On August 7, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.”
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Sweeping legislation from the current administration targets policies and programs that shape everyday life-and could influence your cost of living.Understanding what’s at stake can help you prepare financially for the potential impacts on your savings.
Silver Hits All-Time High as Precious Metals Rally Accelerates
Silver has claimed the spotlight in global markets, surpassing its record highs set in 1980 and climbing above $50/oz. for the first time in decades. What began as part of a shift into safe-haven assets has escalated into a full-blown supply squeeze, fueled by...
Gold Prices Are So High, Even Central Banks Are Feeling FOMO
Edmond C. Moy, U.S. Money Reserve Senior IRA Strategist, speaks to a Market Watch about his perspective on gold's ATH. Source: Market Watch Read Full Article
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...
Gold’s Role in Retirement Accounts: A Game-Changing Strategy
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes U.S. Money Reserve’s Brad Chastain, Director of Education, along with Steven Shakespeare, Executive Director of Sales–IRA Division. Together, they explore why markets may have exposed traditional stock-and-bond portfolios to excessive risk, how regular rebalancing helps maintain appropriate portfolio risk levels, and why gold is increasingly being discussed as an essential asset in today’s retirement accounts.
Shutdown Reality: Markets Face a Test of Nerves
The U.S. government has officially entered shutdown mode after Congress missed the October 1 funding deadline. Essential services like Social Security, Medicare, military operations, and law enforcement continue, but hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been...
Why Wall Street Is Turning Bullish on Gold
Gold’s momentum is grabbing the attention of Wall Street and major media outlets, and this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast explores the reasons why. Host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, U.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education.
Echoes of 1929: Markets Push Higher Despite Growing Risks
After months of resilience, signs are emerging that the U.S. economy and stock market could be approaching a precarious moment. Economic growth is slowing under the weight of higher tariffs, weakening labor conditions, and fading demand across both manufacturing and...
What’s Fueling Silver’s Breakout?
How the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut and expectations for more cuts are fueling silver’s rally, which is outpacing gold so far this year. The panel also explores silver’s unique dual role in technology and energy production—particularly AI and solar power—and how that demand may keep momentum strong, even as economic conditions shift.
Gold Surges Past $3,700/oz. as Fed Cuts Rates and Economy Weakens
Gold prices set a new record last week, driven by market uncertainty and news of the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut of 2025. Though stock indexes continue to notch their own records, skeptics like market analyst David Rosenberg warn that this is...












