About the U.S. Money Reserve Team

Philip N. Diehl

JOHN ROTHANS

Master Numismatist

Chief Procurement Officer and Master Numismatist John Rothans has been a key fixture in the numismatic industry for over 30 years. Rothans joined U.S. Money Reserve as a consultant in 2004, eventually becoming Chief Procurement Officer and overseeing all wholesale operations, new product lines, and coin strategy. Rothans is credited with the development, production, and distribution of proprietary product offerings, including U.S. Money Reserve’s best-selling Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima coin series.

Tick Tock: The World Is in Debt & Out of Time

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Time is ticking on the debt clock. And the ticking keeps growing louder. Everywhere, it seems, debts are ballooning. Global debt tipped the scales at an all-time high of $184 trillion in 2017, according to the International Monetary Fund. Now, the Institute of International Finance reports that global debt is closer to $244 trillion. In…

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What Makes Gold a Strategic Asset

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

Some people buy gold coins because they believe it stabilizes their wealth, as gold can protect your purchasing power in times of rising inflation. Other people buy gold as a form of legacy protection in order to pass down to their kids later on. Whatever the reason, buying gold can be a good thing for…

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4 Facts About Gold IRA Storage You Need to Know

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

So, you want an IRA. You also want physical gold. How can you combine the two to build your best retirement? The answer is a Gold IRA, but you want to get things right from the very beginning to avoid trouble with the IRS and maximize your portfolio potential. Learn four of the most important…

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Do You Know These 3 Tax Benefits of Gold IRAs?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

Whether you already have a Precious Metals IRA or are seeking last-minute, tax-friendly moves to make with your money, there might be some benefits to Gold IRAs that you don't know. Keep in mind that in a given year, contributions to Traditional and Roth IRAs must be made by that year’s April tax deadline. For…

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Gold Prices Jump as Brexit Approaches

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Global economic uncertainty—especially nagging questions about whether Brexit will actually happen—is helping to drive up the price of gold, underscoring the precious metal’s status as a safe haven. On March 25, gold prices reached a three-week high amid continuing worries over the global economic outlook, such as the turmoil swirling around Brexit. The surge in…

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Are You Making Any of Today’s Worst Financial Mistakes?

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Unused gym memberships, lottery tickets, and cheaply made clothes are just three of the top money wasters among American consumers. But when it comes to retirement, those money mistakes are greatly outweighed by some much bigger financial blunders. A new special report from U.S. Money Reserve outlines five things you should avoid doing with your…

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Cryptocurrency May Not Be a Safe Haven, But Here’s Why Gold Is

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

In anything but a cryptic fashion, many market observers are signaling the fall of cryptocurrency and promoting the security of precious metals like gold. A recent CNBC.com article declared that the hot streak that had been enjoyed by bitcoin—the most prominent type of cryptocurrency—is “truly dead.” As a result, people are gravitating toward gold as…

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The Gold IRA: Your Protection in the “Risk Zone”

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

No one can blame portfolio holders for being nervous these days. As pointed out by the World Gold Council (WGC), 2018 was one of the most volatile years on record for financial markets and the worst-performing year in recent memory. The S&P 500 closed the year down 6.2%, while the Dow Jones fell 5.6%—the biggest…

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