Brad Chastain is Director of Education at U.S. Money Reserve, one of the largest private distributors of government-issued precious metals. Brad joined U.S. Money Reserve in 2022 after 18 years with Vanguard, one of the largest investment firms in the world. There, Brad specialized in delivering financial education to clients, first as a retirement counselor and then as a manager of retirement education. With an extensive background as a financial educator on topics ranging from portfolio construction and health savings accounts to 401(k)s, IRAs, Social Security, and Medicare, Brad is dedicated to helping clients reach their financial goals and build a more secure future with precious metals.
Some financial changes are expected and even planned for, like getting married or sending kids to college. But numerous outside forces can also unexpectedly impact a person’s financial situation. That’s why periodically rebalancing your portfolio is often recommended...
The president-elect has been a vocal proponent of import tariffs, even going as far as calling the word “tariff” the “most beautiful word in the dictionary” during an October 2024 interview with Bloomberg. Supporters of tariffs argue that they help combat unfair trade...
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, many investors are feeling reassured about economic policies they believe will be pro-business and growth-oriented. If you have been considering purchasing gold but are holding off to see how things pan out after...
Give your savings the best chance for retirement success As you work and save for a comfortable retirement, there are measures you can take today that will help keep your retirement plan on track for success down the road. And it starts with understanding all the...
Many national issues will persist regardless of the presidential election’s outcome. With our nation’s full attention directed toward the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election in November, there’s a natural tendency to take a “wait and see” approach regarding...
There are a handful of economic indicators that can give us a good idea of what’s really going on in the economy and where it might be headed. Based on past performance, an inverted yield curve has long been considered one of the most reliable of those indicators....
As the population continues to age, a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age. This trend is influenced by several factors, including economic necessity, personal fulfillment, and governmental policies that...
Gold has long been valued as a safe-haven asset, particularly during economic instability and inflation. For thousands of years, civilizations have valued gold for its intrinsic qualities, which have made it a reliable store of wealth and the basis for currencies....
Throughout history, gold has held allure as a precious resource. From its traditional uses in jewelry, coins, and other artifacts to modern industrial and technological applications, gold has always been in demand. But in the modern economy, one of gold’s most...
Imagine a world in which the modern conveniences we largely take for granted in our daily lives—electricity, water, gas, online banking and shopping, and healthcare services—all come to a sudden, grinding halt. The consequences would be life-altering and potentially...
When you invest in a gold ETF, what exactly are you acquiring, and how does it differ from possessing physical gold? First and foremost, investing in a gold ETF does not grant you actual ownership of any physical gold nor a direct claim over any physical gold. This is...
With the stock market hitting record highs and many economic indicators reporting strong numbers recently, many Americans are left asking why it doesn’t feel like the economy is doing great and why many analysts continue to predict a recession. While individual...
