International banking secrecy was delivered a massive blow on Monday, when Swiss banking giant and refiner Credit Suisse pled guilty to tax evasion and accepted a $2.6 billion penalty. Swiss banks, notorious for helping wealthy investors hide their money from the U.S. government, are nearly synonymous with “discretion.” This charge blows the lid off that…
The New Provident Metals
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved ProvidentMetals.com. It’s chock full of goodies we know you’ll love! Our goal was to improve the experience for both desktop and mobile users, and to make it easier than ever to locate the tools and resources needed to make informed decisions. The overhaul…
Ukraine-Russia Standoff Sends Gold Climbing
This weekend saw Russia move troops into parts of Ukraine, setting off global diplomatic conversations and making investors nervous. Gold stocks in particular saw a jump of more than one percent, reaching an intraday high of $1,354 an ounce, as traders sought a safe-haven. (Physical gold doesn’t seem to be quite as reactive yet.) It…
U.S. Mint Reports Record High Sales
The economy as a whole may be rollercoastering, but that seems to be good news for the United States Mint, which reported a huge uptick in demand for gold and silver bullion in 2013. Demand spiked in 2013, as politicians and stock brokers alike quibbled over the state and future of the American economy, and…
10 Resolutions for the Precious Metals Investor
It’s the time for new beginnings and fresh resolutions. Set yourself on the right path with these precious metal resolutions for 2014. Invest in a safe. Storing your stash somewhere protected is key, particularly with two million homes annually targeted by burglars, according to the FBI. Make a money plan. Decide your financial strategy for…
Get Your Financial House in Order, Already!
Happy New Year! It’s that time again, when we make those hastily-planned (and rarely-executed) resolutions, and promise that this time we’re going to do better. There’s the obligatory “lose the holiday weight” resolution, and maybe something a bit more crazy, like finally climbing Mount Everest. And we never seem to make the time. So this…
