Now is the time to buy gold and silver. One way you can tell this is all of the “We Buy Gold” signs in store windows throughout America. Gold and silver dealers don’t need to “push” their products – there is more than enough demand for them. In fact, one way we’ll know the precious [...] Continue reading →
In investment terms, the presidential cycle refers to the fact that stocks have historically performed better in years 3 and 4 of a president’s term than they have in years 1 and 2. Historically speaking, this is fact, even if some analysts want to call it nonsense. Looking back to 1948, Investopedia finds that stocks [...] Continue reading →
Since you’re taking the time to read this article, you must already know that precious metals are a vital part of your investment strategy. However, there’s a way to start adding gold and silver to your portfolio using a tool you already have: Your Individual Retirement Account. A lot of people already have an IRA [...] Continue reading →
There is no perfect substitute for holding real, physical gold bullion. However, for some investors, Krugerrands and gold bars just aren’t viable options. After all, a single ounce of gold is now worth over $1,500, and buying in increments of less than one ounce can be costly, as the cost of producing the coin or [...] Continue reading →
In 1976, The Bad News Bears was released. The film tells the story of a motley crew of youngsters who are allowed into an elite little league after a liberal city councilman sues on their behalf. The film stars Tatum O’Neal, then twelve years old, who was making her first on-screen appearance since becoming the [...] Continue reading →
So you’ve decided that precious metals are a superior investment to paper claims such as stocks, bonds, and fiat money. The next question is, which precious metal is best? The answer will depend on your individual situation: your risk tolerance, investment goals, the amount of money you have to start, and how much (and how [...] Continue reading →
The more intellectual, complex, and challenging the book, the worse the movie normally is, especially to fans of the original source material. Once again, Atlas Shrugged: Part I bucks this trend, as it is every bit as smart and idea-oriented as Rand’s classic novel. Continue reading →
Investing is often as much an exercise in discipline as it is an exercise in research, analysis, and study. Half the battle is ignoring the talking heads rattling off disinformation day after day on television, radio, and the newspapers. In Is Gold in a Bubble, we wrote this: “The jury is divided. Some pundits are stepping [...] Continue reading →