What Is Junk Silver?

Junk silver coins are circulated U.S. coins that contain 90% silver and were typically minted before 1965. Junk silver is not junk at all. Rather, they’re coins that have no numismatic—a fancy word for collectible—value and derive their worth exclusively from their content of silver.  Sounds confusing, right? Well, think about it this way. We’ve all come home from work and emptied our pockets of change and tossed it atop a dresser or into a change jar.  That overflowing jug of old shiny pieces of... Continue Reading

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What Is IRA-Approved Silver?

IRA-approved silver is investment-grade physical silver that’s approved by the IRS to be used in an individual retirement account (IRA). For those wondering, “What is IRA-eligible silver?”, this article should answer your question. For your safety and security, the IRS has strict guidelines on what types of metals can be held in an IRA. To be considered eligible as IRA-approved silver, the silver must meet exacting standards for quality, purity, and condition. Not all silver is created equal, but you can rest assured that your... Continue Reading

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What Is A Silver IRA?

A Silver IRA is just like the individual retirement account that you may already have, except that it is self-directed. This allows you to own physical silver bars and coins—as well as paper investments—inside of your IRA. Investors just like you create and own a portfolio of physical silver safely, securely, and hassle free inside of their Silver IRA. A trained professional will walk you through a simple application process, do all of the heavy lifting for you, and keep you informed throughout every step.... Continue Reading

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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Silver

We live in uncertain times. Information is available in amounts unseen in history. One source might say go, while another says stop.  Whom do you believe? What can you trust? Making that determination seems tougher than ever.  As a result, many suffer from paralysis by analysis—what some refer to as thinking too much. Getting stuck in the maze and not knowing which way to turn typically leads to turning in circles and going nowhere at all. You need clear facts to make clear decisions. Thriving... Continue Reading

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What Is a Gold IRA Rollover?

A Gold IRA rollover occurs when a 401(k), or similar account, is converted, tax free and penalty free, into the type of individual retirement account (IRA) that allows ownership of physical gold within the plan. A Gold IRA rollover differs from a Gold IRA transfer in that a rollover moves funds from one type of plan (401K) to a different type of plan (IRA). A transfer moves funds from one type of plan (IRA) to the same type of plan (IRA).  Even though the two... Continue Reading

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