During a recent interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell was asked if the national debt is a danger to the economy. He answered, “In the long run, the U.S. is on an unsustainable fiscal path. The U.S. federal government is on an unsustainable fiscal path. And that just means that the debt is growing faster...
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The U.S. Economy Was Fortunate in 2023. 2024 May Tell a Different Story.
With the stock market hitting record highs and many economic indicators reporting strong numbers recently, many Americans are left asking why it doesn’t feel like the economy is doing great and why many analysts continue to predict a recession. While individual circumstances vary—especially considering that 2023 saw multiple bank...
Former U.S. Mint Directors Provide New Insights on the Debt Ceiling
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the debt ceiling regularly being hotly debated, then raised, many Americans may wonder how relevant this limit on federal borrowing is and how likely it is to significantly impact their lives. In the latest episode of U.S. Money Reserve's exclusive video series, "In...
Which Presidents Are on U.S. Coins and Why?
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...
Why Waiting on the Stock Market May Not Make Sense
Every week, we hear from our clients about their concerns regarding the economy. From skyrocketing government debt to the upcoming election, the possibility of a digital dollar, and continued warnings of a coming recession despite strong stock performance, many Americans say they feel less confident about their financial future. In...
What Are Bullion Coins?
If you’re new to precious metals, you’re probably unfamiliar with the verbiage and industry terms used to describe various assets. Fortunately, there are companies like U.S. Money Reserve with resources that can walk you through the basics. For example, bullion coins may be a great starting point for you if you’re building a precious...
4 Reasons Why China’s Economic Crisis Could Boost Gold Prices
On January 28, Chinese regulatory authorities announced extensive restrictions on short-selling (essentially betting against) Chinese stocks, and on February 5, 2024, the People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, will amend its cash reserve rules in order to inject about $140 billion into the Chinese banking system. These are just...
What Convinced Two Former U.S. Mint Directors to Join U.S. Money Reserve?
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many options to choose from today, consumers should think carefully before doing business with a particular precious metals distributor. On this week's episode of U.S. Money Reserve's exclusive video series, "In Conversation," our panel of experts—including two former Directors of the...
Things to Know When Looking for the Best Roth IRA for Beginners, According to Experts
Many Americans think about saving for retirement, but how many actually have a retirement account? According to data from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 25% of non-retirees have no retirement savings at all, and of those who do, 55% have a 401(k) or 403(k). The Tax Policy Center notes that only 33% of American...
Don’t Wait Until After the Election—Now Is a Great Time to Buy Gold
I often speak of gold as a form of wealth insurance that enables you to diversify your holdings and protect your savings and your retirement when other assets are losing value. It's a role that gold has played for generations, and it’s more important today than ever before. But we’re hearing from some of our clients who say they’re...
Will Geopolitical Conflicts Destabilize Markets?
Could international tensions threaten the U.S. economy? On this week's episode of U.S. Money Reserve's exclusive video series, "In Conversation," our panel of experts—including two former Directors of the United States Mint—discuss how tensions abroad, such as those between China and Taiwan, could threaten our own economy, as well as...
2023 Was a Bad Year for Banks. 2024 May Be No Different.
After the banking turmoil in 2023, in which we witnessed some of the largest banking failures in our nation’s history, I have kept a close eye on our banking system and the factors that may lead to additional volatility. While the waters have calmed somewhat, there are still events on the horizon that could mean trouble for banks in...