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The Refiner’s Fire: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wealth

Amy Estes — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:10:48 +0000

And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver…” – Malachi 3:3 (KJV) “…if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” – Malachi 3:10 (KJV) There’s an old story about a woman who wanted to […]

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What is Austrian (Hayek) Economics

Amy Estes — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:42:18 +0000

Friedrich August von Hayek and the Austrian School Friedrich August von Hayek was a familiar proponent of the Austrian School of Economic Thought and one of the most profound thinkers on economic theory and political philosophy. Hayekian (often used interchangeably with the term Austrian economics, Hayek’s perspectives are a subset of the Austrian School of […]

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Wednesday Night Wisdom: What Bowling Leagues Teach Us About Precious Metals Investing

Amy Estes — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:48:54 +0000

You know what they say about Wednesday nights? More Americans are bowling on any given Wednesday than participating in almost any other single activity. Think about that for a moment – while most of us are halfway through our work week, millions of people are lacing up rental shoes and rolling balls down wooden lanes. […]

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The Dark Side of Investing: How to Avoid Today’s Financial Scams

Amy Estes — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:56:21 +0000

With the rapid advancement in technology and AI, investment scams (and financial scams in general) have become more sophisticated. Gold has become a favorite target for these criminals because it’s untraceable and doesn’t leave a paper trail. Fraudsters play on investors’ fears about the economy and their desire for a secure financial future. At CMI […]

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Fake Coins, False Claims, and Fraud: How to Spot Gold and Silver Scams

Amy Estes — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:55:09 +0000

With gold prices breaking $3,000 and economic uncertainty rising, precious metals have become a hot investment. Unfortunately, this has also brought out scammers looking to steal your money. Gold and silver scams happen more often than you might think, and they’re getting harder to spot. Common Gold and Silver Scams to Watch Out For As […]

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How To Spot the Spot: How Dealers Hide Fees In the Spot Price

Amy Estes — Mon, 19 May 2025 18:51:54 +0000

If you’ve spent time looking at precious metals websites, you’ve noticed those ever-changing numbers labeled “spot price.” These numbers really matter when buying or selling gold and silver. But here’s something many investors don’t realize: not all spot prices are created equal. Some dealers adjust these numbers by “padding the spot” on a regular basis […]

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Platinum: Understanding Its Speculative Nature in Precious Metals

Amy Estes — Fri, 16 May 2025 17:18:41 +0000

While gold and silver have proven themselves as wealth-preserving metals over millennia, platinum tells a different story—one of speculation and industrial dynamics. Here’s what you need to know: Platinum is a speculative metal, not a wealth preservation tool. This metal trades at a higher premium and liquidates at a larger discounted price, meaning the spread […]

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Where Focus Goes, Success Flows: Lessons from the Desert for Smart Investing

Amy Estes — Fri, 09 May 2025 18:14:08 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I was out in my Speed UTV El Diablo, doing what I love most – navigating the desert terrain. It got me thinking about something that applies to both off-roading and investing: you’ll go where you’re looking. It’s pretty simple, really. If you’re racing and you focus on that big […]

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Understanding The Gold-Silver Ratio

Amy Estes — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:19:42 +0000

A Historical Perspective and Current Insight As gold continues to soar, spiking to $3,400/oz, the gold world is abuzz with growing interest in precious metals. But what about its companion, silver? When gold prices are high, investors tend to focus on the gold-to-silver ratio as an indicator of silver’s value. The gold-silver ratio is the […]

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You Bought Costco Gold. Now What?

Amy Estes — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:05:32 +0000

Costco fans were given the opportunity to purchase a new item in late 2023 – 1 oz. gold bars. If you bought Costco gold, you may wonder what to do with it. Holding on to it is the best strategy for investing in gold. Buying gold is a well-known means of hedging against inflation and […]

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