Along with gold, other precious metals also showed an increase in price through last week, with silver and palladium ahead of the others. Although stocks and oil are under pressure, the Dow did close on a positive note for the first week of the month, perhaps setting a trend for the whole month. Even European stocks registered an increase last week. In New York, as precious metals looked brighter, gold for August delivery jumped $12.50, ending up at $1230.20 per ounce.

Evy Hambro, the manager of Blackrock Investment Management Limited’s World Mining Fund remarked, "We’ve seen gold reassert itself as an alternative currency.” This is a great time to buy gold, since a genuine bull market for gold can result only when gold prices dominate in all currencies, and that is what the market is looking at right now.

James Moore, analyst with Thebulliondesk in UK feels that gold makes the ideal barometer to measure risk now, since investors are supporting the metal quite strongly. The demand for gold as the best investment continues, regardless of the current debt situation in Europe. London’s latest gold bullion prices are up at $1,220.00 an ounce.

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John Halloran

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Gold stretched its record run from two weeks at the end of the first quarter to three weeks at the end of the first week of the second quarter. Its $1162.40 improved by $36.30 the first quarter sales of $1126.10 and the previous day sales by a substantial $6.

Silver, on the other hand, crossed the $18 barrier, keeping fresh and valid David Morgan’s prediction that silver prices could run up to $19 after breaching the $17.50 mark during the first quarter.

Gold and silver lead all precious metals in sales and popularity. Better known and more admired than any other metal, gold and silver have a long story of romance with mankind which started countless centuries ago.

These two precious metals have led all other precious metals in sales. During the last decade ending in 2009, gold sales increased by over 400% and silver by over 300%.

Said Morgan, founder of www.silver-investor.com, in an interview published recently on his website: “…There’s none better than gold if you’re worried about a crisis hedge however it unravels eventually, either total deflation – a debt-liquidating depression or a hyperinflationary blow-off. Silver has done best in periods of high inflation.”

He added that “we’ll see the biggest run up of all time in gold and silver… a euphoric state of panic buying driven by fear and greed,”

“When the panic hits, gold probably will go up to $2,000 and beyond. Many will turn to silver because [it will still be] affordable relative to gold.” 

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John Halloran

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Societe Generale’s Dylan Grice has attempted to answer that question on Tuesday, and his conclusion was: not now.

“The reason I own gold is because I’m worried about the long-term solvency of developed market governments.”

According to Dylan the time to sell gold is when heavily indebted governments start to face up to their problems, and take true measures to repair their struggling economies.

“The political winds in countries with central banks are a long way from blowing in the direction of fiscal rectitude. And while it’s true that more people are at least talking about it, talk is very cheap and no one is yet close to walking the walk. Such steps remain politically unpopular because we haven’t had our crisis yet.”

According to Dylan now is the time to be thinking of buying gold not selling gold.

“Eventually, there will be a crisis of such magnitude that the political winds change direction, and become blustering gales forcing us onto the course of fiscal sustainability, and that is when we should start thinking of selling gold”.

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John Halloran

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Amazingly, there is an unfounded optimism at the FDIC. “There is incremental improvement,” said Sheila C. Bair, the F.D.I.C. chairwoman, said in a news conference in Washington today. “We are seeing some encouraging signs here. Over all, the banking system is challenged, but stable.” Unfortunately for the FDIC, the numbers do not show the same optimism. The banking industry received over $700 billion in stimulus funds, yet posted a profit that was down nearly 88% from previous years. Although the industry was the beneficiary of super-low interest rates, most small and medium-sized banks encountered record losses.

The banking crisis is far from over and should be monitored by people who invest in gold. As the Federal Reserve begins its announced plan of raising interest rates, the easy profits of the past two years are likely to disappear and additional banks could fail, just as happened during the saving and loan crisis. For many people, alternate forms of secure investments need to be explored and gold is likely to be the answer for many.

Many people buy gold during times like these because it acts as a hedge against inflation. As inflation increases, the value of gold against the US dollar generally increases as well, making it more valuable. For many, this becomes a way to keep savings and accumulated wealth from dropping in value during difficult times. Investors should take note of the banking industry problems and look to add more gold to their portfolios. 

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Steven Martin

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These developments are adding an extra burden on Greece, which is confronted with an issue of integrity as well, as the European Commission demand explanation by the end of February how since 2001 it used currency swaps to make its debt limits look lower. "We do want to restore credibility," Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said. "We have enough trouble as it is convincing people that our numbers are real."

The conditions in Greece are worse, but reflect similar problems in countries like Spain, England, Italy and the United States. These problems result in weakening currencies, and typically cause a growing interest to buy gold as people look to get out of the fiat currencies and into a more stable investment. For this reason, gold prices have begun to rally, suggesting now as a good time for increased gold investment.

As investors see the problems in various economies worldwide, they are beginning to move to buy gold. Analysts are suggesting that gold prices are ready to rise and investors who increase their holdings in the metal stand to benefit should prices in fact climb. 

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Steven Martin

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Joining experts such as Marc Faber, Christopher Wood, Robert Fisk, Anthony Bolton, Niall Ferguson and Jim Rogers, Paul presented his thoughts on gold investment and hyperinflation to a group of finance professionals at meetings in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. Illustrating a scenario of gold’s tight supply painted against devastating hyperinflation, Paul envisioned a situation that could literally destroy the middle class by doubling the cost of living over a period of five years.

Many people wonder if hyperinflation is even possible, given the efforts of the Federal Reserve to control the growth of the economy. Much of the concern over hyperinflation centers around the recent attempts to manipulate the money supply and interest rates. As the Fed and other national banking concerns worldwide dropped interest rates to near zero and funneled vast sums of money into stimulating the economy, the concern is a strong reversal that creates inflation that can’t be reined in, creating hyperinflation.

Phillip Cagan, whose 1956 book, The Monetary Dynamics of Hyperinflation outlined the conditions that can trigger hyperinflation as:

1. The general population prefers to keep its wealth in non-monetary assets or in a relatively stable foreign currency. Amounts of local currency held are immediately invested to maintain purchasing power.

2. The general population regards monetary amounts not in terms of the local currency but in terms of a relatively stable foreign currency. Prices may be quoted in that foreign currency.

3. Sales and purchases on credit take place at prices that compensate for the expected loss of purchasing power during the credit period, even if the period is short.

4. Interest rates, wages and prices are linked to a price index and the cumulative inflation rate over three years approaches, or exceeds, 100%.

Criteria 1 is already true for many people with gold investments, and criteria 3 can be tied to the way credit cards and other lenders currently operate. Does this mean that hyperinflation is here? No, but investors should not disregard its possibility.

Of itself, hyperinflation is not a specific reason to buy gold; investors should buy gold to increase their wealth and to provide a hedge against inflation or any other economic hardship. In the past, gold has been a solid investment and many people have protected their financial stability with consistent, sustained investment in gold. 

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Steven Martin

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The RSI is written as RSI = 100 – 100 / (1 + RS)

RS = (total gains / n) / (total losses / n) and

n= the number of periods used to build the indicator

For gold, this formula shows a very clear trend; last week, the RSI fell from 49.5 to 38.5 as gold prices tumbled. RSI numbers near 30 indicate to analysts and other investors that an asset is undersold and a new climb may be impending. In short, gold was previously oversold, but the price drops of the past two months have corrected it, leaving gold prices likely to rise.

Technical analysis affects short-term decisions for gold prices; fundamentals, on the other hand, affect the long-term. Using the RSI for gold prices allows investors to evaluate both long-term and short-term due to the “n factor” in the equation.

As investors make plans, it is a good strategy to map out a way to capitalize both now and in the future. Gold bullion tends to be an excellent way to capitalize in the short-term, while certified coins offer a potentially good long-term approach. Using the RSI and other metrics, the time to buy gold appears to be now. 

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Gold is commonly billed as the investment of choice during difficult economic times, and that has been true many times over the past forty years. In spite of the advertised strength of the US dollar at the moment, the US economy is in one of those dark times; it may very well be the darkest since the Great Depression. Unemployment is creeping higher, the housing market has not recovered and once rock-solid businesses are still going under, but all of this is being overshadowed by the crises in Greece, Portugal and Spain. Turmoil in these countries is propping up the dollar and allowing investors to forget the problems at home.

Good news has boosted the dollar, but soon the reports from overseas will die down and reality will set in for the US. The economy is still in terrible shape and the billions of dollars of federal handouts have weakened the country’s money supply and raised its debt.

In spite of, or perhaps because of its price decrease, now is the time to buy gold bullion or certified coins. The best attributes of gold investment fit perfectly with the list of problems facing the US, and some analysts are still forecasting prices close to $1,500 per ounce in 2010 and $2,500 in 2011. With current prices down around $1,060 today, this would be an incredible boon for investors who buy before any price increases can take hold or the media tries to spin them away.

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John Halloran

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Saving in dollars remains questionable to many investors with banks still collapsing even with the FDIC paying debts using deposit insurance. Although the dollar has moved up a percent or two recently, its decade long performance has been to slide versus other currencies and against gold; this is part of the problem with stocks versus gold. Stocks and bank accounts can go up in dollars but over time dollars have been worth less in gold.

There are two basic ways to buy gold; the first is to buy bullion. Bullion is available as gold coins and gold bars. The American Eagle gold bullion coin is guaranteed to contain an ounce of gold by the United States Mint. Gold bars from the likes of Johnson Matthey, Pamp Suisse, and Credit Suisse have been favored tools for saving gold bullion for years. Since the early 1970’s, gold bullion has appreciated more then thirty fold, easily beating the Dow Jones Industrials.

For those with a longer investment view, certified rare coins are an excellent way to buy gold. Mint state rare gold coins as a group have increased in value one hundred twenty fold compared to 1970; this is more than three times the appreciation of gold bullion. For reasons like these, it is no wonder that many investors have chosen gold over stocks.

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The most cost effective place to buy gold is at a professional, experienced gold exchange. Collectors buy individual gold bullion coins through the US Mint but there is a substantial markup unless the investor buys in million dollar lots. Buying bullion through a gold exchange typically costs between 5.5% and 7% above the spot price of gold.

When buying gold for retirement, an alternative to gold bullion is the purchase of rare gold coins. These investments often outperform gold bullion over long periods of time. In order to purchase certified rare gold coins, the investor is well advised to also deal through an exchange well connected in the rare gold coin market.

There are two types of products for those who wish to buy gold for retirement. Gold bullion comes in government minted coins and gold bars. The American Eagle and the American Buffalo gold bullion coins are 99.99% and 99.999% pure gold respectively and are guaranteed by the US government to contain the stated amount of gold. Purchasing in lots of ten ounces will typically qualify the investor a price around 5.5% to 7% over the spot price of gold. Gold bars from Johnson Matthey, Pamp Suisse, and Credit Suisse are internationally recognized sources of gold bullion.

Certified rare gold coins include all United States minted gold pieces from 1795 to 1933. These coins can range in value from under a thousand dollars to over a million depending upon rarity and condition. Both bullion and rare coins offer excellent ways to buy gold for retirement.

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Individuals who wish to protect their worth from frther damage due to inflation and a stagnant job market often buy pre-1933 US gold coins that have been certified by the professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Investors buy American gold coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $10 Liberty Head coin, not to complete a set or add to a numismatic collection, but because government regulations such as Executive Order 6102 Section 2-B state that coins of recognized special value to collectors of rare and unusual coins are private assets that the government may not confiscate from its' citizens.

Gold confiscation may sound like a ridiculous concept, although it happened in 1933 and the prohibition on gold ownership lasted until 1971. For almost 40 years, gold bullion was illegal to buy, sell, or barter with within US borders, and if you refused to turn your bullion over to the Feds you were considered a felon for holding what essentially became a very shiny and costly paperweight. If you buy American gold coins that have been classified as collectibles yet still fluctuate along with the gold spot price, you have the opportunity to make money dyuring this recession and keep your wealth out of the hands of anyone except yourself.

Not all investors will do well financially with certified American coins, although investors who hold their coinage longer than 14 months typically do better financially than investors who hold gold bullion long-term. While bullion is far more apt as a 1-14 month play, it may be wise to buy American gold coins that have been certified by PCGS if you plan on a long-term stake in physical gold. To learn more about how to buy American gold, both in bullion and certified form, give us a call or delve into our helpful investment tutorials below.

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Steven Martin

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If you are interested in buying and/or selling jewelry with a national precious metal exchange, you may want to visit www.Kitco.com, because the jewelry section at that site has been quite helpful for many individuals looking for jewelry to buy or with jewelry to liquidate. If you are interested in collecting coins as a hobby, you want to visit www.PCGS.com, because the Professional Coin Grading Service maintains accurate and updated lists of US collector coins and their prices and populations. If you are an investor looking for a hedge against inflation or a long-term back-up plan in case of a national financial collapse, we will answer some of your questions here.

If you are interested in a short-term (1-14 month) hedge against dollar-backed assets due to possible inflation, then gold bullion products and silver bullion products may best fit your needs. Bullion trades very close to the spot price of each respective metal, so rapid-fire buy and sell transactions can be completed within short time frames. Longer-term holders don’t normally buy bullion, because they buy gold and silver coins that have been certified.

Certified coins are a better option if you want long-term possession of gold and silver because they have historically outperformed raw bullion and they are private investments that don’t require complicated paperwork to purchase. Call our trading floor to get answers to any other questions you have before you buy gold and silver, or go through our award-winning tutorials (below) on your own time to get the answers that you seek from our hard-working research team. 

