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Elena Novak

Elena Novak writes PGM Blog's guides on buying and storing physical bullion, comparing dealer premiums and spreads line by line before recommending anything.

How to Invest in Lithium Without Buying Stocks (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in lithium without buying stocks

You cannot buy lithium the way you buy shares in a company, because lithium is a reactive metal that is expensive and awkward to … Read more

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How to Invest in Rare Earth Elements: A Practical Guide 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in rare earth elements

You cannot buy rare earth elements directly the way you might buy gold. Nearly all retail exposure comes through the companies that mine, separate … Read more

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Why Palladium Prices Are So Volatile: 7 Drivers 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
why palladium prices are so volatile

Palladium is volatile because almost everything that sets its price is concentrated in a small, fast-moving market. Most mine supply comes from Russia and … Read more

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Silver Bars vs Silver Coins for Investors: Which Is Better (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
silver bars vs silver coins for investors

If you are comparing silver bars vs silver coins for investors, the short answer is this: coins suit smaller and more flexible positions, bars … Read more

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How to Store Silver Without Tarnishing: 5 Ways (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to store silver without tarnishing

How to store silver without tarnishing comes down to four things: clean it, dry it completely, seal it away from air, and keep it … Read more

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How to Buy Physical Gold Bars Safely in 2026 (Practical Guide)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to buy physical gold bars safely

Learning how to buy physical gold bars safely comes down to four controls: an established dealer you can verify, documentation that matches the bar … Read more

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How to Tell If Gold Is Real at Home: 5 Checks (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to tell if gold is real at home

You can get a reasonable answer on how to tell if gold is real at home in about ten minutes: read the hallmarks, weigh … Read more

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How to Buy Silver for Beginners: A Simple Guide (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to buy silver for beginners

Learning how to buy silver for beginners comes down to three things: understand the spot price, choose between coins, bars, rounds or a fund, … Read more

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How to Invest in Gold for Beginners in 2026: Simple Steps

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
how to invest in gold for beginners

There are four ways to invest in gold: buy the metal itself, buy a fund that holds it, hold gold inside a self-directed retirement … Read more

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How to Report Precious Metals Sales on Taxes: Simple Guide 2026

October 3, 2026 by Elena Novak
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Selling precious metals creates a taxable event, so the short answer to how to report precious metals sales on taxes is straightforward: you report … Read more

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