Coin collectors draw big headlines when they sell their rare coins for thousands or even millions of dollars, but the vast majority of collectors will never see such a payoff. The most valuable coins ...

Back in 1999, Jennifer Scott, now 49, heard on the news that the U.S. Mint was issuing quarters to honor each of the 50 states. She began collecting the quarters, each featuring a design specific to ...

One of the key principles of economics when it comes to examining wealth and how it is accumulated is to look at what’s known as “generational wealth.” That is, what monetary assets, investments and ...

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When heavy metal guitarist Ed Fuhrman hits the road, one of his priorities is seeking out a local collector's shop. Is he looking for a vintage guitar or a hard-to-find record? No. He's looking for ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

So you’ve decided to enter into the fun, challenging world of coin collecting when suddenly words begin getting tossed at you from all angles. Words like, “Numismatist,” “Red Book,” “slabbed,” etc.

Tiny hands fly up, waving pastel green play money in the air as children offer up bids with high-pitched, eager squeals. At the 2018 Bellaire Coin, Stamp & Collectible Show, a throng of children used ...