A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a ruling that would have struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, granting the administration a brief window to regroup. The lower court had found the tariffs—unilaterally imposed under the...
Rebalancing the Economy: A Call to Action for the Middle Class
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by former U.S. Mint Director Philip Diehl and financial education expert Brad Chastain to examine the seismic shift in the American economy that has taken shape over the last four...
From the White House to the U.S. Mint: Ed Moy Shares His Remarkable Journey and Gold Insights
In a fascinating episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Edmund C. “Ed” Moy, the 38th Director of the United States Mint and U.S. Money Reserve Senior IRA Strategist, to discuss Ed’s extraordinary career and the evolving role of gold in...
Moody’s Downgrade Puts U.S. Debt Back in the Hot Seat
The U.S. government’s growing debt burden is in the spotlight after Moody’s Ratings downgraded the country’s credit score from AAA to Aa1 on May 16, 2025. The move reflects mounting concern that rising deficits and interest costs are undermining America’s long-term...
U.S. Money Reserve Gives Back: U.S. Money Reserve and Mike Rowe Donate Valor & Victory Coin Set to U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 23, 2025 – In honor of Memorial Day, U.S. Money Reserve has partnered with longtime collaborator Mike Rowe, television personality best known as the creator and host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs, to present a set of 5 oz. silver coins from...
Touring the United States Navy Memorial with Mike Rowe
In “Touring the United States Navy Memorial,” television host and longtime supporter of the U.S. military Mike Rowe visits Washington, D.C., to honor America’s Sea Services. Collaborating with U.S. Money Reserve, Rowe presents a set of World War II: Valor &...
A Front-Row Seat to Financial Crisis
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Edmund C. “Ed” Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint, who recounts the 2008 Global Financial Crisis from a rare insider perspective. Having previously served under the Secretary of the...
Could Regulatory Shake-Up and Capital Flight Send Gold Price to $6,000/oz.?
Gold may be entering a new era of heightened demand as two major developments converge. First, new banking regulations under the Basel III framework have reclassified physical gold as a “Tier 1” asset—a significant shift that directly affects domestic...
A Look Ahead: The Future of Gold, Digital Currency, and Retirement Planning
Understanding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) In this episode, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint, and Brad Chastain, Vice President of Retirement Education at U.S. Money Reserve. The panel kicks off by...
Why Gold IRAs Are Gaining Momentum: A Strategic Look at Retirement Diversification
What Are the Different Types of IRAs? In this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, former U.S. Mint Director; Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve Vice President of Retirement Education; and Steven Shakespeare,...
Fed warns of risks, rates remain unchanged
Despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on pause in May 2025, economic warning signs are flashing. While announcing that the federal funds rate would remain unchanged—resting at 4.25% to 4.50%—the Fed’s official policy statement points to an uncertain...
Philip Diehl on the Booming Business of Gold Coins | Odd Lots
Former Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve President, Philip Diehl, speaks with Lead Anchor Nicole Petallides on Schwab Network’s Morning Trade Live on gold’s rally in spot price and its optimistic future.











