Gold has a long history of use as a primary form of currency in many nations. And although it is no longer used as currency anymore, many people still considers it as a form of wealth insurance. Other people look to gold as an investment.
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4 Basic Strategies for New Stock Market Investors
If you're thinking of investing in the stock market, you may be trying to decide if you should put your money into a start-up or if you would be better off investing in a company with an established track record.
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Bitcoin IRA Fees and 4 Other Related FAQs Answered
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency which has been around for a few years now; and in 2017 it gained worldwide attention after its price skyrocketed from $2000 to $20,000 in a matter of just a few months. Of course, there is a lot of controversy still ...
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Comparing the Costs of Various Emergency Food Supply Options
Sometimes it's not easy being an ant. Especially when you're living among a bunch of grasshoppers.
There's a well-known Aesop fable about an oblivious grasshopper who spent his summer days living the high life and mocking an industrious ant, who ...
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5 Reasons To Seriously Consider Investing In Blockchain Technology
When you want to invest, it can be simple to just go with the same assets people have been investing in for years -- like a mutual fund. On the other hand, you might just consider investing in the new, hip, trendy blockchain tech.
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Things to Think About Before Investing in Cryptocurrencies
In recent events, cryptocurrency has taken the markets by storm. Even if you don't entirely know or understand what cryptocurrencies are, it's very likely that you've heard it mentioned on the news or online. In a world that's rapidly becoming more ...
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An Expert Explains How to Avoid Common Artwork Scams
Scams? Let me think about that. Scams? Wait for it ... Yup, the fine art market in America has scams. I should be asking, "next question?" but Len, in his supreme kindness, asked me to submit something about scams. Can anyone say "can of worms"? ...
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When an English Degree May Be a Sound Investment
Although an English degree might not end up on Len's list of the 10 worst things ever bought, it might not be far from the truth for many American college graduates.
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The Pros and Cons of Automated Trading
Auto trading, otherwise known as automated trading, algorithmic trading, or mechanical trading, allows traders to program specific rules into the trading platform through a computer. Entry and exit rules can be formulated according to simple ...
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Simple Tips to Make You a More Successful Forex Trader
Like Texas Hold 'Em poker, forex trading has sometimes been described as a game that takes minutes to learn but years to master. And many feel that the gambling comparisons do not end there. With the increase of trading apps and web platforms ...
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The 3 Biggest Lies Stock Brokers Tell Their Clients
The sad truth is that most stock brokers are sales people. While they have a more glamorous name, their profession is sales: selling investors like you on a product so they can get paid. And just like used-car salesmen, stock brokers have been known ...
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Analyzing The Rise of OmiseGO: Ethereum’s First Unicorn
The ETH blockchain has its first unicorn: OmiseGO. With the premise of "unbanking the banked," OmiseGO wants to disrupt the actual scheme of economy by bringing more power to the people and less to the banks.
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4 Important Art Investment Tips for Newbies and Wannabies
This morning I find myself running to my office with a package in hand, looking desperately for something to cut the tape with. A painting has just arrived by Priority Mail, and I can't wait to open it. It is something that was offered by a seller ...
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How Forex Brokers Earn Money
The foreign exchange market involves buying and selling different currencies based on whether their value will appreciate or depreciate. This exchange takes place between traders and speculators. Forex is a high-risk market that trades $5 trillion on ...
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The Big Secret to Learning How to Manage Your Investments
There was a time when the world of investments was relatively simple. For most people, it meant a home, a pension fund, a savings account and perhaps a few stocks and shares. All they had to do was sit back and watch them grow.
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What’s Next for the Price of Crude Oil?
The ongoing rivalries between the major oil-exporting countries are currently intensifying. Most large producers are hugely dependent on income from crude oil sales to support growth. While restricting supply drives up prices, pumping out more of the ...
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What Are the Brexit Implications on Gold?
The UK's decision to exit the European Union -- known everywhere as the Brexit -- was news that shocked the world.
Financial markets are still reeling from the financial uncertainty unleashed by that landmark decision.
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Coming Soon: The Greatest Wealth Transfer of All Time
Precious metals holders buy gold and silver because they understand that the majority of the modern financial world's assets are debt-based instruments and want to reduce their exposure to the resulting counterparty risk. Unfortunately, a large ...
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Mailbag: Are US Savings Bonds Worth Buying Anymore?
So in light of the Federal deficit, devaluation of the dollar, lack of jobs, etc., what's your view of U.S. Savings Bonds these days? I have some, and can't find anyone talking about whether they're still a good investment. Yes, they earn relatively ...
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Which Emotion Is More Powerful?
Those who are concerned with managing financial risk understand that, when it comes to investing, it's especially important to have a diversified portfolio -- at least in theory. It's also important to have an exit strategy in place whenever you take ...
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