On April 8, 2021, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that a full reopening of our economy may be coming soon. But at the same time, he gave a warning: “It’s important to remember we’re not going back to the same economy,” he said. “This will be a...
How Gold Stacks Up Against Other Assets
Gold holds a special place in a portfolio—one that cannot be replaced by other major assets. Recently I looked at three asset classes which are frequently in the news and compared them to gold. By doing this, we can see how gold inhabits a unique niche in a...
Corporate Tax Increase and Stock Performance
Wall Street is abuzz with the Biden administration’s new proposed corporate tax hike. As they plan a new infrastructure bill that could cost roughly $2.3 trillion over eight years, the administration has focused on fresh tax increases on corporations. ...
Adjusting to The Year Ahead
The beginning of spring marks a traditional time to tackle ambitious projects like cleaning out the attic or organizing the junk drawer. However, as this new spring begins, I’ve been thinking. Why stop at just projects around the house? Spring cleaning can go beyond...
What We Know So Far About the Proposed Tax Hike
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration turns its sights on a new target: taxes. On March 15, 2021, Bloomberg first reported that the Biden administration is planning a range of tax increases “to help pay for the long-term economic...
How to Take Advantage of the Extended Tax Deadline
Tax season is upon us again. This year is different for many people because of the economic impact and financial challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic. Just yesterday, Bloomberg reported that the IRS is planning to delay this year’s tax-filing deadline by one...
Buying the Dip
Anyone who has paid attention to the precious metals market recently knows that gold has faced some price pressure in response to fresh signs of an economic recovery. However, seasoned market watchers likely see this latest price dip as a buying opportunity for the...
The Coming Inflation Situation
In a two-day testimony in front of Congress last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell downplayed inflation concerns that are troubling many in the market. The rapidly rising yield of the 10-year Treasury note and rising asset prices are fueling many of...
The Never-Ending Federal Debt
Every American should pay careful attention to the magnitude of the country’s national debt problem. Federal debt is continuing to reach new highs and could quickly grow out of control. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has recently projected two gloomy...
Platinum Hits a Six-year High and Could Go Higher
As the world of manufacturing rebounds from the bottoms hit in 2020, precious metals owners could stand to benefit from industrial applications stoking demand for the metals. Recently, one precious metal stood out from the rest with a recent price rally: platinum....
Surging Coin Demand
The demand for physical precious metals ownership is surging. I have previously discussed several of the growing number of reasons for precious metals ownership, such as towering federal debt and owning gold as a hedge against stock market volatility. It makes sense...
The Principle of Wealth Insurance
Financial security has increasingly been at the forefront of many Americans’ minds over the past year. Unexpected events and sustained economic damage have caught many people off guard. While recovery is percolating on many levels, there is still evidence of the...