The Gold and Silver American Eagle Coin Program is one of the U.S. Mint’s most popular coin programs to date. The Mint is even required by legislation to issue enough bullion American Eagles to satisfy public demand, and in satisfying this requirement, often sells out of Proof American Eagles. So what makes American Eagle coins…
American Eagle Coin History: Take Your Know-How to New HeightsDetailsAfter the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, Chairman Jerome Powell stayed consistent with his previous statements. He continued to advocate for more stimulus from Congress. He reiterated the Fed’s pledge to keep interest rates in the current near-zero range. Yet, Powell not only emphasized the Fed’s motivation to do more, but he also deliberately left…
What Could the Fed Do Next?DetailsToo cumbersome, too overwhelming, too complicated. There are a lot of myths out there about self-directed IRAs. U.S. Money Reserve is here to debunk them. Don’t let misinformation stop you from enjoying the richest golden years you can. Myth 1: You can’t contribute to more than one retirement account at a time. There’s no limit…
Fact or Fiction: 5 Self-Directed IRA Myths DebunkedDetailsIt’s time to salute the roughly 18 million Americans who are military veterans—people who placed their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. Every year on November 11, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans. You’d be surprised how many ways there are to commemorate Veterans Day. You can participate…
Show Your Support for Veterans During U.S. Money Reserve’s Special SaleDetailsSocial Security, personal savings accounts, stocks, bonds, and more—many roads can help take you into your golden years. Do you have to pick just one route? You don’t. You can have multiple retirement accounts, like a 401(k) and an IRA. Many people roll some of their 401(k) money over to an IRA because they want…
What Are the Advantages of Rolling Over a 401(k) to an IRA?DetailsThe 2020 presidential election has been a tumultuous one. With gold prices hovering between $1,900/oz. and $1,930/oz. in October, could prices go up once the election is decided in November? We examine elections dating back to the 1980s to see what we can learn about post-election gold prices. Gold After Trump, Obama, Bush, Clinton, and…
A Historical Look at Gold Prices After U.S. Presidential ElectionsDetailsOne week from today, we should know which direction the country has chosen for the next four years. Until then, our clients have been clamoring for physical gold like never before. Whether they are looking into rolling over an IRA, transferring a 401(k), moving out of cryptocurrency, or just adding to an existing diversified position…
The Case for Gold: Election 2020DetailsMore than one third of households owned an IRA in 2019, according to the Investment Company Institute. Are you part of this group? If so, you’re on the right track. But are you considering what more you could do to help increase the strength of your retirement portfolio? A gold IRA rollover might be one…
What Is a Gold IRA Rollover?DetailsThe view of precious metals as a necessary asset to help diversify a heathy portfolio is popular among seasoned professionals in the financial sector. Looking at their reasoning can give us valuable insights on a modern portfolio. Financial institutions such as UBS and Citigroup have recommended gold recently. In September of this year, the regional…
Gold Is Gaining ProminenceDetailsMeet the two little countries that could: Tuvalu and the Cook Islands. These two small countries make big contributions to the world of circulating and noncirculating coins, but you don’t hear about them very often. Pull out your virtual map, slip a few coins into your pocket, and get ready for your trip to the…
What’s the Relationship Between the Perth Mint, Tuvalu, and the Cook Islands?DetailsYou might not realize that Social Security is designed to replace just 40% of your income, and Social Security is expected to be fully depleted by the year 2035. Then benefits may drop because of funding shortfalls. Even so, about 22% of Americans have less than $5,000 earmarked for retirement savings. What does the current…
6 Must-Know Facts About the State of Retirement Accounts in the U.S.DetailsRetirement has become more complicated in today’s world. Traditional retirement safe havens aren’t what they once were. Dollars and Treasurys, mainstays of any retiree’s portfolio, have been dealt a blow that can diminish their power over time. The U.S. budget deficit for fiscal 2020 was a massive $3.1 trillion. According to the Congressional Budget Office,…
The Deficit, the Dollar, and the Ugly TruthDetails
