by Ryan Valentine | Jul 21, 2026 | Gold
When most people decide to buy physical gold, the first question they ask is how much, not what form. That order matters because gold bars and gold coins are not interchangeable. They serve different goals, carry different costs, and behave differently when the time...
by Ryan Valentine | Jul 16, 2026 | Traditional Finance
Bartering for goods and services is one of the oldest economic practices in human history. And in 2026, it is having a serious comeback. Rising prices, growing skepticism about fiat currency, and a renewed interest in community self-reliance have pushed more Americans...
by Ryan Valentine | Jul 13, 2026 | Gold Notes
The standard advice is to keep three to six months of expenses in a savings account for emergencies. The problem: savings accounts pay interest in nominal terms, while inflation erodes purchasing power in real terms. When inflation runs above your savings rate, your...
by Ryan Valentine | Jul 9, 2026 | Recognition, Uncategorized
Ye, small businesses in the United States can legally accept gold, Goldbacks, silver, and other alternative currencies as payment. These instruments are not U.S. legal tender, which means no customer is required to use them and no business is required to accept them,...
by Ryan Valentine | Jul 6, 2026 | Recognition
To find stores that accept Goldbacks near you, visit the official Goldback business directory at goldback.com or download the Goldback mobile app, which maps participating merchants by location and category. Goldback-accepting businesses range from independent...
