It’s law: Gold and silver approved as currency in Utah
Three weeks ago, Utah quietly became the first state to recognize gold and silver as an alternative currency. Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed House Bill 157 along with 37 other bills on March 27,...
View ArticleThe world’s ugliest million dollar penny?
OK. We’ll admit the story behind the headline-fetching Miss Liberty penny (pictured to the left) is cool, but we can’t concede that it’s a beautiful coin. I’d probably go as far as to say it’s the...
View ArticleHow to earn $100,000 at age 15
I’m not sure which is better: earning $100,000 by age 15 or having a story written about you titled “The Most Interesting Teenager In Silicon Valley.” Sahil Lavingia’s done both. The 19 year old was on...
View ArticleSay hello to the catalysts that could push gold prices up overnight
Gold prices have fallen slowly and steadily since the end of February, and that’s got some commentators arguing that it could be the beginning of the end for the yellow metal (see our post 3 signs...
View ArticleA new way to invest in private companies with CircleUp
It’s tantalizing to imagine getting shares in a start-up that might go on to become the next Google. That’s part of what draws us to sites like Kickstarter.com where everyday people can pledge cash...
View ArticleHow realistic is $5,000 gold?
The way I view it, there are two scenarios that could push gold prices up to $5,000 an ounce: 1) A slow and steady upward rise in metal prices as governments continue devaluing their currencies; or 2)...
View ArticleWhy you should never, ever buy silver coins from the Franklin Mint
Consider this my public service announcement for the week. You can boil it down to one commandment: “Don’t buy silver coins from the Franklin Mint.” Or – to make it simpler – “Don’t buy anything from...
View ArticleHow to invest in thoroughbred horses and other racehorses
Investing in racehorses requires a level of commitment that chases away most amateurs. But, no matter what your level of interest, there are ways to get involved in the Sport of Kings. Here are a...
View ArticleWhen will inflation hit the U.S.? 2013?
The price of gold, oil, energy and other hard commodities has risen steadily for more than a decade, and that can only mean one thing: global currencies are weakening and inflation has settled in. The...
View ArticleHow low can gold prices go? Has the rebound arrived?
Introduction For many years, people have relied on gold as being a stable and worthwhile investment in an otherwise constantly fluctuating market. Back on Sept. 5th of 2011, gold reached an all-time...
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