The all-new Third Edition of this popular how-to picks up where the previous two left off. Beyond serving as an investor guideline for thousands over the years, both earlier editions also heralded new beginnings for the gold market. The first (1996) correctly predicted the first stages of gold's secular bull market. The second (2004) stressed gold's importance as an architect and defender of personal wealth during times of economic upheaval and raised the possbility of much higher prices. Those who heeded its warning were well-prepared for the severe economic crisis that began in 2008. The current edition details gold's rising prominence in the global financial arena and offers insights as to what this surprising and historic shift in sentiment might mean to the gold market of the future. Throughout, the author, who has nearly 40 years experience in the gold business, suggests practical guidelines for adding gold to your portfolio -- the who, what, when, where, why and how of private gold ownership.

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Michael J. Kosares has nearly 40 years experience in the gold business. He is the founder and executive director of USAGOLD (both the website and gold brokerage service), the author of three books on the gold market, and the editor of "News, Commentary & Analysis," the firm's client letter. He has written numerous magazine and internet essays and is well-known for his ongoing commentary on the gold market and its economic, political and financial underpinnings.