For more than a year, we have all faced unprecedented challenges. One such challenge was the inability for many of us to gather with friends and family to observe Memorial Day in 2020. This week, I want to set aside our regular discussion of news and precious metals and instead focus on something both U.S.…
3 Things to Remember This Memorial Day WeekendDetailsAs I look at financial news this week, two subjects keep popping up: inflation and the national debt. In this edition of Gold News & Views, I’d like to talk a bit about the latter—where the national debt stands today, why it’s been in the news, and what it could mean for your portfolio. …
Our National Debt: $28 Trillion and CountingDetailsCertified coins can be a portfolio’s secret weapon for wealth protection. Learn the ins and outs of certified coins and why certified coins deserve to earn a place in your portfolio. What Is a Certified Coin? Unlike a typical bullion coin, a certified coin undergoes an extensive evaluation process by an independent coin grading service…
What Are Certified Coins, and Why Do They Matter?DetailsThe U.S. national debt recently surpassed $28 trillion. Some analysts, like those at the Foundation for Economic Education, report that the nation is in “uncharted debt territory”—and “that should worry us.” Others argue that no one really knows “how much debt is too much” and that “going into debt can actually be a good investment…
What Every American Needs to Know About the National DebtDetailsIf you see bumps in the road ahead, it’s best to prepare yourself for what’s to come. Right now, for example, we’re seeing signs of inflation continuing to speed up. On May 12, 2021, CBNC reported that “inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in more than 12 years for April.” That same day, gold prices…
Gold Is Just the BeginningDetailsIt’s essential to apply the principles of diversification to your whole portfolio and to the individual asset classes within your portfolio, and it’s especially easy and important to do within the precious metals category. Learn about diversifying within precious metals and about the lesser-known precious metals silver, platinum, and palladium. The Defensive Advantage of Precious…
Diversification Within Precious MetalsDetails“Diversification” is a term that is thrown around a lot in the worlds of personal finance and precious metals. For example: In a March 30, 2021 article for Morningstar, certified financial analyst Amy C. Arnott writes, “Diversification has often been called the only free lunch” in the world of asset management. Sounds great (who doesn’t…
Why You Should Diversify Your Portfolio NOWDetailsDiversification is the principle of spreading your savings across different asset classes so that your exposure to any one type of asset and its associated risks is limited. Think of diversification like a store that sells both sunglasses and umbrellas. On sunny days, they sell sunglasses. On stormy days, they sell umbrellas. “By selling both…
What Is Portfolio Diversification?DetailsThe world is changing in unprecedented ways. As you near or are already enjoying your retirement, you know that firsthand. You’re watching the news, the legislation, and the markets to see how all three could affect your retirement portfolio. Here, we break down the most recent information regarding the stimulus plan and retirement contributions and…
How the Latest Stimulus Plan Could Impact Your RetirementDetailsThere’s hope for the future—but we’ll need the tools to get there. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index, which combines Americans’ impressions of both current and future economic conditions in a theoretical range of -100 to +100, went from +41 in February 2020 to -13 in February 2021. That doesn’t invite great confidence, but change is in…
3 Tools for a Better Financial FutureDetailsMaking good decisions begins with having good information. As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve prides itself on providing information to help customers make such informed decisions. Here’s a roundup of the golden resources we offer to polish your know-how about gold and other precious metals. Special Reports U.S. Money Reserve regularly publishes free special…
Resources for Up-to-Date Information About Precious MetalsDetailsSaving for retirement should be a long-term goal, not a short-term target. Becoming financially literate can help you achieve that goal, enabling you to estimate how much to save for retirement and which types of accounts can help you get there. Become More Financially Literate Financial literacy can be empowering. For example, a 2021 survey…
How to Build Financial Literacy When You’re Saving for RetirementDetails
