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Stacking Silver 101
Customers ask me, “Should I put some money in silver?” How do I go about it? How much do you buy? Where do you get it? Well, today we’re going to talk about some of the basics of stacking physical silver. So whether you are a beginner to silver or an experienced stacker, the dos and don’ts are guidelines for everyone.
Stacking silver means buying and holding physical silver, bullion, and coins as a long-term way to store value and grow wealth. Beginners must familiarize t
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Oct 13 min read
Junk Silver
Everything is relative. Junk Silver refers to silver coins issued by the mint for circulation. In the United States generally speaking before 1965 dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar pieces were all made of 90 percent silver. Today, that 90 percent makes those coins highly valuable. For example, with silver selling at around $81.00 per ounce, a single quarter with a face value of 25 cents is worth approximately $14.50 in silver value. Four “junk silver” quarters are wort
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May 112 min read
Silver Shortage?
Is There a Silver Shortage? Because silver is a precious metal that doubles as an industrial metal with significant usage in everything from solar panels to AI data centers and EV cars, silver is expected to face its sixth annual supply deficit in 2026. This means that for the last five years, we used more silver than we mined and processed. This means that we’re expecting the same in 2026 – with a forecasted shortfall of 150 to 200 million ounces or more, driven largely by i
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Feb 225 min read
Leading Global Commodities Director Calls for Gold to Rise, Silver Fall
The easing of “physical dislocations should see silver sell off soon after reaching $100,” according to David Wilson, Director of Commodities Strategy at BNP Paribas, the second largest bank in all of Europe and the eighth largest bank in the world by total assets. As January comes to a close, silver has reached and broken numerous all-time highs in the year’s first month and is poised just a few dollars shy of hitting that $100 mark. Gold Up
Wilson, who rather famously call
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Jan 223 min read
NY Times Features Rush to Cash In on Rising Gold Prices
In an article entitled “ Gold Bars, Gold Necklaces, Gold Earrings: The Rush to Cash In ,” The New York Times noted that “Gold prices are soaring to historic levels, drawing newcomers and regulars alike to New York’s diamond district.” The Times relates: The lights weren’t even on yet at Bullion Exchanges in Midtown Manhattan, but a customer was already standing outside, holding a crumpled Target bag stuffed with what she hoped were valuable treasures. Jennifer Tessler had r
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Jan 13 min read
Can I Pay Off My Credit Card Debt with Broken Or Unwanted Gold Jewelry?
The short answer is maybe. The prices for silver and gold have both reached new record highs and the answer to your bills really might be right under your nose… or in your jewelry box. If you have broken or unwanted jewelry, silver, gold, or coins or bullion – and bills to pay – this might be the best time to sell. It’s true, silver and gold might go up a little more. But it’s never a sure thing. What is a pretty sure thing is the interest you’ll have to pay on your credit ca
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Dec 29, 20252 min read
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