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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Status of American Silver Eagles in Question for 2010

By Dylan Chase

The United States Mint has issued the American Silver Eagle coins since 1986. The one ounce silver coins are issued in two different versions for both precious metals investors and coin collectors. Last year the high demand for precious metals caused the cancellation of the collector versions. The situation has continued, bringing doubts to the status of the 2010 collector coins.

The bullion coins are offered through a network of authorized purchasers. These bulk buyers are able to purchase the coins directly from the United States Mint and then resell them to other bullion dealers and the public. Their purchase price is based on the spot price of silver plus a fixed mark up.

The collectible version of the American Silver Eagle has been issued in two versions. The first is the proof version, which is struck multiple times from specially prepared dies. The coins display frosted raised elements over mirror like backgrounds to create a black and white cameo impact. The second collectible version is an uncirculated strike, which is produced on specially burnished blanks and contains the "W" mint mark.

Based on statements from the United States Mint, they are legally required to produce the bullion coins in quantities sufficient to meet public demand. There is no legal requirement to produce the coins for collectors. Based on their interpretation of the law, the US Mint sourced all incoming precious metals blanks to the production of bullion coins.

The United States Mint announced in October 2009 that they were officially canceling the 2009 Proof Silver Eagle and 2009 Uncirculated Silver Eagle. The reason cited was the often quoted sections of the law, which require the production of bullion coins in quantities to meet public demand. As consolation, the Mint stated that they hoped to resume production of collector coins in 2010 if they could increase the supply of precious metals blanks.

In recent months, American Silver Eagle bullion coin sales were suspended at the authorized purchaser level. This suspension was followed by a resumption of sales on a rationed basis. Since the supply is begin rationed, the US Mint is obviously not meeting full demand, causing collectors to doubt the status of collectible versions of the coins for 2010. - 23210

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Is Factoring In Business Beneficial?

By Asem Eltaher

When should you think about factoring in business?

When money is restricted and you do not know what else to do, you might want to consider the option to adopt the idea of factoring in business to save yourself. Using this concept, it is possible to have advance cash flow and improve your financial situation and keep yourself from having to get loans from the bank.

Well, but does it make any sense to do it?

It is obviously one of the methods that you should consider to overcome any bad situation and bring your business again to the market. It is in all cases better than getting in debt and paying high interest rates.

It sounds good but how this concept can help you?

* Factoring in business can be of many benefits for you from different aspects. One of them is the ability to receive commercial funding to ensure that you have enough money to remain afloat.

* Adding to this, the bad economy should not make you worry any more. This is especially true since you are not dependent any more on the surrounding financial conditions and you can further develop your business.

* By deciding on accounts receivable to the financial institution, a company can significantly improve the cash inflow that is coming in to keep everything on good bases.

Does this concept involve any kind of risk?

The risk is not that high as you usually depend on resources that already exist and you never depend on any sort of income that you will get in the future. In this manner, you have a good guarantee that you can go on working and you still have enough resources so your business will never be interrupted.

Well, what wound be the other available options?

The option of getting federal grant money should not be overlooked. Just apply there with full documents to see if you are qualified for such an opportunity.

It is not unusual that a business is being developed using a federal funding and it is very common sight. This idea is to be conducted on various scales. It is widely common now that small business factoring works fine, which is a serious way to avoid sinking in debts. - 23210

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How Bond Funds Can Outperform Equities

By Christopher Fitch

Three years ago, the US credit system experienced something of a collapse, sending global markets into a whirlwind (a downward whirlwind it should be added). With that, a lot of investors were reminded of the importance of a proper asset allocation model, forcing them to re-examine their risk tolerance levels.

Since the market caused many sleepless nights and self-doubt, the topic of risk tolerance has resurfaced, forcing both aggressive investors and conservative savers to realize that their traditional savings and wealth-building vehicles needed to change. For the conservative investor, that came with the realization that term deposits and treasuries could not be relied upon to maintain anything more than the rate of inflation.

For the aggressive investor, the implications were probably more grave. It meant proper diversification needed to take center stage. That meant finding opportunities in the income class, a class that might have been ignore completely in the past.

But the income class has evolved tremendously over the last decade or so. Increasingly, bond funds have taken on greater risk profiles, investing high yield investments that not only provide better income streams, but whose underlying debt respond to various market forces in much the same way that equity assets respond.

In fact, many high yield investments today are more volatile that many conservative equity funds, providing not only greater income stream and growth into the funds and to investors, but less overall risk than similar equity funds.

