Executive Insights

How Can I Tell If Gold Is Real? If you recently purchased or inherited gold, whether in the form of gold coins, bullion, or jewelry, you may be curious about how to tell whether that gold is real. Gold is a rare commodity, and you only want to add real, genuine gold to a portfolio. Of course, the best way to ensure that the gold coins...

Every week, I like to scan the financial headlines. And every week, I see things that could cause Americans a lot of stress. For example, on July 11, 2022, Forbes wrote that a rally in the U.S. dollar “threatens to tank stocks and spark ‘major’ market stress in coming weeks.” The following day, on July 12, 2022, CNBC reported that “70%...

As the U.S. economy ebbs toward a possible recession, more and more people are asking how to buy silver and other precious metals. Whether silver is purchased as a coin or a bar, it may provide a safe haven for wealth during tumultuous times. As an asset, silver has historically served as a hedge against paper-based currency, as it has...

Last year around the Fourth of July, I discussed the idea of financial freedom and what that means to me (being able to live comfortably while being free to choose where I put my money). This year, with inflation continuing to put pressure on our wallets and headlines discussing the possibility of a recession, I got to wondering: How...

There have been recent discussions about the sell-off of U.S. bonds and what the bond market is telling us about the potential of a major crash ahead for the American economy. Is this business as usual? Is it a sign that the bottom is about to drop out? Or is it something in between? Given the rise in inflation and the current rate of...

There have been times when my kids have felt down about their performance on a school assignment or felt worried about an upcoming exam. Recent headlines have Americans feeling this exact same way. No one can predict with 100% certainty what will happen next to the stock market, the real estate market, or any asset class—and this can...

Troy Ounce Defined A troy ounce is a unique weight used for precious metals and gems. It is based on a 12-ounce pound instead of a traditional 16-ounce pound, which means that a troy ounce actually weighs more than a standard (or imperial) ounce. How many grams are in a troy ounce? A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams, or 0.0311034768...

Every year, I set aside time to visit my doctor and take stock of my physical health. It’s important to me to make sure that I’m doing what I can to stay healthy for my kids as well as myself. And if my doctor should find any issues, I like the peace of mind that comes from knowing I’m getting ahead by taking good care of myself. As the...

On June 14, 2022, Fox Business reported that “Wall Street’s favorite recession indicator is flashing red.” The same day, AP News reported that an inversion in U.S. Treasury bond yields “raises worries over recession.” For Americans nearing retirement, these sorts of headlines and news stories may seem discomforting, while those whose...

I’m incredibly proud of my children. Watching them grow has truly been exciting, tiring, humbling, and a true blessing. I’m confident that if something were to happen to me, they would continue on a path to success, happiness, and fulfillment in life—and part of that confidence comes from knowing that we’ve taken, and continue to take,...