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One quite recent investment opportunity when it comes to gold is the American Buffalo gold coins. Similar to the gold dollar coin a US insignia will be present on the Buffalo gold coins. There should be governmental guarantees about the quality and amount of gold that is contained in every coin. This is to guarantee the worth of the Buffalo gold bullion will not be questioned in world markets. It is pretty easy to buy Buffalo gold if you are willing to do a little research to find a dealer.

The Buffalo gold coin is pure 24k gold, much more pure than many other coins, such as the 22k American Eagle gold coin, which contains approximately 8% metal other than gold. This is the case 99 out of 100 times. You are sure to get gold with 99 percent of coins. The cost of the coin is started by taking the price of gold and the coin making process into consideration. These are the things that make the buffalo coin a popular investment when choosing gold. Continue reading ‘Tips on Buying a Buffalo Gold Coin’ »

Much has been accomplished since the early days of modern microfinance when NGOs and organizations such as Grameen Bank started lending to industrious, but poor, communities in Bangladesh. The sector now touches well over 100 million people worldwide and boasts a total loan portfolio in excess of US$40bn. Although significant growth was originally catalyzed by grant-led initiatives, such scale would likely not have been possible without the participation of commercial capital. In fact, with billions of individuals still lacking access to basic financial services, representing an estimated demand of US$300bn in loans, the future role of commercial capital will be even more critical. The reality is that it is impossible for microfinance to achieve its full potential without the participation of private equity and debt investment. Quite simply, there is nowhere near enough grant capital available to meet the funding requirements of the world’s microfinance institutions (MFIs) as they continue to scale.

A role for grant capital in microfinance, however, still exists. Indeed, there are many initiatives that simply fail to offer much potential for a commercial return, but are still critical to the continued development of the sector. These include programs for conducting social impact analysis or the development of microfinance products for “ultra-poor” clientele. In this respect, both commercial and grant capital can work hand-in-hand as the sector continues to evolve and bring more of the world’s poor into the formal economy. Continue reading ‘The Case For Private Equity Investment in Microfinance’ »

Recent media coverage and debate about the credit meltdown has focused largely on big lenders in the developed world. But attention must also be paid to the developing world to prevent a potential parallel crisis in the microfinance sector. This vital industry provides access to basic financial services for millions of people in emerging countries including Brazil, Kenya, Bangladesh and India. If microfinance institutions suffer losses akin to big banks in the developed world, however, their clients could lose a vital lifeline: access to affordable credit.

Today, the microfinance sector appears solid, with high repayment rates of over 98 percent. But this doesn’t mean that all is smooth sailing. The sub-prime market collapse has made many microfinance institutions nervous. And rightly so: like banks in developed nations, microfinance organizations were incentivized to expand rapidly in recent years, transforming the sector from an industry dominated by NGOs like Grameen Bank in Bangladesh to one led by for-profit companies including Compartamos in Mexico and SKS Microfinance in India. Continue reading ‘Avoiding a Microfinancial Crisis’ »

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 5 of the Constitution of the United States of America grants Congress the “power to coin money” and Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1 specifies that “No state shall… coin money: emit Bills of Credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a Tender in Payment of Debt.”

The Constitution clearly states that money is to be coined and that only gold and silver coin (I.E. real money) is a tender in payment of debt. Note that Congress was granted the power only to coin money, not to print it. They were granted the power to borrow money, not to loan it.

Silver characterizes all six aspects of real money. It is divisible, durable, convenient, consistent, and has utility value, and cannot be created by fiat. Silver is used as a medium of exchange and as a store of value. It is indispensable, has tangible value, and is in limited supply. Continue reading ‘Silver, The Affordable Real Money’ »

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 5 of the Constitution of the United States of America grants Congress the “power to coin money” and Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1 specifies that “No state shall… coin money: emit Bills of Credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a Tender in Payment of Debt.”

The Constitution clearly states that money is to be coined and that only gold and silver coin (I.E. real money) is a tender in payment of debt. Note that Congress was granted the power only to coin money, not to print it. They were granted the power to borrow money, not to loan it. Continue reading ‘Silver, The Affordable Real Money’ »

If you earn more than what you need you may be searching for investment opportunities that can help you save more for your future. But your main problem is you don’t have sufficient knowledge to get your money rolling. Here are some surefire ways you can perform to learn how to invest money the right way.

First, you need to acknowledge that there are numerous investment categories in the market, so you must dedicate some time in understanding them. To limit your options, it’s vital that you know how much time and effort you can give in managing your investment. It’s important as well to set your preferred rates of return. Additionally, you should be ready to place your money in investment vehicles for a short time, although the proceeds are mediocre. Continue reading ‘Learn How to Invest Money – Free Tips Inside’ »

Investing your money need not be a stressful event for you. It is probably one of the smartest moves you can make to ensure that you receive a steady return of investment in order to safeguard your finances for the future. It is also one of the ways to ensure that you have a sizable nest egg later on when you need it, whether for your retirement or for other unforeseeable emergencies.

What are the best ways to invest money in? There are several factors to consider when investing your money that you need to be cognizant about. One important investment that you can make is to buy your own home. Paying rent out of your income for the rest of your life will be a huge drain on your finances. Owning your own real property whose values are likely to increase over the years is a very good investment indeed. If you are savvy enough to get rental property that can bring you a steady return of investment, then so much the better. Continue reading ‘Best Ways to Invest Money – Everything You Need to Know’ »

How have your investments been doing over the last year or two? Probably not so well. Would you like a way to prevent a repeat performance? Read on to find out how the absolute return approach to investing can help you grow your money quickly — yet safely.

There are three reasons why people lose money in the stock market, all of which are reduced or eliminated by absolute return investing: Emotional decisions, mutual funds, and the buy & hold approach to investing. Fortunately, the absolute return investing approach has the perfect fix for all three of them. Continue reading ‘Absolute Return Investing – Fixing the 3 Biggest Reasons Why Traditional Investments Lose Money’ »

According to one old investment adage, “there’s always a bull market somewhere.” If it isn’t in stocks, it’s in commodities. If not commodities, then bonds, and so on.

After years in the doldrums, some bond funds can now deliver the magic combination of stability in rocky markets, yields that beat inflation, good cash returns, and the potential for capital growth. When the credit crunch bit last autumn, corporate bond funds were the winners as investors avoided shares. Continue reading ‘Invest For Income and Growth – How to Yield 9.75% Per Annum With Security Over Assets’ »

People have different reasons why they would like to try investing. For sure, you have your own motivations like preparing for a comfortable retirement, saving for your child’s college expenditures, buying a house etc. This is a good start in arranging your business portfolio. The next step that you must accomplish is learning to invest in the most productive way. This is done by structuring your finances to make it feasible to invest and then gaining knowledge of the intricacies in investing.

Once you invest, you do not only lay down your money, you also devote your time, effort and trust to achieve your objectives. Investing does not only delineate business matters, since you can invest your intelligence in your craft, you can invest your time in your study or invest your love in a relationship. Continue reading ‘Learning to Invest – What You Must Know’ »