Sometimes, one of the best ways to look to the future is with an eye on the past. On April 7, 2023, The New York Times wrote, “It’s clear that [Federal Reserve] policymakers recognize that there is a good chance of a sharp [economic] slowdown soon. Their own policies are at least partly responsible for making that happen.” Meanwhile,...
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the end of March, the Social Security and Medicare Board of Trustees issued their annual report, revealing that these programs are projected to run out of money within a decade. Edmund Moy, former White House aide, 38th Director of the U.S. Mint (2006–2011), and U.S. Money Reserve's...
Scanning the latest financial headlines, you may feel that the current financial environment may not seem quite as dire as it did a few weeks ago. There’s still talk of economic slowdown in the fallout of the recent banking issues and closures, but that comes alongside headlines touting consumer resilience and an uptick in home sales....
I’ve never been one to gamble, but it certainly looks like 2023 might be one for the record books when it comes to gold prices. On March 23, 2023—just one week prior to this piece’s being published—gold was priced at $1,991.41/oz. That’s just $81.09 shy of gold’s all-time record high price of $2,072.50/oz. set in August 2020. According...
The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is often blamed on poor management and risk practices. And while that is accurate, and may also be a factor in why other banks like Signature, First Republic, and Credit Suisse have similarly failed or are facing challenges, there’s also something telling in that they all started having...
Find Out Who Is Hurt by Inflation Most Often and What You Can Do to Hedge Against Its Effects. Inflation is an important economic indicator. It indicates how fast prices are changing across the economy, and it can impact everything from the interest rate on your savings account to your grocery bill. With inflation at 6% as of March...
When it looks like times might get tough, I don’t worry—I act. I do as much research as I can and then put that research to work by making the most educated decisions possible for myself, my family, and my financial future. And right now, it looks like many Americans might by doing the exact same thing. As the latest banking crisis...
During my tenure as Director of the United States Mint (2006–2011), I witnessed the largest single bank collapse in U.S. history when Washington Mutual shut down in 2008 in the midst of the Financial Crisis of 2007–2008. I also saw how many Americans reacted during this time of uncertainty and the proceeding Great Recession, as during...
As financial news continues to focus on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, many Americans are voicing concerns over their own deposits, as well as the security of America’s banking system as a whole. But rest assured, when you place a portion of your wealth in an IRA backed by physical gold, silver, or other precious metals, that...
We’ve explored the relationships between gold and oil and gold and interest rates. But what about the relationship between gold and inflation? In the current economic environment, understanding how the two are tied together may be critical. How Are Inflation and Gold Related? It might seem logical to assume that when inflation goes up,...
I’ve written before about how important I think it is to keep an eye on financial news. This is not necessarily because every headline deserves immediate action, but because staying generally informed is, in my opinion, one of the best ways to achieve peace of mind when making decisions regarding your financial portfolio. For example,...
Retirees who want to continue growing their retirement fund can contribute to an IRA after retirement as long as they receive taxable compensation or “earned income” during the year. As of 2020, the IRS does not have an age limit on making contributions to Traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs. Making IRA Contributions After Retirement There...
