Santa Barbara, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/10/2014 -- Investors carefully watching the stock market following the midterm elections saw the market hit a new record high once again. As Republicans gained control of the Senate and oil prices rebounded, investors also received positive news concerning the job market. Although these and many other factors all appear positive for the market, many investors continue to hesitate to put their money in stocks and bonds, looking for alternative investment options. Many, in this situation, turn to investment help http://investment-help.org for advice.

"Investors frequently ponder the success of wealthy individuals, wondering what secrets they know to protect their assets in volatile times such as this. Others question how to safeguard their retirement savings during a recession, such as the one seen during 2008. With the help of Investments for Dummies Insider (investment help.org), individuals learn about investing in precious metals, self directed IRAs, and more," Dan Houston, spokesperson for Investments for Dummies Insider, states.

A number of investors now prefer physical assets, ones they can actually hold in their hands. One major benefit of investing in gold and other precious metals is the items may be used for currency in the event of an economic collapse. Others, however, choose this option simply because they don't trust others to have control over any portion of their money, thanks to the actions of unscrupulous individuals such as Bernie Madoff.

"Although most in the industry treat their clients fairly, there's always the risk of finding the one bad apple, and this fear has increased over recent years, due in large part to stories of people losing their entire life savings at the hands of another. Individuals concerned about this prospect choose to diversify their investment portfolio, placing different asset classes with different providers. Others choose to hold their precious metals at home. Each investor must decide what he or she is comfortable with," Houston explains.

Individuals not comfortable having possession of their precious metals may wish to look into a gold IRA. Self directed IRAs allow investors to select from a wide range of financial products in their goal to diversify their portfolio. Before selecting a company to work with for this purpose, many factors need to be considered, however, as one must have a third party custodian, under current IRS rules, to maintain this type of retirement account.

"Individuals ought to consider the reputation and experience of any company they are looking to work with, along with the products offered and fees charged. Service options always need to be examined at this time, along with customer testimonials, Individuals need to turn to Investments for Dummies Insider for reviews of various companies before making this decision. While on the site, visitors should also explore the information provided on gold and silver coins, palladium, gold proof coins, and more. Those who do so and request the free gold investment kit find they have the information they need to determine which investments are right for their current financial situation," Houston declares.

About Investments for Dummies Insider
Investments for Dummies Insider recognizes investors are worried about the global economy and its future. Diversification remains key to successful investing, yet many remain hesitant to put their money into precious metals, believing this market to be too volatile. Investments for Dummies Insider works to clear up misconceptions about precious metals for investment purposes, offering information on the benefits of physical assets, how to go about building a nest egg, proper allocation of assets, and more.