Happy birthday to the South African Krugerrand! The first South African Krugerrands were struck on July 3, 1967, when the public was just beginning to gain interest in buying and holding gold coins for personal portfolios. Since then, Krugerrands have been struck every year with occasional small changes in diameter and thickness. Follow along to…
South African Krugerrand Celebrates 52 YearsDetailsSilver might not always get the glory and attention that gold does, but it remains one of the most useful precious metals in the world. Solar technology, electronics, soldering and brazing, engine bearings, medicine, cars, water purification, jewelry, tableware, and your precious metals portfolio—silver can be found practically everywhere. In 2018, global demand for silver…
What Is Silver Used for? 10 Fascinating Uses for SilverDetailsDon’t look now, but the gold bulls are loose—and so are the silver, platinum, and palladium bulls. It’s a precious metals stampede! Gold soared to a six-year high early in the week. Gold has risen 10% so far in 2019 and more than 8% in the last 30 days alone. Silver has risen 5% in the last month, and platinum is up 1%, while palladium has surged more than 15% since mid May. Individuals poured into…
The Case for Precious MetalsDetailsDo you watch gold prices like you immerse yourself in college football? If so, you’ve probably noticed that different things trigger gold prices to go up or down at different times, similar to what happens with gasoline prices. As America’s Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is uniquely positioned to speak to how gold prices work.…
What Drives Gold Prices Over the Short Term and Long Term?DetailsDespite our historic economic expansion, U.S. national debt has hit a record $22 trillion. Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan has called it an “extremely imbalanced situation.” Imbalanced indeed. Soaring debt and exploding deficits are occurring while unemployment is at record lows, wages are rising, and the strong economy is showing no signs of abating. Imbalanced…
U.S. Debt: Set to Shatter Records and Why It MattersDetailsYou’ll recognize Lady Liberty on the front of this coin; the reverse side depicts the flight of an eagle. It’s one of the most iconic U.S. coins ever minted, yet it’s highly doubtful that you’ve got a Double Eagle Gold Coin in your pocket. You might want one after reading this, though! Learn about the…
Do a Double Take: What's a Double Eagle Coin?DetailsYou bought gold and silver to help keep your family financially safer in times of turmoil. But now it’s up to you to safeguard your bars and coins until that time comes, which could be in 10 days, 10 years, or some time far in the future. How you store your precious metals will determine…
How to Safely Store Your Gold and SilverDetails“The self-same moment I could pray; And from my neck so free The Albatross fell off, and sank Like lead into the sea.” Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” When Robert F. Smith told the graduating class of Morehouse College that he would “eliminate their student loans,” a metaphorical albatross slipped from…
Student Loan Debt: A Crisis of Conscience and Economic StabilityDetailsAs its name implies, generational wealth is meant to be passed from one generation to the next—and, hopefully, many more generations. Sadly, however, that often isn’t the case. Generational Wealth is Evaporating It’s estimated that 70 percent of well-off families will lose their wealth by the second generation and 90 percent will lose it by…
Get the Secret to Generational Wealth in Our Free eBookDetailsIn the United States, we love animals. Zoos, sports team mascots, cartoon characters—members of the animal kingdom endearingly creep into all aspects of our lives. We even have animals gracing our coins. In fact, there are several animals on U.S. coins. But we’re not alone in our affection and admiration for our friends in the…
It's a Zoo Out There! 6 Lively Coins with Animals on ThemDetailsAccording to America’s most prominent banks, the odds of a recession are increasing. Both Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase have issued warnings about rising trade tensions and slumping global growth—cautioning investors that a U.S. recession could start as soon as in nine months. And they’re not the only ones sounding the alert. In a report…
When Will We Ever Learn? Mistakes We Make Each RecessionDetailsYou can plan for some things in life, like getting married or having a baby. But what about the things you can’t plan for, like the rising threat of the U.S. dollar’s demise as the world reserve’s currency? Or, the digital lending crisis? While you can’t do much to halt these occurrences, you can do…
When and How to Rebalance Your PortfolioDetails