In taking a look at both bond and equity funds, the lower real risk will always be with the bond funds. Where there has been a problem is in the rating companies like Moody's and Standard & Poor's, both of which came under scrutiny during the CDO collapse of 2007 and 2008. What was once an investment-grade bond two years ago is now a B rated and with the spread between government and corporate having widened over the years, only the investor stands to benefit.

Some of the best bond funds will generate returns far greater than conservative equity funds. Expenses are low because trading is lower. Overall, bond funds can provide better returns than equity funds, with less risk. They are clearly worth considering. - 23210

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Forex Software Robot Versus The Human Trader

By Terry Rusty

The Forex marketplace is always full of trading action and now everyone wants to know "Who wins the battle of the Forex Software Robot versus the human trader?" and the result is a true beat down. The Forex Robot has built in features that destroy the human trader in so many different area and throughout this article you will see how much of a royal butt kicking this trading battle has been.

The human condition - The problem with us humans is we have a number of characteristics that give the Forex Software Robot a huge edge when it comes to competing on the Forex marketplace. Simple little things like the need to sleep, the need to interact with other humans and the need to eat are the first few that quickly jump to mind. Your Forex Software Robot can run twenty four hours a day seven days a week without having to worry about filling its stomach or getting some face time or the wasteful activity known as sleep.

Emotion - Any successful day trader will tell you that emotion does not belong any where near the Forex trading marketplace and for us humans at times keeping our emotions at check is a struggle. From getting the adrenaline flowing due to a few great trades to anxiety showing up when the opposite happens. The Forex Robot is a piece of software and has no idea what emotion is for its only drive is to consistently make money

Consistency - Without consistency there is no real success in Forex trading for this is what separates the players from everyone else. If you are able to string together a number of winners than you may be the next millionaire of Forex trading if you are able to focus completely about what you are doing. A brief brain fart or a wandering thought can cost you money in Forex trading so every single trade needs to be a good trade or else you may be in trouble. The Forex Robot does the same thing day after day and trade after trade with a consistency level that can not be touched by any human day trader.

Once upon a time the world was terrified that the robots would rise up and take over the planet and within the Forex trading community that is what happens. The Forex Robot has showed up and it is putting the human day traders to shame with consistent profits and the ability to continue to work for the entire time the marketplace is open. This was not a boxing match this was a eight second Mike Tyson knock out in the very first round. - 23210

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Straight Facts On Life Insurance Quotes

By Mike Pettigrew

Many people across the world have some form of life insurance. These policies, when kept current and up to date, will help those that have lost loved ones to take care of the deceased person's funeral and bills. Some will even help their families to continue living a financially stable lifestyle without the presence of the person. To find great life insurance quotes, there are a couple of routes that can be taken.

Having many options, when getting a policy, is great for someone that doesn't have a lot of money to spend on something that they may never see. There are some things you should look at when searching for the right police for you and your family. These include, what company you should choose, how much money you have to invest, and what kind of benefits you need to keep your family financially secure if you aren't going to be around anymore. Thinking about these things is in your family best interest when considering a policy.

The benefactor is the person that will receive the insurance payment when the person dies. It is usually a child or spouse of the person that has the policy. Those that paid for the policy usually determine where the money goes after they die.

Having the right amount of coverage is also very important. In order to find out about policies, their rules and their restrictions, talk to a number of insurance companies. They will give you the information you need to make the right decision. Unfortunately, should you purchase the wrong type of policy, it could lead to significant problems for your family after your death. Many discounted policies can especially lead to unwanted issues for your family.

An insurance policy can help your family avoid financial hardships at their time of grieving. These days, funerals can be costly and create further financial problems for your family. Your family can use the benefits from your policy to pay for any unpaid hospital bills and funeral costs.

Discount insurance companies should be avoided if at all possible. Although the price of the policy may save money right now, it could cause problems for your family later on. Some insurance companies may even insist that your family pays bills and funeral costs out of their own pockets.

A life insurance policy will be a massive help to your family should you pass away. It can help with medical bills and other bills that may have occurred. If the death was unexpected, many families many not have a way to survive, or even take care of funeral unless unless they have life insurance.

Doing a little research and checking out the best rates will save your family considerably later on. Remember your family is going to be devastated and the last thing you would want is for them to have any more added stress in the even of your death. It already difficulty enough for the family of the person who passed away and it could be made a little easier by following the advise of and insurance agent and avoiding the wrong policy. - 23210

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