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Gold bullion bars and gold bullion coins trade relatively close to the gold spot price, and the weights of these items ranges from a stamp sized gold gram bar to a much larger one-ounce gold American Eagle coin. Some gold bullion coins can be quite expensive, like some Chinese gold Panda coins that sell for as much as 13% over the gold spot price. Credit-Suisse produces relatively affordable gold bullion bars, and coin series like the South African Krugerrand and the Canadian Maple Leaf trade much closer to the gold spot price than the pandas and other bullion coins.

You can buy cheap gold in scrap form or through old jewelry purchases, but security-seekers tend to do better financially with investment-grade gold coins like the $20 Liberty Head and the $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle. MS61 and MS62 grade coins offer the non-confiscatability of a collectible coin, yet the still move in the same direction as the gold spot price so you are not stuck with a rare collector’s piece.

Even the low-grade investment-grade coins tend to outperform gold bullion for investors who hold longer than 14 months, so if you are searching for long-term safety with physical gold then you might want to delve into the historic American coin market. Whether you decide to buy cheap gold to cut costs or to go with investment-grade bullion bars or coins, feel free to call us directly for dealer locations and live discounted quotes on the most commonly traded gold products. 

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If you would like to own a type of gold that was historically deemed non-confiscatable by our government during national financial distress, you may want to consider rare gold coins such as the ones that have been certified as being in Uncirculated Mint State condition by PCGS and NGC. President Franklin Roosevelt declared that gold coins that hold value to collectors of rare and unusual coins were not subject to government confiscation, and his decree would likely hold up in the event of another gold bullion confiscation.

Although some investors have been able top score some quick profits with physical gold bullion investments, the fact that bullion bars and coins can be seized by our government to back up US currency leaves many investors unsure about bullion investing. If you plan to maintain physical possession of your gold for 14 months or longer and you would like a non-confiscatable type of gold that has historically been more profitable than raw bullion over the long-term, you may want to consider PCGS and NGC-certified specialties like the $20 Saint Gaudens gold coin and the $20 Lady Liberty gold coin. Get in touch with us today to find out more about the most heavily targeted bullion and certified gold products. 

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Steven Martin

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If you are looking for the best way to hold physical gold for 14 months or less, it may be a wise idea to buy gold bullion. Gold bullion prices tend to move higher when the US dollar becomes devalued, so if you foresee inflation occurring during the next year or so, gold bullion could be a excellent way to offset losses you may suffer in cash accounts and other dollar-backed asset classes.

Gold bullion is highly recommended for short-term traders who would like to cash in their gold for a profit 1-14 months after purchasing product. If you believe that the dollar could become devalued to the point of collapsing if our nation’s policymakers keep printing and spending the greenback, then you may not want to buy gold bullion because our government historically confiscates that type of metal when the dollar’s solvency comes into question.

If you would like to keep gold in your hands throughout the course of years or even decades, and if you are interested in a completely private investment, you may want to consider certified gold coins in lieu of gold bullion. Over the last 20 years, certified gold coins like the $20 Liberty Head and the $10 Indian Head have been more profitable than gold bullion for investors who hold their coinage longer than 14 months, and their classification as private assets is what many gold coin purchasers enjoy. Call us directly to learn more about the two key types of physical gold investments, or browse one of our free precious metal investment guides below. 

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Steven Martin

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If you buy gold bars, keep in mind that these investments, which vary in weight from one gram to 1000 ounces, are best for holding periods of 1-14 months. If you expect the gold spot price to shoot up substantially overt the next year or so due to inflation before falling again, and you would like to profit from peaking gold prices, gold bullion bars and coins could be a great fit for your portfolio.

Gold bars come from many different manufacturers, but Johnson-Matthey, Engelhard, and Credit-Suisse are the leaders in the gold bullion bar industry. These products carry relative low (2-4%) premiums over the gold spot price, and their respective companies guarantee the bars for their weight and purity. It is important to remember that gold bullion could be confiscated by our government to restore faith in the dollar, so if you believe that US currency will keep losing value then you may not want to buy gold bars. There are physical gold investments that were not historically confiscated, and you can learn more about the wide variety of physical gold investment by browsing our site or requesting some of the free mail-out information below. 

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If you want to buy gold coins for the shot at quick profits that could be seen in the gold market, and you plan to take those profits within 14 months, you fall into the category of investors who tend to invest in gold bullion coins. The 22-karat American gold Eagle and the 24-karat Canadian Maple Leaf are two examples of widely utilized gold bullion coins. Gold bullion coins trade in close proximity of the roving gold spot price, which is listed by the COMEX.

If you are not looking to flip the gold within the next year for profits, and if you would rather maintain physical possession of your ore for wealth security purposes for years or perhaps decades, you could do better financially by buying certified gold coins. Certified gold coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $20 Lady Liberty have been placed in a private asset class by our government’s policymakers, so investors searching for a way to privatize their wealth with physical gold purchase coins such as these to fortify their portfolio.

Investors also buy gold coins with funds from their inactive and/or underperforming retirement accounts, and many IRA investors have been able to ward off the average American’s 35% retirement account loss by storing a portion of their nest egg in gold coins. You can learn more about gold-backed IRAs as well as gold coins for physical delivery in our free, award-winning gold investment guide below. 

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Steven Martin

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Investors have been buying gold both as a hedge against inflation of US currency and as a safe-haven hard asset that is not tied to falling paper assets and real estate values. For over 5000 years, people have preferred to hold physical gold instead of alternative fiat money, which can be quite volatile and can even become worthless in the blink of an eye. In the past, consumers have lost 100% of their buying power due to their nation’s currency becoming insolvent, so many individuals choose to store a portion of their wealth in privately held precious metals.

Gold prices tend to move in the opposite direction of the currency in which the metal is priced, so the gold spot price in US dollars has risen substantially (over 400%) since massive overprinting of our greenback began in 2001. Our government has tallied a national debt of $12.1 trillion so far, and this number will undoubtedly increase as funds from bailout and stimulus measures are poured into our ailing economy.

If you are interested in buying gold to protect and potentially grow your hard-earned wealth, or if you have already taken your position in the gold market and simply wish to check the status of your investment, feel free to get in touch with our friendly and trained specialists for the answers you seek. 

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Steven Martin

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Many investors purchase gold as a hedge against inflation, because gold and other commodities that are priced in dollars move in the opposite direction of our fiat greenback. When overprinting and radical monetary policies devalue the US dollar, gold prices increase. Gold prices also fluctuate based on the ever-changing status of supply and demand, and demand has been unexpectedly high during the last three years as a safe-haven asset.

Even though paper investments and real estate values have sunk drastically throughout the current recession, investors who have stored a 20-30% portion of their assets in physical gold have been able to remain financially independent and offset losses in other asset classes. To purchase gold, all you need to do is find a reputable gold dealer that carries the product that meets your needs.

You can learn more about the diverse range of gold products and how each type of gold is traditionally utilized by investors by browsing this website or our award-winning precious metal investment tutorials below. Try to purchase gold products that are commonly used by investors, and your liquidity and ability to price-check the items will remain intact. Maintain physical possession of your gold if possible; this way you can empower yourself financially if a financial emergency arises. For more information or to strengthen your portfolio through a gold purchase, give us a call or request some of our complimentary mail-out reports below. 

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In September of 2009, news of a scam surfaced in the press. A middleman had raised $50 million from 735 investors to “buy 20,000 tons of gold” from one Middle Eastern source and triple the investment with the sale to a Middle Eastern buyer. The deal fell through when the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a restraining order on the activities of the Nigerian and American partners in the scheme. The partners received prison sentences of 20 and 9 years, respectively.

This is an extreme example of the old adage that “when something seems too good to be true, it probably is”. In the run up of gold during the first decade of the 21st century, many who bought in and around 2000 and held their gold are four times richer. Where to buy gold for many of these folks was from a reputable gold dealer. Where to buy gold is with a dealer where the transactions are transparent, the buy/sell spreads reasonable, and the reputation of the dealer is spotless.

Buying gold is not magic but, like any investment, it is important to deal with a trusted dealer, such as buy-gold.org. Where to buy gold is at a dealer with a Better Business Bureau report has no complaints and an impeccable A+ rating, adding confidence that each purchase will be handled correctly and professionally. 

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Steven Martin

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If you are interested in gold investing, most likely you have seen advertisements for companies who permit you to buy gold online. You simply log on to their web site, choose a product after seeing a brief description of a couple of their options, and then there is nothing left to do but to enter your credit card number or get a money order to them immediately. While you can buy gold online in this manner and probably save yourself a few minutes up front, is there any real benefit to never speaking with a live person when doing your gold investing?

A successful gold investment should be tailored to meet your specific needs. Gold bullion bars and coins are a wise asset for some investors to own, while certified gold coins are more appropriate for others. You may not even need further diversification into gold, but a computer and an online shopping cart can’t tell you these things. By speaking with a qualified gold specialist, you can properly supplement your portfolio with the type of gold that is best suited to meet your specific goals.

If you would like to buy gold online and have some questions about reputable companies who operate in this manner, or if you are simply looking for more information on the gold market, call our toll-free help desk or browse through our award-winning gold investment guides below. 

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Steven Martin

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After rallying to $1226 per ounce weeks ago, profit-taking and a stronger US dollar have repressed gold’s value. Many projections call for gold prices of $1300-$1500 in 2010, because the rampant printing of currency that has been pored into our floundering real estate and stock markets could sett off a powder-keg of inflation for our greenback. Our national debt has grown tremendously in recent years, and this has caused the international community to shun dollar-backed assets in favor of other currencies and commodities, and gold is encompassed within both of these categories.

If you would like to make a profit with gold, understand that there are no guarantees in life and certainly none in the gold market. Gold tends to rise with inflation and when there is higher demand for privately-held, safe-haven assets, so if you are looking for a physical back-up plan for your financial independence then gold may be right for you. You could make a profit in the gold market, especially with buy gold prices under $1100 per ounce at the moment. Give us a call or check out our award-winning gold investment tutorials below to learn more. 

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Steven Martin

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Investors don’t only buy physical gold as a time-tested hedge against inflation or deflation, because it is also a useful asset to own if you find yourself living in a bankrupt nation buried under a pile of debt that would take hundreds of years to pay off. Frankly, the United States is in this very situation, so many investors have come to view gold is the only real money within US borders.

If you value liquidity, then you will want to buy physical gold instead of a gold exchange traded fund (ETF) or any other type of non-allocated type of gold derivative. Gold bullion bars and coins are mostly bought as short-term (1-14 month) investments, and investors who plan to hold their gold for a longer period of time usually purchase PCGS or NGC-certified gold coins. You can easily buy and sell these types of physical gold, while gold promissory notes and leverage programs could open a can of worms that you never intended to deal with.

If you would like more information on the best ways to buy physical gold for your particular situation, contact Buy-Gold.org directly and our friendly specialists can provide you with expert assistance and free, customized mail-out reports that fit your needs. 

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Steven Martin

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What pops into your mind when you think of major events of the past year? We have seen major changes in the global eco-political scene in 2009, and there is certainly no shortage of opinions on what will occur next year. While none of us can accurately predict the specific events of 2010 as if we had a fully functional crystal ball on out coffee table, the American economic situation does look rather glum when you lay all the facts out for everyone to see.

US retirement accounts lost over $2 trillion in the last three years, and many Americans are the not-so-proud owners of retirement accounts that are 35% or more below 2005’s levels. If our government continues to saturate our economy with devalued dollar bills, then stocks, bonds, and cash accounts could relapse further in 2010. Instead of giving up their heard-earned nest egg without a fight, many investors have shifted their IRA to gold.

Investors buy a gold IRA when they feel the need for diversification into safe-haven assets. A 20-30% hedge in gold is typical for investors who would like safety and the chance to profit during these trying financial times. Contact Buy-Gold.org or get our 2010 Insider’s Guide to Gold-Backed Retirement Accounts below. 

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Gold was selling for over $1200 per ounce earlier in the month, and the recent bout of profit-taking by short-term investors and individuals who needed to free up cash for holiday shopping is the reason that today’s article is on how to sell gold. Economists have called for gold prices to increase 12-18% in 2010, so investors who can afford to hold their gold are doing so, but the fact is that sometimes we are a little cash strapped and need to liquidate some of our assets.

Gold is very easy to turn back into dollars or any other currency for that matter, since gold was pretty much the only currency used over the last 5000 years. If you want to know how to sell your gold and get out of the market, contact a reputable gold exchange that will freeze your price BEFORE you ship the gold in.

You can search for a reputable gold exchange online then run a background check on any potential dealers at the Better Business Bureau. Once you find a gold broker to facilitate your transaction and the depository receives your gold, the company should issue you a check or wire immediately. To learn more about how to sell gold or if you are looking for information on other areas of the gold market, contact Buy-Gold.org directly or register below for one of our award-winning gold investment tutorials. 

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You can learn how to buy gold and do all sorts of other things that are new to you here.

You can get the current gold spot price and the latest information on the gold market here.

Gold investing can be simple and rewarding, which you can learn about here.

The basics of buying gold are as such:

If at all possible, take physical delivery of your gold investment. Gold stocks and ETFs could give you some quick profits, although these unallocated gold derivatives may not be backed by physical gold that is segregated in your name.

If you plan on a short-term stake in gold because you believe that gold will profit due to inflation, then gold bullion bars and/or coins may be your best choice. Don’t forget that the gold bullion market can be frozen by our government during national economic crises, and you can learn about the historic gold bullion confiscation in the award-winning investment tutorial below.

If you plan on holding your gold longer than 14 months, and if you would like to place a special focus on portfolio security, then you fall into the category of investors who have historically done better financially with certified gold coins. Certified gold coins trend alongside bullion, and they have been deemed to be non-confiscatabale and completely private. To learn more about the gold market and how to buy gold successfully, contact Buy-Gold.org directly. 

