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Whether you're buying your first ounce of gold or silver, setting up a gold IRA, or want to understand spot price vs premium, we break it down in plain language. Our guides cover beginner basics, IRA rules and rollovers, weekly market updates, inflation and the economy, and how to choose between coins and bars, silver premiums, and collectible pieces. Check live spot prices anytime.
New here? Start with How to Buy Gold, Spot Price vs Premium, or all beginner guides. Looking for IRA-eligible gold or gold vs silver? We've got dedicated guides and hundreds of articles across gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and retirement.
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We publish in-depth guides, weekly market analysis, and step-by-step explainers so you can buy and hold with confidence. Below you'll find curated lists for beginners, gold, silver, IRAs, and macro — plus editor's picks and the latest analysis.
Beginner essentials
New to precious metals? Start with these guides. See all beginner articles.
- How to buy gold (simple guide)
- Spot price vs premium explained
- Buying checklist for first-time stackers
- Gold vs silver: what's better right now?
- Coins vs bars: which to choose
- What are precious metals?
- Storage options: home, vault, allocated
- How to avoid precious metals scams
- Understanding purity: 999, 24k, fineness
- Your first ounce: a step-by-step guide
Gold guides
Timing, products, premiums, and strategy. All gold articles.
- How to buy gold (simple guide)
- Gold coins: American Eagle, Maple, and more
- Gold bars: sizes, premiums, and dealers
- Gold IRA: complete setup guide
- What gold is IRA-eligible
- Gold premiums: what they are and how to compare
- When to buy gold: timing and dollar-cost averaging
- Storing gold at home vs vault
- Gold ETF vs physical: pros and cons
- Gold and inflation: historical relationship
Silver guides
Stacking, ratios, and low-premium picks. All silver articles.
- How silver premiums work
- Silver stacking strategy for beginners
- Gold vs silver: comparison and ratio
- Silver coins vs bars: which to buy
- American Silver Eagle guide
- Silver in an IRA: rules and options
- Silver inventory and pricing benchmarks
- Junk silver: what it is and when to buy
- Silver rounds vs government coins
- Silver industrial demand and price impact
IRA & retirement
Rules, rollovers, and qualified products. All IRA articles.
- What gold is IRA-eligible (checklist)
- Gold IRA rollover: step-by-step
- Choosing an IRA custodian for precious metals
- IRA storage and depository rules
- Taking distributions from a gold IRA
- Gold IRA fees: what to expect
- Rolling 401(k) into a gold IRA
- IRA-eligible silver products
- Common gold IRA mistakes to avoid
- Gold IRA tax rules and reporting
Market & macro
Weekly updates, Fed, inflation, and macro context. Market news · Inflation & economy.
- Weekly metals update
- Fed rate path and metals
- Gold above $5,000 as inflation cools
- CPI and inflation: impact on gold and silver
- US dollar and gold prices
- Recession and gold's role in a portfolio
- Central bank gold buying
- Gold volatility and entry points
- Mining stocks vs physical gold
- Gold ETF vs physical bullion
Latest analysis
View allWeekly Metals Update
Simple recap of what moved gold and silver this week.
How Silver Premiums Work
Where premiums come from and how to avoid overpaying.
Platinum Outlook: Supply vs Demand
A clear explanation of what actually drives platinum moves.
Buying Checklist for First-Time Stackers
What to verify before checkout: product, premium, shipping.
Gold IRA Rollover: Step-by-Step
How to move funds from a 401(k) or IRA into a gold IRA.
How the US Dollar Moves Gold and Silver
DXY, real rates, and why the dollar matters for metals.
Coins vs Bars: Which to Choose
Liquidity, premiums, and when to pick one over the other.
IRA-Eligible Silver Products
What silver qualifies for a precious metals IRA.
Central Bank Gold Buying
Why central banks buy gold and what it means for prices.
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