There are many different ways that people choose to invest their money. From stocks and bonds to solid gold and other precious metals. Perhaps one of the most widely recognized and popular means of investment is rare coins. Collectors choose to invest in rare coins because they are something that can be physically held onto, Read more
In the first half of 2013 many critics, pundits and similar jumped on the wagon that the gold bubble had finally popped and was headed for a drastic drop. Many were prognosticating the days of gold going back down to $400 to $700 an ounce were clearly on their way back and the landslide of Read more
Coin collecting is perhaps the world’s earliest hobby. People have been holding on to coins for their precious metal value for as long as there have been coins. Everyone with a coin collection hopes that it will one day gain in value, but a true collector hoards coins simply for the sake of enjoying them. Read more
The economy within which we exist today is often shaky at best. The uncertainty of commodities, futures and other investments can wreak havoc on an investors’ portfolio and raise stress levels to near unbearable levels. This ebb and flow of the markets has been occurring for hundreds of years and will likely continue to take Read more
Traditionally, this most sought after of all precious metals, has been on the scene for as long as man can remember. It has meant power, security, prestige and wealth. Evidently, no shift in this paradigm seems likely in the immediate or foreseeable future as gold investing 2013 trends suggest. Generally considered precious for various reasons Read more
Today’s smart investors know that the best way to create a long-term portfolio with real performance benefits is to pursue a great amount of diversity. Increasingly, that means turning toward nontraditional investments, like rare coins, to enjoy a bit of added security and an overall reduced risk when compared to traditional stocks, mutual funds, and Read more
When looking at various investment opportunities, alternative asset classes can play a vital role in one’s portfolio. Investments in the precious metals complex in particular may be a very wise choice to include in one’s overall investment strategy. The precious metals complex includes gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. In fact, people have invested in precious Read more
Rare coin investing has grown in popularity in recent years, spurred by a consumer interest in investment tools that are more literal than theoretical. That interest itself was generated after years of stock market uncertainty, driven by a deep global recession. Today’s investors, having learned an important lesson during the last decade, are now more Read more
In the U.S., coin collecting became a popular hobby and investment instrument almost as soon as the first coins were struck. Although the first coin collectors originated in England during the 16th century, there have been a myriad of U.S. collectors who have established and profited from impressive rare coin collections. Rare Coins as an Read more
Rare coins have been a popular investment vehicle for hundreds of years. Since the age of the Romans, people have seen the intrinsic value that rare coins possess. Many invest in coins for their precious metal content, which can lead to significant profits due to the drastic rise in precious metal prices in recent years. Read more
An annuity can be a good retirement investment if you select the annuity correctly. Many times investors enter into this type of retirement planning unsure about the product they are purchasing. This can lead to great disappointment when retirement arrives. Understanding what an annuity is and how it works as a retirement account will enable Read more
Having a job and get salary from it usually not enough to cover up all of your expenses, especially if you have lots of debts and kids. People, who get trapped in this rat race, often try to figure the best way to escape it. The best idea that they could come up with is Read more
Foreign Currency Trading, often called by Forex is an alternative to make money in the market. If you’re often to trade stocks, bonds, or options, you probably like this one. Forex trading is quite different with other traditional trading because you could do it online, get in and out of the market in a matter Read more