3 Precious Metal Collecting Tips for Beginners

Not everyone naturally has a hobby. Sometimes, you need to do a bit of searching to find something that appeals to you. Fortunately, precious metal collecting provides a mix of interesting insights, wealth-building, and fun that few other hobbies can offer. While the initial cost may seem high, it’s no more expensive than starting out
Read moreA History of U.S. Coins — And Ones to Keep an Eye Out for

Coins have been around for more than 2,700 years as a means of trade. That makes U.S. coins relatively new in the grand scheme of minted currencies. However, a quick background of U.S. coins can shed some light on your coin collecting prowess and provide a basis for understanding how coin collecting works. If you’re
Read moreReasons Precious Metals Are the Perfect Holiday Gift for You (and Others)

Since the COVID-induced stock market collapse in March 2020, investors keep hearing the same thing: the inevitable crash or bubble burst is just beyond the horizon. While markets have maintained steady and even absurd returns (here’s looking at you, Tesla), the current rate of market growth can’t persist. So then, it becomes a matter of
Read moreThe Most Valuable Coins That Might Be Hiding in Your Change Jar

Everyone has dreams of retiring early, spending time with family, or just grabbing a cocktail and sitting on the beach of some far-off island. In most cases, a lifetime of work and savings is the only way to make this happen. But in other instances, people just get lucky: like the family that found $1
Read morePrecious Metals Guide to Common Questions and Answers
Precious metals and the concepts behind their pricing can be a confusing topic. Yet knowing all of the details about the trade of precious metals can help you understand the value of metals, when to buy and sell them, and a comprehension of how they make a worthwhile addition to your portfolio. Whether you’re adding
Read moreBitcoin or Gold Coin?
The era of cryptocurrency is upon us. After a spike in prices in late 2017, crypto had a downward spiral and then stabilized at about ⅓ of its all-time high. But late in 2020, a resurgence and renewed interest in the virtual coin began to drive the price higher. With “meme coins” like Dogecoin, as
Read moreShould I Buy, Trade, or Sell Precious Metals?
The Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq have consistently reached new heights since the Great Recession. With such growth, the opportunity to invest in stocks and ETFs have reached a vast array of both institutional and retail and investors. But the question remains: when will the bubble burst? As a result, investors need to
Read moreBest Value when liquidating Estate precious metals and estate coin collections
When a loved one passes away, you can become grief stricken. Not only did someone close to you die, but you’re also left with stress due to dealing with their affairs and paying for expenses such as a funeral or an estate sale. While estate sales make sense for liquidating your loved one’s personal items,
Read moreCommon Questions Before Investing in Bullion and Precious Metals
Market volatility is an alarming trend in the stock market since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. With near record-high unemployment, sky-high stock valuations, and relative uncertainty surrounding global markets and the upcoming presidential election, even experts aren’t sure how the markets will react. But that’s what makes bullion and precious metal investments so alluring.
Read moreEstate Liquidation of Coins and Collections
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic event. Yet even in the event of loss, the assets of the individual provide a silver lining to their passing. While this will never replace your family member or friend, it does provide some financial compensation to manage the deceased’s affairs. However, not all of the
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