Showing posts with label Investment Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Investment Tips. Show all posts
Friday, May 9, 2014
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Gold & Silver Quietly Showing Strong Increases
With not much being reported in the mainstream media as of late, gold and silver have quietly started their strong and steady increases since June of this year. At the time of this post Gold closed at $1771.00 with silver closing $34.85. Anyone that invested around springtime of 2012 are now seeing some really nice gains at the beginning of the fall season.
Earlier this year I recalled seeing many posts out on the internet reporting of precious metals' imminent collapse, but like always here we are and precious metals are looking better than ever as a safe alternative investment vehicle. With Q3 now in the books as well as it being open ended who knows how high the price of precious metals is going to shoot up. Invest while you can, we maybe on the way to the moon in the near future.
-Blogging4Bullion
Earlier this year I recalled seeing many posts out on the internet reporting of precious metals' imminent collapse, but like always here we are and precious metals are looking better than ever as a safe alternative investment vehicle. With Q3 now in the books as well as it being open ended who knows how high the price of precious metals is going to shoot up. Invest while you can, we maybe on the way to the moon in the near future.
-Blogging4Bullion
Monday, July 23, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Wall Street to Las Vegas
The current American thought on investing is a sad one. We the people are expected, socially pushed and even manipulated to hand over our money to those on wall street to help us build/save/grow our wealth for the future. The more you think about it the more insane it really is. In my eyes I do not see any difference between being in the market or going out and buying a bunch of lottery tickets, you may hit it big but more than not you come up short or just barely break even. It is depressing.
So why do most financial advisers, brokers and those on wall street strictly push tying your funds into the market? Same reason Las Vegas has bright lights, free drinks and a host of other comps; To keep you coming back for more and at the end of the day they are the true winners, not you.
We need to stop playing russian roulette with our investments. There are other places to invest aside from the flashing lights and rigged games that is wall steet. Precious metals aka Gold, Silver and Platinum have been considered valuable throughout man's known history and has never been worth zero. We are all aware that many forms of currencies have come and gone, markets crash and 401K's disappear but alas, gold and silver have always been there for us, a pillar of stability, like a light in a dark tunnel, helping guide us through times of financial uncertainty. Let's stop playing silly carnival games and invest in stability.
-Blogging4Bullion
So why do most financial advisers, brokers and those on wall street strictly push tying your funds into the market? Same reason Las Vegas has bright lights, free drinks and a host of other comps; To keep you coming back for more and at the end of the day they are the true winners, not you.
We need to stop playing russian roulette with our investments. There are other places to invest aside from the flashing lights and rigged games that is wall steet. Precious metals aka Gold, Silver and Platinum have been considered valuable throughout man's known history and has never been worth zero. We are all aware that many forms of currencies have come and gone, markets crash and 401K's disappear but alas, gold and silver have always been there for us, a pillar of stability, like a light in a dark tunnel, helping guide us through times of financial uncertainty. Let's stop playing silly carnival games and invest in stability.
-Blogging4Bullion
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pullback In the Precious Metals Market..
Nonsense! I feel the need to post this reminder every so often when everyone starts to panic when gold and silver start losing some steam.
Yes, due to market conditions more and more investors are flocking to
cash and moving away from commodities. Especially when we have the euro crisis, JP Morgan loosing billions, middle east turmoils as well as a other factors happening in the world today. Concern or panic is not
needed. Downturns are good for the average
precious metals investor and here is why:
1. When the value of precious metals start dipping... not only does this allow you the seasoned investor to buy gold/silver at a discount, it also allows the everyday "joe" to get into the game as well. Start padding your investments boys and girls.
2. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again, history tells us otherwise as the value of precious metals has increased year after year.
3. Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are extremely turbulent and appear to behave like a roller coaster on not just a day by day basis but now it seems more like minute by minute.
Keep on Stacking!
-Blogging4Bullion
1. When the value of precious metals start dipping... not only does this allow you the seasoned investor to buy gold/silver at a discount, it also allows the everyday "joe" to get into the game as well. Start padding your investments boys and girls.
2. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again, history tells us otherwise as the value of precious metals has increased year after year.
3. Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are extremely turbulent and appear to behave like a roller coaster on not just a day by day basis but now it seems more like minute by minute.
Keep on Stacking!
-Blogging4Bullion
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Gold & Silver Crashing?
Here we are again! gold and silver start losing some steam and now everyone is screaming "The bubble is bursting, get out while you can." Yes, due to market conditions more and more investors are flocking to cash and moving away from commodities. Concern or panic is not
needed and let me explain why downturns are good for the average precious metals investor:
1. When the value of precious metals start dipping... not only does this allow you to buy gold/silver at a discount, it also allows not only yourself to purchase additional reserves of precious metals it allows for others to get into the game as well.
2. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again, history tells us otherwise as the value of precious metals has increased year after year.
3. Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are extremely turbulent and appear to behave like a roller coaster on a day by day basis.
-Blogging4Bullion
1. When the value of precious metals start dipping... not only does this allow you to buy gold/silver at a discount, it also allows not only yourself to purchase additional reserves of precious metals it allows for others to get into the game as well.
2. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again, history tells us otherwise as the value of precious metals has increased year after year.
3. Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are extremely turbulent and appear to behave like a roller coaster on a day by day basis.
-Blogging4Bullion
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sorry, I Am Just To Broke to Invest In Gold & Silver
No, your not, you just need to make financial adjustments. Most people are having extreme financial difficulty in this day and age but if you truly want to become an investor or just save a few bucks you are going to have to make some sacrifices.
Everybody including myself have items and things we do that cause us to spend money frivolously, things like buying expensive cups of coffee or going out every night & weekend or buying high ticket items just because "you gotta have it" etc. But if you really want to save money that mindset needs to be changed, we need to take control of our finances and make things happen. Control your money, don't let it control you.
There are many little habits that we can change in order to start putting money aside again for investing in gold/silver or paying down debt or whatever it is that you need extra money for. A few examples that I have done personally are listed below
1. Cut back on eating out - Huge savings will follow.
2. Setup automatic payments for bills - Late fees really chew into your bottom line.
3. Overdraft charges - Keep your money, don't give it to greedy bankers.
4. Eat and live healthier - Death and medical bills suck.
5. Cable TV - Internet provides most of what your paying for with cable.
6. Current Job not paying enough? go get another - Difficult now but very possible.
7. Start a budget and stick to it - KNOW YOUR FINANCES!!!
8. Shop smarter - Look for deals, Stop giving money away.
9. Pay off loans - No monthly payments makes Jesus smile :)
10. If you can't afford don't buy - We are all guilty of this crime.
There are many many other things you can do to save a few bucks these are just some of mine. Utilize the web, there are many great blogs and websites that have excellent advice of how to save and maximize your dollar. Follow some of these steps and I guarantee you will be able to start investing in no time. Good luck.
-Blogging4Bullion
Everybody including myself have items and things we do that cause us to spend money frivolously, things like buying expensive cups of coffee or going out every night & weekend or buying high ticket items just because "you gotta have it" etc. But if you really want to save money that mindset needs to be changed, we need to take control of our finances and make things happen. Control your money, don't let it control you.
There are many little habits that we can change in order to start putting money aside again for investing in gold/silver or paying down debt or whatever it is that you need extra money for. A few examples that I have done personally are listed below
1. Cut back on eating out - Huge savings will follow.
2. Setup automatic payments for bills - Late fees really chew into your bottom line.
3. Overdraft charges - Keep your money, don't give it to greedy bankers.
4. Eat and live healthier - Death and medical bills suck.
5. Cable TV - Internet provides most of what your paying for with cable.
6. Current Job not paying enough? go get another - Difficult now but very possible.
7. Start a budget and stick to it - KNOW YOUR FINANCES!!!
8. Shop smarter - Look for deals, Stop giving money away.
9. Pay off loans - No monthly payments makes Jesus smile :)
10. If you can't afford don't buy - We are all guilty of this crime.
There are many many other things you can do to save a few bucks these are just some of mine. Utilize the web, there are many great blogs and websites that have excellent advice of how to save and maximize your dollar. Follow some of these steps and I guarantee you will be able to start investing in no time. Good luck.
-Blogging4Bullion
Friday, August 26, 2011
Precious Metals on Sale: Buy During the Dips
Yes I am happy Gold is down a bit today and I will be even happier if it loses some more steam. Gold currently is hovering around $1744 per ounce and is seeing 3% lows within the last couple of days due to "cough, cough", positive economic outlook or so they say.
As I sit here writing this, investors are once again sensing panic in the precious metals market and are starting to shout the "bull is over!" I am pretty sure we heard this mantra last year. Concern or panic is not needed and Let me explain why downturns are a reason for joy and not sorrow.
When precious metals drop you are getting a bargain when purchasing. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again..gold has never been worth zero, yet some stocks and currencies throughout history have lost 100% of their value. This fact should provide comfort as well.
Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are way to turbulent for this to be permanent. So I say smile, there is a sale going on.
-Blogging4Bullion
As I sit here writing this, investors are once again sensing panic in the precious metals market and are starting to shout the "bull is over!" I am pretty sure we heard this mantra last year. Concern or panic is not needed and Let me explain why downturns are a reason for joy and not sorrow.
