The Vietnam Conflict A Salute to Those Who Served and Endured By John Rothans On March 29, 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last known prisoners of war arrived back home. It is fitting that today the nation honors and remembers those who served in the Vietnam War by celebrating…
The Vietnam Conflict: A Salute to Those Who Served and EnduredDetailsThere’s no denying it. The stock market has been on a roll. The S&P’s index has risen more than six percent since New Year’s Day, nearly 20 percent in the last 12 months, and roughly 250 percent since the start of the bull market in March 2009, reports The New York Times. If you’ve been…
Is the Red-Hot Stock Market Too Hot?DetailsWHAT’S IN YOUR IRA? In a perfect world, you pay into Social Security your entire working life and your money is waiting when you reach retirement, right? Not so fast. Didn’t you get the memo? This is far from a perfect world and Social Security shortfalls are a concern for all Americans. The Individual Retirement…
What's in your IRA?DetailsThe Trump Bump and the Perils of the Swamp By John Rothans About a year ago, then President Obama nominated Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the US Supreme Court to replace the late justice Antonin Scalia. Republican leaders opted not to consider Garland’s nomination since it came at the end of a Presidency and…
The Trump Bump and the Perils of the SwampDetailsIf you’re new to gold, you may think that apart from their size and design, gold coins are all essentially the same. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are a variety of different classes of gold coins, each of which can help you achieve a specific financial goal over a different amount…
Why Gold Bullion Coins Can Be Optimal for Short-Term GrowthDetailsWhen it comes to saving for retirement, many Americans are struggling—from how much to save to what to do with their savings, they’re simply at a loss. In fact, “about 60% of Americans have no savings in retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs,” reports Business Insider. What’s more, even those who are financially preparing for…
Why So Many Americans Aren't Financially Prepared to RetireDetailsU.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl weighs in on the political and economic uncertainties that could continue to support gold in 2017 in the online publication, TheStreet. Given his expertise and experience, Diehl is uniquely positioned to provide insight into the numerous and varied forces that play into the…
Gold Rides High on Dicey Economic & Political LandscapeDetailsGold is up almost 5.5 percent since the start of the year, reports Kitco, and could be set to continue its uptick in the shadow of an uncertain Trump presidency. While few analysts and news outlets seem to want to separate movement in gold prices from the new president-elect, there’s another factor that’s set to…
With Gold Supply Declining, Are Prices Set To Rise?DetailsThe year 2016 was undeniably interesting on many levels. Britain cast a monumental vote to leave the European Union, Russia allegedly hacked U.S. political party operations, multiple countries faced (and are facing) serious currency chaos, and Trump claimed the U.S. presidency, much to many people’s surprise. In so many ways, 2016 was a roller coaster…
Silver & Gold in 2017: 6 Risks to Watch Out ForDetailsYou may already know that the best time to find great deals on grills and patio furniture is at the end of summer, and that the best new car deals can be had at the end of the year, but what about when to buy gold bullion coins? Understanding how precious metals prices move isn’t…
6 Signs It Could Be Time to Buy Gold Bullion CoinsDetailsDuring the holidays, nothing feels better than giving a gift you know is truly appreciated by the recipient. The perfect gift is thoughtful, meaningful, and both a joy to give and receive. You could even say that the perfect gift brings two people closer together. This holiday, give something that won’t expire, go out of…
4 Reasons to Gift Gold & Silver This Holiday SeasonDetailsThe number of potential gold buyers in the world may have just increased by about 1.6 billion. For the first time in history, gold has been deemed an acceptable asset in Islamic finance. Owning gold used to be somewhat controversial for practitioners of Islam as Sharia law (which guides the personal and financial lives of…
How Changes in Islamic Law Could Impact the Price of GoldDetails
