“A significant slowdown or even recession is coming sooner or later, and it’s probably coming sooner than you think. It always does,” writes Fortune editor-at-large, Geoff Colvin. Surprised by Colvin’s warning? You probably aren’t alone. On the surface, the U.S. economy looks strong. It may soon be the longest economic expansion in history. Yes, the…
How Bad Will the Next Recession Be?DetailsWhen it comes to downturns in the economy, is hindsight only 20/20—or can you protect your assets by adjusting your allocations based upon the economic cycle? Wait—there’s an economic cycle? There is, indeed, and the leading authority on the patterns, fluctuations, and duration of the cycle is the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Analysts…
Expansion, Peak, Contraction, and Trough. What’s the Economic Cycle Telling Us?DetailsHow can two 1 oz. gold coins have two different prices? It’s a curious thing! Both coins are just 1 oz. of gold, right? There’s more to it than that. Many factors go into the price of a gold coin. Even though gold coins may look relatively the same, appearances aren’t everything. Follow along as…
How Are Gold Coin Prices Determined?DetailsPCGS stands for Professional Coin Grading Service, one of the most respected names in third-party coin certification. Such a distinction means that a PCGS coin label is more than a piece of paper. It’s a guarantee of authenticity, quality, condition, and even satisfaction. If you’re not sure why or how PCGS coins could benefit your…
Why Choose PCGS Coins for Your Portfolio?DetailsThere was a time when Sears, Roebuck and Company was as ingrained in the American psyche as baseball, pickup trucks, and fireworks. It was where many U.S. consumers went to get a washer and dryer, a new bicycle, work jeans—or, as Billy Joel said in his 1977 song “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” “a couple…
Sears is Bankrupt. Now What?DetailsWhat’s the difference between the terms mint state and proof? A big one! One term refers to a coin’s graded condition and the other most often refers to a coin’s method of manufacture. When comparing prices for mint vs. proof coins, you want to make sure you fully understand what you’re buying. Each coin is…
Mint State vs Proof Coins: Is There a Difference?DetailsMany are saying it: “The Fed will cause the next crash!” But what do they mean, and how plausible is it? The Fed is America’s central bank, and by their own definition, their role is to provide the nation with a “safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.” Established back in 1913…
The Fed’s High-Wire ActDetailsDecember 7, 1941, set the stage for America’s entry into World War II and a victory that thwarted European and Asian aggressors bent on global domination. It’s a date that has lived in infamy ever since, just as President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it would in his heraldic speech to the American people on the…
Journey Thru History: U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation & U.S. Money ReserveDetailsFort Knox, KY. It’s home to a well-known Army base, but it’s also home to the U.S. Bullion Depository, which used to house a large portion of the country’s official gold reserves. Does it still? As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is here to shed light on this iconic American facility. 5 Fort Knox…
How Much Gold is in Fort Knox? And Other Fun Fort Knox FactsDetailsNothing comes into existence without a force to create it. Our financial world and its many ups and downs is no exception to this rule. Sure, current U.S. economic expansion is on a roll. “Goldman Sachs says there’s a 90 percent chance this expansion will break the prior record set during the 1990s tech boom…
Crisis Ahead? These Mistakes Could Trigger the Next Financial CrisisDetailsLeonardo da Vinci. Rembrandt. Picasso. Adolph A. Weinman? Early twentieth-century sculptor Adolph A. Weinman may not be a household name in America, but he should be. His creations can be seen across the country, from New York City to Detroit, and his legacy lives on with every Silver Eagle Coin that’s minted. Meet the man…
Who is Adolph Weinman? Meet the Man Behind Walking LibertyDetailsIt has been 10 years since the employees of Lehman Brothers stepped out onto Sixth Avenue carrying cardboard boxes and became the enduring symbol of America’s largest bankruptcy. What followed, as they say, is history. Markets collapsed, trillions in wealth evaporated, and big, splashy investment firms fell like dominoes. A decade later, former British Prime…
Another Economic Crisis? Here’s Why We’re Not ReadyDetails
