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Real or Fake Silver? How to Tell If Your Silver Is Authentic

September 2, 2025

Silver can be an excellent store of value for discerning investors, but even the savviest investors can get hoodwinked out of their hard-earned dollars if they can’t tell the difference between fake and real silver coins. Fortunately, as a highly rated Tier 1...

Platinum vs. Silver: Which Is the Better Investment?

September 4, 2025

Silver and platinum are both precious metals with high industrial demand, but they have distinct attributes that must be considered when planning and strategizing your next move. One isn’t necessarily better than the other overall, but one might be a better fit for your portfolio.

How to Insure Gold Bullion: A Step-by-Step Guide for Investors

July 14, 2025

Precious metals are famously used as safe-haven assets that safeguard one’s portfolio from stormy economic weather. Unlike intangible financial instruments like stocks, bonds, and fiat currency, gold tends to retain its value and...

The Do’s and Don'ts of Selecting a Precious Metals Depository

July 9, 2025

What is a bullion depository, and should you open an account with one? You’ve been asking us about storage options for your precious metals, so we’re here with answers.

Physical Gold vs. Gold ETF Investing: Which Is Right for You?

May 13, 2025

Is There Really a Silver Shortage? Exploring the Facts and Myths

March 28, 2025

Is there a shortage of silver? We’ve been getting this question a lot recently, so we decided to provide a comprehensive guide. It’s a complicated question that doesn’t have a straightforward “yes” or “no” answer.Many economists, market analysts, and silver hounds have long been forecasting a shortage of gold’s younger sibling...