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The Visual Capitalist “Silver Series” and why you should check it out

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Tweet We just returned from an awesome conference in Spokane, WA that revolves all around the world of silver. We find some of the best support, voices, and education there. (that’s why we fit right in ). Many of our … Continue reading

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A History of Gold: Infographic

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Tweet This infographic about gold is part of a multi-part infographic series that covers: 1) The History of Gold; 2) Gold Mining & Supply; 3) Gold Uses and Demand; and 4) Gold as an Investment. Gold is a precious metal … Continue reading

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Pop Friday: Precious Metal Meets High Fashion

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Tweet This January, when I read that fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier was producing a limited edition of 5,000 1-ounce gold bullion bars bearing his design, I thought, “Finally someone big is catching on to this!” I had already known … Continue reading

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#TinFoilTuesday – The 1933 US Gold Confiscation Under Executive Order 6102: Could it happen again?

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Tweet In 1933, the US government, by mere executive order of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, seized all US gold bullion coins from its citizens (well– all that weren’t illegally stowed away or moved overseas) and made it illegal to “hoard” … Continue reading

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A Closer Look at Bullion Coins

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Tweet In last week’s Money Monday feature, I shared my first experience buying gold and silver bullion coins for the purpose of protecting my savings from inflation and the risk of a major run on the global banking system, which … Continue reading

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