Long gone are the days of working until 65, blowing out the candles on your retirement cake, and hitting the road for Florida with a plentiful pension and generous health benefits. Today’s soon-to-be retirees and retirees face challenges that few are prepared to financially weather. More and more Americans are working longer and harder to…
5 Easy-to-Make Mistakes That Can Dash Your Retirement DreamsDetailsBack in early March, State Street Global Advisors erected a 4-foot-tall bronze statue of a young girl across from the iconic Wall Street Bull. The company is the investment management division of State Street Corporation, the third largest asset manager in the world. The statue was placed in Bowling Green Park in Manhattan’s Financial District…
The Fearless Girl and the Wall Street Bull Rising Above the NoiseDetailsThe Vietnam Conflict A Salute to Those Who Served and Endured By John Rothans On March 29, 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last known prisoners of war arrived back home. It is fitting that today the nation honors and remembers those who served in the Vietnam War by celebrating…
The Vietnam Conflict: A Salute to Those Who Served and EnduredDetailsThere’s no denying it. The stock market has been on a roll. The S&P’s index has risen more than six percent since New Year’s Day, nearly 20 percent in the last 12 months, and roughly 250 percent since the start of the bull market in March 2009, reports The New York Times. If you’ve been…
Is the Red-Hot Stock Market Too Hot?DetailsWHAT’S IN YOUR IRA? In a perfect world, you pay into Social Security your entire working life and your money is waiting when you reach retirement, right? Not so fast. Didn’t you get the memo? This is far from a perfect world and Social Security shortfalls are a concern for all Americans. The Individual Retirement…
What's in your IRA?DetailsThe Trump Bump and the Perils of the Swamp By John Rothans About a year ago, then President Obama nominated Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the US Supreme Court to replace the late justice Antonin Scalia. Republican leaders opted not to consider Garland’s nomination since it came at the end of a Presidency and…
The Trump Bump and the Perils of the SwampDetailsYou already recognize the important role gold can play in strengthening your portfolio and protecting your wealth. After all, gold “generated better returns in 2016 than 10-year Treasuries and the U.S. dollar, which performed half as well,” acknowledges Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors. But have you ever wondered about different forms of gold?…
Gold Bars vs. Gold Coins?DetailsGold continues its strong year by locking in its second month in the green. This recent strength in the gold market points to potential gains for aggressive, entrepreneurial-minded gold owners, but also supports the idea that gold can be used as “wealth insurance” to help you reach long term financial goals. When incorporated into a…
5 Reasons Gold Can Be Good for Your Retirement PlanDetailsIf you’re new to gold, you may think that apart from their size and design, gold coins are all essentially the same. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are a variety of different classes of gold coins, each of which can help you achieve a specific financial goal over a different amount…
Why Gold Bullion Coins Can Be Optimal for Short-Term GrowthDetailsWhen it comes to saving for retirement, many Americans are struggling—from how much to save to what to do with their savings, they’re simply at a loss. In fact, “about 60% of Americans have no savings in retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs,” reports Business Insider. What’s more, even those who are financially preparing for…
Why So Many Americans Aren't Financially Prepared to RetireDetailsWhen President Ronald Reagan signed the Gold Bullion Act of 1985, he changed American gold ownership forever. Without his foresight, U.S. gold might still be out of reach for many of today’s citizens. The Act called for the U.S. Treasury, via the U.S. Mint, to produce a family of gold bullion coins. It set forth…
What to Know About the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985DetailsU.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl weighs in on the political and economic uncertainties that could continue to support gold in 2017 in the online publication, TheStreet. Given his expertise and experience, Diehl is uniquely positioned to provide insight into the numerous and varied forces that play into the…
Gold Rides High on Dicey Economic & Political LandscapeDetails
