Once again, the U.S. Congress is embroiled in a fight over funding that could lead to a government shutdown. And according to Moody’s Investors Service, which Bloomberg notes is “the only remaining major credit grader to assign the U.S. a top rating,” another shutdown could mean a loss in that top rating. But what does that really mean,...
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Why a Home Storage Gold IRA May Not Be a Good Idea
Back in the 2010s, a Rhode Island couple made a smart move when they purchased gold to include in their IRA. However, they overlooked one important guideline regarding storage of precious metals. They kept their IRA gold in home storage instead of at an IRS-approved depository. The IRS does not allow at-home storage of IRA precious...
Inflation Is on the Rise Yet Again
Each year, the world in which we live becomes more expensive. That’s simply the nature of inflation—and in many experts’ opinions, inflation is a necessary part of an expanding economy. But just how fast inflation moves is something that our central bank, the Federal Reserve, continues to try and get under wraps. And in August 2023, it...
U.S. Money Reserve Launches myIRA Portal to Simplify the Process of Adding Physical Gold to Retirement Accounts
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 19, U.S. Money reserve launched myIRA Portal, an online platform that allows Americans to protect their retirement savings by adding physical gold to eligible retirement accounts in a fast and stress-free process. By following three simple steps—Open, Fund, and...
Is the Stock Market Headed for a Pullback?
Experts Suggest Stocks May Be Overpriced, Federal Reserve May “Tank” Economy It’s never a bad idea to enjoy the good times. We work hard to build the lives we lead, and when we see positive results from that hard work, I think it’s important to take time to appreciate the rewards we’ve earned. But sometimes, it seems, times can be a...
Wealth Preservation vs. Wealth Accumulation—How You Can Maintain Your Wealth
If you have accumulated wealth, you may be wondering if you should focus on preserving that wealth or accumulating more. While many people may automatically think accumulating more wealth is the way to go, that may not always be the case for every financial situation. It may be beneficial to understand the key differences between wealth...
How Vulnerable Are Consumer Portfolios in an Uncertain Economy?
Sometimes we can feel lost when faced with uncertainty. How can we know whether a decision we’re about to make will benefit us if we don’t know what the future holds? But with the right frame of mind, uncertainty itself can help provide clarity for our decision making. For example—right now, we’re continuing to see a wide variety of...
The Strongest Post-Election Stock Markets in History
The U.S. political landscape has become more polarized than ever before. In fact, a study of developed democracies around the world found that the political polarization trend in the U.S. is more dramatic than in any other country in the study. In the months prior to the 2020 election, the overwhelming majority of both Biden and Trump...
Why Gold Prices Are Rising in Other Currencies and Why a Pause in the Gold Rally May Be the Perfect Time to Buy
Recently, I read an article discussing how private investors and central banks in Asian markets are now driving the price of gold. This is probably a surprise to most of us in the United States. In fact, China and India alone account for half of world demand for gold, while U.S. investors represent less than 10% of the market. These...
When and How to Rebalance Your Portfolio
Some financial changes are expected and even planned for, like getting married or sending kids to college. But numerous outside forces can also unexpectedly impact a person’s financial situation. That’s why periodically rebalancing your portfolio is often recommended by financial advisors. Rebalancing your portfolio gives you the...
It’s Been Helping Support Our Economy for Years—What Happens When It’s Gone?
I’m a big believer that in every supposedly negative situation, we can find opportunities to seize. For example, during the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic growth slowed, but according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, “Households rapidly accumulated unprecedented levels of excess savings,” which it...
U.S. Money Reserve Offers Free Online Learning Opportunity featuring retirement expert Brad Chastain
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 30, 2023, U.S. Money Reserve will present "Rock-Solid Retirement: 3 Easy Steps to Success," a free webinar and live chat hosted by retirement expert Brad Chastain, former manager of retirement education at Vanguard and current Director of Education for U.S. Money Reserve. A 2023...