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GoldSilver Review: What Stands Behind the Offering

by Mohammed Saqib | Jul 9, 2026 | Gold IRA Reviews, Precious Metals

GoldSilver was founded in 2005 by Mike Maloney — author of the bestselling Guide to Investing in Gold and Silver, host of the widely-viewed Hidden Secrets of Money documentary series, and a former precious metals advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of Rich Dad Poor Dad....

5 Tax-Diversification Strategies for Your Retirement Portfolio

by Devin Partida | May 17, 2026 | Precious Metals

When building a retirement plan, investors have traditionally prioritized asset allocation, parking a sizable portion of their wealth in assets like equities, fixed income and bonds so it will grow before they retire. While this is a tried and true strategy, it only...

Noble Gold Investments Review 2026: Fees, Ratings & Complaints

by Sarah Bauder | Mar 28, 2026 | Precious Metals

I’ve been reviewing gold companies for over two decades, and this includes self-directed gold IRA custodians, and precious metals dealers for years, and one thing I’ve learned from these reviews is that most investors ask the wrong first questions… They ask, “Is...

Best Gold Dealers 2026: Where to Buy Gold Online (12 Ranked)

by Gino D'Alessio | Mar 17, 2026 | Precious Metals

If you are looking to invest in gold and other precious metals through an IRA you need to do so through a specialized company. These companies have specific knowledge and specialization in the transportation, storage, and administration of precious metals accounts....

Reviewing & Comparing Installment vs. Revolving Small Business Loans in the U.S.

by Mark Turner | Feb 25, 2025 | Precious Metals

When applying for a small business loan in the U.S., it’s important to understand whether the loan is installment-based (fixed-term) or revolving (credit-based). Each type serves different financial needs and business goals. 1. Installment Loans (Fixed-Term...

Bitcoin and Ethereum Get Red Hot in October While Gold Breaks Through the $2,000 Mark

by Liam Hunt | Nov 7, 2023 | Precious Metals

It’s been an exciting few weeks in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has finally eclipsed the elusive $35,000 per token mark and Ethereum is above $1,800 for the first time since August.  The rally in the cryptocurrency market follows major hard fork and halving...

Crypto Up, Metals Down: The Alternative Asset Markets Split in September; More to Come?

by Liam Hunt | Oct 4, 2023 | Newsletters, Precious Metals

As interest rates climb, public debts mount, and recession fears loom, there is, fortunately, some positive news for investors this October.  The alternative asset market has seen some interesting price movements over the past four weeks. Perhaps the most noticeable...

Silver vs. Gold: Key Considerations for Investors (2023)

by Liam Hunt | Sep 16, 2023 | Precious Metals

There’s a reason why silver is often thought of as gold’s younger sibling. While the global silver market is valued at the not-so-paltry sum of $1.32 trillion, the world’s gold supply is worth nearly ten times that, topping over $12 trillion as of April 2023.  Gold...

Want to Become a More Conservative Investor? Follow These 9 Principles for Managing Risk in Your Portfolio

by Liam Hunt | Sep 6, 2023 | Precious Metals

Investing in equities and other volatile assets carries a lot of risk. In fact, studies show that about 80% of investors lose money in the stock market. It makes sense, then, why someone might want to become a more conservative investor—by taking risk management...

How to Prepare for Retirement? 15 Tips To Get It Right

by Amine Rahal | Aug 28, 2023 | Precious Metals

Retirement is something that we all have to plan for, and the earlier you start planning for it, the better. Compound investing works in your favor. Here are 15 tips to get your retirement going on the right foot… 1) Set Retirement Goals: Define when you want to...

What is Raw Silver? A Guide for Investors and Enthusiasts

by Liam Hunt | Aug 23, 2023 | Precious Metals

Raw silver refers to silver ores, which are sometimes called native silver. While nuggets of silver ore can still be found, they are increasingly rare. In fact, less-than-expected silver mining production in 2022 has led to diminishing silver supply across global...

Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Strong Amid Uncertainty; But the Next Big Test Looms on the Horizon

by Liam Hunt | Aug 4, 2023 | Newsletters, Precious Metals

When it comes to Bitcoin, and the crypto market more broadly, no news is often good news.  In July, macroeconomic indicators took a turn for the worse—including a subpar jobs report and yet another rate hike from the Fed—while Bitcoin and Ethereum stood their ground....
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