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Business Upturn
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
OWNx Launches Industry-First 'EDGE' Membership: Buy Gold, Silver, and Platinum At-Cost with Zero Fees
Lawrence, KS , April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OWNx, a pioneer in precious metals investment since 2008, today announced the launch of OWNx EDGE, a revolutionary membership service that transforms where to buy gold, silver, and platinum by providing investors direct access at wholesale prices with zero markups or hidden fees. OWNx In an industry where retail investors searching for where to buy precious metals typically pay 5-25% above spot price, OWNx EDGE delivers unprecedented value by eliminating dealer markups entirely. For just $14.99 monthly or $149 annually, members gain access to institutional-level pricing previously available only to bulk purchasers, creating what many experts consider the best way to buy gold and other precious metals. Sign up before Memorial Day (May 26, 2025) and lock in the EDGE annual membership for just $99 forever – a savings of over 33% off our standard annual rate. After this promotional period ends, standard pricing will apply for new members. 'With OWNx Edge, we're redefining how individuals invest in gold and silver,' said Josh McCleary, Co-Founder and COO of OWNx. 'For too long, everyday investors trying to invest in silver or gold have paid unnecessary premiums. Now, they can own precious metals at cost—no markup, no middlemen. It's a game-changer in the industry, and we're proud to make this level of access available to anyone who values transparency, security, and real ownership.' Real Investment Impact The savings from eliminating markups are substantial. A $50,000 investment in gold with traditional dealers could incur $1,750 to $5,000 in hidden fees and markups. With OWNx EDGE, investors pay only the flat membership fee, allowing them to put up to $4,851 more into actual gold compared to competitors. Key Features of OWNx EDGE: Zero Markup Pricing: Members purchase precious metals at the same cost as institutional buyers Fractional Ownership: Access to low-premium large bars without minimum purchase requirements Secure, Insured Storage: Metals stored in non-bank depositories in Delaware or Texas User-Friendly Platform: Seamless online dashboard and mobile app for buying and tracking metals Low Storage Costs: Just 0.6% per year (0.5% for IRA holdings) Optional Physical Redemption: Holdings can be exchanged for physical delivery (additional costs apply) IRA Integration: OWNx EDGE included free with an OWNx Precious Metals IRA OWNx New Rewards Program Launches Alongside EDGE Alongside the EDGE service, OWNx is introducing an enhanced rewards program that enables members to earn passive income through referrals. Members receive 50% commission for the first year of any new subscription they refer, followed by 20% commission every year after for as long as the referred member remains active. 'From the day we launched our technology platform, OWNx clients wanted an easy way to share what they found with friends and family,' explained McCleary. 'With our new rewards structure tied to OWNx EDGE, members can build a substantial recurring income stream while helping others access precious metals at the lowest possible prices.' About OWNx Founded in 2008, OWNx is a pioneering platform in the precious metals market, offering secure and innovative solutions for those looking to invest in gold, silver, platinum. With a focus on technology-driven solutions, OWNx has transformed where to buy precious metals by providing automatic purchase options, secure storage, and instant trading capabilities, empowering individuals to diversify their portfolios with confidence. The company's OWNx Precious Metals IRA allows investors to include physical precious metals in their retirement planning while enjoying the benefits of EDGE membership at no additional cost. ### Contact Information Josh McClearyCo-Founder and COO [email protected] Lawrence, Kansas
CBC
19-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
'We need to do something': Shawville residents fight to save local arena
Mike Rusenstrom remembers spending all his weekends playing hockey at the Shawville arena growing up. But in the decades since it was built in 1960, Rusenstrom has watched as the rink's refrigeration system, boards and concrete base have aged far past their normal lifespan, with only minor repairs made along the way. "When you turn the switch on for that ice plant, if it doesn't fire up, it doesn't matter how much money you've invested in your dressing room," Rusenstrom said, adding he believes the arena's value should be measured by more than "just dollars and cents." As many as 200 minor hockey players and 115 figure skaters use the rink from September to April, Rusenstrom said. Without the arena, he said, those families would have to drive a long way to find another facility. "You start looking at the social return on investment of having like that hub of something within the community," he said. Still, Rusenstrom acknowledged the estimated $2-million renovation is too much for Shawville to take on alone. That's why he and a committee formed to save the arena have started fundraising and looking for support from the surrounding community and other levels of government. Through conversations with government officials, Rusenstrom estimates the community will have to fund about a third, approximately $700,000, of the project on its own, something the committee hopes to do over the next two years. "You don't want to get caught that all of the sudden it's like 'Hey, there's money available from the government,' but all we have is shortfall because we didn't start acting soon enough," Rusenstrom said. 'Badly needed' in the community Jerry Barber of Petro Pontiac said he's confident the community will raise the money, adding that he can't imagine Shawville without the arena. "The arena includes everyone," Barber said. "Recreation is an important part of a community just like hospitals are and schools." Café 349 owner Ruth Smiley-Hahn said the arena is "badly needed" in the community. "It's a huge area for the local fair and Canada Day festivities," Smiley-Hahn said. Mayor Bill McCleary said the Shawville arena is "living on borrowed time." "The day is coming (when) it's just gonna go, boom. You won't have ice," McCleary said. Bu, he added, the situation Shawville finds itself in isn't unique in Quebec. "Arenas all across the province are struggling," he said. "The climate in Quebec right now — they're making cuts. They're not doing funding." McCleary said he's hopeful that higher levels of government will take notice if they see support from the broader community. "You have to have an arena," he said. "If you don't have an arena, what do your kids do in the wintertime?" Rusenstrom's committee has organized fundraisers scheduled to take place over the summer. He said he, too, is hopeful they will raise the money, adding the community has a history of supporting the arena through the years. "We know that we need to do something," he said.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘A good mom': Daughter remembers devastating tent fire that claimed her mother's life
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) —Last Monday in Blount County a fire sparked by a wood stove and propane heater tragically destroyed the bell tent of Julie Whetstone, resulting in severe upper body burns that led to her death. Monday evening Whetstone's Daughter, Paige McCleary, was spending time with her mother, receiving a gift ahead of her birthday next week. Just an hour later, tragedy struck. Later that night McCleary was woken up by her boyfriend to discover her mother's tent burned down, leaving her mom severely injured. 'He woke me up and grabbed a blanket off my bed and rushed me out into the yard, and her whole tent was on fire…there was nothing left but fire, and she was laying in the grass, and he covered her with a blanket. He ran in there and pulled her out of the fire. She was burned really badly, and she kept saying that her hands hurt and that she was cold and then she said that she was thirsty, and I went and got her some water,' explained McCleary. Not long after, Whetstone was rushed to UT Medical Center where she died around 4:30 am. McCleary shares the close relationship she had with her mom. 'My mom and I had a very special relationship. We've been very, very close. She's my best friend. My dad died when I was eight, and we kind of survived that together and we've been through a lot of hardships. I took her to a jellyroll concert a couple of weeks ago, and she was screaming louder than I was……….and she was just really something.' McCleary hopes others will take away the importance of fire safety to prevent similar incidents. 'When me and her started this off-grid living, it was really a learn as you go kind of thing. Man, there's a lot when it comes to fire safety and electrical safety that we just we just didn't know. I think people need to know, and I think another thing is the housing crisis, because my mom should've been in a house, she shouldn't have had to be homeless,' added McCleary. McCleary shares with 6 news that she feels numb, and it's been hard to process what has happened. She started a fundraiser through 'GoFundMe' for her mother's arrangements and memorial services. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
