As we’ve looked at the gold and silver markets over the past year, we’re encouraged that our view of the metals carving out a long-term base since the end of 2015 is the correct one. The 2017 chart looks especially encouraging. It has made a series of higher highs and …
Technology Has Increased the Value of Holding Gold and Silver in an IRA
IRA accounts serve a very specific purpose – to grow and protect long-term savings and investments. With geopolitical and economic trends shifting constantly, you need immediate access to as many of your assets as you possibly can in order to keep up with the changing landscape. Many people hold assets …
Not Satisfied with Your Retirement Plan? You’re Not Alone
Since the days of the late 1990s Dotcom Bubble and subsequent bursting of that bubble, the investment landscape has been increasingly difficult to navigate. Geopolitical uncertainty, combined with wild market swings, have left a growing number of people dissatisfied with their progress in saving for retirement. The numbers are telling. …
Why The Price of Bitcoin and Ethereum Matters to Gold and Silver Owners
Bitcoin and Ethereum are the top two cryptocurrencies in the world. Over the past month, their price has risen dramatically, creating a great deal of buzz in investment circles. What does this mean to those who own gold and silver? The increased activity surrounding these two bellwether cryptocurrencies indicates a …
Do We Really Want all this Tech? Gold as a Bridge to Reality
Artificial intelligence. Robo advisors. Trustless ledgers. Sounds like a world where humans aren’t responsible for doing much. Is this future world really coming? In some form, yes. All of these technologies are rapidly emerging, and the three mentioned are converging in the investment space at a rapid clip. Investment decisions …
Can Financial Technology Put Gold Into the Hands of the World’s Poor?
Yes. It can. There are thousands of new applications that companies are applying DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) to. They range from smart contracts that hold government officials accountable, to digitizing ownership of almost everything that has value in the economy. Of all of those applications, one of the most exciting …
Dollar Cost Averaging – Gold and Silver Ownership on Autopilot
Increasingly, people are taking control of at least a portion of their investments. New financial technologies are making this easier than ever before. While improving access to traditional and alternative assets is a good thing, you still need a strategy on how to accumulate and manage your investments. Dollar cost …
What do Employees Really Want? Monetary Compensation and Access to Alternative Investments Like Gold and Silver
A recent article on Benefits Pro made the following observation: “There’s plenty of talk these days about all sorts of employee benefits that might help to attract and retain top talent — but when push comes to shove, it’s the dollar sign that has the most influence.” People have access …
Preparing Gold and Silver for a Digital Financial World
Recently, we’ve been writing more on the role of Financial Technology in today’s fast changing world. The reason is, whether Boomers or Gen Xers like it or not, the Millennial generation is quickly becoming a high-tech and mobile generation. This trend has huge implications for all business to consumer product …
Are You Financially Literate? April is the Month to Find Out
April is Financial Literacy Month. It is smart to set aside a time to focus on finances, because money and finances are something that touch each and every one of us nearly every day. To that end, the folks at Money Management International have put together a comprehensive and helpful …