Commentary We take it for granted. We turn on the kitchen or bathroom faucets in our homes and offices with every expectation that the water we receive is uncontaminated and not dangerous to our health. Unfortunately, pure water has become extinct. In this day and age, we cannot assume that water is pollutant-free—regardless of the…
Inadequate Government Water Safety Standards Are Allowing Toxins in Public Water
What Does Gold Spot Price Mean? How Does Spot Pricing Work?
You may be curious about how the gold market fluctuates or how its price is determined. Or how a spot price works with the futures market. So, what do spot prices mean for gold, and how does it work? Buying gold is a prudent option for investing. It can be volatile in the short term,…
Gold Market Cap: How Big Is the Gold Market?
The total gold market cap is approximately $11.34 trillion. Should the gold market capitalization be a crucial factor in your precious metal investment choices? Precious metals like gold and silver provide extensive benefits for commodities investors, but they are not attractive only as hedges against inflation. The market capitalization of your chosen commodity also brings certain…
Eight FAQs With Securities Litigation: Attorney Nick Oberheiden
Corporate executives and other individuals who find themselves being investigated for securities violations are bound to have serious and pressing questions that need answers right away. The penalties for a securities violation are steep. They can carry substantial civil and even criminal liability, and can imperil your professional future if you are a securities professional…
The Most Expensive Coins in the World: What Are They and How Much Are They Worth?
Have you ever dreamt of finding a rare coin in your pocket or discovering a million-dollar coin at an estate sale or garage sale? The news stories of coins selling at auction for phenomenal sums have drawn attention to high-value coins. Many now wonder whether coins and other precious metals could be a sound investment…
What Is a Gold IRA and How Does It Work?
A gold IRA is similar to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA)—account holders can gradually fund their accounts until they are ready to retire and cash them out. Gold IRAs include similar contribution limits and withdrawal restrictions to cash IRAs. However, holders can provide gold IRAs with gold and silver coins or bars instead of feeding the…
What Affects Gold Prices? Factors That Affect Gold Pricing
Whether you’re looking to invest in physical gold or use this precious metal to make jewelry, you likely wonder what affects gold prices. Predicting the price of gold isn’t as easy as tracking supply and demand. Several factors influence the price of gold, making price predictions tricky. This guide explains the most common factors affecting…
9999 and 24K Gold: Are They the Same?
If you consider investing in precious metals, you may experience some confusion when you see the terms “24k gold,” “pure gold,” “9999 gold,” or “999 gold.” What’s the deal with each type of gold, and what is 9999 gold vs. 24k gold? Keep reading to set your gold-related terms straight and learn how to tell between…
Gold as Inflation Hedge
With inflation a growing concern, many investors are looking for assets that will let them hedge against inflation. You can seek inflation protection from several investment strategies like gold, real estate, international stocks, bank loans, and more. At the Oxford Gold Group, we believe gold is an excellent investment option for combatting times of high…
Spiking Interest Rates Set to Crush Retirement Funds
“The Federal Reserve is answerable to no one.” — Ronald Reagan The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates at a blistering pace, sending shock waves through the economy. In the span of a few months, rate increases have turned optimism to outright concern. With GDP now declining in consecutive quarters, one would think the Fed…
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