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The point of buying gold coins and bars is to profit from the short term fall of the dollar against gold and to provide along term hedge against the possible long term fall of the dollar. Ideally the best time to buy gold is when there is a pull back in the price. For example, gold has had a good run for the last few months until the pullback of about $100 an ounce in December of 2009. Buyers who believe that the strength of the dollar and the pull back of gold is short lived will buy gold coins and bars during what they believe will just be a pause in the ascent of gold.

When buying gold coins and bars it is important to buy a trusted gold product that has a market for resale. Buying government approved gold coins or gold bars from reputable sources such as Credit Suisse, Pamp Suisse and Johnson Matthey is wise.

Choosing a company to deal with for buying gold is very important. This ensures an investor that the company making his transactions operates with integrity and professionalism. As economic conditions and investment needs change, a strong relationship with a trusted company is a critical element. 

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If you fear a worsening financial scenario for our economy in the coming years, then it could be a wise move if you vest 20-30% of your vulnerable assets in precious metals. Gold has risen every year since 2001, and our government’s low interest rates and devalued dollar are driving gold projections right now. Gold has risen 33% in the last 365 days, and no reasonable analysts expect to see these types of gains each year.

However, gold has been untainted by government intervention into our traditional markets, so the sharp rises in US stock indexes could correct once our government’s stimulus funds are depleted. If you feel that gold could be rising in the future, then you may want to buy gold coin or other bullion assets now, or perhaps certified gold coins if you plan on a long-term safety and privacy-seeking venture into the gold market.

There are a wide range of gold products available, and different products are advisable depending on your particular concerns, goals, and financial situation. Feel free to contact Buy-Gold.org to buy gold coin investments and our friendly specialists will be able to provide you with professional assistance throughout your time in the precious metal market, which always includes free, insured delivery and commission-free liquidation. 

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If you look at our financial markets compared to last year’s same-time levels, things look great. Our government’s stimulus funds have boosted US stock indexes and increased consumer confidence, although our markets are still far below 2005 levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the NASDAQ indexes have increased, even though many of the companies within these indexes have suffered.

Many US investors have decided to buy gold bullion to combat the harsh effects that our current recession has reaped on the average portfolio. Stronger safe-haven demand and the falling dollar elevated the gold spot price to record-high of $1227 earlier this month, although profit-taking by short-term investors has repressed the gold rally lately The price you pay to buy gold bullion correlates with the active gold spot price, and most gold bullion dealers charge a markup of 2-8% for gold bullion products. Your cost for gold bullion will vary de[pending on the type of product, your purchase volume, and whether or not you choose a reputable gold exchange with an A+, Zero Complaint rating. If you want to learn more about the gold bullion market, feel free to register below for a copy of the 2010 Insider’s Guide on How to Buy Gold Bullion.

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• Gold Bullion Rounds – These generic circular pieces, which are also referred to as planchets or blanks are produced for large-scale gold dealers, wholesalers, and coin minting entities. You can use rounds to mint coins, and you can use rounds as a short-term (21-14 month) investment. You can also melt these items down for other purposes, although these generic pieces carry no face value and are liquid but not legal tender in any country. You can buy gold rounds in 22-karat and 24-karat purity, with the 22-karat variety containing more alloy to produce a more durable coin.

• Gold Bullion Bars – These items are more heavily targeted by investors than rounds, and the costs are still very low over the COMEX gold spot price. Investors can buy cheap gold bars that have been manufactured by companies like PAMP-Suisse and Credit-Suisse, and free delivery of the bars is often available from major gold exchanges.

• Modern-Day Gold Bullion Coins – Gold coins that have been introduced to the gold market by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Perth Mint, and the US Mint over the last 25 years carry relatively low premiums over the active gold spot price, because they carry no premium for rarity or scarcity. Although coins are usually a bit more expensive that the aforementioned gold bullion products, they are very popular with investors who prefer a diversified gold portfolio. These coins vary in face value, size, and weight, although they are impractical to spend because their facevalue is nominal in comparison to their inherent gold content. For example, the modern-day $50 Gold Eagle has a current market value of around $1200, so you wouldn’t want to flip one of these coins to your mechanic for an oil change.

• Uncirculated Mint State 61 Certified Coins – The above-mentioned products are preferable for investow who aim on a 1-14 month holding period, longer-term investors may want to go in another direction. PCGS and NGC-certified MS61 coins are in Uncirculated Mint State condition, and these coins are the most cost effective vehicle to take for a long-term gold investing strategy. While higher Mint State grades have historically been more profitable, the less expensive MS61 grade coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $20 Lady Liberty have performed exceptionally well during this recession, and they have vastly outpaced bullion’s performance for investors for holding periods longer than 14 months.

To learn more about the best ways to buy cheap gold and stay successful in this market, call one of our friendly specialists or register below for our award-winning 2010 Insider’s Guide To Buying Gold below (first come, first served). 

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Once these weighty bars are sold and distributed to bar and coin manufacturers, they must be melted down and formed into products that are more affordable for investors. Companies like Johnson-Matthey, Engelhard, and Credit-Suisse manufacture high purity and high quality bullion bars that are liquid worldwide, and these firms add small premiums onto the gold to cover their costs and to make a profit.

The US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, and other coin manufacturers apply premiums as well, and modern-day bullion coins tend to be slightly more expensive than bars because of the extensive and painstaking minting process. Gold bullion coins typically sell for 5-8% above the gold buy price on most major gold exchanges, and you should feel free to contact Buy-Gold.org anytime to see if you are getting a fair shake from your gold broker.

The most popular gold bullion products that trade based on the buy sell gold price include:

• $50 American Eagle gold bullion coins (22-karat gold)

• Credit-Suisse one-ounce gold bars (0.999 fine gold)

• Canadian gold Maple Leaf coins (24-karat gold)

To learn more about the various gold products available on today’s market and their appropriate prices, call Buy-Gold.org or send us a message through our secure email server, or simply register below for our gold investment starter kit, including the 2010 Insider’s Guide to Gold Investing. 

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There is no way to predict the future of gold prices, so as responsible investors we can only look at historical trends and current eco-political events when deciding where to shift our funds. Never rely on a hot tip about a guaranteed investment, because we haven’t found any such investment in all of our combined years of tracking various financial markets.

Even though our recession looks to drag on into 2010 and beyond, and our government is poised to raise interest rates in a way similar to the 1970s, some investors feel that gold has reached its peak for the current cycle.

Other investors feel that we have at least another handful of years to go in the current cycle, and maybe even more. It largely depends on the actions of our elected and appointed officials. We buy gold and sell gold, and our friendly specialists are more than happy to aid you in whatever direction you choose with regards to the gold market.

Buying and selling physical gold is just as easy as calling our toll-free help desk to freeze your pricing. You will then receive account and transaction numbers along with shipping instructions. You also need to decide whether you would like to receive your payment via bank wire or check.

Call Buy-Gold.org today or register for one of our award-winning investment tutorials below to learn more about why and how we buy and sell gold to both institutional and household investors. Just remember that if we can’t personally assist you, we are always willing to point you in the right direction. 

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In 1933, our government stopped releasing gold bullion coins shortly before President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102 and banned the hoarding of gold bullion by US citizens. That order was in effect until 1971, and citizens who sat on their bullion illegally were considered felons.

There is no history of a black market for gold bullion within the US from 1933 to 1971, so if you sat on your gold you had nothing more than a very expensive paperweight that you couldn’t let anyone know about. This situation lasted until 1971, when President Richard Nixon gave the go-ahead for the US treasury to fire up the printing presses by removing the United States from the Gold Standard, which backed US fiat currency with physical gold.

Today’s investors buy gold money in case the dollar collapses, in which case legal tender US gold would most likely become the key means of monetary exchange within the United States. However, before the dollar’s demise was complete our government would most likely have no choice but to issue another gold bullion confiscation.

Historic American gold money like the $20 Saint Gaudens gold coin and the $10 Lady Liberty have been deemed private and non-confiscatable assets by our government, so should another confiscation occur you could still protect your buying power with these coins. Before you buy gold money speak directly with a gold specialist at one of our nation’s major gold exchanges. 

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These issues include the immediate threat of gold bullion confiscation, which you can learn more about here. To find a reputable gold exchange near you, visit www.BBB.org or contact the Certified Gold Exchange directly.

Buying gold is as simple as telephoning your gold broker and freezing the price for your product on the spot. If you would like to invest in gold and hold your gold 1-14 months, take delivery of gold bullion bars and coins. If you plan on a longer-term hold and you are concerned that our government may initiate another bullion confiscation to back up the greenback and pay down national debt, as was done during the Great Depression in 1933, then you should steer clear of gold bullion products.

Buying gold coins that have been certified by PCGS and NGC is a wiser choice for long-term gold investors. These coins are in “Uncirculated Mint State” condition, and these coins have been deemed to be private assets because of their numismatic value.

Investors utilize these coins to store their wealth independently and away from our government’s prying eyes and sticky fingers. Contact the Certified Gold Exchange directly or simply register below if you would like a copy of the 2010 Insider’s Guide to Buying Gold. 

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Gold bullion bars are the least expensive way to buy physical gold. Along with modern-day gold bullion coins, gold bullion bars are the most highly recommended way to buy physical gold for a short-term (1-14 month) gold investment. If you plan on holding your gold longer than 14 months, you could do better financially with gold coins that were produced by the US Mint prior to 1933.

The US Mint’s modern-day coins, as ell as other gold bullion coins and bars, tend to lack the long-term profitability of historic coins due to the sometimes radical fluctuations of the gold spot price, which is available to the public at www.GoldPrice.net.

Historic coins that have been certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) track the price of gold, but the move with the general trend instead of mirroring the minute daily fluctuations. Investors buy expensive gold coins that have been certified as being in Uncirculated Mint State condition by PCGS when they plan to hold their gold longer than 14 months, and when they want a gold investment that meets our government’s standards for a completely private, government non-confiscatable coin. Long-term investors have historically done better with certified gold coins even though there are more costs associated with these pieces.

If the gold market is relatively new and you would like to learn more before getting your feet wet, register below for the 2010 Insider’s Guide to Gold investing, or call Buy-Gold.org directly at 800-425-5672 to have your questions answered by our friendly specialists. 

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There is gold to buy in paper form, such as gold stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but these funds are somewhat speculative because of their tendency to move out of line of the gold spot price at times. If you want gold for protection and safety, you should consider a physical-form purchase.

You can buy gold bars or bullion coins if you plan to hold 1-14 months, and some bullion investors have reaped substantial profits by buying their gold in a “valley” and then watching the market rise 6-8% before liquidating. You can also use this strategy with pure gold nuggets or other forms of raw ore, but liquidity could be more difficult if you possess gold that has not been COMEX or PCGS-approved.

If you plan on a longer-term hold and immediate profit-taking is not your focus, then buying certified gold coins may be the wisest path to take. Certified gold coins generally move in the same direction as the gold bullion spot price, and their numismatic value as “Uncirculated Mint State” coins minted prior to 1933 allows them to be classified as private investment purchases. Certified gold coins tend to outperform gold bullion throughout long-term (14 months or more) holding periods, especially during times of national economic distress.

Register below for more information on investment-grade gold, and to receive live updates on the gold market. Call the help desk at Buy-Gold.org toll-free at 800-425-5672 if you have any other questions about buying or selling gold. 

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Rule #1 For Buying Precious Metals – Allow a precious metal dealer with a pristine better Business Bureau rating to facilitate your transactions. All of the major retailers will eventually deliver your gold, but you can save a lot of time, money, and hassle by insisting upon an exchange with at least an A rating, with no more than one complaint.

Rule #2 For Buying Precious Metals – Stay within your proper investment range. Mainstream financial gurus recommend that you store no more than 30% of your assets in physical precious metals. A 25% hedge is typical during times of national financial hardship, which is what we have been facing since December 2007. By properly diversifying into the precious metal market, you could offset losses that may be incurred in other areas of your portfolio, and your physical gold and/or silver is liquid in over 120 countries.

Rule #3 For Buying Precious Metals – Know your intentions before you enter the market. You don’t start a relationship with someone without knowing what you hope to gain from it, and you shouldn’t make rash investments either. If you plan on a short-term hold and you are mainly interested in reaping profits from the rising gold spot price, gold bullion is the wiser choice. Certified gold coins are reserved for long-term (longer than 14 months) investors who want to privatize their wealth.

Call Buy-Gold.org at 800-425-5672 or register below for our 2010 Insider’s Guide To Buying Precious Metals, so you can be a successful precious metal investor. 

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History has taught us that mostly everything moves in cycles, and investments are no different. Stock indexes, bond rates, and commodity prices fluctuate depending on market conditions, supply and demand, and the morale and confidence of American investors. Gold diversification has become an increasingly popular decision since 2001, when the gold spot price was at $252 and market analysts from Merrill Lynch first called gold the “investment of a generation.”

It is no surprise that gold prices have been on the rise, because million of Americans have realized that they need to protect their remaining assets with something that is not backed by the falling dollar. Until our nation’s policymakers are able to strengthen US currency and restore faith in our traditional financial markets, it is likely that US investors will continue to flock to gold.

Gold diversification is not a wise idea for everyone, so you should carefully evaluate your investment goals and needs prior to investing in hard assets like gold and silver. Conduct thorough research using our helpful materials provided below, and work closely with an expert in the gold market so that you can be successful. Contact Buy-Gold.org directly if you still have questions about the gold market, or if you would like to begin or continue your gold diversification program. 

