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Why I Just Started Buying Gold Coins Again

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

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This week I bought more American Eagles.

My wife and I keep lockboxes - one for each of my three children - in secure places, and every month I buy and throw a few more gold coins in each one.

That strategy may look old-fashioned. But soon it will look smart.

In fact, I view these boxes as the single most "sure" asset I own. And now's the moment to fill them up.

I'm sure it's no surprise to you that I like gold. But here's the key to how valuable gold really is - it's something a lot of investors are missing...

Why the Price of Gold Hit a 7-Week High Today

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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The price of gold hit a seven-week high today (Monday) as investors believe the U.S. Federal Reserve will delay its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade until sometime in 2016.

The price of gold was up $10.40 at $1,166.20 an ounce in New York trading Monday morning. It hit an intraday high of $1,169.00 earlier in the session.

Here's why gold prices continue to rise, and where they're headed for the rest of 2015...

Why Goldcorp Stock (NYSE: GG) Is a Buy Today

By , Money Morning -

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Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG) has managed to survive and rise above other gold miners, avoiding the pitfalls of its competitors.

This means Goldcorp stock is well-positioned to get a nice boost once gold prices move higher again.

Take a look...

Gold Forward Rate to End Jan. 30 - and Trigger Change in Market

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke -

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The last ever gold forward offered rate (gold forward rate or GOFO for short) will be published on Friday, Jan. 30.

These key benchmark numbers have been published by the London Bullion Marketing Association (LBMA) for 20 years.

To understand what their elimination means for gold investors, it's important to know exactly what gold forward rates.

Find out here, plus get our three investor takeaways on the death of gold forward rate...

Gold and Silver Prices in 2015

By , Money Morning -

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Precious metals haven't grabbed dramatic headlines like oil and gas have.

But the story is no less exiting. And the metals remain a fundamentally critical part of the global economic and strategic landscape.

Indeed, gold and silver took roller coaster-like rides throughout the year, both screeching towards their respective price lows before bouncing, albeit cautiously, ahead.

With the benefit of hindsight and the value of foresight, it's time to look at how gold and silver acted in 2014, and what we can do to profit in 2015.

Let's start with the yellow metal...

Gold Investing Myths: What Gold's Critics Don't Get

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Gold Investing Myths: Gold prices have fallen for the better part of two years, but that doesn't mean that its detractors have somehow been vindicated.

Gold has often been chided by some who have mischaracterized the allure.

In the right allocations gold is an important part of a healthy portfolio. It can hedge against market crisis and provide returns when other assets underperform.

Here four myths gold's critics harp on - and how they get it wrong.

My Secret Gold Investing Strategy

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report -

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Gold has taken a beating in recent weeks and is now tumbling along at four-year lows of $1,160/ounce.

Frankly, I think that's fantastic news. Today I want to show you my gold investing strategy that's perfect for moments like this. You'll get the two tactics you need as a gold investor, a simple test to determine if you own enough gold, and a look at how to buy it.

Let's get started...

Two Charts That Show Why Gold Prices Are Headed to $2,500

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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Gold prices must go up, and for the most basic of reasons - supply and demand.

Yet that isn't something you hear much about in the financial media. When most pundits talk about what moves gold prices, they usually focus on things like international turmoil, the direction of the global economy, and the bad habits of central banks.

So most of them have completely missed this irresistible force that will push gold prices higher.

These two charts explain why gold prices will reach $2,500 within the next several years...

The Best Types of Gold to Buy Now

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

Investing in gold is a great way to diversify investment portfolios, hedge against a financial crisis, and even protect against inflation. But with so many different types of gold to buy, finding the right gold investment can be a difficult task for retail investors.

Money Morning's Resource Specialist Peter Krauth is a 20-year veteran with special expertise in precious metals.

He recently gave our readers a snapshot at the best ways to invest in gold...