On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. Together, they examine the growing conversation around 50-year mortgages and what this unusual proposal says about affordability in today’s economy.
Weak Hiring Data Signals Trouble Ahead as Key Reports Stay Dark
The shutdown is over, but it left a data hole in the country’s economic dashboard. Key October reports on hiring and inflation may never be released, leaving policymakers and the public without their usual guideposts. Unofficial data from private...
Market Liquidity: What It Means for Your Wallet
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, for an in-depth look at market liquidity and the Federal Reserve’s next move.
Rising Layoffs and Political Gridlock Threaten Market Stability
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is adding further strain to an already fragile economy. Now in its sixth week, the closure has frozen an estimated $24 billion in federal spending and is costing the country up to $30 billion per week, analysts from...
Inside the U.S. Mint: Becoming the 35th Mint Director
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes talks with Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and 35th Director of the U.S. Mint. From his humble beginnings in Lubbock, Texas, to his pivotal roles in the U.S. Treasury and Senate Finance Committee, Diehl recounts a four-decade career defined by leadership, innovation, and public service.
Gold’s Pullback Could Set the Stage for the Next Big Rally
Gold prices pulled back after reaching record highs, but that decline hasn’t shaken confidence in the precious metal’s long-term outlook. Analysts at RBC and UBS view the latest pullback as a temporary reset, not a reversal. Their forecasts call for prices to bounce...
Trouble Is Brewing Beneath the Surface of the Financial System
America’s financial foundation is showing strain. Federal debt has passed $38 trillion and interest costs are topping $1 trillion per year. Economists like J.P. Morgan’s David Kelly warn that the United States is “going broke slowly.” Continuing political gridlock...
The Index Fund Bubble: Understanding the Hidden Risks in “Diversified” Portfolios
Explore what’s really inside today’s most popular funds. They discuss how a handful of tech giants—the “Magnificent Seven”—now dominate the S&P 500, leaving millions of 401(k)s and IRAs far less balanced than many realize. They draw parallels to past market bubbles and explain why gold’s recent strength could play a crucial role in helping Americans prepare for a potential shakeout in AI-driven markets.
Infographic: Bitcoin and Gold in Your 401k
Infographic: Big Beautiful Bill
Global Gold Rush: Why the World’s Leading Economies Are Turning to Gold
Explore why central banks are buying gold at historic levels—surpassing their holdings of U.S. Treasuries. They explore how international conflicts, economic uncertainty, and evolving trade blocs are driving central banks toward gold as a stabilizing asset, and lessons everyday Americans can apply to their own savings strategies.
As Confidence Fades and Shutdown Drags on, Gold Shines Above $4,000/oz.
Gold’s record-breaking climb shows no signs of slowing, with prices soaring past $4,000/oz. for the first time. The precious metal has surged more than 50% this year amid rising concern about the U.S. economy’s direction, persistent inflation, and mounting anxiety...














