On May 11, 2022, Forbes published an article regarding alternative assets and their importance in a portfolio. But knowing what to do and knowing how to do it are very different. With so many options and strategies, how can you know you’re making the best decisions...
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Consider Diversifying Your Portfolio
I’ve never been one for waiting. If I feel I’ve done my research well and found an opportunity that’s right for me, my family, and my finances, I like to take action. If you’re looking to increase your portfolio diversification, here are a few reasons to consider now...
Tried-and-True Money Advice from Today’s Millionaires
Many millionaires build their fortunes by embracing conventional financial wisdom. And while everyone’s financial situation is unique, I often find that listening to the advice of those who have previously found success can help, even if it sends my own research in a...
Social Security Checks Are Getting a Major Boost, But Is It Enough?
I love what I do here at U.S. Money Reserve, but I also recognize that a time will come for me to look to that next chapter in my life: retirement. That’s why I work hard to ensure that when that time comes, I can retire as comfortably as possible. But if you’re...
How to Cultivate Financial Literacy in Your Family
As far as I’m concerned, family matters and money matters go hand-in-hand. Cultivating financial literacy in my family helps protect my children as well as my own financial legacy, and it’s something I can do now that I know will pay dividends for years to come. It’s...
Could America Be More Financially Literate?
A March 2022 survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab found that Americans are very worried about their financial future, including “not having enough money to retire (68%), keeping up with the cost of living (56%), and managing debt levels (45%).” Even though...
5 Great Reasons to Add Precious Metals to Your Portfolio Today
In the past few weeks and months, we at U.S. Money Reserve have seen a large influx of Americans looking to add gold (or, in many cases, more gold) and other precious metals to their portfolios. And if you watch the headlines like I do, it’s easy to see why. A number...
What Is Stagflation, and How Might It Affect Your Portfolio?
Fear should never make us rush into decisions, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep our ear to the ground for signs of economic turbulence and act when appropriate for our unique financial situation. For example: The U.S. Treasury yield curve, which tracks the...
If You’re Waiting to Spring Into Action on Your Portfolio, Here Are Three Things to Consider.
One of the most important parts of being a CEO is learning how to motivate your team. Earlier this month, I wrote about how the spring season presents a great opportunity to get to work on your finances—a bit of “spring cleaning” to help prepare your portfolio for...
Tax Day Is Almost Here. Here’s What Experts Are Saying We Should Expect This Year.
No matter what your goals are, I believe that preparation is key to finding success. For our clients, it means we provide them with exclusive resources in our expansive knowledge center to help them make informed decisions for their portfolios. The same goes for...
Building Your Own “Pot of Gold”? Don’t Forget These Other Precious Metals.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For some, today is strictly a religious holiday. For those of Irish descent, the day is often a time to celebrate their heritage. For others, it’s a chance to celebrate the melting pot that is American culture—a collection of people from...
Gold Has Broken the $2,000/oz. Barrier. Are We Headed for a New All-Time High?
For more than 20 years, U.S. Money Reserve has excitedly shared the benefits of owning physical precious metals. We’ve explained how during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, consumers tend to turn to time-tested stores of wealth. At the same time, I’ve...