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As its name implies, generational wealth is meant to be passed from one generation to the next—and, hopefully, many more generations. Sadly, however, that often isn’t the case. Generational Wealth is Evaporating It’s estimated that 70 percent of well-off families will lose their wealth by the second generation and 90 percent will lose it by…

In the United States, we love animals. Zoos, sports team mascots, cartoon characters—members of the animal kingdom endearingly creep into all aspects of our lives. We even have animals gracing our coins. In fact, there are several animals on U.S. coins. But we’re not alone in our affection and admiration for our friends in the…

Your newly minted graduate deserves a gift they’ll never forget—a graduation gift of gold or silver. Unlike a gift card or a book, a gift of precious metals won’t fade from this world or the recipient’s memory. In 2018, Americans spent more than $5 billion on graduation gifts, according to the National Retail Federation. But…

What many people often don’t realize—until it’s too late—is that an off-balance asset strategy can have serious financial consequences. The concept is similar to having poor balance in life, a situation that can leave you with broken bones and other injuries. But with gold, you can balance your asset strategy. You can better avoid a…

For many Americans, Memorial Day represents the unofficial start of the summer vacation season. But the meaning of Memorial Day goes much deeper than backyard barbecues and memories at the beach. So, why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The holiday, which started in the post-Civil War era, became a federal holiday in 1917, according to…

Worried about global economic and political trends, central banks around the world are on a gold buying spree. During the first quarter of 2019, central banks—influential institutions that set monetary policies for their countries—bought 145.5 metric tons of gold versus 86.7 metric tons in the first quarter of 2018, according to the World Gold Council.…

With the European Union already wracked by instability amid continued hand-wringing over Brexit, the upcoming European Parliament elections could shake up things even more—and could prompt more people to explore gold as a safe-haven asset. As America's Gold Authority®, U.S. Money Reserve is here to provide the insight you need to prepare yourself as a…

Depictions of key historical figures and ideas are among the most intriguing elements in precious metals. Themes of freedom, bravery, and exploration recur in both designs of American and international origin. Another recurring theme is the role that women in history—real and fictional women alike—have played in the story of this great nation. It’s a…

English philosopher Francis Bacon said it well: “A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.” When it comes to deciding where and how to buy gold, asking prudent questions can help you achieve your gold buying goals. Asking questions is especially important now, in light of scammers who seek to exploit your interest in, and appreciation…

If you appreciate Silver American Eagle Coins for their silver content, attractiveness, and historical significance, you might consider buying two or three at a time. There's nothing wrong with that method. But there may be a better way: buying silver coins in bulk. Here are four things to know about buying bulk silver. After reviewing…

In the precious metals world, karat is an important way of expressing the purity of gold. But it isn’t the only way. There’s also fineness (sometimes called millesimal fineness), which conveys the precious metal content of gold in parts per thousand. For instance, a fineness of 750 translates to 75% gold, or 18k. You will…

In the early 1960s, the U.S. faced a dwindling supply of silver that threatened to elevate the demand of coins such as the dime and quarter—coins that at the time contained actual silver—beyond their face value. The Coinage Act of 1965 aimed to address this shortage. This silver shortage spurred people to hoard significant amounts…