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Why Gold Investing Is a Gift That Grows

In many ways, we currently live in a society that focuses on instant gratification. If you’re hungry, just pop a microwave meal into the oven. You’ll soon find it hot and waiting for you after just a few minutes. When you play a game in your free time, you can wait six hours for something…

Game Over: When Do My Electronics Need Recycling?

“There are only two things certain in this life: death, and taxes.” You’ve probably experienced taxes with each product you buy or paycheque you earn. Hopefully, you haven’t had to deal with too much of the former category. However, when it comes to your electronics and technological devices, this saying often comes to mind. Too often,…

How to Tell if the Gold and Silver You’re About to Buy is Fake

Buying gold and silver is very much like the art of picking fruit. You’ve probably rolled your eyes at people who scrutinize every spot and blemish found on an apple, banana, or pear. However, you have to admit that they’re probably the ones who recognize that quality is something you really have to search for….

Can a Little Gold Go A Long Way? A Look at Global Circulation

Finite resources are often a topic that show up in the news or in heavy discussions. People are interested in discussing how much we’ve used of our allotted supply of things before we run out. It’s often an important discussion to have. Sometimes it’s a light conversation, like “Is there any pizza left? Can I…

The 7 Unexpected (and Surprising) Uses of Silver

Coins, accessories, jewelry, and figurines are what come to mind when we think of silver. And when we think of technology and advancement, a whole different set of words come to mind: plastic, steel, technological chips, and more. However, Canadians need to shake up this thinking when it comes to silver. Silver’s more than just…

Step Aside, Gold: The Other Precious Metals Worth Your Investment

The world has a fascination with gold. Scratch that. The world has an obsession with gold. Everyone wants a gold watch or a gold chain or a gold wedding ring. It’s worth noting that gold is one of the world’s most valuable metals, and owning it in some form has advantages. So there’s no need…

Words of Wisdom: 3 Experts to Consult When Investing in Precious Metals

When it comes to dating, people often seek the help of a ‘wingman’ (or ‘wingwoman’). When deciding  to buy a car, people often seek the help of a trusted friend or salesman. Yet when it comes to investing in gold, silver, and other metals, you’ll find quite a few folks who feel they can do…

How Mining and Refining Can Change the Price of Gold

Gold is a luxury product you see often. Celebrities on the red carpet often have gold hanging around their necks, sparkling on their fingers, or dangling around their wrists. When you think of extreme riches, what comes to mind? Likely gold bars sitting in a vault, indicating that their owner is a person of wealth…

From Scotland to Syria: How World Events Change The Price of Gold

Waking up in the morning, you often get to hear news from all around the world. When you sit at your dining table, you might start looking at the headlines that tell you about events both local and global. Turn on the radio in your car and you can hear dozens of news stories on…

Precious Metals: Lingo You Should Learn When Selling Gold or Silver

When it comes to selling jewelry, bullion bars, or coins, there are no rules engraved in stone. Much of what takes place between buyers and sellers is conditional, and deals are made on the fly. But that doesn’t eliminate the need to know the terminology of precious metals. Think of it this way – you…