When precious metals drop you are getting a bargain when purchasing. If you are holding precious metals for the long term to protect wealth, you should have almost zero concern. For those that think that gold/precious metals will crash like the real estate market, think again..gold has never been worth zero, yet some stocks and currencies throughout history have lost 100% of their value. This fact should provide comfort as well.
Gold falling will not last for long, global economic conditions are way to turbulent for this to be permanent. So I say smile, there is a sale going on.
-Blogging4Bullion
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Precious Metals - How much Should I Invest?
This by far is one of the most frequented questions regarding investing in precious metals. The second most frequented question is what should I invest in? gold, platinum, silver or all three. I obviously do not know every single persons financial situation and each one of us is different but there are a few things that we can touch on that may help make these decisions easier.
1. The very first thing we need to do is get out of the mindset that we are "buying". I like to think more like we are converting paper assets into solid physical assets. We are not spending money on a product but we are merely transferring into something safer with the hopes we beat out inflation.
2. Come up with a single dollar amount that you can afford. Again, each individual's financial situation is different so take some time to figure out your finances. Remember you can always start out small and work your way up. So set aside a dollar amount that you are completely comfortable with and stick to it.
3. Now that you have money to spend, your next question is going to be what type of metal do I invest in? Since we are going for safety and diversity were are going to focus on bullion.
-Platinum (Per oz this metal is the most expensive)
-Gold (Per oz this metal is comes in 2nd place, slightly less expensive)
-Silver (Per oz this metal comes in third and is significantly cheaper)
Personally I believe you should invest in all three. 60% in gold, 30% percent in silver and the rest in platinum. If you are starting out small, you can invest in fractional amounts of gold/platinum (by the gram). Silver is very inexpensive and can be easily invested in higher quantities (oz, pounds) If you have a significant amount of currency set aside, investing in platinum/gold (by the oz or higher)is an option as well. The prices change often, so do your homework.
Again some individuals financial plans may very, this is just the formula that works for me. Be sure you always do your research before purchasing because investments always carry some risk. Hopefully this article will help some of those potential investors that are confused.
-Blogging4Bullion
Related Articles:
Precious Metal Prices
Where do I buy precious metals?
Certificates or Physical?
Why Invest?
1. The very first thing we need to do is get out of the mindset that we are "buying". I like to think more like we are converting paper assets into solid physical assets. We are not spending money on a product but we are merely transferring into something safer with the hopes we beat out inflation.
2. Come up with a single dollar amount that you can afford. Again, each individual's financial situation is different so take some time to figure out your finances. Remember you can always start out small and work your way up. So set aside a dollar amount that you are completely comfortable with and stick to it.
3. Now that you have money to spend, your next question is going to be what type of metal do I invest in? Since we are going for safety and diversity were are going to focus on bullion.
-Platinum (Per oz this metal is the most expensive)
-Gold (Per oz this metal is comes in 2nd place, slightly less expensive)
-Silver (Per oz this metal comes in third and is significantly cheaper)
Personally I believe you should invest in all three. 60% in gold, 30% percent in silver and the rest in platinum. If you are starting out small, you can invest in fractional amounts of gold/platinum (by the gram). Silver is very inexpensive and can be easily invested in higher quantities (oz, pounds) If you have a significant amount of currency set aside, investing in platinum/gold (by the oz or higher)is an option as well. The prices change often, so do your homework.
Again some individuals financial plans may very, this is just the formula that works for me. Be sure you always do your research before purchasing because investments always carry some risk. Hopefully this article will help some of those potential investors that are confused.
-Blogging4Bullion
Related Articles:
Precious Metal Prices
Where do I buy precious metals?
Certificates or Physical?
Why Invest?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Book Review: The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It
The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It: Make a Fortune by Investing in Gold and Other Hard Assets - By: John Rubino
When time permits I try to read books as much as I possibly can and this one is not let down. I have not even finished reading it and already posted a link for it within our bookstore widget courtesy of amazon.com which by the way contains other excellent books as well.
Basically the gist of the story is trying to make a decent profit in a world where the dollar seems to be on a never ending free fall. The author explains how to turn a profit by investing in precious metals as well as other hard physical assets. The real meat of the story to me is how it explains the illusion of prosperity and how us Americans are chasing false dreams. The book in detail delves into the world of fiat currency and what that means for us in the near term.
I could go on all day but unfortunately copyrighted material doesn't allow that. What I can tell you is that it is totally worth the $13.00 and I guarantee it will give you at least a new perspective on how things really are.
