Buying gold
Gold is money for everyone. Bitcoin is for risk takers.
If you’ve been reading my posts over the last few months, you know I’ve invested some money in Bitcoin. Fans of Bitcoin often say it democratizes money. It’s “money for the people”. No banks required. No other intermediaries required. No permission required. Anyone can receive or send Bitcoin through the blockchain, unregulated. That’s all true. …
Is owning gold jewelry a good investment?
There are two sides to consider when you look at gold jewelry as an investment. First, there is the value of the gold itself. Second, there is the value that comes from the enjoyment you receive from wearing that jewelry. And it’s not just about enjoyment. Wearing gold can also communicate wealth and status. One …
If alchemists really could transform lead into gold, what would that do to the price of gold?
The practice and promise of alchemy have been around for thousands of years, with roots in Europe, North Africa and the Far East. In spite of a long history and broad range of interests, alchemists are undoubtedly best known for their obsession with the transmutation of base metals into noble metals. In other words – …
Buy gold in uncertain times? That would be NOW.
From the day I first starting writing this blog, way back in 2010, the headline on the homepage has said: Owning gold gives you a private, safe haven for your wealth during uncertain times. Uncertain times? That would be now, my friends. Right now. Look around. North Korea is threatening a nuclear missile strike on …