According to Gallup, about half of Americans invest in stocks. While investing can result in financial loss, a majority of investors set aside money to strengthen their financial future. Some people...

As one of the most popular metals used for investments and jewelry, silver is always a winner - but if you don't know the right grade for your purposes, you could end up getting the wrong type of...

Despite having been around for millennia, there is a lot that is misunderstood about precious metals. There are few elements of precious more commonly misunderstood, yet so fundamentally important,...

Gold is and always has been considered one of the most precious metals on the planet. While previous eras traded coins and bars as currency, today’s market is all about investing. With the price of...

When it comes to precious metals, purer is generally better - but how do you check the purity without large, sophisticated instruments? There are several methods, but the first examination is the...

A harsh reality of the precious metals industry is that testing is always necessary. This is not only necessitated by predatory vendors, but also by their high value which causes small fluctuations...