As a little girl growing up on a farm in Nebraska, I knew the wellbeing of my family’s crops was the difference between life and death. All year round, I watched for signs of infestations and infections on the leaves of our corn and soybeans. If I noticed any indication of blight, it was imperative…
Beware of the “Sucker Rally”DetailsThough the island of Iwo Jima covers just eight square miles, the Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks. And the iconic photo of soldiers raising a flag at the end of the battle? Some of those soldiers were misidentified for decades. “A hallowed event in American military history, [the Battle of] Iwo Jima has…
12 Must-Know Facts About the Battle of Iwo JimaDetailsThe number of central banks buying gold is expected to rise substantially in 2020. According to the 2020 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 20% of central banks anticipate increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, compared with just 8% of respondents in the 2019 survey. Keep in mind that a central bank…
What Do Central Banks Think About Gold Right Now?DetailsThere are so many important stories to keep track of in the news these days, but there is one major issue that all Americans should keep an eye on: the massive amount of rapidly growing federal debt. The Congressional Budget Office just forecasted the federal deficit to increase by $2.2 trillion in 2020. Many people…
Federal Debt and YouDetailsSome market analysts say the U.S. dollar is weakening by the day on the tail of trade tensions and the ballooning national deficit. Other analysts view the dollar as strong; among other reasons, they believe the dollar is the world’s one true reserve currency and will remain such. But what is the dollar really doing?…
Is the Dollar Gaining or Losing? You DecideDetailsWe traditionally run races, watch parades, and grill out with loved ones. On Memorial Day, sometimes we do everything but pause to remember the true meaning of the occasion. This year, take a moment to reinvest yourself in the true meaning of Memorial Day by learning about special coins that honor the meaning of the…
3 Coins That Bring to Life the Meaning of Memorial DayDetailsIt’s impossible to be completely prepared for the unexpected. After all, if you could anticipate what you might need in an unexpected situation, it wouldn’t be unexpected. Yet, we all have to be prepared to some degree, in case of an abrupt change in the world. As much as it would make things easier, life…
How to Be Prepared for the UnexpectedDetailsFew people have been financially coasting through 2020. Even so, many are facing the reality of their current situation and charting a path forward. As U.S. Money Reserve CEO Angela Roberts observes in her article Learning and Moving Forward, “Nothing has been so dramatically underlined by these past few weeks than the importance of caution…
Ask Yourself These 5 Questions for a Realistic Financial CheckupDetailsPalladium has stolen the spotlight from other precious metals lately, at times becoming the highest-priced metal on the market. What has historically driven palladium to new heights, and what might we expect in the future? Find out as you learn more about palladium’s foundational price drivers. What Is Palladium? Palladium is a shiny, silverish rare…
Prime Factors That Push Palladium PricesDetailsDuring the past couple months, the importance of family has shone especially bright. Many of us have been able to turn to our families for comfort in these distressing times. I know this is true for me, and when I talk to others, I hear the same sentiments echoed. For some Americans, family has been…
Connecting GenerationsDetailsThese days, the words “recession” and “depression” get tossed around a lot. A poll conducted in April 2020 by the Gallup organization found that 42 percent of Americans believe the U.S. economy is in a recession, and 30 percent believe it’s in a depression. Which is it? And many of us might not know the…
Recession vs. Depression—What’s the Difference?DetailsI feel a sense of pride for my country. We have been living under some of the most dire circumstances in recent history, with people’s lives and their livelihoods at risk. The ongoing coronavirus crisis has not been easy for anyone (and far more difficult for some than others), and yet many people have adapted…
The Extraordinary Strength in the American SpiritDetails
