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 […]
On March 16, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 3,000 points in one day, marking the biggest one-day drop in the Dow in history. Since that time, the market has rebounded in ways no one imagined and continues to sustain a bull run with only minor hiccups. But with the rise to […]
Nothing carries prestige and a sense of accomplishment quite like an Olympic gold medal. It signifies the discipline and sacrifice of each athlete and demonstrates for that one moment in time, a person was the best in the world at their respective discipline. But with words like “gold” thrown around, many people often wonder the […]
Becoming the executor of a loved one’s estate can feel like an overwhelming task. Real estate, cars, and other financial instruments are difficult to value and liquidate, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, a coin collection adds another intriguing dimension as an executor. If you’re wondering how to value and sell an estate […]
Making investments is all about diversification. Whether you choose stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or something safer like precious metals, choosing a wide array of places to put your money is essential to building wealth. But like any other investment, the tax man will come calling when you sell your investment. While paying taxes on investments […]
Precious metals are almost always a sound investment. They can hedge against inflation, boost wealth, and mitigate overall volatility in your portfolio. But in 2021, should you buy or sell precious metals? The answer isn’t so obvious. In one of the greatest bear markets in history, stocks and ETFs may seem like the answer. Yet […]
Starting in the late 15th or early 16th century, people began the now-centuries-old obsession with collecting things from the past. The first archaeologists hailed from Europe, fueled by the Humanism movement and a newfound interest of knowing about past civilizations. Since then, collectors have gone to the depths of the ocean and unearthed ancient tombs. […]
Even as some state and local governments reopen businesses and attempt to return to a sense of normality, many Americans are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19. In the past week, unemployment claims have soared above 30 million and some estimates show that an unemployment rate of 16% will remain constant through the coming […]
Since the 1850s, Native Americans have been proudly displayed on U.S. currency as an homage to their cultural importance and contributions to the country. While many of these early Native American Indian coins are rare and expensive, many other coins from the Buffalo Nickel to the Sacagawea Dollar are still part of impressive coin collections […]
