Gold is a hot topic these days. You’ve heard about it on the news. Or seen the men waving signs that say, “NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR GOLD!” Prices are near all-time highs — and that’s why it can be a great time to sell your gold. But first you have to figure…

Sure gold is shiny, expensive and known to be a treasure.  But there a lot of zany facts that many people don’t know.  For instance, did you know that a single ounce of gold can be stretched for 50 miles?  Keep reading for some truly amazing facts about this precious metal. REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE…

Prices for gold are some of the highest they’ve ever been. In fact, the average price for an ounce of gold has risen nearly 600% over the past 15 years. It’s definitely a great time to think about selling your gold. But why are prices so high right now? It comes down to a combination…

You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about what a great time it is to sell your gold. With the economy still struggling, more and more people are selling their gold for cash. And it’s true that at around $1,700 an ounce, gold prices are near record highs. But you need to be careful…

Switching from the dollar bill to the dollar coin is a hot topic again at the U.S. Mint. While last year the mint decided to curtail production of the newest dollar coins because of lack of interest, a new GAO (General Accounting Office) study says that the U.S. government would save approximately $4.4 billion over…

Unused gold items that are broken, damaged or not being used are still valuable, including all gold and gold-containing products from broken gold jewelry and old gold dental crowns to gold collector’s coins. It might be gold bullion or bars, gold alloys, or just about anything that’s made of or contains some gold. What Is…

Back in the early ’80s, the price for silver hit almost $50 an ounce. Over the next few decades, silver prices fell dramatically, but they have lately been trending upward again. And that could be a great opportunity for you. The cause of silver’s resurgence is twofold. With the volatility of the dollar, foreign countries…

  We all have some broken jewelry lying around the house. Maybe a stone has fallen out of its setting or the clasp of an old necklace has given way to the ravages of time. Maybe it’s something sitting in your jewelry box that you haven’t worn in years. That unwanted or broken gold jewelry…