Tax season is a great reminder to review your retirement savings strategies and make changes that will enhance your prospects for long-term financial security. It’s also a good time to start an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) if you don’t already have one. A Self-Directed IRA, in particular, is ideal for savers who want to call…
Roth IRA or Traditional IRA: Which Self-Directed IRA is Right For You?DetailsInflation is an important economic indicator. It tells you how fast prices are changing in the economy, and it impacts everything from the interest rate on your saving account to your grocery bill. At 2.1 percent, the current inflation rate in the U.S. is giving some market-watchers the jitters. Should you be concerned, too? Get the…
How An Inflation Increase Can Hurt Your Everyday LifeDetailsIRAs, 401(k)s, and something called a defined benefit plan? So many types of retirement plans, so little time! If you’re wondering which plan is right for you, you’re on the right track. Most people don’t know how much they need to save or how to go about it in the first place, and more than…
What's the Best Retirement Plan for Me? Tips to Help You ChooseDetailsWhat do you buy the person who has everything? Something that’s irreplaceable, beautiful, and shows how much you care for their future. The best gift delivers all of these things and more, whether it’s for a holiday, anniversary, birthday, or just because. Check out our list of hand-picked, highly giftable gold and silver coins that…
6 Gift-Worthy Gold and Silver Coins Your Loved Ones Will AppreciateDetailsWhat direction are gold and silver headed in 2018 and what should you watch for? Get your precious metals price forecast from U.S. Money Reserve, America’s Gold Authority®. We’ve gathered the top insights from industry leaders and secured an exclusive interview with Alistair Hewitt, director of market intelligence at the World Gold Council.
Are Precious Metals Prices Headed Up or Down in 2018?Details“Global financial market conditions remain very favorable, characterized by unusually low risk premiums and volatility. Global short-term interest rates have continued to rise, led by the United States. With tightening cycles in the Euro…
Why It’s Worrisome That No One Is WorriedDetailsAs 2017 draws to a close, we’re facing at least three key economic certainties going into 2018. The first is that the market is clearly in a boom cycle. The S&P 500 is on a 12-month winning streak. Year to date it’s up over 18%. The Dow is up over 4,500 points since January.
Three Key Economic Realities of the New YearDetailsWhen we think about the current stock market, here is the tale of the tape. The Dow has hit some 74 record highs since the 2016 presidential election. Its highest close to date was 23,557.23—hit just a week ago.
Are You a Perma Bull or a Perma Bear? A Tale of Two MarketsDetailsAt an international banking seminar this past weekend, prominent figures from the banks of Japan, China, the European Union, and the United States met to discuss their respective monetary systems. For her part, Janet Yellen went on record stating that inflation has been the biggest surprise of the U.S. economy.
The Federal Reserve: The Wolf in the HenhouseDetailsDATELINE: March 23, 2013. The New York Times headline blared: “Cyprus Makes Plan to Seize Portion of High-Level Deposits.” The story details how the island nation devised a raid on civilian checking and savings accounts in an attempt to avoid a national banking collapse.
Too Big to Bail: How Much Can We Really Trust Banks?DetailsFor the first time in history our federal government has more than $20 trillion in outstanding debt. If you think, “It’s the government’s debt, not mine,” think again. The U.S. national debt is, in part, the money that each of us owe a portion of as a taxpayer whether we like it or not, and…
Protecting Yourself in a Nation Burdened with $20 Trillion in DebtDetailsIt’s understandable to want to buy gold coins and bars at a great price. This often means buying as close to the spot price of gold as you can, however, these prices can be hard to come by. Why is this and what can you do to buy gold at a price you’re comfortable with?…
What Does It Mean To Buy Gold at Spot PriceDetails
