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…

For centuries, if not millennia, gold has been considered one of the best investments of all. Buying and selling this precious metal has only become easier since the Internet became available. Using the internet gives sellers easy access to buyers who were once too far away to even know about, let alone do business with….

Currently, you can find plenty of places to buy and sell gold. There are dozens of Internet sites, pawn shops, local jewelry stores and even garage sales. But if you’re planning on buying and selling gold, be very careful. Unless you have an established history with a known gold seller, you want to make sure…

As people fall on hard times, many are liquidating their gold jewelry and coins to meet expenses. Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau reports that many are getting swindled: The uptick in the gold trade has been accompanied by a spike in complaints against the gold buying industry. The good news is that unscrupulous companies are…

The main reason for investing in gold is its security. Unlike stocks, bonds and similar financial instruments, the value of gold cannot be fudged. Since it’s a physical commodity, assessing its value is as simple as weighing it and determining its purity. *Even though many people think of buying gold as an investment, there are…

Many are beginning to realize the immense value of unwanted, broken or unused gold. Jewelry store owners, coin dealers and even individuals are making investments, even as the economy continues to sour. However, to those that are new to gold-buying, one question still remains: Why would someone want to spend money on junk metals? After…

If you need some extra money for the holidays, you might be overlooking a source of ready cash that’s right under your nose. Just about everybody has some old or broken gold jewelry lying around their home. It might be in a jewelry box or hidden deep in a drawer. Maybe it’s a necklace that…

With the price of gold at record highs, and the Summer Olympics right around the corner, I started wondering if the gold medals were indeed made of gold.  I found out a varied history of medal design and composition. Started in Athens…. While Olympic style games have been around for hundreds of years, it wasn’t…

Dating way back into the ancient times, there have always been celebrations of motherhood.  From the Roman festival of Hilaria to the Greek cult to Cybele, motherhood has been revered and celebrated.  But it didn’t become a national holiday until the early 1900’s. In 1907, Anna Jarvis held a Memorial for her mother whom had…