If you want exposure to gold but don’t want to store bars in a safe or deal with shipping, you can use ETFs, futures or options. Each route gives a different mix of convenience, cost, leverage and operational headaches like margin and roll risk. This guide explains, in plain English, what each instrument is, how…

Commodity Money vs Fiat Money: What's the Real Difference? If you've ever wondered why a shiny gold coin used to buy a horse, but your paper note now only gets you a coffee (with oat milk, if you're lucky), you’re already halfway to understanding commodity money vs fiat money. These two types of money might…