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If you are buying gold to protect yourself from our nation’s economic problems, then gold stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may not b the right path for you. While some investors have been rendered profits by these investments, these gold derivatives may not be backed by physical gold. In a national financial emergency, or if the dollar collapsed, you would likely be unable to get your hands on the physical gold that you own on paper only.

Gold investors stick to gold bullion bars and coins for their short-term needs, and they invest in certified gold coins for holding periods of 14 months or longer. Investors with retirement accounts may utilize the American gold Eagles, Canadian gold Maple Leafs, a variety of gold bars, and a few other gold coins and generic rounds.

If you have noticed the worsening climate of our economy, and you want to empower yourself in case things get worse, it may be a wise idea to consider a gold investment. Of all the different types of gold to buy, narrow your search to the product that will help your particular portfolio. Contact a reputable gold exchange that can meet your investing needs, or contact Buy-Gold.org directly to get the facts on the correct type of gold to buy for you. 

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If you would like to buy gold for your IRA, you are in good company. A wave of investors has flooded the gold market by means of their retirement accounts recently, and they have taken their fate into their own hands by purchasing physical gold for their IRA. Instead of risking your hard-earned wealth on the future of a particular company or the weakening dollar, empower yourself by supplementing your retirement account with physical gold.

Gold has been projected to outperform other US markets in 2010, so vesting a portion of their assets in gold has been the logical decision for many American investors. Our government permits IRA investors to store a range of precious metals, in the form of bars, coins, and rounds. Instead of allowing the present situation of our economy to wipe away your dreams of a happy retirement, store a portion of your wealth in physical gold and protect yourself from the financial troubles that lie ahead for dollar-based assets.

If you would like to buy gold for your IRA, let the friendly specialists at Buy-Gold.org assist you with the process. Call us directly at 800-425-5672 or email us for your copy of our 2010 Insider’s Guide To Gold Investing. 

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For most investors, buying gold bars has been reserved for a time when they feel that problems with our economy will worsen. This is without a doubt our present situation, because our dollar is at a 13-month low against a basket of other major currencies and our economy has contracted at a dangerous rate over the last few years. Financial analysts fear that we could be at the beginning of a long-term depression caused directly by excessive printing of currency and the troubled state of big business.

Some investors have been influenced by Wall Street economists to the point of believing that our economy may recover within the next year, but many others feel that our nation must plow through a stagflationary period before we can even begin to imagine what a light at the end of the tunnel might look like. Buying gold bars and other types of physical gold could be a wise move to combat inflation or the collapse of our economy, and history has proven that physical gold is a suitable opponent for these financial monsters that crave to devour all of our hard-earned wealth.

At 5pm EST, gold bullion bars are up slightly for the trading session, and economists have predicted that investors will keep flocking to safe-haven assets throughout these unstable times. The spot price has climbed to $1076 today, which is a 0.2% gain for the day and this number represents a 12.8% gain in the last month. 

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Once these investors cross the “break even” point after commissions and transaction fees are accounted for, and the premium on their chosen bullion product, they could see quick profits if the gold spot price on the Commodities Exchange (COMEX) rises substantially within a short time frame, as it has throughout much of the last two months. If the gold spot price happens to pull back, however, gold bullion investors may be forced to take a loss on heir investment or wait months for the gold spot price to correct from the profit-taking and catch up with the market.

Buying gold bullion is recommended for profit-seeking investors who want to liquidate their investment, hopefully for a profit, within 14 months maximum. If you plan to hold gold longer than 14 months, then buying gold bullion may not be your best choice. Long-term investors have historically done better financially with certified gold coins, and these more expensive coins are also private.

If you are interested in making a gold investment and you would like to learn more about the gold bullion and certified gold markets, contact us directly through email or call us at 800-425-5672, and one of our friendly specialists will get some customized information in your hands immediately. 

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The economic stimulus plan has done a minimal job of salvaging and creating new opportunities for employment, and our nation’s present 10.2% unemployment rate is well above the 8% that White House economists claimed would never be penetrated. Over 7 million jobs have been cut since February of 2009, which is substantially more than the 30,000 jobs that lend their creation exclusively to the stimulus package.

A large number of investors have opted to buy gold for their retirement accounts, because our government does allow physical gold to be stored in a depository in your name until you begin taking mandatory withdraws of your retirement account’s funds. Instead of investing your nest egg in speculative mining stocks or unallocated ETFs that would make it difficult or impossible for you to ever receive gold, consider a gold backed-IRA. With a gold IRA, you actually have physical gold in a box with your name on it, sitting on a shelf, waiting for you to retire so that it can be shipped discreetly to your door.

It is very simple and affordable to roll over an IRA into a precious metal IRA, so if you want to protect your golden years during these unsteady financial times, register today for your free Insider’s Guide To Gold And Silver-Backed Retirement Accounts. 

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Instead of paying down our national debt and strengthening the dollar, our leaders have decided to implement a “pay off debt with more debt” strategy. If you use credit cards to pay off other credit cards, you are not accomplishing anything except to delay your financial demise. In a sense, this is what our elected and appointed officials have done, so many investors have decided to shift away from dollar-backed assets and into safe-haven assets like physical gold.

At Buy-Gold.org, we sell gold to household and institutional investors who would like diversification as well as safety. Gold could be quite profitable in the coming years, if mainstream economists like Peter Schiff are correct. In addition to the possible profit that gold investors could see, the security and privacy that comes with owning physical gold is unavailable with traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and interest-bearing cash accounts.

We sell gold bullion bars and coins, as well as gold coins that have been certified as Mint State by PCGS and NGC. We also purchase these items, so contact us if you would like to liquidate your current holdings. A gold transaction is quick and simple to complete, so contact us directly for more information or to protect your portfolio with a physical gold investment. 

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To buy gold for profit and be successful, it takes a keen eye on the market and you must be prepared to sell your gold at any time. Gold bullion trades relatively close to the gold spot price, so you could see profits quickly. However, if the gold spot price pulls pack or lies flat then you could be stuck for months or even be forced to sell at a loss.

Plus, gold bullion could be confiscated by our government as a means to restore the dollar and pay down our country’s embarrassingly large debt. If you want to buy gold for profit over a period of 14 months or more, you could do better financially with a historic US coin, like the gold $20 Saint Gaudens or the gold $10 Lady Liberty. Request your free copy of our gold investment tutorial or call us directly for answers to your questions and live quotes on the most widely-traded precious metal products. 

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The prices to buy gold vary depending on the exchange and the particular gold product. Gold bullion is much less expensive than rare coins, but bullion could be seized by our government. The US Treasury historically paid $50 per ounce for citizens’ gold bullion, which was illegal to hoard from 1933-1971. Long-term investors willingly pay the higher prices for rare gold coins because the privacy of these investments is invaluable.

The gold bullion spot price can be tracked live at www.Kitco.com and www.GoldPrice.net. National average retail prices for pristine rare coins are updated monthly at www.PCGS.com. All precious metals have a buy price and a sell price, and you can register for live quotes here or by calling us directly. We can recommend a local dealer that could assist you with your gold investing, or you may be qualified to do business directly with us and receive large-volume discounts. 

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Millions of pre-1933 US coins were tossed into the melting pot and manufactured into bars which were shipped to other nations as payment or stored in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Email us or call our toll-free number to learn more about the historic gold confiscation, which recovered over 131 million ounces of gold between 1933-1971. However, some of these valuable historic rarities have survived, and many of these coins hold significant value for safety-conscious investors within the United States.

Some investors buy Lady Liberty gold coins and Saint Gaudens gold coins as private, long-term investments, because another gold confiscation would likely exempt historic, rare American coins from government seizure. Although our government has shown that it is apt to execute some radical policies recently, it is highly unlikely that they would attempt to seize the minute number of investment-grade collector coins.

Besides the fact that these potentially profitable coins only exist in limited numbers, the government previously stated in Executive Order 6102, Section 3-B, that coins of recognized rare and unusual value to collectors did not need to be relinquished. If you need to buy Lady Liberty gold coins or other private, non-confiscatable precious metals, contact us directly at 800-425-5672 or email us now for our free gold investment tutorial. 

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The US Mint has produced the American Gold Eagle coin every year since 1986, but the US Mint recently posted through its website (www.USMint.gov) that they will not produce the one-ounce Gold Eagle until further notice. Investors and collectors have scrambled to find a sufficient supply of gold for their portfolios, and they have sought Gold Eagles for a few specific reasons. Investors buy Gold Eagles because these coins are:

American-Made – Even though our nation’s dollar is struggling to maintain its solvency, not all American currency is worthless in the eyes of the international community. US-minted gold coins are legal tender, and they are an excellent way to invest in the United States without unnecessarily holding the greenback.

Liquid – Were the dollar to become defunct overnight, gold coins like the American Eagle would be accepted as payment for goods and services. This scenario is unlikely to occur without a gold bullion confiscation occurring first, but liquidity is also important for investors who plan to sell their coins for a profit down the road.

Privately-Held – Unlike gold stocks and exchange traded funds, Gold Eagle coins are a palpable gold investment that can be stored by the investor. In today’s nasty economic climate, it is vital to have some self-empowerment in hand.

Potentially-Profitable – Although many of today’s investors buy gold for its wealth protection abilities, projections are for gold investors to see significant profits throughout the next few years. Gold prices have risen every year since 2001, and economists expect gold and other commodities to rise in value throughout our current recession.

If you have lost or ant to protect your hard-earned wealth because of the current US economic scene, you may benefit from owning physical gold. In case everything else falls apart, a physical gold investment could work as your last line of defense in a financial emergency. Contact us directly to find out more about how to buy Gold Eagles and other precious metal investments. 

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Investors buy American Eagle Proof coins because there are considered rare and unusual pieces by our government. They are not deemed a confiscatable bullion-type item, and the Proof coin is the only non-confiscatable coins permitted for IRA storage. Investors buy American Eagle proof coins ravenously when they are available because they are in limited supply, and the one-ounce variety of these coins are projected to achieve a value of more than $4500 within the next decade. The American Eagle Proof has increased 18.7% within the last four months, and it has been projected to increase by 18-24% in 2010.

Many market experts believe that using a “quarter on the dollar” strategy is a wise way to approach gold investing. Historically, 20-30% of your assets working in gold will offset losses suffered in the remaining portions of your portfolio. This could be why so many investors have decided to buy American Eagle Proof coins, because the profit and security that these coins could provide over the long-term is more preferable than losing stocks and devalued dollar-backed assets.

It is quick and easy to trade American Eagle coins and other types of precious metal investments, and you can learn more about precious metal investing by contacting us directly and requesting your free copy of our Insider’s Guide To Gold Investing. 

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Many people turn to gold as a safe-haven investment during tough economic times, and scrap gold is no exception. You need to know the current value of scrap gold and the present ratio of supply to demand. The price of scrap gold changes just like the gold spot price, so these rapid variations must be understood before you can buy scrap gold and sell it for a profit.

You can find the current value of gold at websites like www.Kitco.com and www.GoldPrice.net, but the “spot price” listed by these reputable companies may not be the same value that you get for scrap gold. Scrap dealers pay 10-20% less than spot price, because scrap gold requires refining and processing before it matches the Commodities Exchange (COMEX) spot value.

If you plan to buy old jewelry for scrap gold, remember that most jewelry contains a significant amount of alloy that dilutes the pure gold content. Extracting pure gold from items that contain alloys can be time consuming and costly. Silver and other precious metals may be in the jewelry as well, so be sure to extract these for investment purposes as well.

If you thought that you wanted to buy scrap gold, but it is now starting to sound like a lot of work, it may be advisable to research other means of gold investing. Gold bullion bars, gold bullion coins, and certified gold coins are excellent ways to own physical gold. Contact us directly for more information on the available and advisable ways to buy gold. 

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While gold may not increase by 50% next year like it did in the last 365 days, the security of owning a physical gold investment is enough reason to diversify. While gold could lie dormant or even retreat, gold will not likely peak anytime soon. Our recession only just began, and it could be years or decades before the United States recovers.

Historically, gold performed quite well during oppressive recessionary periods. In the 1970s, for example, some gold investors made over 1000%. In the same time period, stocks, bonds, and cash accounts were devalued substantially. Gold’s wealth preservation power did not stop in the 1970s, as we have seen in the last decade. In 2001, gold bullion was worth less than $300 per ounce. Today, the same amount of gold is worth over $1100.

Investors who buy gold coins from a reputable dealer can purchase gold bullion coins for a small markup over the gold spot price. Certified gold coins have vastly outpaced gold bullion in recent months, and these non-confiscatable, private assets are also available at fair prices from www.Buy-Gold.org. To get your free, customized mail-out reports, or get started in the gold market, contact one of our friendly specialists directly by calling 800-425-5672. 

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• Bullion Rounds – Manufactured for various large-scale dealers, these coins carry no face value and are not legal tender. Dealers generally have a minimal markup on these items, which are available in 22-karat and 24-karat purity.

• Bullion Bars – These items are more widely used than rounds, and they are not much more expensive. Investors can buy gold cheap by purchasing gold bullion bars from manufacturers like PAMP-Suisse and Credit-Suisse.

• Modern-Day Bullion Coins – Gold coins that have recently been introduced to the market by the Royal Canadian Mint, the Perth Mint, and the US Mint carry relatively low premiums over the active gold spot price. These coins vary in denomination and weight, and they are legal tender in the country in which they were minted.

• Mint State 61 Certified Coins – This is the lowest grading that a historic coin can receive to be considered a private and non-confiscatable investment. While higher Mint State grades have historically been more profitable, the MS61 version of coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $20 Lady Liberty have performed exceptionally well throughout the current cycle.

If you would like to learn more about the best ways to make a wise gold investment, call one of our friendly specialists at 800-425-5672, and reserve your free copy of our 2010 Insider’s Guide To Buying Gold. 

