Certain stories come to mind when people talk about inflation. Perhaps the most infamous is the hyperinflation of the German Mark in the 1920s: pictures of Marks being used as wallpaper, being burned as kindling for warmth, and even being played with by children using blocks of Marks piled into stacks. Such images seem far…
Could Inflation Pop the Dollar?DetailsYou know you want to buy gold to help diversify your portfolio, but you’re not sure whether you should buy gold stocks or physical gold. Are they mostly the same thing? Does your portfolio reap the same benefits if you buy physical gold or gold stocks? The answer to both of those questions is…not quite.…
Do You Know the Difference Between Buying Physical Gold and Gold Stocks?DetailsAbraham Lincoln appears on the penny, Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, Franklin D. Roosevelt is featured on the dime, George Washington adorns the quarter-dollar, and John F. Kennedy is honored on the half-dollar. Ever wonder how certain presidents ended up being featured on American coins? Learn about each president’s place in the history of…
What Presidents Are on Coins and Why?DetailsA sunny morning doesn’t always guarantee good weather for the day. Where I grew up is considered tornado country, clear blue skies in the AM hours could be interrupted by a couple of small clouds, which were then followed by bigger and darker clouds. Rain would begin to pour, and then suddenly you would find…
A Different Kind of StormDetailsDon’t let financial fears turn into financial disappointments. Learn about the financial concerns that might be keeping you and your fellow Americans up at night, along with some tips from industry professionals for overcoming them. Common Financial Fears “To overcome a fear [about] your personal finances, you first need to ask yourself why you’re afraid,”…
6 Financial Fears & Tips for Conquering ThemDetailsGold is primed to maintain a starring role as a store of wealth while fears of inflation grow amid global stimulus efforts that have poured cash into the financial system, according to Barron’s. How has gold developed this reputation over time, and what does the future look like? Learn about the pillars of gold’s status…
Why Is Gold an Inflation Hedge?DetailsI read the news frequently. As a CEO, I make decisions all the time that require being as knowledgeable as possible about the current state of world affairs. Major world events and financial news are especially important to me, but sometimes specialty stories catch my eye. Recently, I came across this story about a piece…
A Proud American TraditionDetailsGold is found on every continent on Earth except Antarctica. But silver? More than 55% of silver is found on just 4 of the 7 continents. So how much silver really is in the world? How Much Silver Has Been Mined? To date, 1.74 million metric tons of silver have been discovered around the world,…
How Much Silver Is in the World?DetailsAre you seeking more ways to save for retirement? Then make sure you know all the facts so you can make the most of your IRA contributions for 2020. The limits for IRA contributions for the 2020 tax year are the same as those for 2019, but there are some changes to IRA rules. For…
Update: IRA Contribution Limits in 2020DetailsAs a little girl growing up on a farm in Nebraska, I knew the wellbeing of my family’s crops was the difference between life and death. All year round, I watched for signs of infestations and infections on the leaves of our corn and soybeans. If I noticed any indication of blight, it was imperative…
Beware of the “Sucker Rally”DetailsThough the island of Iwo Jima covers just eight square miles, the Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks. And the iconic photo of soldiers raising a flag at the end of the battle? Some of those soldiers were misidentified for decades. “A hallowed event in American military history, [the Battle of] Iwo Jima has…
12 Must-Know Facts About the Battle of Iwo JimaDetailsThe number of central banks buying gold is expected to rise substantially in 2020. According to the 2020 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 20% of central banks anticipate increasing their gold reserves over the next 12 months, compared with just 8% of respondents in the 2019 survey. Keep in mind that a central bank…
What Do Central Banks Think About Gold Right Now?Details
