Every year, millions of Americans use legal-tender gold coins to help diversify their portfolios. But within the world of precious metals, there’s an even more elite category of gold coins that can provide additional levels of protection. The pinnacle of this category is the iconic Proof Gold American Eagle coin. But what are proof…
Every year, millions of Americans use legal-tender gold coins to help diversify their portfolios. But within the world of precious metals, there’s an even more elite category of gold coins that can provide additional levels of protection. The pinnacle of this category is the iconic Proof Gold American Eagle coin. But what are proof coins,…
Originally published in 2019 Some people track team points in their fantasy football leagues. Others carefully note the comings and goings of Washington, D.C., insiders. Almost everyone likes to know which Hollywood movies are big hits—or bigger misses. But you? You like to track gold prices. As interests go, this one is equal parts important…
You bought gold and silver to help keep your family financially safer in times of turmoil. But now it’s up to you to safeguard your gold bars and silver coins until that time comes, which could be in 10 days, 10 years, or some time far in the future. How you store your precious metals…
You want to buy gold to help diversify your portfolio, but you’re not sure whether you should buy physical gold vs gold stocks. You may be asking yourself: Are they essentially the same thing? Does your portfolio experience the same benefits if you buy physical gold bullion as it would if you buy gold stocks?…
Central banks are among the largest buyers of gold and have some of the largest gold holdings, yet it’s very rare for customers to be able to buy gold at banks. In fact, it’s unusual for typical banks to sell any precious metals. And even when they do, their selection is limited. However, you can…
You’ve decided to buy gold coins for your four kids as holiday gifts, and you’ll be flying from Albuquerque to Atlanta with these prized presents. First off, you’re a great gift giver! Gold coin gifts are Santa-approved. Second, and more importantly, you need to know that the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—the folks who screen…
Inflation plays a significant role in shaping the market price of assets like gold and stocks. While both assets are widely held, their respective performances during inflationary periods can vary dramatically. This article provides educational insights into how inflation impacts gold prices and stock market performance, helping you better understand their behavior in a fluctuating…
Some financial changes are expected and even planned for, like getting married or sending kids to college. But numerous outside forces can also unexpectedly impact a person’s financial situation. That’s why periodically rebalancing your portfolio is often recommended by financial advisors. Rebalancing your portfolio gives you the opportunity to make adjustments so that your current…
The Gold American Eagle Coin and Gold American Buffalo Coin are two of the most popular U.S. Mint gold coins in history. Both the proof and bullion versions feature patriotic renditions of American symbols, are minted at the West Point Mint, and carry historic significance. So how do the two differ and what’s the story…
We’ve explored the relationships between gold and oil and gold and interest rates. But what about the relationship between gold and inflation? In the current economic environment, understanding how the two are tied together may be critical. How Are Inflation and Gold Related? It might seem logical to assume that when inflation goes up, the…
The stock market is getting plenty of attention right now, and along with it, so is “paper gold,” which is a conversational way of referring to gold-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, and options. Though similar, paper gold and physical gold are not the same. Here we compare and contrast the two forms of gold to…
