Bitcoin is getting a lot of airtime in the mainstream media lately.
Last week Francois Joubert discussed it when he warned you about your investments in MMM Global and MMM Global's ‘Bitcoin Republic'.
Then, Carte Blanche spoke about it on Sunday night.
So it would be a flaw on my side if I didn't do my research into the cryptocurrency (a digital currency that's beyond government re... ››› more
If you want to invest in gold, the most straightforward way of doing it is to buy gold coins.
But there are different types of gold coins. There are bullion coins and there are collectible gold coins.
So which should you invest in?
Read on to find out…
Owning gold coins
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The price of Bitcoin soared in 2013 by a staggering 8,500%. Then it lost 85% of its value by the start of this year.
Speculation was rife about how high the price of the digital currency would go and what it meant for Bitcoin.
So what's happened now? And what does the future hold for Bitcoin?
Read on to find out…
The price of Bitcoin
This year, Bitcoin has done something that m... ››› more
The price of Bitcoin soared from $10 to $1,150 back in 2013. Then its value started to crash, falling to less than $200 by the start of this year.
At the moment, one Bitcoin is worth around $236.
So what is going on with the digital currency? Does it have a future?
Let's take a closer look…
Using Bitcoin
At the moment, if you want to use Bitcoin, you buy it with a currency like... ››› more
When it comes to collectibles, rare gold coins are amongst the most liquid. This means you should be able to sell your coins easily when you choose to.
Pick the best coins on offer and you should see their value appreciate over time.
So how can you find the best coins on offer?
If you want to invest in rare gold coins, there are a number of things to pay attention to. These details will ... ››› more
There's one facet of collectibles that has attracted many well-known figures over the years. This includes Bill Gates, Queen Victoria and Ludwig van Beethoven.
This facet of collectibles is autographs. But collectible autographs isn't just about collecting signatures of celebrities and renowned people.
There's a lot more to it than this.
So what exactly are autographs? And how can you sta... ››› more
Diversifying some of your portfolio into gold is a wise decision.
Gold acts as a form of insurance. During times of financial chaos, gold tends to perform. This means the rise in the gold price should offset some of the losses in other assets in your portfolio.
When it comes to investing in gold, you have a number of different options.
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Adding physical precious metals to your portfolio can be a great diversifier.
Precious metals tend to do better when the financial markets are in turmoil. So if a crisis strikes, the performance of gold and silver should help to offset the losses you make in other investments.
So if you want to invest in precious metals, what are your options?
Read on to discover four different ways…
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One of the UK's biggest banks and major stakeholder in Barclays Africa, Barclays Plc, made an announcement last week about accepting Bitcoin deposits.
The banking group has decided that it will allow people to make donations using the digital currency.
So how will this work? And what does it mean for Bitcoin?
Let's take a closer look…
Barclays’ plans with Bitcoin
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You may be surprised to hear that you can make money from vintage guitars and other instruments.
Over the years, rare vintage guitars have made some collectors a lot of money. The market for vintage fretted instruments currently turns over some $250 million.
So what make vintage guitars worth investing in? And what should you look for if you want to buy?
Let's take a closer look…
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Rare and ancient coins are an investment class all of their own. These coins can be centuries old. You can find coins from all corners of the globe.
With collectors driving the rare coin market, their prices are stable and not correlated with the prices of stocks, property, gold or bonds.
So if you're serious about investing in rare coins, how can you start?
Read on to find out…
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Gold appeals to many investors. Not only does it add some vital diversification to your portfolio, but it's also a form of insurance if the financial markets hit crisis again.
One way to gain exposure to physical gold is to buy gold coins. And if you're looking for something a bit different, rare gold coins can make a great long-term investment.
If you're eager to start investing in gold coi... ››› more
Rare gold coins can be a worthwhile long term investment.
But you shouldn't rush out and buy the first rare gold coin you come across. You need to do some research and know how to weigh up the best buy for you.
So how can you buy the best rare gold coins?
Read on to find out…
Buying rare gold coins point #1: Avoid bargain rare gold coin sellers
When buying rare gold coins, you... ››› more
Comic books are one sector of collectibles that is seeing rapid growth. Over the past two decades, there has been a growing interest in the sector along with growing values.
If you want to invest in comic books, you need to store them correctly. Any damage will devalue them.
Read on to find out how to do it…
How to store your comic books
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If you have a passion for superheroes, comic books can make a great alternative investment prospect for you.
By buying the best issues of the most sought after comic books, you can build an enviable collection that should rise in value over the years.
So where can you find comic books that are worthy of buying?
Read on to find out…
Where to find investment grade comic books
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