"Throughout the ages, many things have been used as currency: livestock, grains, spices, shells, beads, and now paper. But only two things have ever been money: gold and silver. When paper money becomes too abundant, and thus loses its value, man always turns back to precious metals. During these times there is always an enormous wealth transfer, and it is within your power to transfer that wealth away from you or toward you." —Michael Maloney, precious metals investment expert and historian;...
"Throughout the ages, many things have been used as currency: livestock, grains, spices, shells, beads, and now paper. But only two things have ever been money: gold and silver. When paper money becomes too abundant, and thus loses its value, man always turns back to precious metals. During these times there is always an enormous wealth transfer, and it is within your power to transfer that wealth away from you or toward you." Michael Maloney, precious metals investment expert and historian; founder and principal, Gold & Silver, Inc.The Advanced Guide to Investing Gold and Silver tells readers:The essential history of economic cycles that make gold and silver the ultimate monetary standard. How the U.S. government is driving inflation by diluting our money supply and weakening our purchasing power Why precious metals are one of the most profitable, easiest, and safest investments you can make Where, when, and how to invest your money and realize maximum returns, no matter what the economy's state Essential advice on avoiding the middleman and taking control of your financial destiny by making your investments directly. Laurie Selwyn - Library Journal Maloney (founder & principal, Gold & Silver Inc.) provides an excellent discussion of the history of the currency and trends of the precious-metals markets. Yet, though he states that investing in anything can be risky, his occasional use of hyperbole makes it sound as though he is actively selling the listener on precious metals. Christian Rummel's (The Gate House) reading is professional, well paced, and accent-free. An end-of-disc indicator would have been helpful; purchase where needed.
Foreword Robert Kiyosaki xiiiPreface xviiIntroduction xixYesterday 1The Battle of the Ages 3The Wealth of Nations 11Old Glory 21Greed, War, and the Dollar's Demise 29From Deep in the Woods the Golden Bull Came Charging 39Booms and Crashes 49Today 55What's the Value? 57The Dark Cloud 75The Perfect Economic Storm 99Coming in from the Cold... To Gold! 117The Silver Lining 125Tomorrow 141The Pendulum 143Golden Castles 151How to Invest in Precious Metals 155Beware the Pitfalls 157Who Are You, and What's Your Plan? 177Let's Get Physical 185Everything Is Illuminated in the Light of the Past 195Resources 203About the Author 207
\ Library JournalMaloney (founder & principal, Gold & Silver Inc.) provides an excellent discussion of the history of the currency and trends of the precious-metals markets. Yet, though he states that investing in anything can be risky, his occasional use of hyperbole makes it sound as though he is actively selling the listener on precious metals. Christian Rummel's (The Gate House) reading is professional, well paced, and accent-free. An end-of-disc indicator would have been helpful; purchase where needed.\ —Laurie Selwyn\ \ \