If you’re setting up or already funding a precious metals IRA, one of the first practical questions is, “How much can I put into the account each year?” Gold IRA contribution limits are the same annual dollar limits the IRS sets for any traditional or Roth IRA—there is no separate, higher limit just because the account holds physical...
Americans are heading to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections, but the results may matter less for gold than what happens after the polls close. According to a new analysis from the World Gold Council, U.S. election outcomes have historically had no consistent or significant effect on gold prices. Instead, the economic policies that...
Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses and reshaping the economy. But technological progress and financial success don’t necessarily move together. For Americans thinking about their savings, that distinction raises an important question: How much of your financial future depends on the AI boom delivering on its...
The American economy has weathered years of inflation, geopolitical conflict, and financial uncertainty, yet economic growth and stock market performance have remained remarkably resilient.
Inherited IRA distribution rules are the IRS requirements that determine how soon a beneficiary must withdraw funds from an IRA they’ve inherited, and how those withdrawals are taxed. The rules changed substantially for accounts inherited on or after January 1, 2020, when the SECURE Act eliminated the “stretch IRA” for most non-spouse...
One of the first decisions you'll make when opening a self-directed IRA is whether to choose a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Both offer tax advantages and can hold many of the same assets—including IRS-eligible physical precious metals—but they differ in how contributions are taxed, when withdrawals are taxed, and whether required...
Artificial intelligence has become one of the driving forces behind the stock market’s recent growth, but the enormous costs of developing the technology are raising new concerns about its long-term sustainability.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that the AI boom poses a growing threat to global financial stability. In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF raises concerns about soaring AI stock prices, rising debt, and the enormous amounts of money companies are spending on AI development. If those...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping markets. But the path from promising technology to profitable businesses is rarely easy, and the effects could reach well beyond technology stocks. Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines two possible paths for AI through 2030. One involves...
A portfolio can look well balanced when markets are rising. The harder test comes when growth slows, inflation climbs, or stocks fall. Do the assets you own respond differently—or do they decline together? Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines that question by comparing gold,...
The AI boom could reshape the economy through 2030—but its path to profitability remains uncertain. What could happen to stocks, gold, and bonds if U.S. AI companies emerge stronger after an industry shakeout? And how might those assets respond if mounting debt and lower-cost competition trigger a deeper market decline?
Should you buy gold now or wait until after the midterms? History offers reasons to consider acting sooner, but gold’s outlook extends beyond the election calendar. Whatever shape Congress takes, the economic pressures affecting Americans’ savings won’t automatically disappear when the votes are counted. Gold has followed...
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