So, you’ve made the plunge. You took that extra cash on hand, and instead of planning a third trip to Cabo this year, you used it to further support your portfolio. Good for you. But this is the first time you’ve done this, and you’re feeling pulled in different directions. Should you buy more? Should you cash out? Why are you here in the first place? Now that you’ve made investing in gold and silver part of your immediate plan for your long-term financial future, some things to remember about what to do moving forward. Why Am I Here, Again? Remember, the reason you ...

Investors have plenty of reasons to fear re-entering the stock market. In fact, many are looking for alternatives, especially as retirement draws near. Still, in order to make up for losses sustained during the economic downturn, there seems to be few options besides the stock market for investors who need to see a good return. One of the best alternatives to the stock market is investing in precious metals. In fact, the precious metals outlook is secure and full of potential for the savvy investor. Concerns about the Recovery In order reassure the public and entice people to re-enter the stock market, ...

Do you know what coin is the most frequently collected? In U.S. currency, it is the Lincoln penny, but the second most collected coin is the Morgan silver dollar. This one comes with a fascinating story too, and it helps to explain why it is also one of the rare coins that should be used as a form of investment. The History As rare coins go, the Morgan silver dollars have an odd background. They were used by the United States government to control prices in the global silver market beginning around 1878. Because too many "lodes" of silver had been discovered, ...

During times of socioeconomic uncertainty, concern over rising living costs, inflation, and dollar devaluation tends to rise.  These days, there is no shortage of things to worry about, which is why many prudent investors have chosen to put their faith in tangible assets with real intrinsic value.  Gold and silver are the first two investment vehicles that come to mind.  Many investors start out buying bullion coins for this reason, and then realize that rare coins often offer even more potential. The appeal of coins comes largely from the fact that they are still accepted as a global currency on nearly ...

It seems as though there are some in every group. People look for the falling skies and proclaim the end of the world is coming. This happened with the recent hubbub surrounding the big nothing of the Mayan calendar’s end, just as it does with all manner of supposed doomsdays that come and go. It happens on a smaller scale as well, and anyone who has ever considered an investment in precious metals should know this quite well! The fearful are always saying that the metals market is about to drop and that it’s time to get out of metals. ...

If you are looking for high quality gold coins and gold bullion in which to invest, you'll need to select a high quality and reputable gold dealer. When you invest with a good gold dealer, you have access to the best gold on the market at some of the lowest market prices. Dealers like Monex.com that have achieved a consistent reputation over several years offer the most reliable transactions for investors. Gold is intended to be a secure and risk-free investment venture, but unless you select the right dealer, you will never have confidence in the gold coins and bullion ...

Investing in gold has been recognized for centuries as one of the best methods of accruing wealth and acquiring power. Gold is a unique investment and is in the fact the safest form of currency known to mankind. It is durable and never wears out. Even a small amount of gold can go quite a long way towards purchasing a number of goods and services. It is the one form of currency that is accepted, without question, around the world. Because of its stability, an increasing number of investors are choosing to purchase gold for the financial stability it provides. ...

When Monex gold prices or stock prices dip, investors get nervous. Yet, when it comes to gold a dip in its spot price is really not a significant worry. According to Reuters, the dollar remains strong because of the financial difficulties occurring in the Euro Zone. While this has stopped gold from hitting new record heights, gold is still at historically high levels. In addition, when gold dips, it always recovers. This has been the trend gold has taken the last few years. Reuters goes on to report that the economic stimulus issued by central banks in September of 2012 continued ...

With so much attention being garnered by the impressive growth of gold's spot price, it can be easy to overlook gold's sister metal – silver. This white metal has long been the protégé of gold, mimicking some of its older mentor's characteristics, while still maintaining its own unique place. These days, many seasoned investors agree that silver has enormous potential and may surprise us all in the next few years to come. Current silver prices are hovering around the $34 per ounce range, but many analysts speculate that this price could quadruple to over $120, in less than 3 years! There ...

The holiday season and the general state of the economy is driving many gold and silver owners to sell their bullion coins to drum up some extra cash. This time of year is wonderful in many ways, but it can also be very expensive traveling, buying gifts, and celebrating with loved ones. Selling extra precious metals can be a great way to make some money, as long as it is approached properly. For optimal results, a seller should first take a look at the latest spot prices. By seeing what the fluctuations have been like, it may be possible to accurately ...

We live in a world where the economic future is bleak at best. Economies are forming and crumbling in a matter of days. The United States of America, long considered one of the most profitable and financially stable countries in the world, is drowning in trillions of dollars' worth of global debt. In fact, most of the economies in the world are in debt. In addition to the global economic crisis, companies are rising and falling every day. Greedy CEOs and corporate bigwigs are taking consumer money and investing it quite poorly. Millions of people are losing life savings because ...

Monex has long provided a safe investment tool by offering gold bullion and coins to the investing public. For many decades, gold has been known as a safe investment during any type of economic conditions including market uncertainty, political discontent and inflation. In essence, the price of gold has remained resistant to fluctuating economic conditions and short-term political upheavals. Compared to the action of other investments, the range of movement in the value of gold coins, bullion, and rare coins is very narrow and stable. Gold offers a decent rate of return compared to stock shares and paper investments. Observing the ...

There is a reason why collecting coins is such a popular hobby.  These simple tokens offer a unique glimpse into so many compelling aspects of our current lives, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the past.  Nowhere else will you find a hobby that transcends so many crucial aspects of the human experience. Whether you are interested in history, economics, investing, particular points in time, antiques, art, or just outlook on rare coins in general, collecting rare gold and silver coins can be a wonderful hobby, as well as a lucrative financial strategy.  Seeking out rare coins is much like ...

With the growing use of phishing emails and phone calls, there is the constant question of whether online banking is safe or whether you should start to thinking about finding a different form of banking. Of course, with anything there are benefits and problems but it is important to find which outweighs the other. Online Banking can Suffer from Hackers One of the main problems with anything on the Internet is the growing number of hackers. This is when a computer system is broken into and there is nothing that you can do to stop it. Most of the time this is ...