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.
Inflation concerns are surfacing around the globe, especially in the U.S. Learn what it means when inflation goes up, why it’s going up right now, and what you can do to help protect your wealth from inflation’s harmful effects. Is Inflation Going Up? In the U.S., the...
From 1985 to 1992, millions of American TV viewers tuned in each week to The Golden Girls so they could catch the latest escapades of four older women—Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia—sharing a home in Miami. Millions more TV viewers around the world now watch the...
A survey by the Gallup polling organization pinpoints 62 as the average retirement age in the U.S. But since that’s an average, it’s clear that not everyone is picking that as their retirement age. Some folks might want to retire early, at age 50. Others may wish to...
One gold coin is just like the next, right? Not so fast. When it comes to coins made from gold and other precious metals, you’ll spot not-so-subtle differences between proof coins and bullion coins. But how do you tell them apart? As America’s Gold Authority®, we’re...
Sure, you can give cash or gift cards as holiday gifts. But doesn’t everyone do that? Why not unwrap a more rewarding gift-giving spirit by wrapping up gold or silver coins for your loved ones? “Frankincense and myrrh aren’t setting the commodities markets on fire,...
Uncertainty over public health and the economy continues to trouble the world, and it appears that this uncertainty won’t vanish in 2022. This lingering uncertainty could help fuel gains in the gold market next year. Why though? Stubborn inflation or lagging economic...
Many retirees rely heavily, if not completely, on Social Security benefits. However, Social Security might not be enough to live on for many of us. As U.S. News & World Report points out, “Social Security was designed to supplement income, not replace it...
Athletes depend on them. So do software developers. And you, as someone with financial goals, also should rely on them. Who are we talking about? Teammates. In sports, business, and life, we lean on teammates to help us achieve success. So who should financially...
Your granddaughter lives 1,200 miles away, and you want to surprise her with a holiday gift of silver coins. Meanwhile, your youngest son lives 700 miles away, and you’d like to give him silver bars for the holidays. Whether you’re going to travel to visit your...
When it comes to managing your retirement portfolio, you can put the power entirely in your own hands. In other words, you can sit in the driver’s seat as you travel along the road to retirement. Fortunately, thanks to the proliferation of technology and the abundance...
Millionaires and billionaires aren’t the only people who can leave a financial legacy—you can, too. Regardless of your income, you have the ability to make a positive mark on your family’s future or a favorite charity by leaving a financial legacy. What Is a Financial...
Estate planning may sound like something that’s just for “old folks.” It’s not. At almost any age, adults can benefit from estate planning. The need for estate planning becomes even more crucial once you’ve had children. Read on to learn what estate planning is, when...
