For many of us, the world of investing has always been a tightly-kept secret. We may even have some investments but still do not understand the basic underlying concepts of playing the market. Placing money on something that is not a sure bet can be scary, especially for someone who is not knowledgeable about the [...]

Buying shares of stock is exciting because it equates to ownership in a company. However, not everyone is comfortable with the process. Even those who are seasoned investors can add some new techniques to their toolbox. This list of stock investing books includes something for every level of experience. After reading these, anyone should be [...]

Recently the US Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act, which is a new regulation aimed at increasing the protection of consumers in investing and financial related matters. One of the impacts of this regulation is that it prohibits US residents from trading over the counter precious metals, starting on July 15, 2011. While this may look [...]

Dealers and private consumers are not the only parties that sell gold coins. Major banks sell popular gold coins like the American Buffalo and American Eagle bullion coin. To buy gold coins like this, an individual need only go to a participating bank and make the purchase. This is a convenient way for consumers to [...]

Founded in 1975, Blanchard and Company, Inc. is the largest precious metals and rare coins retail dealer in the U.S. This company has worked with over 400,000 people during its history, providing assistance and consultation to those who want to buy gold coins and other forms of precious metals. This market is characterized by large [...]