Many Americans recognize that precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, is an asset class with a long history as a financial hedge and store of wealth—and thus hold precious metals as part of their portfolios. In selecting their first physical...
Gold and Other Precious Metals IRA Guidelines
Physical gold can play an important role in a well-diversified retirement portfolio; however, certain rules must be considered if you want to take advantage of the full benefits a gold or other precious metals individual retirement account (IRA) can offer....
Gold Stocks vs. Physical Gold — What Is the Difference?
You want to buy gold to help diversify your portfolio, but you’re not sure whether you should buy gold stocks or physical gold. You may be asking yourself: Are they essentially the same thing? Does your portfolio experience the same benefits if you buy physical gold...
Learn the Gold IRA Tax Rules Updates in 2023
Do you own a self-directed gold IRA as part of your retirement portfolio? These accounts offer many benefits when it comes to taking more control over your financial future, and you may already know the guidelines. But if you missed the IRS announcement about the...
How Gold Price and Interest Rate Trends Are Related
If you’ve got your eye on precious metals or already have some in your portfolio, you may be curious to know how interest rate hikes like those we’ve recently experienced may impact these assets. How is a tangible asset like gold affected by interest rate fluctuations...
How Sequence of Returns Risk Can Impact Your Retirement
If you’re preparing for retirement and, like many Americans, you are worried about the current economic climate, you may be wondering what you can do to better protect yourself, your portfolio, and your family from financial risk. One of the most important factors to...
U.S. Money Reserve Supports Side-Out Foundation’s First Corporate Challenge in Fight Against Breast Cancer
AUSTIN, Texas , Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, September 30, 2022, St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, hosted its seventh annual Dig Pink® volleyball match, raising money for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. U.S. Money Reserve leadership...
Former U.S. Mint Director Suggests We Have May Hit Peak Gold as Cost to Mine Skyrockets
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip N. Diehl (35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve) says "peak gold" may have already been reached or at the very least is fast approaching. Peak gold is the point at which the maximum rate...
Gold Bullion Trading—Where Is Gold Traded, and Is It Right for You?
Gold is considered a relative safe-haven asset around the world, especially during times of economic uncertainty and volatility. While gold is somewhat well known as a commodity, understanding where it’s traded—including coins and bars—can be a little more complex....
What Happens to Coins and Currency Depicting H.M. Queen Elizabeth II? Former U.S. Mint Directors Weigh In
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has activated an intricate process that hasn't been in motion since the passing of King George VI in 1952. Among many items that need to be changed will be currency and...
3 Reasons to Consider Physical Gold vs Digital Gold
Taking steps to diversify your portfolio is a proactive way to protect your financial future. Precious metals such as gold have historically been used as hedges against recession and are often regarded by analysts as safe-haven assets during periods of inflation. If...
Demand for Silver Is Outpacing Supply; Here Are the Trends for Buyers to Watch.
Many factors impact silver supply versus demand. Everything from mining and production to volatility in the stock market to the price of other precious metals such as gold or palladium can affect silver supply and demand. If you already own silver or are looking to...