History has proved golds ability to withstand market downturns and recessions in times of economic difficulty. On top of that, gold has shown its purpose as an efficient diversifier but it also serves as a proper way of securely passing generational wealth through the tests of time. How to Protect Against the U.S. Dollar-…
Gold has a long history as money and has proven to be an essential asset for individuals everywhere. Not only can it bring balance and proper diversification to your hard-earned portfolio, especially in times of economic downturns, but gold has additional benefits not seen with conventional stocks and bonds. Why Adding Gold to Your…
The public is questioning whether we’re going to come back to a gold standard or not. One of the reasons the U.S. Government went off of the gold standard was because the U.S. was printing so much money after Vietnam and the big space race that most countries didn’t believe that we had enough gold…
The removal of the gold standard, otherwise known as the “Nixon Shock” has been widely regarded as a political success, but also left Americans with an economic disaster on hand, in which the negative effects still linger to this day. Standpoints on the Gold Standard- Video Transcription Patrick Brunson: 00:00 The removal of the…
This week 48 years ago, President Nixon brought an end to the gold standard in the U.S., severing the dollar’s convertibility to gold in 1971. Many argue this action has led to irreparable consequences that continue to impact the economy today, including our dollar’s dramatic decline since then. But what led to this shocking move?…
We’re being told time and time again that the economy is thriving, but the actions of the government seem to indicate otherwise. Quantitative easing, or the printing of new money and US Dollars without anything really backing up, is the known sign of a recession, and does not occur when the economy is doing well.…
Over the past few months leading up to February of 2019, the U.S. gross national debt ballooned by $1.26 trillion to $22.1 trillion. Someone has to buy this new pile of debt – but who? That question is getting increasingly crucial as this debt is ballooning even in good economic times such as those that…
On April 4th of 2019, Donald Trump challenged the federal reserve’s actions of quantitative tightening and asked for quantitative easing, or the printing of more money and lowering of interest rates. Will Trump Print More Money?- Video Transcription Coy Wells: 00:00 As we conclude our segment on 401ks and IRA’s and the benefits of transferring…
For financial markets, 2018 was one of the most volatile years on record and the worst-performing year in recent memory. As consumers, the effect of this leaves potential for decline and threatens the integrity of our IRA’s and 401(k) plans. Now, with the potential for quantitative easing to take effect in 2019, many are looking…
Rising financial uncertainty, along with a slew of geopolitical and economic threats, is fueling fears that a market correction may be closer than we realize. Looking at past corrections when stocks go down, gold has proven to go up—making it an ideal portfolio diversifier. With the tax deadline right around the corner, discover the benefits…
With Brexit’s deadline creeping closer, everyone’s wondering whether the U.K. will leave the E.U. with a withdrawal agreement, or be forced to leave without a real plan as to the conditions of their departure. Brexit: Options & Outcomes- Video Transcription Coy Wells: 00:00 Today, we’re here with Mr. Patrick Brunson and we’re going to…
Everyone’s been awaiting the uncertain outcome of Brexit and the proposed withdrawal agreement that may or may not come with the UK’s departure from the EU. Many American’s are concerned as to how this occurrence is going to affect their own country’s economy and financial well-being. Awaiting Brexit’s Aftermath- Video Transcription Patrick Brunson: 00:00…
