Angela Roberts (fka Angela Koch) is the CEO of U.S. Money Reserve, one of the largest private distributors of government-issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium precious metals. Angela oversees every aspect of operation, while setting culture and pace for the entire organization. With a proven background in business planning, strategy, mergers, acquisitions, and operations, Angela has an in-depth understanding of how to run a successful business and is credited with creating the analytic and KPI structure at U.S. Money Reserve. Believing strongly that the people make the business, Angela has positioned U.S. Money Reserve to be a trusted precious metal leader that always puts their customers and employees first. Learn more in her interview with Forbes.
Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses and reshaping the economy. But technological progress and financial success don’t necessarily move together. For Americans thinking about their savings, that distinction raises an important question: How much of your financial future depends on the AI boom delivering on its promises? In this episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, Philip…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping markets. But the path from promising technology to profitable businesses is rarely easy, and the effects could reach well beyond technology stocks. Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines two possible paths for AI through 2030. One involves a difficult shakeout followed…
At its September summit in New Delhi, BRICS renewed discussions about making cross-border payments easier and using members’ local currencies in trade. If more countries rely less on the U.S. dollar, what could that mean for gold? In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve Senior…
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on September 16, bringing the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4%. The unanimous decision marked the central bank’s first rate increase since 2023 and a significant shift following three rate cuts in late 2025. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh…
China’s central bank reportedly acquired 20 tons of gold in August, and it was far from alone. Central banks in India, Poland, Korea, the Czech Republic, and other countries have also been adding gold to their reserves. Why are some of the world’s most influential financial institutions buying gold even after its dramatic rise in price? And what could…
America’s national debt has topped $40 trillion, bringing renewed attention to a growing expense that delivers no new services or benefits: the interest Washington pays on its borrowing. For Americans building retirement savings, the concern extends beyond the size of the federal balance sheet. Rising debt costs could put pressure on government finances, confidence in the dollar,…
Moderate inflation is considered a normal part of a growing economy. The danger emerges when it remains elevated long enough to change expectations and influence wages, prices, spending, and policy. That risk is the focus of a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast. Host Mike Barnes speaks with U.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl and…
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was created to protect the United States from a severe disruption in the world’s oil supply. Today, that emergency stockpile is being drawn down as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy markets—and the consequences could reach far beyond the price Americans pay at the pump. Higher oil prices…
Gold’s record-setting rally has taken a breather. After reaching an all-time high in January, the price of gold pulled back sharply, falling by as much as 30%. For those who've watched gold's rapid climb over the past two years, the reversal raises an obvious question: Is the rally over—or has the pullback created another opportunity to buy? Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of…
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting on June 29, a decision most analysts expected. But the bigger story wasn’t the decision itself—it was the growing disagreement within the committee over where inflation is headed next. “The split within the Fed reflects a broader debate over whether inflation risks are being underestimated,” says Philip N.…
Central banks have access to every financial product in the world. Yet when it comes to protecting national reserves over the long term, they exclusively choose physical gold.
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…
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