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 collecting and investing possesses the rare duality of being not only a challenging and engaging hobby, but a lucrative investment as well. Since the advent of monetary and exchange systems precious metals have been used as a form of currency. Gold and silver have withstood the turmoil of war, economic depression and revolution Read more
Investors seeking a tangible sense of security like to own gold. Gold remains the most popular precious metal for investment purposes. Many investors buy gold to hedge against a variety of financial and social crisis states, including inflation and currency collapse. According to author Michael J. Kosares, “The ABCs of Gold Investing,” (2012) To purchase 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
Many can be forgiven for thinking that gold has finished its run given the price drop seen in April 2013. The yellow metal has realized a serious drop from the mid $1,550s per Troy ounce to below $1,400 an ounce for the first time since the end of 2010. As of the third week of Read more
Buying or selling property can be a serious struggle, especially if you are not familiar with the market. Going through the wrong real estate agency or attempting to sell on your own can have devastating financial consequences. For this reason, discerning buyers and sellers in the greater Phoenix area turn to Property Group for their Read more
Investors are increasingly investing in gold as a hedge to inflation and financial uncertainty. Due to unprecedented debt levels in the West, numerous central banks have been printing money to boost stock and bond market prices artificially. While this money printing has succeeded in keeping the financial system afloat in the short term, the systemic Read more