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.

What Is the Gold Price Forecast for 2022?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, Gold

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 growth, among other factors, could tip the scales in favor of gold. Here,…

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Is Social Security Enough to Live on?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 entirely.” To complicate matters, some experts wonder just how stable the Social…

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5 Benefits of Managing Your Own Retirement Portfolio

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 of information online about retirement, you have a variety…

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What Does It Mean to Leave a Financial Legacy?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 Legacy? A financial legacy is something of worth that you…

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How Soon Is Too Soon? When to Start Estate Planning

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

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 you should start estate planning, and the advantages of getting…

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Look on the Bright Side: Here’s Where Americans Are Winning the Retirement Game.

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

You’ve probably heard that Americans on the whole aren’t saving enough for retirement. And while that may be true in general, plenty of folks are smartly setting aside money for the future. Here’s a look at the bright side of retirement in America. Three fourths of Americans Have Retirement Savings. Yahoo Finance notes that PricewaterhouseCoopers’…

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Do You Have Assets “Dressing Up” as Gold?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

Halloween can be a fun time to dress up and pretend to be someone or something else. It’s all fun and games because you know who or what is underneath the costume. But what if you didn’t? Likewise, are you sure you fully understand what’s behind some of your asset choices? Learn here about gold…

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What Is the Best Time of Year to Retire Financially?

By John RothansExecutive Insights, IRA

The best time to retire isn’t always tied to your age. Financially, is there a better month or season to retire? February or November? Summer or fall? Learn when might be the best time of year to retire from a financial and tax perspective and get tips for end-of-year tax planning now. When Is the…

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