In my search, I have found that only gold truly counter-acts the decline of the U.S. Dollar. Since the Euro was established, although it is only back by gold 15%, it has by far outperformed the U.S. Dollar and, since the U.S. Dollar is not backed by gold, it has lost it’s value and continues to lose its value. So far, the only investment I have found to truly counter-act the fall of the Dollar is by literally backing yourself with gold.

To be specific, U.S., investment-grade gold and silver coins, so it’s not just bullion, which value is derived by way of its weight, but also the collector’s or “rarity” value. In other words, gold bullion’s value is based on it’s weight alone, whereas an investment-grade gold / silver coin’s value would also be from their rarity value, in addition to their actual weight in gold and silver.

Lastly, the primary reason to look at coins as an investment, at least for me, is their privacy level, because no one has to know that you have them. They are not reportable, as most other investments. I am a client of and highly recommend Gold Run Investments for their expert advice as well as the best pricing structure. They have educated me to the point where I believe I have a good understanding now in the difference of several different types of gold investments.

For more information, go to GoldRunInvestments.com. Don’t ask for me, because I am not a part of their company, I am just a very happy client and will continue to invest with them because they have the lowest prices that I have found, after contacting several of the firms, and the savings has gone right back into my investment portfolio for a higher return on my investment, which is why I tell everyone I know.

If you have questions, talk to their experts. They will explain everything without making you feel ignorant. It was a process for me since I used to invest in gold stocks, but then again, learning how to invest in stocks was a process for me, too. Best of luck to you in protecting yourselves and your family.

Why not? There should be. If “the key is investing our time in a manner that perfectly balances …and forms a productive and pleasurable life,” I think a spreadsheet or a similar software application is indispensable. We use calculators and spreads when investing our money with reference to compounding and maximizing our returns, yet we invest our time aimlessly.

I would be most interested in a software or spreadsheet that allows me to consistently invest in multiple positives.

Excellent article. Thanks!