Why We Built OWNx the Boring Way: An Honest Gold Company Since 2008

OWNx co-founder Josh McCleary on why he and Jeremy Brakenhoff built a precious-metals company with no commissioned salesforce, no celebrity spokesperson and zero debt, and what that choice cost them.
What Are You Actually Paying For? A Plain Guide to Honest Precious-Metals Pricing

Regulators caught precious-metals dealers hiding markups of 71%, 130%, even 300%. OWNx co-founder Josh McCleary on how to spot a hidden markup with no math, and why an honest price is one you can see.
How to Spot a Bad Gold Dealer: Protecting Your Parents’ Retirement

Regulators say gold dealers took more than $140 million of retirement savings from mostly elderly customers. OWNx co-founder Josh McCleary on the five red flags and the four questions that protect your parents.
Do You Own Gold, or an IOU? The Question That Decides Everything If Your Dealer Fails

Rosland Capital’s customers bought real coins to take delivery and still lost everything. OWNx co-founder Josh McCleary on allocated vs unallocated ownership, and the one word that tells you the gold is really yours.
Understanding the Gold to Silver Ratio

Track the gold-silver ratio to spot value shifts between metals. Learn how smart investors use this metric to time trades and build stronger portfolios.
Can You Sell Gold to a Bank? What Actually Happens

Can you sell gold to a bank? Learn how banks handle gold, alternatives, and tips for getting the best value.