If you have chosen to take over your own investing decisions, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. You most likely have so many questions running through your mind that you do not even know where to begin. The first thing to do is to take a deep breath and remember that you are making [...]
Morgan silver dollars were introduced in 1878 after the populous demanded domestic silver dollars produced again. Prior to that time, beginning in 1873 the Trade dollar was produced when it was decided to strike a special coin to compete with the European crowns in the international market. Both coins were issued simultaneously from 1878 until [...]
With the price of silver rising, silver dollar values are also rising. Silver is trading at over $28 an ounce currently and has been above $20 for several weeks. Together with the continued decline in the dollar, the increasing value of silver is making silver investing a popular choice. Collectible coins are especially popular investments [...]
Any time you invest in silver bars you will be charged a premium per ounce purchased. Generally, the more you purchase, the lower the per ounce premium. There are three reasons why you want to consider premiums when purchasing silver bars. Premiums vary based on manufacturer, dealer, product, weight, amount purchased, and demand for the [...]
Although it carries a value higher than most other precious metals, platinum has a much shorter history than gold or silver do. Originally discovered by explorers in search of gold, the metal was thought to be relatively worthless originally. Today, it is one of the most scarce and valuable of all precious metals. It is [...]
Gold dealers are not necessarily your friends. When doing business with gold dealers, it’s important to do your homework. Find testimonials, research for complaints and determine how this dealer compares to others with years of happy customers. For every reputable group of gold dealers with years of experience, there are scores of smaller dealers hoping [...]
Investing your money into metals seems like a great idea, and with the way they have been performing recently, it’s easy to see why. Of course, it’s not always as simple as just saying that you are going to buy metals. You have many options when it comes to the type of precious metals on [...]