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This week…this is why we own gold.

Take a look at what’s happening globally this week. In particular, look at the uprising in Libya, and the impact that is having on the price of light crude oil. Oil prices are spiking. Gold prices are going up. This is why we own gold. We are not gold speculators or traders, fretting over every …

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When investment professionals spout nonsense about gold prices…Part One.

Reading a recent commentary by Jon Nadler, of Kitco Metals Inc.- an excellent source of quality information and opinions – I was struck by this quote. “Matthew Clark, financial planner at Thomas Westcott Financial Management, said he was cautious about the hype surrounding gold. “Gold is now firmly in this camp and the rapid rise …

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How high will gold prices rise in 2011?

Well, if anyone knew the answer to that question, they would be assured of a very successful year. But, of course, we don’t know. We don’t even know what the price of gold will be tomorrow. Gold prices are notoriously hard to predict because they are influenced by so many different factors. And sometimes, even …

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To weigh gold, you need a decent set of scales.

Do you need a set of scales to weigh your gold? That depends on the types of gold you own, and plan to buy. If you just buy bullion gold coins or bars, a set of scales isn’t really necessary. You know the weight of each coin, and the purity of the gold it …

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Owning Gold News Roundup, Feb 4th

Here some of this week’s news items relating to gold and gold prices. As you can see, there is still some optimism out there! Gold Rush? – CNBC.com Airtime: ET. Is now the time to get into gold? Insight with Jim LaCamp, Macroportfolio Advisors and Zachary Karabell, River Twice Research. Watch the video … Gold …

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Is it easy to buy gold coins and gold bars online?

It used to be quite a hassle to buy gold online. You had to register, and even then you couldn’t use your credit card. You had to send a person check, wait for it to clear, and so on. If you wanted to buy more than a coin or two, you couldn’t even write a …

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Is now the time to sell gold?

Sell gold? I wouldn’t if I were you. I know, with prices falling this much it’s easy to lose one’s nerve and decide to sell some or all of your gold. Well, I have a couple of opinions on that. First, if you own gold as a safety net, as a hedge against hard times, …

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Don’t let investor sentiment get in the way of your long-terms plans for gold.

This has been an odd week. The price of gold has taken some hard hits. How come? Because investor sentiment is bullish for greener pastures. In other words, they feel suddenly optimistic about the chances of making more money by selling gold and investing in the stock market. Why do they feel that way? Well, …

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Look at gold as being your fallback money currency.

Gold has seen a lot of ups and downs over the last week or so, and has dropped a fair bit from its recent highs. That said, many believe – myself included – that the long-term picture for gold is still positive. I say that for a number of reasons. In particular, right now, I …

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Buy gold coins from an ATM. If you’re willing to travel.

Gold ATMs made their debut in May, 2010 at the $3-billion Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, pictured above. Seems like a nice idea to be able to walk up to a machine and buy yourself some gold coins or small bullion bars. A lot more convenient than the more traditional means of purchase. Are …

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