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Steven Martin

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Investors’ portfolios have suffered tremendous damage because of losing mutual funds and bonds that haven’t maintained their principle. Retirement is meant to be a well-deserved reward for decades of labor, but a vital amount of our stored wealth has been squandered through the malpractice of big business and our government.

Wise investors have shifted from vulnerable stocks, bonds, and cash accounts into precious metals. Investors buy gold for IRA purposes because gold has historically maintained its value when traditional investment avenues have faltered. Gold is projected to outperform US stock indexes in 2010, and gold could appreciate further with the devaluation of US currency. If you require an asset that could thrive in response to the depreciation of stocks and the dollar, then you may want to buy gold for IRA contribution.

The US government allows retirement account investors to store a variety of 24-karat gold bars and bullion coins, as well as the 22-karat American Eagle. Our government has authorized Sterling Trust and GoldStar Trust to facilitate your gold-backed IRA or 401K, and the process requires minimal time and expense to complete. Contact us directly at 800-425-5672 to get your free information packet on converting IRAs and 401Ks to gold-backed programs. 

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Although certified coins are a wise diversification avenue for some investors, it is difficult for gold investment companies to meet their clients’ expectations if the client insists on purchasing products that don’t fit their plan. Investors buy certified gold coins when they plan on a long-term (14 months or longer) position in the gold market.

Certified gold coin investors are more concerned with current eco-political upheaval, and they believe that things could get worse for our nation before the financial storm is truly over. Certified gold coins do tend to appreciate faster than gold bullion, but the complete privacy of these investments is why so many investors have shifted their funds into this market. If you foresee inflation, deflation, or simply a bad economy for the next few months, gold and silver bullion may be suitable for your portfolio. If you feel that our nation’s economic situation is much worse than media outlets let on, then market analysts encourage you to vest your funds in certified gold coins. Certified gold and silver coins are just as liquid as their bullion counterparts, but the privacy and security that comes with owning certified coins is not offered by bullion. Contact us today at 800-435-5672 to take advantage of our limited-time offer for a free gold investment tutorial. 

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Steven Martin

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Some Americans have decided to purchase a long-term gold investment because time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all. Some experts, like renowned economist Peter Schiff, predicted the housing bust and credit crunch years ago, but the majority of investors failed to heed these experts’ warnings. Late is better than never however, so a large number of investors have started to implement their diversification strategies.

Other investors buy gold as a long-term investment because they foresee the implosion of our dollar and the United States’ banking system. Instead of mere diversification, these investors seek complete privacy. Gold investments that are advisable for long-term holds provide an excellent measure of privacy, without compromising liquidity.

It is advisable to purchase historic American coins that have been Mint State certified only if you seek a long-term position in the gold market. Pre-1933, US coins that have been evaluated as Mint State by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) tend to do better financially for long-term investors. Visit www.PCGS.com or contact www.Buy-Gold.org at 800-300-0715 to determine if a short or long-term gold investment is right for you. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Investors who just want to make a quick profit in the gold market should avoid purchasing certified coins, including the pre-1933 US-minted coins. Lower premiums can be utilized on gold bullion bars and coins, so investors who want to hold for a year or less should stick with gold bullion. Investors who plan on holding their gold for years, or even decades, should give consideration to pre-1933 gold coins.

Investors who buy pre-1933 gold coins usually plan to hold their investment for longer than 14 months. They would like to see some long-term profit, but their immediate concern is wealth preservation and the privacy of their finances. These coins are a wise investment if you fear that our dollar could completely collapse, because any effort by our government to confiscate gold would not include Mint State, pre-1933 gold coins. Contact www.Buy-Gold.org directly at 800-425-5672 to learn more about the different kinds of investment-grade gold. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

During tough financial times like those that we are currently up against, it is vital to own an asset that has historically maintained its value despite the sharp decline in most other markets. Investment experts like Merrill Lynch’s Walter Murphy have referred to gold as the “buy of a generation,” so it is no surprise that so many investors have decided to buy gold for retirement accounts, as well as for physical delivery.

Investors who have disappointing IRAs, 401Ks, and 403Bs should contact a reputable gold dealer that can provide the precise type of metal that you need, not only what they currently happen to have in stock. Sterling Trust (www.Sterling-Trust.com) and GoldStar Trust (www.GoldStarTrust.com) are the two approved depositories for gold-backed retirement accounts, and these depositories hold the following metals for US investors:

• COMEX approved bullion bars and rounds

• Australian Lunar bullion coins

• American Eagle bullion coins

• Canadian Maple Leaf bullion coins

• American Buffalo bullion coins

• Austrian Philharmonic bullion coins

• American Eagle Proof coins

Investors who plan to leave gold in their IRA between 1-14 months may do better financially with a bullion bar, round, or coin. Longer-term investors usually purchase the only non-bullion item that the government permits, the American Eagle Proof. If you want to buy gold for retirement accounts or if you want to have your gold delivered to you, visit www.Gold-Investment.info to learn how to make the best investment during these tumultuous financial times. 

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Steven Martin

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The Saint Gaudens coin was minted between 1907-1933, and it was only produced in the $20 denomination. Although the $20 Lady Liberty Double Eagle was the first $20 coin produced by the US Mint, it was widely used as currency. The Saint Gaudens was rarely spent, even in the early 1900s, because of its beautiful design and intricate detail.

The US Mint replicated the breath-taking look of the Saint Gaudens with the modern-day American Eagle, which has been produced since 1986. The American Gold Eagle and the Saint Gaudens are both one-ounce coins, but the modern-day coinage bears a face value of $50. This is the price per ounce that President Franklin Roosevelt paid to gold owners in 1933, when he declared that it was illegal for anyone within the US, except the government, to hoard gold.

If another gold seizure takes place, modern-day bullion coins like the American Eagle would surely be taken. Investors who buy Saint Gaudens gold coins do not have to worry, because their position is private and secure. Visit www.Gold-Investment.info for more information about American gold coins and the historic gold bullion confiscation. 

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Steven Martin

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Investors who envision the possible collapse of our dollar should only buy gold and silver coins that have been certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Investors who see the United States emerging from its recessionary period may prefer gold and silver bullion, if short-term inflation is the only concern. Whether a bullion or certified coin purchase is made, investors who buy gold and silver should always take physical delivery of their metals if possible. By taking delivery of the bars and/or coins, the investor gives himself or herself self-empowerment and financial independence, no matter what problems arise for our nation.

Some investors are unable to take immediate delivery of their metals, because our government mandates depository storage for investors who buy gold and silver for their retirement accounts. These investors should be aware that they do own physical metals that are actually placed on a shelf in the depository with the investor’s name on the box. Our government “needs” to monitor how IRA funds are utilized, so they have authorized Sterling Trust and GoldStar Trust to manage IRAs that contain physical gold and silver. IRA investors should place bullion products inside their retirement account if they plan on a short-term precious metal diversification, but longer-term investors generally do better financially with the American Eagle Proof. The gold and silver version of this coin is non-confiscatable if our government recalls bullion again, and the growth that is seen in the American Eagle coins has been magnified with the Proof version. Investors can obtain more information on buying gold and silver at www.GoldSilver.org, or simply contact the Certified Gold Exchange directly to get the answer you need today

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John Halloran

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There are a number of routes that one could follow to purchase gold bullion, but the most highly recommended way is to contact a reputable gold exchange through Google.com. Conduct your due diligence on any potential gold exchange by visiting www.BBB.org, where the Better Business Bureau maintains grades and complaint histories of all large investment companies. Contact the better Business Bureau or contact the Certified Gold Exchange directly; if Certified Gold Exchange specialists are unable to provide their personal assistance, they will point investors in the right direction. If an investor decides to buy gold bullion, he or she should take physical delivery if possible; privacy and liquidity are protected by holding the metals personally. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Not all precious metal-based investments can be called safe-havens. Speculative gold mining stocks, unallocated ETFs, and pool accounts without physical delivery are three examples of high-risk precious metal investments. Investors who buy gold coins and take physical delivery of their metal truly own safe-haven assets; physical gold is also debt-free and completely private. There are various types of gold coins, and investors are encouraged to spend a few minutes consulting with a gold specialist from a reputable gold exchange to determine which gold coins may suit your portfolio. Gold exchanges that offer a wide variety of gold coins offer the best advice because their representatives can focus on meeting the specific needs of investors, instead of unloading inappropriate coins for an easy transaction. Investors who want to buy gold coins should first visit www.Gold-Investment.info, because the online tutorial provided free-of-charge by the Certified Gold Exchange can be a valuable tool in making a wise gold investment. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Regional banks rely much more heavily on everyday savings and loans to create revenue than banks like JPMorgan-Chase, Goldman-Sachs, or Merrill Lynch. Regional banks specialize in lending their deposits at a higher rate than the interest given to bank account holders. Larger banks have the ability to maintain a more diverse investment clientele, but regional banks do not have this advantage. The struggling US housing sector and our nation’s rising unemployment levels have caused additional headaches for regional banks, because these banks already have billions tied up in their home loan portfolios. Commercial real estate loan defaults are expected to increase dramatically during the next two years, so unfortunate regional banks will have to endure these setbacks until consumer confidence and spending rebounds. The FDIC is no help in this respect, since this government entity is already overdrawn on its’ own account. The instability of our banking sector is more than enough reason to convert precarious cash accounts into safe-haven assets like gold. Investors buy gold and other safe-haven assets because the financial independence that liquid, privately held assets give is unquestionable. 

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Steven Martin

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Many of these same investors have protected their portfolios by vesting a percentage of their assets in gold. Gold is highly valued for the security that it has historically provided, and the bullish projections for bullion and rare coins are the “icing on the cake” for US investors. If our government manages to control the inflationary pressures of the US dollar, the gold price would most likely descend from its’ current plateau. On the other hand, if our government continues to flood the world with US currency, gold prices would most likely rise to offset the devalued greenback. Until the Commodities Exchange (COMEX) decides to price gold based on a different currency, a weakening dollar will continue to mean higher gold prices. "While gold…(has) favorable fundamentals, markets are waiting for a catalyst to push prices higher. A new bout of US dollar weakness could provide such an impulse," according to a recent comment from an analyst at Credit Suisse.

Investors who see future inflation as a threat to their financial well-being are encouraged to buy gold for portfolio protection. Gold’s value may rise or fall, but our temperamental government’s manipulation of the dollar index is more than enough reason to shift from surplus cash. The active gold spot price is accessible to the public at www.GoldPrice.net, and investors who want to buy gold for portfolio protection are encouraged to contact a reputable gold exchange that offers free delivery of bars and coins. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

The Federal Reserve has shown some initiative to strengthen our financial system, but most of the Fed’s recent actions have evoked no consumer confidence, and has instead fueled their anger. The Federal Reserve revealed their latest scheme to placate American investors on Thursday, and this plan would prevent top executives from taking unnecessary risks with clients’ funds. This plan lacks backbone, though, because gaping holes in the proposal would allow CEOs, CFO, and other decision-makers to keep their lavish lifestyles intact, even though their companies have received billions in taxpayer assistance. Investors who buy gold and other precious metals use these types of investments as their last line of defense in this volatile financial world, and the profits that precious metals could render within the next decade would also be appreciated.  

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Although our recession appears on paper to be easing, many individuals argue that our situation is getting worse. Our job(less) market is a major problem, as evidenced by the 531,000 Americans who applied for first-time unemployment benefits last week. According to Thomson Reuters, the majority of Wall Street economists had called for a slight increase, so the 2.1% weekly jump is somewhat disturbing. Some economists, such as Ian Sheperdson with High Frequency Economics, have categorized this increase as "slightly disappointing," which almost certainly means that this gentleman's way of life has not been altered by our government's zany schemes. Our lawmakers provided our country with a plan that was designed to fail. One cannot pay down debt with more debt, and shifting trillions of dollars of fiat currency around only delays the inevitable failure of our entire economy. Our stimulus should have come packaged in an oversized, red box with ACME written on the side, because the value of our economy is now hurtling downward, thanks to this anvil of a plan. Like a tunnel painted on a brick wall, the benefits of the stimulus package have fooled many investors into thinking that our economic situation is improving. Rather, our key indicators have repeatedly shown that our predicament is worsening. Investors who do buy gold this week may see the gold spot price remain idle as long as our government is able to convince the American public that everything is under control, but the recent spikes in the gold price suggest that not all of America's citizens are as gullible as our lawmakers would like to believe. 

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Steven Martin

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Our government will most likely continue to overprint the greenback until it stands on the brink of insolvency. At that point, which is quickly approaching, gold and silver bullion may be confiscated to shore up our dollar's value. Until that time, gold and silver bullion are useful for security, which is why so many American investors have decided to buy gold as a hedge against inflation. The amount of money that our government has spent on fixing our collapsed financial system has drastically altered the spending power of our cash. Non-dollar-based assets are strongly recommended when inflationary pressures are high, so investors who want to buy gold as a hedge against inflation are encouraged to do so before the fallen dollar index forces the gold spot price any higher. The current gold price on www.Kitco.com and www.GoldPrice.net is $1061.80, which is a 0.58% increase so far today. 

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Steven Martin

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Investors who buy gold coins that have been certified by either the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) appreciate these coins' status as a battle-tested long-term investment. This type of gold investment can also provide an added element of serenity, since these times of political, international, and financial friction generates so much stress already. Investment-grade gold coins move in the same direction as the gold bullion spot price, and they also carry an extra premium for their rarity that exempts them from a second possible confiscation of bullion by our government. Gold spot prices and projections are available around the clock at www.GoldPrice.net, where investors who buy gold can take advantage of the free information provided by the Certified Gold Exchange. 

