AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private precious metals distributors, continues to demonstrate steady growth and continued leadership in the precious metals IRA space, offering clients access to Equity...
How We Got Here: The 50-Year Mortgage and the Cost-of-Living Spiral
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...
4 Things to Know About Proof Gold
Every year, millions of Americans use legal-tender gold coins to help diversify their portfolios. But within the world of precious metals, there’s an even more elite category of gold coins that can provide additional levels of protection. The pinnacle of this category...
U.S. Money Reserve Named Awareness Ambassador by Center for Child Protection
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve is honored to be named an official Awareness Ambassador by the Center for Child Protection, a nonprofit children's advocacy center serving Travis County, Texas. This recognition highlights U.S. Money...
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...
Philip Diehl: People are ‘Underestimating the Vulnerability of the Market’
U.S. Money Reserve President, Philip Diehl, appeared on Schwab Network with Host Sam Vadas reacting to the October CPI report and what it means going forward.
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.












