mind. One of my favorite things to do when faced with the unknown is to overcome it with new knowledge by doing research and learning as much…
Few decisions in life are as important as deciding when to retire. It’s a decision that can impact your day-to-day situations for the rest of your life. Given the weight of this decision, it’s not surprising that many Americans seek guidance on both saving for retirement and determining the best time to retire. One factor…
“Almost everyone on Wall Street and in Washington got 2022 wrong.” That’s the lede in a December 26, 2022, article by The Wall Street Journal, and it got me thinking: If so many people were so wrong about 2022, what does that mean for the new year ahead? Multiple predictions for 2022 markets were off…
If you are 40 years or older, you may feel like it’s too late to start saving for retirement. You’re not alone: 49% of Americans between the ages of 55 and 66 also don’t have any savings for their golden years. But it’s never too late to start saving for retirement. What follows are some…
For me, News Year’s resolutions are something I put a lot of work into before the year ends. If I’m going to take steps to help improve my and my family’s financial future, I don’t want to make those choices simply because a certain date on the calendar arrives—I want to ensure that every decision…
Last week, I discussed the joy I feel when I read about gold owners making anonymous donations to charitable causes. This week, I’d like to talk about another great source of joy in my life: you, our clients. Every day, I feel grateful to you for your loyalty and support. I feel a great sense…
Many Americans recognize that precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, is an asset class with a long history as a financial hedge and store of wealth—and thus hold precious metals as part of their portfolios. In selecting their first physical precious metal to purchase or add to their individual retirement accounts (IRAs), some…
Despite the possibility of another recession on the horizon, there are still bright spots to be found this December. Every year, anonymous donations of physical gold are made to charitable organizations, most commonly to the Salvation Army as part of their Red Kettle initiative. Of course, these donations make headlines because of their relative size…
We often refer to gold being used as a store of wealth for “generations,” but how far back might those generations go? Would you believe 1,300 years? On December 6, 2022, CNN and other news outlets reported an amazing discovery: a stunning necklace found at the burial site of an Anglo-Saxon woman who died sometime…
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