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Steven Martin

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These policies have included, but are not limited to, the following: a $787 billion bank rescue, emergency extension of unemployment benefits for up to a year and a half, $4500 for new car purchases by buyers who can't afford or will soon not be able to afford the payments, an $8000 tax credit for home buyers who are in the same situation as the "Cash For Clunkers" beneficiaries, and multiple other programs that have allocated up to $23 trillion to "jump-start" our economy. A list like this can easily shorten your breath, even if you are only reading or writing the words. With $23 trillion, couldn't we almost build a new economy instead of trying fix the old one? Investors who buy gold for diversification purposes do so because of the possible profits that could be involved, but the safe-haven status of gold is the primary motivating factor for many of these same investors. As our economy spirals downward due to the influx of overprinted dollars and US debt, a properly diversified portfolio could live to tell the tale of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Joel Wadfogel is a professor of economics at Wharton, and he believes that the $70 billion that Americans spend every year must be reduced substantially if consumers ever want to see the light at the end of this economic tunnel. “Christmas...has givers shooting in the dark about what you like. To make matters worse, we do much of this spending with credit, going into hock using money we don’t yet have to buy things that recipients don’t really want.” Wadfogel has been called a Scrooge by some shoppers, but there are some savvy Americans who share his beliefs.

Some investors have decided to buy gold and take physical delivery of their metal. Many investors prefer to buy gold and take physical delivery because it provides an extra layer of security for unprotected portfolios. Physical gold and silver do not come with a flurry of bells and whistles, like so many toys and electronics that disappear from the shelves faster than the temp employees can restock them. Precious metals could depreciate over time, but many of our nation's shoppers subscribe to the idea that devalued precious metals are still a much better gifting option than a polka-dot tie, coffee mug, or word-of-the-day calendar. 

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Steven Martin

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With the 2009 holiday shopping season on deck, the Labor Department stepped up to the plate today to log yet another strikeout. Last week, Americans filed 514,000 initial claims for unemployment benefits, leading many economists to believe that our national unemployment rate will be above 10% before 2010. Employers have slashed 7.2 million jobs since the beginning of 2008, and 6 million of these unemployed workers are still beneficiaries of our nation's unemployment insurance program. Our lawmakers have extended the number of weeks that jobless Americans are eligible for benefits, but critics of the plan say that 78 weeks of benefits per person will only serve to deter these beneficiaries from finding employment. If unemployment numbers rise, it may be a third consecutive blue Christmas for many of our nation's retailers.

Many companies have been forced to eliminate jobs in order to minimize losses, because blue-chip shareholders demand dividends. The majority of US shareholders have been pleased with their stocks during the last three months, but many have expressed anxiety that their portfolios may never again reach pre-2007 levels. Sure, relative to six months ago things are great, but compared to to two years ago things are still astronomically bad. The Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJIA) reached 10,000 yesterday for the first time in a year, but couldn't maintain that psychologically important number for very long. It seems like only yesterday that the DJIA broke the tape at 14,000, and Wall Street economists were calling for a never-ending bull session. Today's investors realize that they require proper diversification,and some of these investors buy gold bullion. Investors especially value gold bullion as a short-term hedge against inflation, and while there are other types of gold available, these investors appreciate the affordability and security of physical gold bars and coins. 

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Steven Martin

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Included in the 1.5% retail sales decline was a 10.4% loss by the auto industry, which took a blow due to the end of the government's "Cash For Clunkers" automobile replacement program. Many economists fear that the short-term benefits of the program will be outweighed by the long-term trauma that it could cause our fledgling economy. If US automakers are forced to suffer through consecutive months of 10% decreases in sales, the automotive industry could virtually collapse, which would have a devastating effect on our economy. Some investors are looking for a way to effectively protect, and even grow their wealth in the midst of today's cagey economy.

Unlike CSX, Johnson & Johnson, and many other companies who have recorded losses in 2009 due to decreased sales, household investors have the option of jumping ship at any time. If shipping demand is down, CSX cannot switch to selling soda. If health care products are not selling, J&J cannot make money by marketing personal pizzas. When certain markets underperform, household investors have the advantage of cutting their losses and shifting funds elsewhere. Many economists feel that investors who buy gold and silver could realistically see gains of 12-18% by the end of 2010, and the added benefits of privacy and liquidity persuade many investors to diversify. 

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Steven Martin

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Our current administration’s feeble attempts at stimulating economic recovery have failed miserably, and now some lawmakers are actually rallying for certain stimulus benefits to be extended. If extending unemployment insurance by three months, giving an $8000 tax credit to new homebuyers, and giving up to $4500 for consumers to purchase a new car qualifies as help, then our government is doing a great job. Unfortunately, these programs simply delay the inevitable rise of loan defaults and home foreclosures, and anyone with a basic knowledge of economics knows that eventually, our nation will have to pay the piper.

Investors who seek self-empowerment in the midst of this financial chaos are encouraged to buy gold products as a way to protect and preserve wealth. Gold bullion is a popular choice for many short-term investors, and bullion products like the Canadian Maple Leaf and the Johnson-Matthey bullion bar are a cost-effective way to obtain physical gold. Investors who believe that our lawmakers’ decisions will continue to spell our nation’s financial doom may do better financially with a graded gold or silver coin. Www.Gold-Investment.info has a wide range of valuable answers for investors who want to buy gold products. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Investors who are looking to buy gold stocks should carefully consider their options before making a purchase. There are a wide variety of exchange traded funds (ETFs) available, and many of the companies who issue these gold stocks may not own the amount of physical gold necessary to fully back those certificates.

A discrepancy between the number of gold shares a company has issued, and the amount of physical gold that is stored in that company’s name could potentially cause some drastic fluctuations in ETF values. If a gold shareholder finds out that his or her share is not really backed by gold, then it could be too late to liquidate those assets. Many market watchdogs have called for audits on these companies, because it is widely believed that large deficits exist between gold shares and the physical gold that is actually held. Many market analysts are encouraging investors to take physical delivery of their gold, since liquidity is guaranteed and fluctuations are much less volatile.

Many investors are considering a gold stock purchase because they believe that a government confiscation of gold would not affect them. This could not be further from the truth, however, because government officials would almost assuredly confiscate the mass amounts of gold that are held in depositories for gold ETF companies first. The confiscation of gold that is localized in depositories could cause all gold stocks to become null and void. Investors who want to obtain truly non-confiscatable gold items should consider pre-1933 US minted coins that have been certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). These coins provide the best risk-to-reward ratio of any American coin on the market, and their privacy is a major benefit to investors who are wary of our government’s prying eyes…ears, and hands. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Our government has incessantly ran the printing presses over the last three years, producing over 40% more money within that time frame. Our leaders in Washington approved a bailout and stimulus plan that has a tally of $11 trillion so far, and many economists expect our lawmakers to ask for more stimulus money. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke could raise the key lending rate at any time, and many feel that he could do this before long, since Australia’s central bank just made a similar move after announcing that their recovery was underway. The demand-pull inflation that American investors see today will most likely look like child’s play after we endure the next few years. Hyperinflation and even stagflation are the main fears of many US economists, who think that raised interest rates will flood the market with currency, even if new jobs and businesses are still non-existent. These widespread worries have affected many of today’s investors, and this is why so many investors have decided to buy gold as a hedge against inflation that our nation could feel now, and in the future. 

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Steven Martin

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Massive job cuts have been the norm within our country for the last two years, and even some of our government officials admit that elevated unemployment levels are here to stay. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said last week that even if our economy was able to grow by 3% for several consecutive quarters, our national unemployment rate would still be above 9% by 2011. Many Americans fear what the figures will be if our economy does not grow by that lofty 3% per quarter guesstimate.

“Unemployers” eliminated 263,000 jobs in September, and more layoffs were announced this week. A major industrial manufacturer announced that they will terminate their Iowa-based operations, and California reported that over 4000 more jobs were lost in September than in August. Our West Coast has been especially hard hit in the construction and service industries, which could be a contributing factor to the rapidly dropping home prices in that area. Analysts encourage investors who are looking for a back-up plan (in case the newly popular real estate bubble bursts) to consider an investment in a liquid asset like cash, a certificate of deposit (CD), or precious metals. Those who buy gold for investment purposes appreciate its global liquidity, and the historic stability that gold offers is unmatched by any fiat currency. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Rob Arnott, money manager and Chairman of Research Affiliates, Inc., encourages his clients to designate 25-30% of their assets towards inflation protection. Arnott endorses more common commodities, while other analysts have said that precious metals are the wiser choice. Many market experts believe that the same “quarter of every dollar” logic applies to retirement accounts, which could be why some investors decided to buy Gold Eagle Proof coins, which are the only government non-confiscatable coins that are permitted for retirement accounts. Individuals who buy Gold Eagle Proof coins typically plan to hold their gold for several years, or until withdraws from their accounts begin. Selling and purchasing gold is ideally facilitated by contacting a reputable gold exchange with an A+, Zero Complaint track record with the Better Business Bureau. Amazon Alexa-ranked brokerages that have a five-star rating are also highly recommended. Investors can track the live gold spot price at www.Kitco.com and www.GoldPrice.net around the clock.

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Steven Martin

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October 6, 2009 – Gold for October delivery jumped to a new all-time high on Tuesday morning, and is presently valued at $1040.90 on the Commodities Exchange(COMEX) division of the New York Mercantile Exchange(NYMEX). Some international investors reportedly want to conduct global trade with gold instead of the US dollar, and these same overseas investors acquired large volumes of gold today. A weaker US dollar makes commodities like gold cheaper for those who invest with the euro, yen, and other currencies. Many stateside investors decided to buy US Mint produced Gold Eagle coins in lieu of fiat cash, and gold subsequently reached a record price of $1044 earlier this morning. Investors can buy Gold Eagle coins for $1109 per ounce, and market analysts expect these coins to remain above $1100 per ounce throughout the week, although some profit taking is to be expected. 

The powers that be in Washington, DC, are declaring that economic recovery is underway, but the latest indicators are mixed at best. The Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJIA) and the Nasdaq index registered gains this morning, but the dollar index was down 0.6% against other major currencies. A UK report released today alleged that multiple nations, including China and Russia, have held hushed talks about removing the dollar as the price base for commodities. Japan, Saudi Arabia, and France were also indicted in the article that was published by the British newspaper “The Independent.” Gold, the euro, and the yen could become the preferred methods of international trade if the dollar is abandoned. Investors who want to make the most out of our dollar’s sad state are investing in other currencies and gold, which could sell for even more if the dollar’s decline continues. Some investors decide to buy Gold Eagle coins, since they are an American asset that holds value that greenbacks simply cannot. Investors should visit the US Mint at www.USMint.gov for more information on American Eagle and American Buffalo coins. 

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Steven Martin

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Despite the 1 million jobs that the Obama administration claims to have generated, the US Department of Labor reports that over 7 million jobs have been lost. Our unemployment level was at a more manageable 4.7% before our recession began, meaning that the number of out-of-work Americans has more than doubled in the last two years. Over 5 million Americans have been unemployed for six months or longer, meaning that their unemployment benefits have already expired. Analysts believe that the unemployment could continue to rise until 2013, triggering higher foreclosure rates and business failures for an indefinite period of time. Investors who would like a measure of safety during these stressful financial years are encouraged to consider a gold investment. 

Investors who buy gold coins rely on the historical safe-haven status of gold to protect wealth, even when stock and cash holdings lose significant value. Some gold coins offer investors the opportunity to own government non-confiscatable gold. More information on gold confiscation, and how to steer clear of it, is available at www.Gold-Bullion.org. Today’s gold spot price is $1004.60. 

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Robert J. Mowrer

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Our nation's unemployment rate increased to 9.8% last month, and economists believe that it could reach 10% before the year's end. Just last year, our jobless rate was less than 6%, and a recovery in the labor market appears to be unlikely to occur anytime soon. Failing businesses and increased overseas expansion could elevate US unemployment levels catastrophically for at least the next three to five years. A jobless level of 18% or higher could be expected by 2011, and 50% of all mortgages are expected to be in default or foreclosure by that year. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires expected 175,000 job cuts in September, but their short-sightedness failed to account for another 88,000 that also occurred. Our present recession could continue to lengthen and deepen for quite some time, so it is no suprise that so many investors are buying gold for long-term and short-term security.

The active gold spot price at 12:30am EST on Friday is $1004.30, which is a $3.80 gain thus far.  Investors who want to buy gold bars as a short-term investment, or rare gold coins as a long-term investment, are encouraged to visit www.Gold-Investment.info to learn more about proper precious metal diversification. 

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John Halloran

Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

An investment in the precious metal market could be advantageous for many who fear long-term hyperinflation. As mid-September brought the dollar to a 2009 low against major world currencies like the yen, and the euro, the value of gold expanded to $1019 per ounce on the Commodities Exchange(COMEX). Ben Bernanke, and the rest of the Federal Reserve policy-makers have kept interest rates at historic lows for an over-extended period of time, and the imminent increases in the key lending rate could ignite the worst case of currency constricting inflation seen since the 1970s. During that decade, inflation reached double-digits, and gold investors made the best of the ill economic climate by holding on to their precious metal until the inflationary cycle abated. Many economists see similar trends in the current cycle, and the 1000% returns that gold investors reaped in the 1970s could be mirrored, or even surpassed, if our country's financial circumstances continue to decline.

To ensure that a wise precious metal investment is made, investors are exhorted to conduct sufficient research first, since many different types of gold investments are available. Visit www.Gold-Investment.info for more clarity on how a wise gold investment can be made.

