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It is very peculiar to me when I see government officials announce with much fanfare and celebration that inflation is under control and within the 3%-6% range...

Whether we like it or not, we live in a fiat monetary system. Unless you are in your late 60s, you have only ever used fiat currencies. Gone are the days when the change...

Here is a statement, or a financial riddle of sorts. If I had a rand for every time I woke up in the morning, I would be a millionaire. And I am only 40. True or false? If maths is…

What do you think are the two most important questions an investor should ask before buying silver or gold bullion? For some, hunting for bargains is about more than getting...

My interest in precious metals started as a child. As a little boy, pirates, treasure maps and treasure chests filled with silver and gold captured my imagination. While I had zero intellectual understanding...

You have done your research. You have listened to the experts. It is time to make your first purchase. In fact, whether you are a first-time investor, or a seasoned purchaser...

What accounts for the lack of interest in platinum in South Africa? In this blog, I will address this question, and provide a brief thought on the future of platinum as an investment alternative. Please note that I will not...

Bullion coins and bars are generally classified into three categories, namely, brilliant uncirculated (BU), Secondary Market (SM) or circulated (C), and cull. Even for seasoned investors...

The gold price topped out at approximately $1,900.00 per oz in August 2011. The spot price of gold today is around $1,460.00 per oz. (And here comes the hypothetical...