The U.S. has crossed a major financial milestone—and not in a good way. Recent government data shows that publicly held debt reached about $31.3 trillion in March, slightly higher than America’s annual GDP of roughly $31.2 trillion. The debt surge is being driven by long-term issues...
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the growing concerns surrounding financial system stress and what it could mean for access to your money.
Global demand for physical gold surged at the start of 2026, driven largely by buyers seeking stability from geopolitical tension and volatile markets. Total gold demand reached roughly 1,231 metric tons in Q1, with bar and coin buying climbing 42% year-over-year from Q1 2025. This shift...
Soaring U.S. debt and weakening demand for Treasuries are raising borrowing costs across the economy, thus setting the stage for a potential surge in gold demand. The United States national debt now exceeds $39 trillion. The annual budget deficit is roughly $2 trillion,...
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the potential transition of Chair of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve—and what it could mean for markets.
Baby Boomers are often described as confident—sometimes even labeled stubborn. But that confidence doesn’t come from optimism alone. It was shaped by decades of navigating change, recalibrating during uncertainty, and making decisions without a guaranteed road map. Boomers built their careers during periods of shifting economic...
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to explore a major shift underway in portfolio strategy—and why hard assets are moving to the center of the conversation.
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, are already being felt throughout the global economy—and the effects are beginning to reach the United States. Roughly 12% of global oil supply has already been disrupted, with additional flows at...
One of the most encouraging truths I’ve learned throughout my career is that you don’t have to be a financial expert to build a strong, lasting legacy for the people you love. At U.S. Money Reserve, our mission has always been rooted in wealth protection. We help everyday Americans safeguard what they’ve worked so hard to build so they...
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes s joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine rising concerns in the rapidly expanding private credit market.
Several underlying pressures are beginning to build across the stock market, even as some headlines focus on short-term moves. One signal that something may be out of balance is stock valuations, which help determine whether stocks are undervalued or...
Throughout my years working in retirement education, I’ve watched Americans navigate uncertainty during some of the most challenging economic periods in modern history. One thing quickly became clear: Risk isn’t just a financial concept—it’s something people feel. And for those above age 60, retirement risk begins to take on a new...