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John Halloran

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Investors typically buy gold more often, and in larger volume when the economic outlook appears bleak. This is evidently the case today, as the Chicage PMI fell to 46.1 instead of rising to 52, as economists and short-sighted government officials expected. The disppointing figures point to a weak Midwestern manufacturing industry that has suffered from increased unemployment levels and poverty rates during the last quarter. The manufacturing sector is not the only industry in a unenviable position. Our nation's gross domestic product(GDP) shrunk 0.7% in the last quarter. A constricting economy is evidence to the contrary over any claims by the Obama administration that a recovery is underway. Gold, sugar, and other commodities are knocking on the door of their own historical highs, and gold could be the bright spot that invstors are looking for in this gloomy economic climate.

The United States gold market is based on the active Commodities Exchange(COMEX) spot price, which is listed on the New York Mercantile Exchange(NYMEX). The current value of one ounce of COMEX gold is $1007.90, which is a $14.50, 1.5% gain for the day.

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John Halloran

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Many investors look at the FDIC's latest announcement with a sort of detached shock. In most areas of life, it is unthinkable for an insurance company to go broke, and then ask its beneficiaries to help keep it in business. This is exactly what is happening with the FDIC. Banks that are FDIC insured will be required to pay $45 billion in extra fees over the next two years. There are currently over 400 banks on the FDIC's "troubled" list, but the federal insurance fund itself should be at the very top of page 1. Sheila Bair, FDIC Chairman, believes that the current proposal "is a good balance," but investors showed their disagreement by cashing out certificates of deposit(CDs) early and converting savings and checking accounts to gold. Gold has been valued for over 5000 years as the premier way to store wealth privately, while perservering during difficult fiscal years. Historically, gold has increased in value while other assets have suffered.

The Commodities Exchange(COMEX) gold spot price is currently listed at $992.50 on the New York Mercantile Exchange at 12pm EST. The price to buy gold fluctuates constantly, so www.GoldPrice.net is available for all investors who wish to know more about gold prices.

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John Halloran

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The $35 billion effort that will hand out loans for low and moderate-income households could be implemented as early as this week, according to government officials who are familiar with the project. The Federal Housing Administration has been hard-pressed to find funds for new loans, and President Barack Obama thinks that this could be one of the reasons that the housing market is still in a rut. Critics of the handout plan say that more mortgages will ultimately lead to more debt, more foreclosures, and another housing bust. The program's tenative, 3-year schedule has outraged many lawmakers who want to use remaining bailout funds to pay down the national debt. Economists believe that investors could continue to buy gold and other commodities as a way to gain independence from government ineptitude. The government is paving a perilous path, and purchasing outrightly-owned, liquid assets, is a means for investors to claim self-empowerment.

No investor should buy gold without first being aware of the risks. Private individuals who are seeking the financial security that investment-grade gold coins could provide, should visit www.Gold-Investment.info. Household and corporate investors are encouraged to take advantage of this free, award-winning, online tutorial provided by the Certified Gold Exchange. The gold price is in the green this morning, posting a $996.30 spot price on the New York Mercantile Exchange(NYMEX). This correlates into a 0.46% gain so far today, and a 4.15% gain over the last 30 days alone. 

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Many investors saw that gold and other commodities would rise as people focused on their most basic needs like food and shelter. A wave of investors flooded the silver and gold markets, and prices started to climb more quickly. In 1933, however, the gravy train haulted for many investors when President Theodore Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102. It decreed that all gold bullion and certificates were to be handed in to the Treasury for a mere $50 per ounce. This ruling was in effect until the 1970s, when President Richard Nixon took the United States off the Gold Standard. Coins of recognized rare and unusual value were exempt from this seizure, and these same types of coins are purchased by investors who buy gold today.

Pre-1933 US gold coins that are graded by a reputable third-party agency like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation could be protected if President Barack Obama follows in Roosevelt's footsteps. If US currency continues to weaken, other nations will demand that something be done. If the U.S. reverts back to the Gold Standard, gold bullion confiscation could become a reality. The United States is already in short supply, as witnessed by the recent discontinuation of the US bullion gold coin program. More information on gold bullion and gold confiscation is available at www.gold-bullion.org. 

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More investors are interested in gold now that their traditional portfolios have taken a dive. They are looking for a measure of protection from the falling Dollar, yet they want an investment that has the potential to make a reasonable long-term profit. Mounting inflation and massive deficits that keep on growing provide reason to believe that gold could produce the security and profit that it did historically during previous arduous fiscal stages. In the 1930s, gold shot to then-record heights before President Roosevelt seized US citizens' bullion, and in the 1970s some gold investors logged 1000% profits or more. Gold is usually pushed up by the onset of inflation, but recent bank stress tests show that the high-inflation part of the current cycle could be a year or two away. Gold is moving right now based on high demand, according to Larry Adam of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management. Adam, the chief investment strategist for Deutsche, believes that core inflation will hit hard starting in 2011, which could substantially buoy profits for those who buy gold now.

The active gold spot price at www.GoldPrice.net is $994.70. Gold recently moved to $1000, and a mild pullback was called for by most economists. Long-term projections for gold and silver are available at www.goldsilver.org. Those who wish to buy and sell gold should contact a reputable dealer that holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. 

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The MarketWatch report by financial analyst Andrea Coombs details the precarious situation that Social Security is in. Benefits for those who are a few years away or more from retiring will probably never be reimbursed by our own Social Security program, which is taking security away from many individuals who live on a fixed income and who never expected the government's initiative to fail. Investors who are preparing for retirement are urged to buy gold and other hard assets, because they are easy to turn back into cash if funds are needed for bills or medicine. Commodities are recommended because they historically rise in price during tough financial times, where the United States could expect to remain in for ten years or more. Many investors with retirement accounts are also choosing to buy gold, thanks to a 1997 law that allows IRAs and 401Ks to contain physical precious metals, which are more preferable than gold stocks for many individuals. Sterling Trust and Goldstar Trust are both authorized to store precious metals for IRA investors until they begin mandatory withdrawls. The retired and almost-retired demographic is sure to play a major role in the movement of the gold spot price in coming years.

Investors who are considering gold for inside or outside of their retirement accounts may like to contact the Certified Gold Exchange for free information on how to sell and buy gold directly with a market-maker. Visit the Certified Gold Exchange at www.certifiedgoldexchange.com. The gold spot price saw lots of down-and-up movement today, and one ounce of gold is currently valued at $1009.10. This is a 7.07% monthly increase in the spot price, and gold is up $156.10, or 18.32%, in the last 365 days.

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There has been extensive talk about exit strategies from Ben Bernanke and the rest of the "experts" at the Federal Reserve, and government officials have maintained that government intervention into private industry was going to be a quick and painless project. However, the Cash-For Clunkers program is only one of the many projects that the government implemented and labeled as beneficial for the public. Investors are now turning to gold as a way to store their wealth. Gold has been trending upwards since 2001, but the vast majority of gold investors aren't making this move to snag some quick profits. The general consensus is that these investors are looking for a liquid asset that is independent from the government's quirks and moods. Gold is a debt-free, liquid asset, and many families are fortifying their portfolios with gold as a long-term back up plan for our deepening recession.

Buying gold can be done is a number of ways, although the most common and most highly recommended way is to contact a reputable exchange with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Investors looking to buy gold can visit www.goldprice.net for exact spot prices of various precious metals. The current spot price for gold is $1016.60, which is a monthly increase of 7.87%, or $74.10.

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The oil industry is faltering, says many economists, because of weaker demand and high stockpiles that are not moving the way that they did in the past. The Energy Information Administration reported on Monday that the United States is also sitting on a sea of other fuels, and the report said that stockpiles of these fuels are approaching levels not seen since the 1970s, when high inflation and an energy crisis sucked the life out of industries like oil, automobiles, and real estate market. David Moore of Commonwealth bank thinks that oil could drop below $64 a barrel, well below today's prices. The continuous backtracking that so many markets are going through msy not stop soon, as investors buy gold and other commodities in order to make the most of our country's sad state.

The gold bullion spot price, always available at www.goldprice.net, is $1003.20. This is a 30-day gain of 6.45%, or $61 per ounce. Investors who want to sell or buy gold should visit www.gold-investment.info to ensure a smart investment into precious metals. Gold reached a 25-year low of $252 in 2001, and the safe-haven metal is projected by Merrill Lynch's Walter Murphy to possibly fly by record-high levels before the end of 2009.

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Financial news was mixed today, as overseas stock markets performed relatively well but US markets stayed flat. Oil is slightly down for the day, and the US Dollar rebounded 0.02% from 2009 lows seen earlier this week. Both the Nasdaq and Standard & Poor's 500 indexes dropped during Friday morning sell-offs. Some investors decided to buy gold futures, while many other traders sought for physical delivery gld on Friday, indicating that US economic stability concerns are still a major issue for investors everywhere. Matt Whittaker with the Dow Jones Newswires reports that the COMEX gold warehouse has less holdings than expected because of an unprecedented rise in demand over the last 30 days. This rise in demand could be attributed to investor unwillingness to accept the Obama administration's claims that the recession is over.

The active spot price to buy gold acceptable to COMEX is $1009.10. The market has remained quiet for most of the day, other than an early-morning bullion sell-off that lowered gold values slightly. Gold is up 7.07% in the last month, and www.goldprice.net reports that this is an 18.32% increase in the last 365 days.

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Investors buy gold instead of holding Dollars in interest-bearing accounts needlessly, in order to keep the money working instead of devaluing due to overprinting. Ben Bernanke thinks that adding large amounts of money to the current supply could have a positive effect on the economy, and the funds added to the US economy in the form of the stimulus package have boosted some stocks. The Obama administration has also called for $8000 rebates for first-time home buyers, and up to $4500 in rebates was made available for consumers who participated in the government's Cash-For-Clunkers vehicle recycling program. However, many economists believe that these trojan horse Dollars could put a debt-ridden America in an even deeper hole. To prevent lost portfolio growth, many investors are now deciding to buy gold.

The spot price is used to determine the price to sell and buy gold, and it is $1013.60 during the Thursday afternoon trading session. The gold spot price, which fluctuates daily, has been trending upwards since a 25-year low of $252 in 2001. Long-term investors could see significant portfolio growth with gold over the next few years, according to financial experts at the Wall Street Journal and Merrill Lynch.

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The unemployment rate is expected by economists and government officials to break through the 10% barrier before the end of 2009, and the current figure of 9.7% is already worse than that of Europe. The Obama administration has failed to keep up with the growing problems caused by many major lenders. A record number of home foreclosure filings were made in July, with over 360,000 new properties added to the monstrous foreclosure list. Many analysts have no idea how this problem can be overcome. With 3.6% of American income lost in 2008 and 50% of all mortgages expected to be underwater by 2011, investors are choosing to buy gold and not to speculate with plummeting real estate.

Commercial and residential real estate have lost over 25% of value in the last two years, and another 20% of inherent equity in homes is expected to dissolve before the end of 2010. The gold price jumped up to a 14-month high on Wednesday, and is trading at $1018.10 at 2pm EST. Investors who would like information on how to sell or buy gold can register at www.gold-invstment.info to receive one free copy of the award-winning 2009 Investor's Guide to Gold Investing.

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Yahoo Finance reported on Monday that government officials and financial analysts in Washington are gravely concerned that US banks will continue to make high-risk investmentments with the belief that the Federal Reserve will be around to stage another bailout if the US financial system continues to fail. Some institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have already increased their volume of high-risk exotic investments. The Federal Reserve, led by Ben Bernake, could be forced to raise interest rates in light of the recent spending spree. If, as many analysts believe, we are at the beginning of a long-term inflationary cycle, then US Dollar holdings could lose a large percentage of their spending power. There are currently over 400 banks listed on the Federal Reserve's "troubled" list, and this is not the only reason investors are shifting away from fiat currency. Earlier in the year the head of the FDIC, Sheila Bear, said that the bank insurance fund could go broke by the end of 2009. Investors from coast-to-coast are looking for a liquid asset that is projected to hold or rise in value, unlike the US Dollar.

Gold, the precious metal that historically rises with inflation and economic worries, is currently valued at $1001 on the New York Mercantile Exchange(NYMEX). Gold saw a slight pullback at the open of the market, followed by a push by two large financial institutions that moved gold into the $1000 range once again. Institutional and household investors can stay up-to-date with the trends in gold at goldprice.net.

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In 1933, the United States was in a dire financial situation. The stock market had collapsed, real estate was selling for pennies on the dollar, and US paper currency lost 65% of its spending power. Gold, valued for over 5000 years as a currency and trademark of wealth and status, started to climb. The weaker the Dollar got, the more the gold went up. The situation escalated to the point that US citizens were prepared to to give up fiat currency in order to revert back to gold and silver for monetary trade. The government seized the gold bullion and certificates, paying $50 per ounce. However, numismatic coins were not subject to this confiscation order. Today, investors who are looking for an insurance policy on their portfolios buy gold that would historically not end up in Fort Knox. Coins like the pre-1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle are graded by a reputable third party like the Professional Coin Grading Service or the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. They tend to offer a better reward-to-risk ratio than bullion and since there are not enough of these coins to hurt the Dollar's value, they probably would not be taken in the event of another gold confiscation.

Investors can buy gold bullion based on the current gold spot price of $1000.60. Gold bullion products sell by their weight and will usually carry a per ounce premium or a percentage of the spot price will be added on. For example, gold bullion bars typically sell between 2-4% above the spot price, while an American gold Eagle may carry a premium of 6.5%. Numismatic coins may cost a great deal more, and these pre-1933 US gold coins are only recommended if the buyer is looking for a long-term, non-confiscatible type of liquid asset. Price updates are always available at www.PCGS.com and www.goldprice.net.

