Back-to-school season is upon us once again. It’s time to prepare the family for success in a new school year, but it’s also time to prepare yourself—starting with your finances. They are the foundation for today and tomorrow! Setting yourself up for success includes making a list of goals and establishing good habits as early…
IRAs, 401(k)s, and something called a defined benefit plan? So many types of retirement plans, so little time! If you’re wondering which plan is right for you, you’re on the right track. Most people don’t know how much they need to save or how to go about it in the first place, and more than…
U.S. Money Reserve CEO Angela “Angie” Koch was recognized for her financial expertise in the January 2017 issue of Austin Woman Magazine in a special interview piece, “Security Blanket.” As CEO, Koch has positioned U.S. Money Reserve as a precious metals leader. She has real world experience in the areas of business planning, strategy, mergers,…
Increased economic instability. Brexit. Unemployment. Slow growth. These are all reasons to take steps to protect your family’s future, says U.S. Money Reserve CEO Angela “Angie” Koch in Why It’s Imperative to Protect Your Future. Featured on HuffingtonPost.com, Koch’s article speaks to the threat these current matters pose and provides tips for reducing your chances…
There is a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of physical gold in a balanced financial portfolio. The bull market of the 2000s has led many to think of gold as another way to increase wealth through price appreciation. This is mistaken. First and foremost, physical gold is insurance. When you think about buying insurance, you don’t think about a return on your investment. You think about protection against the unexpected. Gold’s core value proposition is as wealth protection when the rest of your portfolio is going down the tubes. Price appreciation in good times, if and when it occurs, is a bonus.