-Blogging4Bullion
Helpful Links
Our bookstore(Linked to amazon.com of course)
Buy the book: The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It
When time permits I try to read books as much as I possibly can and this one is not let down. I have not even finished reading it and already posted a link for it within our bookstore widget courtesy of amazon.com which by the way contains other excellent books as well.
Basically the gist of the story is trying to make a decent profit in a world where the dollar seems to be on a never ending free fall. The author explains how to turn a profit by investing in precious metals as well as other hard physical assets. The real meat of the story to me is how it explains the illusion of prosperity and how us Americans are chasing false dreams. The book in detail delves into the world of fiat currency and what that means for us in the near term.
I could go on all day but unfortunately copyrighted material doesn't allow that. What I can tell you is that it is totally worth the $13.00 and I guarantee it will give you at least a new perspective on how things really are.
-Blogging4Bullion
Helpful Links
Our bookstore(Linked to amazon.com of course)
Buy the book: The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Finding Free or Discounted Precious Metals
Buying or finding precious metals for extremely cheap is fun, exciting and rewarding. Personally I have found gold & silver in the most unlikeliest of places. Sometimes I have gotten a really great deal or just plain got them for free. Some of the places precious metals can be found are right underneath our noses. I have listed just a few of the places I have picked up gold/silver on the cheap.
1. Banks, yes I said it, banks! Sometimes purchasing rolled half dollars can net you a few or a lot of 90% silver coins. Banks just roll coins and do not usually check if the coins are silver or not. I have picked up lots of silver this way. Try with other types of coins if you like as well.
2. Yard sales - Sometimes you can find a great score at the neighborhood yard sale. Most people are not aware of precious metal values and I once picked up a box of old coins for a few dollars, got home and realized I had a worn looking 1 oz American Gold Eagle in the mix. Not to bad for only spending $3.00
3. Metal detecting - I have not done this yet but do know some people that have (I am seriously considering purchasing a metal detector.) Lots of treasures have been found using this method from finding rare coins, jewelry and historical artifacts. Things like this can be found in the woods, on the beaches, parks, or maybe even in your own backyard.
So above are just some of the few places you can locate free or discounted precious metals. Do you have a story on a big score? We would love to hear from you.
-Blogging4Bullion
1. Banks, yes I said it, banks! Sometimes purchasing rolled half dollars can net you a few or a lot of 90% silver coins. Banks just roll coins and do not usually check if the coins are silver or not. I have picked up lots of silver this way. Try with other types of coins if you like as well.
2. Yard sales - Sometimes you can find a great score at the neighborhood yard sale. Most people are not aware of precious metal values and I once picked up a box of old coins for a few dollars, got home and realized I had a worn looking 1 oz American Gold Eagle in the mix. Not to bad for only spending $3.00
3. Metal detecting - I have not done this yet but do know some people that have (I am seriously considering purchasing a metal detector.) Lots of treasures have been found using this method from finding rare coins, jewelry and historical artifacts. Things like this can be found in the woods, on the beaches, parks, or maybe even in your own backyard.
So above are just some of the few places you can locate free or discounted precious metals. Do you have a story on a big score? We would love to hear from you.
-Blogging4Bullion
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Stock Market: Is it time to bail?
No, but if you have all your investments tied in just the market and no where else, I would start reconsidering your strategy. We all know the old adage "Don't keep all you eggs in one basket." We should always be diverse.
The market and the economy are on shaky ground and it is probably going to get much worse. Stock markets have crashed overnight as we have seen back in 2008 and now with the Hindenburg Omen rearing its ugly head there are many that are extremely worried.
I am not suggesting to cash out all your investments and start hoarding money in your mattress but there are some things we can do to minimize losses in the unstable economy. Sure keep some money in the market, contribute to your 401k, but also look into precious metals, bonds, actual cash held in interest bearing savings accounts that are FDIC insured. Make sure you have a bankroll on hand in case of emergencies. Also, some of the most overlooked items are food, water, ammunition, generators things that you may need in case of a catastrophe because in this day and age you just never know!
-Blogging4Bullion
The market and the economy are on shaky ground and it is probably going to get much worse. Stock markets have crashed overnight as we have seen back in 2008 and now with the Hindenburg Omen rearing its ugly head there are many that are extremely worried.
I am not suggesting to cash out all your investments and start hoarding money in your mattress but there are some things we can do to minimize losses in the unstable economy. Sure keep some money in the market, contribute to your 401k, but also look into precious metals, bonds, actual cash held in interest bearing savings accounts that are FDIC insured. Make sure you have a bankroll on hand in case of emergencies. Also, some of the most overlooked items are food, water, ammunition, generators things that you may need in case of a catastrophe because in this day and age you just never know!
