As one of the most volatile Octobers in the history of Wall Street moves into the rearview mirror, we’re left with the uneasy task of assessing the damage to our retirement holdings. Whether you’re vested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, or even cash, you likely took some hits last month. October was an…
The Writing Is on the WallDetailsA bear market is generally considered to be a period in which stock prices fall by 20 percent or more and features a self-sustaining sell-off. It’s often accompanied by widespread pessimism and losses across all of the broad market indexes—like the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq. But that’s not exactly what we’re experiencing…
Is a Rolling Bear the Most Unnerving Spectacle on Wall Street?DetailsWhen it comes to downturns in the economy, is hindsight only 20/20—or can you protect your assets by adjusting your allocations based upon the economic cycle? Wait—there’s an economic cycle? There is, indeed, and the leading authority on the patterns, fluctuations, and duration of the cycle is the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Analysts…
Expansion, Peak, Contraction, and Trough. What’s the Economic Cycle Telling Us?DetailsPCGS stands for Professional Coin Grading Service, one of the most respected names in third-party coin certification. Such a distinction means that a PCGS coin label is more than a piece of paper. It’s a guarantee of authenticity, quality, condition, and even satisfaction. If you’re not sure why or how PCGS coins could benefit your…
Why Choose PCGS Coins for Your Portfolio?DetailsThere was a time when Sears, Roebuck and Company was as ingrained in the American psyche as baseball, pickup trucks, and fireworks. It was where many U.S. consumers went to get a washer and dryer, a new bicycle, work jeans—or, as Billy Joel said in his 1977 song “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” “a couple…
Sears is Bankrupt. Now What?DetailsWhat’s the difference between the terms mint state and proof? A big one! One term refers to a coin’s graded condition and the other most often refers to a coin’s method of manufacture. When comparing prices for mint vs. proof coins, you want to make sure you fully understand what you’re buying. Each coin is…
Mint State vs Proof Coins: Is There a Difference?DetailsMany are saying it: “The Fed will cause the next crash!” But what do they mean, and how plausible is it? The Fed is America’s central bank, and by their own definition, their role is to provide the nation with a “safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.” Established back in 1913…
The Fed’s High-Wire ActDetailsDecember 7, 1941, set the stage for America’s entry into World War II and a victory that thwarted European and Asian aggressors bent on global domination. It’s a date that has lived in infamy ever since, just as President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it would in his heraldic speech to the American people on the…
Journey Thru History: U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation & U.S. Money ReserveDetailsFort Knox, KY. It’s home to a well-known Army base, but it’s also home to the U.S. Bullion Depository, which used to house a large portion of the country’s official gold reserves. Does it still? As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is here to shed light on this iconic American facility. 5 Fort Knox…
How Much Gold is in Fort Knox? And Other Fun Fort Knox FactsDetailsNothing comes into existence without a force to create it. Our financial world and its many ups and downs is no exception to this rule. Sure, current U.S. economic expansion is on a roll. “Goldman Sachs says there’s a 90 percent chance this expansion will break the prior record set during the 1990s tech boom…
Crisis Ahead? These Mistakes Could Trigger the Next Financial CrisisDetailsLeonardo da Vinci. Rembrandt. Picasso. Adolph A. Weinman? Early twentieth-century sculptor Adolph A. Weinman may not be a household name in America, but he should be. His creations can be seen across the country, from New York City to Detroit, and his legacy lives on with every Silver Eagle Coin that’s minted. Meet the man…
Who is Adolph Weinman? Meet the Man Behind Walking LibertyDetailsIt has been 10 years since the employees of Lehman Brothers stepped out onto Sixth Avenue carrying cardboard boxes and became the enduring symbol of America’s largest bankruptcy. What followed, as they say, is history. Markets collapsed, trillions in wealth evaporated, and big, splashy investment firms fell like dominoes. A decade later, former British Prime…
Another Economic Crisis? Here’s Why We’re Not ReadyDetailsYou have been signed up for price alerts for this product.
