For many hardened silver and gold advocates there is a deep understanding that gold and silver are in fact REAL money; often referred to within the community as ‘sound money’. However, the over-arching public opinion is that once Richard Nixon took the United States, and subsequently the world, off the last remaining reminisce of the…
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Buying Gold and Silver Bullion in Niagara, Ontario
The beautiful city of Niagara is home to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the famous Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is known as Canada’s top tourist attraction. Aside from being one of the most popular cities in Canada, Niagara is home to over 485k citizens. The city is one of the most rapidly…
What is a Troy Ounce?
A troy ounce is a weighting unit for precious metals that has been used since the Middle Ages. One troy ounce weighs 31.1034768 grammes and was first used in Troyes, France, according to the U.K. Royal Mint. A standard ounce weighs slightly less, 28.35 grammes, and is used to measure things like sugar and grain. To…
Is Gold An Effective Hedge Againts Inflation?
Many investors turn to gold as a convenient and cost-effective inflation hedge when protecting their savings from inflation. However, is it a good idea to invest in gold? Let’s look at this popular investment option and see if it is truly effective as an inflation hedge. Here are the Top 3 Reasons You Should…
U.S. GDP shrinks for 2 quarters in a row
For the first time in over a decade, the world has more debt than it can handle. U.S. GDP shrinks for 2 quarters in a row, meeting the PMI survey’s quarterly forecast, with the slowdown in growth largely driven by the flattening out of business investment and manufacturing output. According to U.S. Bureau of…
