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If you’re setting up or already funding a precious metals IRA, one of the first practical questions is, “How much can I put into the account each year?” Gold IRA contribution limits are the same annual dollar limits the IRS sets for any traditional or Roth IRA—there is no separate, higher limit just because the…
Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses and reshaping the economy. But technological progress and financial success don’t necessarily move together. For Americans thinking about their savings, that distinction raises an important question: How much of your financial future depends on the AI boom delivering on its promises? In this episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, Philip…
Inherited IRA distribution rules are the IRS requirements that determine how soon a beneficiary must withdraw funds from an IRA they’ve inherited, and how those withdrawals are taxed. The rules changed substantially for accounts inherited on or after January 1, 2020, when the SECURE Act eliminated the “stretch IRA” for most non-spouse beneficiaries and replaced…
One of the first decisions you'll make when opening a self-directed IRA is whether to choose a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Both offer tax advantages and can hold many of the same assets—including IRS-eligible physical precious metals—but they differ in how contributions are taxed, when withdrawals are taxed, and whether required minimum distributions…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping markets. But the path from promising technology to profitable businesses is rarely easy, and the effects could reach well beyond technology stocks. Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines two possible paths for AI through 2030. One involves a difficult shakeout followed…
A portfolio can look well balanced when markets are rising. The harder test comes when growth slows, inflation climbs, or stocks fall. Do the assets you own respond differently—or do they decline together? Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines that question by comparing gold, stocks,…
You don’t have to drive a diesel-powered vehicle to feel the effects of rising diesel prices. Diesel powers the trucks that deliver groceries, the equipment that harvests crops, and the machinery that builds homes. When those operating costs rise, the pressure can travel through the economy—and eventually reach household budgets. Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director…
At its September summit in New Delhi, BRICS renewed discussions about making cross-border payments easier and using members’ local currencies in trade. If more countries rely less on the U.S. dollar, what could that mean for gold? In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve Senior…
Gold and interest rates have often moved in opposite directions, but their relationship is more complicated than the familiar rule that “rates up” means “gold down.” Inflation expectations, the strength of the U.S. dollar, central bank demand, fiscal concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty can all affect gold prices—and sometimes outweigh the influence of interest rates altogether. …
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on September 16, bringing the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4%. The unanimous decision marked the central bank’s first rate increase since 2023 and a significant shift following three rate cuts in late 2025. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh…
China’s central bank reportedly acquired 20 tons of gold in August, and it was far from alone. Central banks in India, Poland, Korea, the Czech Republic, and other countries have also been adding gold to their reserves. Why are some of the world’s most influential financial institutions buying gold even after its dramatic rise in price? And what could…
America’s national debt has topped $40 trillion, bringing renewed attention to a growing expense that delivers no new services or benefits: the interest Washington pays on its borrowing. For Americans building retirement savings, the concern extends beyond the size of the federal balance sheet. Rising debt costs could put pressure on government finances, confidence in the dollar,…
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