The U.S. has crossed a major financial milestone—and not in a good way. Recent government data shows that publicly held debt reached about $31.3 trillion in March, slightly higher than America’s annual GDP of roughly $31.2 trillion. The debt surge is being driven by long-term issues including large government deficits, rising entitlement costs, and continued borrowing.  The growing debt burden is raising concern among credit-rating agencies. Fitch…

Global demand for physical gold surged at the start of 2026, driven largely by buyers seeking stability from geopolitical tension and volatile markets. Total gold demand reached roughly 1,231 metric tons in Q1, with bar and coin buying climbing 42% year-over-year from Q1 2025.   This shift marks a clear change in how gold is being used. Demand for gold as bars or…

Soaring U.S. debt and weakening demand for Treasuries are raising borrowing costs across the economy, thus setting the stage for a potential surge in gold demand.  The United States national debt now exceeds $39 trillion. The annual budget deficit is roughly $2 trillion, and interest costs paid by the government are nearly $1 trillion per year.  This surge in government debt is placing mounting pressure on the U.S. Treasury market, long viewed…

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the growing concerns surrounding financial system stress and what it could mean for access to your money. 

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the potential transition of Chair of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve—and what…

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to explore a major shift underway in portfolio strategy—and why hard assets are moving to the center of the conversation. 

Baby Boomers are often described as confident—sometimes even labeled stubborn. But that confidence doesn’t come from optimism alone. It was shaped by decades of navigating change, recalibrating during uncertainty, and making decisions without a guaranteed road map. Boomers built their careers during periods of shifting economic conditions, adapted to new technologies mid-career, and lived through…

One of the most encouraging truths I’ve learned throughout my career is that you don’t have to be a financial expert to build a strong, lasting legacy for the people you love. At U.S. Money Reserve, our mission has always been rooted in wealth protection. We help everyday Americans safeguard what they’ve worked so hard…

Throughout my years working in retirement education, I’ve watched Americans navigate uncertainty during some of the most challenging economic periods in modern history. One thing quickly became clear: Risk isn’t just a financial concept—it’s something people feel. And for those above age 60, retirement risk begins to take on a new meaning. It’s no longer…

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced that company president and 35th Director of the U.S. Mint, Philip N. Diehl, attended the ceremonial swearing-in of Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint in Washington, D.C. Director Hollis, who was nominated…

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of precious metals, is honored to be accredited for another year by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting standards that uphold responsible business practices. The company also maintains an A+ rating, the BBB's highest designation…

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced the release of its 2026 Global Gold Forecast. This special report follows a historic 2025 in which gold prices climbed over 60%—and provides an analysis of the systemic forces likely to power gold prices for years…