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Desmond Cole

Desmond Cole tracks commodity futures and mining-sector news for PGM Blog. He builds a simple spreadsheet model for every market call he writes about.

How to Invest in Platinum: A Practical Beginner’s Guide (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to invest in platinum

There are four practical routes for platinum exposure: physically backed funds, physical bullion and coins, mining company shares, and futures or options contracts. Most … Read more

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How to Store Gold at Home Safely: A Secure Guide (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
how to store gold at home safely

The safest way to store gold at home is a fireproof, burglary-rated safe bolted to a concrete floor or structural wall, with its location … Read more

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What Is a Wash Sale Rule? A Simple Investor Guide (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
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The wash sale rule is a U.S. tax rule that disallows a capital loss when you sell a security at a loss and buy … Read more

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How to Keep Investment Records for Taxes (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Cole
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Keeping investment records for taxes means saving the paperwork that proves what you bought, when you bought it, what you paid, and what you … Read more

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