Ever wonder why our nation’s coins proclaim, “In God We Trust”? Or what prompted the creation of the U.S. Mint? American history is punctuated by critical pieces of overlooked legislation that shaped and continue to shape gold coins, silver coins, and circulating coins as we know them. Here, we break down seven of America’s most…
A Quick Guide to 7 of the Most Important U.S. Coinage ActsDetailsIdentifying effective ways to save for retirement requires three critical components: a personalized approach, careful strategic thinking, and a plan capable of spanning 10 years or more. That’s not as hard as it may sound. To prove it, we’ll walk you through four simple ways you can help boost your retirement savings, even if you’re…
4 Long-Term Strategies for Saving for RetirementDetailsSome things in life are better left in the hands of others. For example, if you don’t know how to fly a plane, you’ll let a pilot take care of your next flight. Or if you don’t know how to perform open-heart surgery, you’re not going to try and repair your friend’s damaged arteries. However,…
SECURE Control of Your MoneyDetailsSome people think of gold as treasure. For others, it’s a financial haven. But is gold money? Yes and no. The answer is complicated. Follow along as we revisit the history of gold as currency and weigh the characteristics of gold that make it similar to money (and those that make it different). Is Gold…
Can Gold Be Used as Money?DetailsIn an environment of ultra-low interest rates, people should consider gold as a replacement for bonds, the World Gold Council advises. In fact, the Council recommends looking at increasing exposure to gold as part of a diversified portfolio. In October 2019, the World Gold Council noted that as central banks have shifted to an “easy”…
How Do Gold and Bonds Compare?DetailsThere is a common image in many people’s minds about what a person who owns or buys gold is like. They often picture a gold buyer as someone who is immensely rich—a member of the upper crust dressed to the nines, perhaps even adorned with a monocle and top hat. Popular culture reinforces this idea.…
What a Gold Buyer Is LikeDetailsTo help plan for your long-term financial well-being, you need to know what’s ahead, economically, politically, and otherwise. Some market analysts believe the U.S. is in for a recession. Others dismiss that belief as nonsense. Still others predict 2020 will be the most volatile year in history, with or without a recession. What major political…
If You Own Gold, Pay Attention to These 6 Major Events in 2020DetailsCoin grading is the process of determining the condition of a coin and assigning it a number from 1 to 70 to indicate its grade. As simple as coin grading sounds, it provides the owner of a graded coin with more benefits than a typical bullion coin. Why is this? The reason is rooted in…
Want the Best Quality Coins? Here’s Proof That Coin Grading MattersDetailsHave you ever started a long road trip to a destination so far away that the distance should be measured in days, not miles? If you have, did you start this trip with a quarter tank of gas, no money, and nothing packed for the trip or for an emergency? While you might answer “yes”…
Why I Think Like a BankDetailsLady Liberty is a universal sign of freedom. Her name conjures visions of immigrants hungry for a new life and a torch raised high against the New York City skyline. Before she was known as the Statue of Liberty, though, Lady Liberty first graced the face of American coins. Learn how and why Lady Liberty’s…
Transformed in Time: The Journey of Lady Liberty on CoinsDetailsFor many, gold’s allure can be hypnotic. It drives desperate people—even entire nations—to commit dangerous gold heists. Despite facing an array of security obstacles, some people succeed with their crimes. The past century alone has given us some of the biggest gold heists ever. As America’s Gold Authority®, we break down the most noteworthy ones…
The Century’s Biggest Gold Heists by DecadeDetailsMillions of Americans recently made New Year’s resolutions to strive for in 2020. Tackling a new year can often seem like a daunting task, but this annual tradition often helps people plan for the year ahead. I’ve been talking to a lot of friends, family, and work colleagues about their goals, and something stood out…
How to Keep Your New Year’s ResolutionsDetails
