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How Much Gold & Silver Should You Consider Owning?

How Much Gold & Silver Should You Consider Owning?

Some analysts recommend allocating 5–10% of your portfolio toward gold and silver. Others suggest allocating up to 25%. So you may be wondering, “How much gold and silver should I own?” It depends on your situation and needs. The allocation will differ for every individual. To help you decide how much gold and silver you may want to...

Top 5 Benefits of a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA

Top 5 Benefits of a Self-Directed Precious Metals IRA

In addition to having an adequate amount of insurance coverage (home, health, auto, life, etc.) and a hearty emergency fund, being financially prepared for retirement may be one of the most important things you can do to protect your savings. Some people, especially those who may be averse to stock market volatility, prefer to prepare...

5 Great Silver Coins for the First-Time Silver Buyer

5 Great Silver Coins for the First-Time Silver Buyer

For first-time gold buyers, the variety of gold coins available for purchase may seem overwhelming. The same holds true for first-time silver buyers. But with a little extra information, anyone can find the right silver coin for their precious metals portfolio and budget. Here are five great silver coins for first-time silver buyers. 1...

5 Reasons Silver Demand May Increase in 2022

5 Reasons Silver Demand May Increase in 2022

Do you own gold? If so, you’ve taken a great first step towards diversifying your portfolio with precious metals. But owning precious metals can involve far more than just buying gold. If buying gold is one great move, another is diversifying within your precious metals holdings just as you would within your stock and bond portfolio....

Can You Buy Gold and Silver From a Bank?

Can You Buy Gold and Silver From a Bank?

Central banks are among the largest buyers of gold, and 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 readily purchase gold from reputable precious metals companies. Can You Buy...

Looking Back: The Rise of Precious Metals Prices

Looking Back: The Rise of Precious Metals Prices

Although each precious metal has experienced peaks and valleys, all four—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—are trading at much higher prices than they were 20 years ago. We’ve covered the 20-year history of gold prices. Now, we dig into the three other precious metals by exploring their 20-year price histories and the paths forward...

What Is the Liberty Coin Act?

What Is the Liberty Coin Act?

The Liberty Coin Act of 1985 brought to life one of the world’s most popular silver bullion coins. The Act authorized the minting of the popular American Silver Eagle coin. Learn how and why the Liberty Coin Act came about, what it called for, and how it compares to the Gold Bullion Act of 1985. The Origin of the Liberty Coin Act The...

Au or Ag? Learn the Basics of Precious Metals

Au or Ag? Learn the Basics of Precious Metals

It’s always a good time to learn more about precious metals, but especially when National Coin Week rolls around. Join U.S. Money Reserve as we dive into the reasons to own gold, how gold compares to other popular asset classes, and more. What Are Gold and Silver? Gold and silver are two popular precious metals, meaning they carry...