Baby boomers are the children of the Greatest Generation and most often defined as those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post–World War II baby boom that saw the U.S. population surge by more than 76 million. Boomers, however, have proven to be great in their own right. They’re a hardworking, entrepreneurial generation that…
What Keeps Baby Boomers Awake at Night?DetailsYou probably already know that few coins deliver the tour de force of design and history that the Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin provides. But how much do you know about the coin’s history? For instance, did you know that a receptionist almost prevented the coin’s design from becoming a reality? Or that the pipe organ…
Are You in Tune with the History of the Austrian Gold Philharmonic Coin?DetailsJeffrey Gundlach. Naguib Sawiris. Paul Tudor Jones. Sam Zell. Ray Dalio. Lord Jacob Rothschild. These are all billionaires who believe in the power of gold, but for different reasons. Some buy gold for portfolio diversification. Others buy gold as a way to preserve wealth. What can you learn from these billionaires? Follow along to find…
Do Billionaires Buy Gold? You Bet.DetailsIn a year of dramatic stock volatility, trade struggles, profit worries, bond mayhem, and endless recession timelines, it’s easy to become immune to the various “dire” economic warnings that arise each week. But sometimes one indicator takes you by surprise. The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index fell to 49.1 in August, the lowest level…
Has U.S. Manufacturing Fired a Warning Shot?DetailsFor over a year, the U.S.-China trade war has been daily water cooler talk at every big bank and investment firm from Wall Street to Main Street. And with good reason. It has created uncertainty and volatility—and by many accounts, it has reduced global growth to a crawl. Each new round of tariffs unnerves the…
Has the Fed Lost Its Mojo?DetailsYou already know that majestic imagery of the bald eagle graces many of our coins and that it’s also our national emblem. But did you know that the U.S. nearly missed out on incorporating the powerful bird into our nation’s official seal, the one and only “Great Seal”? It’s true. Many people toiled away at…
Why Is the Bald Eagle on So Many Coins?DetailsFor buyers of precious metals, few things compare to a gold bar—holding it is like gripping the weight of wealth and centuries of global fascination. It’s heavy stuff, in more ways than one. If you’re considering joining the “gold bar club,” you likely have a few questions. You’re not alone. These are the most common…
Answers to All Your Gold Bar QuestionsDetailsIn October, the People’s Republic of China will turn 70 years old. It was established when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) defeated the Nationalist Party during the Chinese Civil War (1945–1949). Mao Zedong, the leader of the PLA, formally declared the creation of a “democratic dictatorship” on October 1, 1949, and went on
If China Stumbles, Will the Global Economy Fall Down?DetailsIf you follow the news at all—and we’re sure you do—you’ve heard about an election coming up in 2020. You’ve also heard about rising fears of a recession. The already contentious presidential election and the increasingly worrisome economy appear to be on a collision course. Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball that can precisely…
Could the Next Presidential Election Tip the Economic Scale?DetailsYou might be striving to pay off student loans and save up for a house. Or you might still be trying to master the art of monthly budgeting. Either way, you probably know you should save something for later in life. Gold can help with that, as well as other financial goals. The same advice…
5 Smart Reasons to Buy Gold in Your 20s (or for a Loved One in Their 20s)DetailsOverinvestment, overindulgence, and fiscal binging—call it what you will, but it always seems to lead to a head-pounding day of reckoning. The “hangover theory” is a business-cycle philosophy that famed economist Paul Krugman summarized back in 1998: “In the beginning, an investment boom gets out of hand. Maybe excessive money creation or reckless bank lending…
Spiking the Punch Bowl: The Economic Hangover TheoryDetailsIf you’re reading this, you’re likely aware of why someone buys gold. It can be a hedge against inflation, a portfolio diversifier, and a store of wealth. However, you might not be aware of the ways to buy gold. Should you buy gold online or in a store? Should you buy a gold coin or…
3 Ways to Buy Gold: Which Way Is Best for You?Details
