By Mark Albarian, President & CEO
Gold, like any precious metal, should be viewed as a long term investment. This
is true in
part because even in the most bullish of markets, there will be periods of volatility. For
example, during our current bull market, gold.... Click here to read more.
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The "Mac" Crisis: |
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A Sign of Things to Come
Joseph C. Battaglia, Executive Vice President
When two of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, announced their
second quarter losses, even some experienced analysts were shocked. Between the two companies,
these losses amounted to more than two billion....
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Morgan Silver Dollars: |
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A Silver Favorite for Collectors and Investors
Joel Gabrelow, Director of Numismatics
One of the most popular silver coins acquired by investors and collectors seeking a coin with
both intrinsic and collectible value is the Morgan silver dollar. Named after its designer,
George T. Morgan, the Morgan silver dollar is a coin steeped in American history. The story of
the Morgan silver dollar begins with....
Robert J. Fazio, Senior Vice President
It's rare (no pun intended) for an investment grade coin to be identified without a
description of the coin's condition. That description, however, can be confusing to someone who
isn't familiar with coin grading especially since, like most industries, the coin world often
relies upon initials or slang to describe their products. To help you better understand some of
the more common grades and descriptions, I've.... Click here to read more.
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