Posted on January 28, 2025
Although gold always seems to glitter to the top of the news, silver is quickly becoming the most valuable precious metal for essential industries. It is a critical resource for the electronics, medical, and—most recently—solar energy industries. Thus, countries that count major silver reserves – the amount of silver within their borders that is eligible…
Posted on January 13, 2025
Rising inflation has led many to look for alternative ways to preserve net worth. Many of them have, of course, turned to precious metals. However, some states have moved to present a different option. So, let’s discuss what Goldbacks are, where they are used, and most importantly, whether they count as legal tender. What…
Posted on January 06, 2025
Baseball and American athletics changed forever in 1947. Jackie Robinson’s debut at first base for the New York Yankees ushered in the era of integrated sports – an era that continues to this day. However, black women also have their own Jackie Robinson. That lady is Althea Gibson (1927 – 2003), who was the first…
Posted on January 06, 2025
Stacey Milbern (1987 – 2020) was a disability advocate who fought tirelessly on behalf of those with physical and intellectual disabilities. She was one of the co-founders of the Disability Justice movement and made significant strides within the sphere of disabled rights during her lifetime. Milbern is a unique honoree in the scope of the…
Posted on January 06, 2025
Costco entered the precious metals business in 2023 when it began to offer gold bars to its members. Due to the tremendous success of that offering, Costco expanded and began selling silver coins and bars in January 2024. Costco members have responded by snapping up the shiny white metal in droves. When the retailer combines…
Posted on January 06, 2025
Some people are smart – extremely smart. So smart, in fact, that you have to research what they did before you can even understand what they did. Dr. Vera Rubin (1928 – 2016) was one of those people. She was an astronomer who pioneered much of the initial research regarding galactic rotation curves. In…
Posted on December 31, 2024
For some people, it is difficult to summarize their life’s work. They’ve had such a diverse life that there are several elements that combine to a full picture. Juliette Low (1860 – 1927) is not one of those people. She made one lasting contribution to society. However, it was a doozy. Juliette Low founded the…