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You’ve decided to buy gold coins for your four kids as holiday gifts, and you’ll be flying from Albuquerque to Atlanta with these prized presents. First off, you’re a great gift giver! Gold coin gifts are Santa-approved. Second, and more importantly, you need to know that the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA)—the folks who screen…
Retirement accounts are often “lost” when people switch jobs, go through a major life change like a divorce, or transition among financial institutions. “There are more than 24 million ‘forgotten’ 401(k) accounts containing some $1.35 trillion in assets,” according to a report from Capitalize. The issue is so prevalent that Congress is considering legislation to…
Gold shattered another record last weekend, climbing past $3,100/oz. for the first time in history. This milestone comes just weeks after gold broke through $3,000/oz., highlighting the growing momentum behind this historic rally. I’m not surprised. The forces driving this surge suggest it still has much further to go. Economic uncertainty continues to fuel gold’s…
As I write this, consumer and business confidence is plunging as the tech-heavy Nasdaq and broader-market S&P 500 stock indexes have fallen into correction territory, defined as a price decline of 10% off a peak, which for both indexes came only a month ago. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average sits a hair’s breadth above…
Last Friday, gold made history by breaking through the $3,000/oz. barrier for the first time ever. While this milestone is significant, if you think gold’s rally is over, think again. It’s very likely this is just another step in gold’s long-term climb. Gold’s latest surge isn’t happening in a vacuum. Economic uncertainty has been a…
What are we to make of gold’s recent price fluctuations? I’m not concerned. Gold needs a little time to consolidate above $2,800/oz. before making an assault on $3,000/oz. That has been the pattern over the last year or so. First, it was $2,000/oz., then $2,300, then $2,600, now about $2,900. Each time the market rallied,…
Abraham Lincoln appears on the penny, Thomas Jefferson is on the nickel, Franklin D. Roosevelt is featured on the dime, George Washington adorns the quarter-dollar, and John F. Kennedy is honored on the half-dollar. Ever wonder how certain presidents ended up being featured on American coins? Read on to learn about each president’s place in…
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of uncertainty about the economy. Inflation is still a concern, the job market is showing signs of weakness, and according to the latest Consumer Confidence Survey, Americans are feeling less optimistic about the future. As someone who’s spent years helping people…
Gold has been on a relentless climb, breaking through record highs with ease. Just a few weeks ago, I was writing about how gold prices had broken above $2,800/oz.—then, just one week later, they topped $2,900/oz. As I write this, gold prices are closing in on the $3,000/oz. price level—and I’m not the only one…
You’ve decided that adding gold to your retirement portfolio is a smart move, but where to begin? You’ve heard of gold coins and bars, but there are also gold ETFs your IRA custodian can buy over the stock exchange. What are the differences, and which one is right for you? Here are three important points…
Any time you’re considering where to put your money, it’s crucial to first determine your financial objective and time horizon for those specific funds—essential requirements in formulating an appropriate strategy. With today’s persistently high interest rates, you may be wondering if owning a certificate of deposit—or “CD”—is right for you. It may be, but let’s…
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress, providing insights into the current economic situation and monetary policy outlook. While he mentioned some positive indicators, he also addressed some concerning trends. Chairman Powell shared that the economy expanded at a solid 2.5% in 2024, the labor market has shown some signs of strength,…
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