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.

How to Get in Financial Shape with a Money Diet

By John RothansExecutive Insights

Every year, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight. A recent Harris Poll/HealthDay survey reveals that nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change their diet in 2022 either by eating less or by cutting back on specific foods. Similar to how a successful weight loss plan may improve your health, a…

Read More

Is Silver Set to Go Up or Down in 2022? Analysts Weigh In

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Silver

Silver might draw less attention than gold, its precious metals counterpart. Yet that doesn’t diminish its status as one of the four primary precious metals. Therefore, anyone interested in precious metals should pay attention to the movement of silver prices. Analysts offer various predictions about where the price of silver could head in 2022. Here…

Read More

What Is a Financial Health Check?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

Millions of Americans get yearly health checkups to ensure their bodies work the way they're supposed to. So, why not do an annual financial health check to take the pulse of your money matters? Follow along to learn what a financial health check is and what you should consider when doing one. What You Need…

Read More

4 Benefits to Saving Your Money in Gold

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

Save more, spend less. This financial mantra continues to be a top New Year’s resolution. In fact, according to Fidelity’s Financial Resolutions survey, “saving more money” is the number one 2022 New Year’s resolution for 43% of those surveyed. Learn how the qualities of physical gold can help you save money this year and beyond.…

Read More

6 Basic Money Lessons That Ring True Year After Year

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

About one in four Americans make New Year’s resolutions. You may have made New Year’s resolutions for 2022 as well. And perhaps you’ve already accomplished them. Or maybe you don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions at all. Regardless of your stance on New Year’s resolutions, certain basic money lessons ring true year after year. Here…

Read More

4 Tax Law Changes to Watch in 2022

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

Every year, the IRS makes changes that could affect your tax return. The year 2022 is no different. In November 2021, the IRS announced several updates for the 2022 tax year—and these will affect the federal tax return you file in 2023. Generally, the most recent tax changes were made to account for inflation. Tax…

Read More

Where Are Gold Prices Headed in 2022 and Beyond?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

The world’s top gold producer forecasts higher gold output in 2022, and analysts at Societe Generale recently raised their gold price forecast for the first quarter of 2022. Where do you think gold prices will go in 2022 and even beyond? We’ve rounded up analyses from around the world to give you varied perspectives on…

Read More

Is Inflation Going Up? Yes, and Here’s Why.

By John RothansExecutive Insights

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 inflation rate has climbed steadily throughout 2021. According…

Read More

Why Is Retirement Referred to as Your “Golden Years”?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 show’s reruns in syndication. The award-winning NBC sitcom derived…

Read More

The Difference Between Retiring at 50, 60, and 70

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 time their exit from the workforce at…

Read More

How to Tell If a Coin Is a Proof Coin

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights

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 here to explain how to know if a coin…

Read More

A 5-Step Guide: How to Gift Coins to a Loved One

By John RothansCoins, Executive Insights

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, but gold is in high demand—as both a Christmas gift…

Read More

Don’t leave empty-handed

Request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide

No obligation. Just the facts.

Questions?

(866) 646-8465