Starting in 2026, WA state residents could be paying sales tax on gold, silver, and coins – due to a new bill that recently passed the Washington State legislature. Currently, bullion is exempt from retail sales tax. But SB5794, a broad bill that recently passed both houses of Washington’s legislature, is set to change that….

Talk of tariffs has been dominating the news cycle recently. Potential tariffs will affect the cost of imports, but their effects on investments are less obvious. What is the relationship between tariffs and gold, for instance? Here’s what we know so far. 1. Bullion is Exempt from Tariffs First off, bullion is specifically excluded from…

2024 was a stellar year for gold investors. In fact, gold had its best annual performance in more than a decade, with gold prices surging more than 24%, and notching several gold all-time-highs along the way. All this begs the question – what might this coming year hold for gold investors? Here’s our 2025 gold…

As of late-October, 2024, gold spot is hovering near all-time highs. Investors, collectors, and anyone with an interest in gold are taking note. This article goes over the new gold all time high, what it means for investors, and what might be up next for gold prices. Gold All Time High: $2,781 Per Ounce Update…

2023 was the year of rising interest rates. Could 2024 see rate cuts? It seems possible, given the Federal Reserve’s recent guidance. As markets digest the possibility of rate cuts in 2024, we look at the gold and silver spot markets to see what falling interest rates could mean for precious metal investors. Are Interest…

Gold investors have had a wild run as of late. In early December 2023, gold hit a new all-time high: Several, actually! This article explains the new gold all-time high, why it happened, why it matters, and what might be next for gold spot prices. Gold All-Time High: $2,135 per Ounce Update 3/11/24: The gold…

In recent months, gold investors have seen the gold spot price surging and approaching all-time highs. Gold has now spiked over $2,000 per oz multiple times in this year — but what’s driving the gold price rally? Gold Spot: 2023 Performance In the last 12 months to date, gold has surged from just under $1,700…

We all know the importance of investing in a wide variety of assets to help grow wealth and spread out risk. And many choose to use physical precious metal bullion – like gold bars or silver coins – to improve the overall diversification of their investment holdings. But investing in precious metals present a unique…

There’s a whole lot of gold in the world – about 244,000 metric tons discovered so far, to be exact. That’s around 538,020,000 pounds of gold, or around 7,846,125,000 troy ounces. In dollar terms, that amount of gold would be worth $14,319,178,125,000 (that’s $14.3 trillion dollars). A mind-boggling quantity of gold, to be sure. But where…

Investors in palladium have been in for a bumpy ride the last several years. After spiking to an all-time-high of $3,099 per oz in March, 2022, the palladium spot price has since declined to around $1,200. This represents a decline of roughly 61% from the all-time high. So, what happened to the once much-hyped precious…

We’re now well over half way through 2023, and it has been a tumultuous year for financial markets. It’s certainly been a year of surprises. Global stock markets — and particularly the US market — have rebounded nicely, despite persistent inflation worries and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The S&P 500 was up 14% YTD…

It’s just over half-way through 2023, and it’s been an eventful year for global asset markets. This article will look specifically at the precious metals spot market to analyze trends and identify opportunities. We’ll look specifically at the spot markets for gold and silver, as well as platinum and palladium. Here are some key takeaways…

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Modern investors have literally thousands of investment options at their fingertips. From classics like stocks and real estate to newer asset classes like cryptocurrency, it can certainly feel overwhelming! Beyond the standard asset classes, investors have a variety of options when…

For many people, investing is pretty simple. Buy stocks, maybe some bonds, and call it good. But savvy investors know the value in proper diversification. Diversifying your assets helps reduce risk, while also potentially improving returns. There’s a whole world of alternative investments outside of the standard stocks and bonds. This guide will serve as…

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Speak to a qualified financial advisor if you have questions about investing.  One principal of investing is to build a balanced portfolio of investments. Instead of just buying stocks, for instance, a wise investor may purchase stock market index funds,…