When it comes to our economy, uncertainty will always be a factor. No one can ever say for sure what the future will bring. This is what makes diversification such a powerful tool—it allows you to control your portfolio’s level of risk exposure, keeping you within a...
Americans Are Once Again Turning to Gold. Here’s Why.
Some things never go out of style—and that includes gold. So when times get tough or the future seems uncertain, Americans often rediscover their love of the precious metal. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, news came out that inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price...
As Tensions Rise Between the U.S. and China, Russia Is Hoarding Gold
Like millions of Americans, I like to check the weather forecast each morning so I have a good idea of what to expect and don’t get caught unprepared. It’s the same reason I like to keep my eye on headlines from around the world—the more I know about my environment...
How to Build a Financial Legacy That Lasts
When we love someone or something, we go out of our way to protect it. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how best to provide protection when it comes to the uncertainty of the future. What might happen 10, 20, or 30 years from now? What can we do today to help ensure...
How to Start a Retirement Checklist in 2023
In a world full of economic uncertainty, there’s still one thing we know we can count on: the passage of time. For many of us, each year brings us closer to retirement—which is why I like to periodically check in on my retirement portfolio, plans, and goals and ensure...
What You Can Do as the United States Approaches Its Debt Limit
Something I’ve always striven to do in my adult life is pay my debts on time. Whether it’s a credit card bill, a car payment, or the mortgage, I’ve always made it a priority to ensure that I pay my bills to avoid the repercussions of a late or missed payment. This may...
Are We Headed for a New Gold Bull Market?
When facing times of uncertainty, where do you turn? For some of us, talking things out with a trusted family member or friend helps bring us peace of mind. One of my favorite things to do when faced with the unknown is to overcome it with new knowledge by doing...
When Wall Street and Government Analysts “Get It Wrong,” What Can You Do to Protect Your Wealth?
“Almost everyone on Wall Street and in Washington got 2022 wrong.” That’s the lede in a December 26, 2022, article by The Wall Street Journal, and it got me thinking: If so many people were so wrong about 2022, what does that mean for the new year ahead? Multiple...
How to Prepare Your Retirement Savings for Success in 2023
For me, News Year’s resolutions are something I put a lot of work into before the year ends. If I’m going to take steps to help improve my and my family’s financial future, I don’t want to make those choices simply because a certain date on the calendar arrives—I want...
Happy Holidays From U.S. Money Reserve
Last week, I discussed the joy I feel when I read about gold owners making anonymous donations to charitable causes. This week, I’d like to talk about another great source of joy in my life: you, our clients. Every day, I feel grateful to you for your loyalty and...
Why You Can Expect Gold to Make Headlines in December
Despite the possibility of another recession on the horizon, there are still bright spots to be found this December. Every year, anonymous donations of physical gold are made to charitable organizations, most commonly to the Salvation Army as part of their Red Kettle...
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Gold IRA?
We often refer to gold being used as a store of wealth for “generations,” but how far back might those generations go? Would you believe 1,300 years? On December 6, 2022, CNN and other news outlets reported an amazing discovery: a stunning necklace found at the burial...