Does money buy happiness? If so, how much money would it take? And what is happiness anyway? Economics professor Richard Easterlin probed these questions back in 1974. He found that regardless of income levels, people believed that if they had an extra 20 percent more in their budget, they would Read more…
Precious metal prices have delivered one of the strongest months on record in August. Gold has hit a record high in July, trading above USD$2000 per troy ounce. Silver has also continued to soar, up more than 30 percent for the last month. Precious metal prices are continuing to deliver, Read more…
It’s the million dollar question. Or is it two million? If you’d ever be so lucky to stumble upon a big pot of gold sitting under a rainbow you’d be looking at 1000 gold coins, and a few wishes heading your way… But exactly how much is a pot of Read more…
We all want to get rich, but often it’s the ‘how’ that really derails all our best-laid plans of yachts and 1000 thread-count sheets. However, with a little patience, sometimes we already have all the tools to be at least a bit richer in our own hands. Saving, while not the Read more…
DCLA diamond evaluations To sell diamonds in Australia, The Gold Company recommends a DCLA report. The DCLA is the only worldwide recognised diamond certification laboratory, grading diamonds to the rules and standards set out by the International Diamond Council (IDC) and World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO). If you do not have Read more…
Who doesn’t love the idea of gold and silver bricks stacked up in your living room? There is definitely more than one reason to invest in gold and silver bullion. Compared with other commodities, the value of gold and silver have stayed surprisingly constant over the years, holding their value Read more…
Gold prices have hit a record high in July this year, but it looks like silver is set to outshine gold. Both precious metals are soaring well beyond expectations and silver is looking to make a comeback. With silver at a high, and looking to soar even further, now is Read more…
There has been a surge in precious metal’s prices, with gold hitting a record breaking high in July this year. As such, it is more important than ever to find out what your gold is worth at today’s rate and get the right price for your gold. As Australia’s largest Read more…
If you’re wondering about what budget to set for the upcoming holidays, consider the option of cash for old gold. Simply put, you sell old gold in exchange for cash that you can then quickly put to good use for a holiday this summer. Curious about how cash for old Read more…
If the idea of how to buy a diamond seems daunting and riddled with terms and processes that you’re least aware of, then you’ve reached the right place. This post will tell you exactly what you need to know about how to buy the fancy cut diamond that your heart Read more…