-Blogging4Bullion
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Gold to Drop: Great buying opportunity
Signs are starting to point to a short term decline in the gold market starting very soon. My opinion: this will be very short term and will immediately recover plus some. For those that invest or would like to do so, this will be an excellent buying opportunity. Think of it as sale, I always do.
Precious metals tend to decline during the summer and rebound by winter but this year I think we are going to start seeing the decline in the latter part of the summer instead and I expect to see a significant increase around fall. Again, these are only my opinions and your should thoroughly research before investing. But it is definitely something to keep an eye on.
-Blogging4Bullion
Precious metals tend to decline during the summer and rebound by winter but this year I think we are going to start seeing the decline in the latter part of the summer instead and I expect to see a significant increase around fall. Again, these are only my opinions and your should thoroughly research before investing. But it is definitely something to keep an eye on.
-Blogging4Bullion
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Gold: Is it to late for you?
That is a question that has been circulating throughout the news media, blogs, forums and many other places for some time now. Gold closed just below the all time record today at $1244.00 per ounce. With that being said, many of us are now wondering if we have missed the boat and the price is just to high to buy in.
We are in the midst of an economic crisis and many of us are having trouble putting food on the table, struggling trying to keep the lights on and can in no way justify spending thousands of dollars on precious metal investments.
Over the last 10 years gold has increased in price over 4x. I personally bought in at 2006 prices which was roughly $600.00 per oz. There are currently no signs showing that this train is going to stop. With the Euro on shaky ground and economies across the globe struggling with debt I only see gold going even higher. Feel free to do the research yourself as the data does not lie. Again times are tough but sometimes you have to be tougher.
Purchasing power of the US dollar is decreasing everyday.
Personally I setup a budget that allows me to sock away money specifically for the purpose of investing in precious metals. The amount I save every month may not look like a lot in some peoples eyes but it certainly adds up quickly when your dedicated to saving for a purpose.
Make cutbacks on frivolous spending. Try to horde small amounts of cash and start investing asap. Silver which currently is an excellent buy and can be bought for $17-$18 per oz (Current price at the time of this article)and the price is expected to shoot up any day now. Silver is a cheap alternative and is a good place to start investing if the price of gold makes you quiver.
So is it to late to buy gold? I think not, I still believe gold is currently a bargain and you should start investing into precious metals as soon as your finances allow.
-Blogging4Bullion
We are in the midst of an economic crisis and many of us are having trouble putting food on the table, struggling trying to keep the lights on and can in no way justify spending thousands of dollars on precious metal investments.
Over the last 10 years gold has increased in price over 4x. I personally bought in at 2006 prices which was roughly $600.00 per oz. There are currently no signs showing that this train is going to stop. With the Euro on shaky ground and economies across the globe struggling with debt I only see gold going even higher. Feel free to do the research yourself as the data does not lie. Again times are tough but sometimes you have to be tougher.
Purchasing power of the US dollar is decreasing everyday.
Personally I setup a budget that allows me to sock away money specifically for the purpose of investing in precious metals. The amount I save every month may not look like a lot in some peoples eyes but it certainly adds up quickly when your dedicated to saving for a purpose.
Make cutbacks on frivolous spending. Try to horde small amounts of cash and start investing asap. Silver which currently is an excellent buy and can be bought for $17-$18 per oz (Current price at the time of this article)and the price is expected to shoot up any day now. Silver is a cheap alternative and is a good place to start investing if the price of gold makes you quiver.
So is it to late to buy gold? I think not, I still believe gold is currently a bargain and you should start investing into precious metals as soon as your finances allow.
-Blogging4Bullion
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Ways to Invest
Palladium Bars
Beyond Gold: New Ways to Invest in Precious Metals
Fund Observer
By Rob Silverblatt
Posted: January 13, 2010
Gold. Glenn Beck has sworn by it. So has radio personality Dennis Miller. Even Fred Thompson, in a way that only a U.S. senator turned Law & Order district attorney could, has stepped up to bat for it. And if you're an investor, chances are somebody you know has told you recently to buy it.
Despite what the potency of the modern "gold rush" might suggest, America's favorite precious metal is hardly the only one out there. On Friday, ETF Securities launched two physically backed exchange-traded funds: one for investing in platinum and the other for palladium. The company offers similar products in Europe, but Physical Platinum Shares and Physical Palladium Shares are the first of their kind in the United States.
Both platinum and palladium are rare precious metals. Their many uses range from jewelry to catalytic converters for cars (to make emissions less toxic). And like gold, their prices have been soaring. Here are a few things to know about the two new ETFs:
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