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Commodities like gold and silver, which tend to stay flat or lose value when a healthy economy is present, are projected to surpass record highs. Market experts like Walter Murphy at Merrill Lynch expect the government to purposefully devalue the dollar in order to make US debt more affordable. This could drive investorz to buy gold bullion and certified gold coins, with many projections stating that the spot price of gold could break historical highs of $1033 before the end of 2009. Many economists expect a slow holiday season, with a large percentage of households choosing to invest in safe haven assets instead of cookies and milk for Santa Claus. In addition to the deepening recession, investors with retirement accounts are influencing the gold price by converting stocks and cash accounts to gold backed IRAs. These investors have had to bear the burden of an average 35% loss in their retirement accouns over the last year. These factors have put many expert projections for gold at $1400 per ounce by the end of 2010, which could mean a 39% price increase over today's levels.

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Gold bullion coins like the South African Krugerrand have been popular with American investors for quite some time. The trade for a premium over the gold spot price that is relatively low when put side-by-side with other gold coins, such as the American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf. However, many investors feel that a gold confication, similar to the one enacted by president Roosevelt in 1933, is inevitable when US debt is taken into consideration. The government has given no official word on whether or not a gold confiscation is a possibility, so some who buy gold as an insurance policy are shifting out of bullion products and into certified rare gold coins. These coins sometimes cost a great deal more, and investors value the premium that can stay and grow with these coins as the value of paper assets dwindles.

Spot gold for September delivery remained at the opening ask price of $993.40 as of 12pm EST on Thursday. This translates into a 4.94% gain in the past 30 days and 31.91% of growth in the past 365 days. The current gold price, as well at the most recent projections for gold, can be tracked at www.goldprice.net.

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Investment news that surfaced today included the quarterly analysis of the economy by the Fed, which details a reigon-by-reigon breakdown of various markets. Much of the news that is included in the government's report is positive, and some stock investors believe that the worst of the recession is over. The report states that the automobile industry performed better than expected in the past three months, largely due to the Cash-For-Clunkers rebate program that dumped $1 billion into the struggling market. The report brings out that while the residential real estate market is showing signs of stabilization, commerical real estate investors are still looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. The lack of growth in commerical real estate could indicate the inability of businesses to generate consumer spending.

At 5pm EST the COMEX gold spot price stood at $993.50, down 4% for the trading day. Precious metals investors are hoping that the growth of the gold spot price will be catalyzed by the weakening of US currency that is being eyed warily worldwide. These investors believe that the current cycle has given its due to real estate and the stock markets, and they believe that now is the time to own commodities like gold, which historically thrive when an economy is recessed.

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It&rsquos always good to have a market expert by your side when determining what gold coins to buy because they could offer you advanced direction in this expansive market. With so many different coins available to you, it&rsquos important that you make informed decisions if you seek to make the best investment possible. Learn more about your options with gold by researching reputable websites such as www.Gold-Investment.info for detailed product breakdowns and helpful investor strategies. Feel free to browse my website or contact me today for expert assistance.

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When looking to buy gold bullion, it’s also very important that you purchase the appropriate bars or coins that suit your investing goals correctly. In order to do this, it always helps that you research the different products available to you by exploring reputable websites such as www.Gold-Investment.info and www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com for detailed product breakdowns that could give you a better understanding of this diverse market. Some of the most popular bullion bars available are produced by Credit Suisse, Johnson Matthey and Pamp Suisse, while some of the most popular bullion coins available are the American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and South African Krugerrands. If you would like to learn more about the options available to you with bullion, feel free to browse this website or visit www.Gold-Bullion.org.

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When you buy gold online, you are purchasing bars and coins at a set daily price that may not be the true live price of the bars and coins. Plus, you do not have a market expert by your side to assist you with wise investment decisions. As you may already know, the gold market is quite diverse, thus it is always recommended that investors work hand-in-hand with a market expert in order to potentially make the most successful diversification possible. Although buying gold online saves a little bit of time, how do you know that the bars or coins that you are purchasing are truly right for your investing goals and needs? In order to truly maximize your profit and wealth preservation potential with precious metals, always work directly with an expert that can offer you live prices on your favorite bars and coins along with useful assistance that could make you a winner in today’s losing investment markets.

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Just like with any other investing market, rare gold coins may not be a sound investment for everyone, and that’s why leading financial institutions recommend that you thoroughly evaluate your diversification portfolio in order to figure out whether this market is truly right for you. Typically, investing with rare coins is done by investors who have long-term wealth preservation goals because as short-term assets, these coins tend to see less profit than modern-day bullion coins. Some of the most popular coinages available for investment usage are the $20 Saint Gaudens, $20 Lady Liberty and $10 Indian Head. If you would like to learn more about your options with gold, feel free to browse my website or visit www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com and www.Gold-Investment.info.

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When buying gold, it’s very important that you fully understand how the market works in order to maximize profit and wealth preservation potential. Simply by researching websites like www.Gold-Investment.info, you could have a better understanding of investor strategies and the different types of bars and coins available to you. Also, don’t forget to keep a close eye on the daily market spot price of the metal because it’s a very important factor that fluctuates on a daily basis. Track the spot price by visiting websites like www.GoldPrice.net. If you seek more information on this diverse market, feel free to browse my website or contact me today.

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Investing with gold Double Eagles can be as easy as investing with standard gold bullion coinages, yet it is always recommended that new investors work directly with a market expert in order to get an insider’s viewpoint on important factors such as pricing and rarity. Since many Double Eagles are considered investment-grade certified rare coins, they hold certain premiums that make them more costly than the less exclusive bullion coins, still investors gladly pay these premiums for the added profit and wealth preservation potential. If you would like to learn more about these exclusive diversifications, feel free to browse my website or visit reputable resource websites like www.Gold-Investment.info.

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Just like with any other investment method, a gold diversification may not be right for everyone, and that’s why I always advise that new investors work hand-in-hand with reputable market experts, that way you can ask questions and get answers in order to maximize investing potential. You can use resource websites like www.Gold-Investment.info in order to get a better understanding of the different bars and coins available to you in this diverse market, and you could track the gold spot price by visiting www.GoldPrice.net. If you would like to learn more about your options with one of history’s most preservative assets, feel free to browse my website or contact me today.

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Pure gold coins are unique bullion diversifications because they are minted in pure 24 karat gold, unlike the more common and less expensive 22 karat coins like the American Eagles and South African Krugerrands. Some of the most popular 24 karat coins available are the Austrian Philharmonics, Canadian Maple Leafs and Chinese Pandas. There are a few other coins in the market, yet these are the ones that have experienced the highest sales in the past decade. If you would like to learn more about your opportunities with safe haven precious metals, feel free to research my website or contact me today.

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Short-term profit seeking investors usually hold their gold coin investments for less than 14 months in order to quickly profit from an increasing spot price, while on the other hand long-term wealth preservation seeking investors usually hold their gold for more than 14 months and preferably more than three years in order to reap the long-term benefits that safe haven precious metals offer in investing portfolios. Typically, the short-term investors tend to purchase modern-day bullion coins while the long-term investors tend to purchase pre-1933 certified rare coins. If you would like to learn more about gold coin investments, feel free to browse my website or visit other reputable websites such as www.Gold-Coin.com and www.Gold-Investment.info.

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Two of the most important steps that you should take when deciding to purchase certified coins are first researching the market and second working hand-in-hand with a rare coin market expert. There are many different types of certified coins that you could purchase, some of the most popular being the $20 Saint Gaudens and the $20 Lady Liberty. Depending on the reputability and integrity of a gold dealer, they may charge higher or lower premiums on these popular coins, and that is why you always want to work directly with a reputable, friendly and honest dealer like the Certified Gold Exchange (www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com). Feel free to browse my website if you seek further information on this exclusive market.

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If you feel that you could benefit by owning rare gold coins in your investment portfolio, now may be a good time to begin researching this exclusive market because there are many tips that you should learn in order to maximize investing potential. This being said, it is crucial that new investors work hand-in-hand with a rare coin market expert, that way you can rest assured that you are getting professional advice and assistance every step of the way. Also, don’t forget to check the reputability of the gold dealer of your choice by using resources like the Better Business Bureau (www.BBB.org). If you would like to learn more about investing with gold, feel free to browse my website or visit www.Rare-Coin.org.

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1. First things first, it’s very important that you deal directly with large, reputable nationwide dealers as opposed to small, local dealers because the smaller companies tend to charge higher prices due to their lower sales volume. Find reputable nationwide dealers by exploring resources like www.Google.com.

2. Always background check the gold dealers that you would like to work with by using resources such as the Better Business Bureau that may show you comments and complaints about a respective company. Companies like the Certified Gold Exchange for example hold a perfect A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

3. Finally, always make sure that you feel comfortable with the dealer that you are working with, that way you can build a long-lasting relationship with them in order to potentially maximize investing potential. Ask questions on various investment topics to find out whether the company of your choice is capable of meeting your goals and needs.

If you would like to learn more about where to buy gold, feel free to browse my website or visit www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com.

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Once you have found the products that you are interested in, it is then time to find a reputable wholesale dealer that can guide you on the path to success. Always background check the company that you wish to deal with by using the Better Business Bureau website (www.BBB.org). It is not recommended that investors diversify with a company that has less than an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, and that is why many wise investors commonly turn to companies like the Certified Gold Exchange that holds an A+ rating. If you seek more information on how to buy gold, feel free to browse my website or visit www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com.

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Once you find the coins that could work best with your investment goals, it’s then time to find a precious metal exchange that can help you buy gold coins at a competitive price. I recommend that you research different exchanges in order to find the best ones, and you could use resources like the Better Business Bureau (www.BBB.org) in order to get a better understanding of the reputability of a particular company. If you would like to learn more about how to buy gold coins with reputable dealers, feel free to browse my website or visit other reputable websites like www.CertifiedGoldExchange.com and www.Gold-Investment.info.

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There are many different types of gold investments that may work well for investors who seek either short-term profit or long-term wealth preservation. Typically, short-term profit seekers tend to purchase gold bullion while long-term preservation seekers tend to purchase investment-grade certified rare coins. It’s very important that you enter the market with the correct product if you seek to maximize investment potential, thus I highly recommend that you work hand-in-hand with a market expert in order to make the best out of your diversification with an advisor that could guide you on the path to success. If you would like to learn more about the different types of products that are available to you in the gold market, feel free to browse my website and don’t forget to visit other reputable websites like www.Gold-Investment.info and www.Gold-Coin.com.

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There are many different types of certified gold coins that you could purchase for long-term wealth preservation, yet most investors tend to stick with the more common coins that are easier to purchase and sell on the open market. For example, popular coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens and $20 Lady Liberties between the Mint State Gradings of MS-61 through MS-66 are considered “hot buys” for investors because in the past few years they have shown the most stable profit and preservation potential, yet only in investment portfolios that utilize them correctly. As you can see, there are several different factors that can affect the overall success of your diversification with certified gold coins, thus it’s very important that you work hand-in-hand with a reputable market expert that could guide you on the way to success. If this is what you seek, feel free to contact me or visit other reputable websites like www.Rare-Coin.org.

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Some of the most popular investment-grade certified coins are the $20 Saint Gaudens, $20 Lady Liberty and $10 Indian Heads. In the past eight years, several of these coins have increased in value more than 300% while dollar-backed investing markets contracted between 20% and 60%. It’s no surprise that so many wise Americans are turning to these unique diversifications, especially after several government officials have mentioned that inflation will be a vital part of our “economic recovery,” and what asset has a tendency to thrive during inflationary economic environments? Gold does.

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Gold bullion bars and coins are the most popular precious metal diversifications available. Some of the most popular bars available are produced by Johnson Matthey, Credit Suisse and Pamp Suisse, while some of the most popular coins available are the American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and South African Krugerrands. When looking to purchase any one of these products, always make sure that you work hand-in-hand with a market expert in order to potentially maximize your investment potential.

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When looking to purchase gold, I always recommend that you work hand-in-hand with an expert advisor in order to get useful advice and product recommendations that could help you maximize investment potential. Doing this is very important because there are a wide variety of bars and coins that are available to you when making a purchase. Depending on your personal investing goals, you may want to purchase modern day bullion coins like the American Eagles or Canadian Maple Leafs, and on the other hand you may want to purchase certified rare coins like the $20 Saint Gaudens or $20 Lady Liberty. If you would like to learn more about investing with gold, feel free to browse my website or visit www.Gold-Investment.info.

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When looking to make an investment with certified rare coins, it always helps to fully understand your investing goals in order to determine whether this market is right for you. Many investors who do purchase these coins invest for a minimum of 14 months and typically no less than three years in order to truly reap the benefits of these long-term wealth preservation assets. Since certified rare coins are considered numismatic antiques, their value tends to increase over the years, because after all do you know of any antiques that lose value as time passes by? If you would like to learn more about these elite gold diversifications, feel free to browse my website or visit other reputable websites like www.Rare-Coin.org and www.Gold-Investment.info for useful product information and investor strategies that could help you maximize your investment potential.

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Senior Gold Specialist - Buy-Gold.org

Bullion Coins - Bullion coins like the American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and South African Krugerrands are relatively newer products that are minted by global governments in order to promote their gold sales. Typically, short-term investors purchase these coins because their low premiums makes it easy to purchase and sell in order to make quick profit from the market when spot prices are on the rise.

Certified Rare Coins - Certified rare coins like the $20 Saint-Gaudens, $20 Lady Liberties and $10 Indian Heads are numismatics coinages that were minted by the United States between 1850 and 1933. Typically, long-term investors purchase these coins because although they have higher premiums, they have also proven more significant long-term profit and preservation potential.

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John Halloran

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