Executive Insights

During the past couple months, the importance of family has shone especially bright. Many of us have been able to turn to our families for comfort in these distressing times. I know this is true for me, and when I talk to others, I hear the same sentiments echoed. For some Americans, family has been…

These days, the words “recession” and “depression” get tossed around a lot. A poll conducted in April 2020 by the Gallup organization found that 42 percent of Americans believe the U.S. economy is in a recession, and 30 percent believe it’s in a depression. Which is it? And many of us might not know the…

I feel a sense of pride for my country. We have been living under some of the most dire circumstances in recent history, with people’s lives and their livelihoods at risk. The ongoing coronavirus crisis has not been easy for anyone (and far more difficult for some than others), and yet many people have adapted…

If you’ve purchased precious metals consistently over the years, you’ve probably heard about the gold-to-silver ratio—especially when it breaks upward. With the ratio continuing to climb to new heights, now is one of the best times to pause and answer seven of the most commonly asked questions about the gold-to-silver ratio. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Q&A 1.…

If there is anything that can be learned from our present situation, it is that we should be prepared for unexpected situations. In the pandemic of 2020, millions of businesses closed across the nation, people stayed at home for months, and the stock market flipped upside down and back again. Sudden, unexpected events like this…

Is a Bronze Star really bronze? Is a Silver Star really silver? The precious metals content and meaning behind many of America’s military medals and awards might surprise you. “Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events than medals,” Col. David Humphreys,…

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is what all of us as Americans must have: faith in the substance of things hoped for. Faith is more important than ever in times like these. Our nation has been challenged by an invisible disaster that has caught us…

Welcome to National Coin Week 2020! National Coin Week is held every third week of April. This year, we celebrate with the worldwide release of the Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary coin series and a special coin week sale! National Coin Week 2020 Coin Week wasn’t always the occasion it is today. In 1923, the governor…

Future-proofing your financial portfolio is about more than picking stocks and watching the markets. You need to consider diversifying with assets (both traditional and alternative), accounting for inflation, and making legacy plans, among other actions. You need to consider “future-proofing” your portfolio. What Is Future-Proofing? As defined by the Principles of Future-Proofing website principlesoffutureproofing.com, the…

It is the optimistic hope of many that the economy will bounce back from these conditions easily and quickly. The idea is that after the pandemic recedes and social distancing guidelines and rules are lifted, all business activity will suddenly snap back into action, and markets will thrive. While this miraculous recovery is certainly something…

Since it’s nearly impossible to destroy gold, most of the precious metal that’s been mined remains in existence in some form, and much of it is continuously recycled. How does this happen, and how is recycled gold used? Get answers from America’s Gold Authority,® U.S. Money Reserve. Why Does Gold Need to Be Recycled? The…

Millions of Americans are watching the markets with anxious eyes, looking for any sign of a rebound. Their retirement funds and families’ futures are tied up in a system that has been dealt a severe blow. It’s only natural to hope that the markets will rebound in a permanent way. However, it is important for…