You face many choices when you’re buying precious metals. From the type of metal you buy to where you buy it, the array of options can be dizzying. In this article, we compare and contrast four common precious metals—with just the facts—to help you make the right decision for your portfolio. Gold vs. Silver Gold…
How Does Gold Compare to Silver, Platinum, and Palladium?DetailsIf you’ve purchased precious metals consistently over the years, you’ve probably heard about the gold-to-silver ratio—especially when it breaks upward. With the ratio continuing to climb to new heights, now is one of the best times to pause and answer seven of the most commonly asked questions about the gold-to-silver ratio. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Q&A 1.…
Answers to the 7 Most Common Gold-to-Silver Ratio QuestionsDetailsIf there is anything that can be learned from our present situation, it is that we should be prepared for unexpected situations. In the pandemic of 2020, millions of businesses closed across the nation, people stayed at home for months, and the stock market flipped upside down and back again. Sudden, unexpected events like this…
Learning and Moving ForwardDetailsPrecious metals have proven to be a timeless safe haven in times of uncertainty and especially downturns. That said, you’re more likely to hear market analysts talking about gold—not silver—when times get tough. Learn more about this often-overlooked precious metal and its historical performance before, during, and after a recession. To get a sense of…
Up, Down, or Stable? Here’s How Silver Has Performed During a RecessionDetailsIs a Bronze Star really bronze? Is a Silver Star really silver? The precious metals content and meaning behind many of America’s military medals and awards might surprise you. “Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events than medals,” Col. David Humphreys,…
The Metals & Meanings Behind 7 Military MedalsDetailsFaith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is what all of us as Americans must have: faith in the substance of things hoped for. Faith is more important than ever in times like these. Our nation has been challenged by an invisible disaster that has caught us…
Stay DiligentDetailsWelcome to National Coin Week 2020! National Coin Week is held every third week of April. This year, we celebrate with the worldwide release of the Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary coin series and a special coin week sale! National Coin Week 2020 Coin Week wasn’t always the occasion it is today. In 1923, the governor…
Celebrate National Coin Week 2020 with a Special Deal on Iwo Jima CoinsDetailsFuture-proofing your financial portfolio is about more than picking stocks and watching the markets. You need to consider diversifying with assets (both traditional and alternative), accounting for inflation, and making legacy plans, among other actions. You need to consider “future-proofing” your portfolio. What Is Future-Proofing? As defined by the Principles of Future-Proofing website principlesoffutureproofing.com, the…
4 Ideas for “Future-Proofing” Your Financial PortfolioDetailsIt is the optimistic hope of many that the economy will bounce back from these conditions easily and quickly. The idea is that after the pandemic recedes and social distancing guidelines and rules are lifted, all business activity will suddenly snap back into action, and markets will thrive. While this miraculous recovery is certainly something…
The Long Road to Economic RecoveryDetailsSince it’s nearly impossible to destroy gold, most of the precious metal that’s been mined remains in existence in some form, and much of it is continuously recycled. How does this happen, and how is recycled gold used? Get answers from America’s Gold Authority,® U.S. Money Reserve. Why Does Gold Need to Be Recycled? The…
Is Gold Recyclable?DetailsIf you follow financial news, you know low or negative interest rates historically have been good for gold. But why? How is a tangible asset like gold related to a percentage that’s set by the Federal Reserve? Follow along for the explanation. What Happens to Gold When Interest Rates Drop? In March 2020, the Federal…
Gold and Interest Rates: What’s the Correlation?DetailsMillions of Americans are watching the markets with anxious eyes, looking for any sign of a rebound. Their retirement funds and families’ futures are tied up in a system that has been dealt a severe blow. It’s only natural to hope that the markets will rebound in a permanent way. However, it is important for…
Why Americans’ Portfolios Are Still VulnerableDetails
