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Gold’s recent price pullback has done little to change its long-term outlook, according to a growing number of analysts who point to continued central bank buying and ongoing economic uncertainty.  Though gold prices retreated from record highs earlier this year as expectations for higher interest rates weighed on sentiment, the decline is being seen as a short-term correction rather than a change in the broader trend.   Experts argue that…

If you’ve started looking into opening a precious metals IRA, you’ve probably run into the word “custodian”—and if you’re like a lot of savers, you may have wondered what that is and why one is required. A gold IRA custodian is an IRS-approved financial institution that holds, administers, and reports on the assets inside a…

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 how artificial intelligence could transform the economy—and what it may mean for retirement planning. 

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett believes rampant speculation is making it increasingly difficult to operate safely in today’s stock market.   “It’s tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling,” Buffett said in a recent CNBC interview.  The Berkshire Hathaway chairman further argued that enthusiasm for quick profits has overtaken long-term planning. His comments come as a growing number of analysts warn that elevated valuations have left markets increasingly…

Most of our precious metals IRA clients don’t fund their accounts with new cash. Instead, the funds they use to buy gold, silver, and other precious metals within their retirement account come from somewhere else, like a 401(k) from a former employer, a traditional IRA at a brokerage, or a TSP from a federal job.…

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 examine how energy markets, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical developments continue to shape the outlook for gold. 

A growing number of analysts are warning that stocks may be increasingly vulnerable to a pullback as geopolitical tensions, elevated valuations, and inflation pressures begin to converge.  Renewed conflict involving Iran has added fresh uncertainty to stocks’ outlook. Oil prices jumped following the renewal, underscoring how quickly geopolitical events can ripple through financial markets.  The broader economic backdrop has also…

AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest precious metals distributors, today announced the launch of Liberty's Story, an exclusive three-piece set of .9999 pure (24-karat) gold coins, to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Designed by the company's Senior Art Director, Sean Hassell, and U.S. Money Reserve Chief Creative Officer Ryan Buchanan, the…

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint and U.S. Money Reserve’s Senior IRA Strategist, to discuss the accelerating challenges facing Social Security and what they could mean for current and future retirees. 

Gold’s recent pullback may be creating an opportunity for buyers willing to look beyond short-term market swings.   While higher interest rate expectations and a stronger U.S. dollar have weighed on gold prices in recent weeks, analysts say long-term forces that have supported the precious metal—such as international demand and geopolitical volatility—remain firmly in place and continue to provide a strong foundation.  Central…

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 gold’s recent correction and why they believe the long-term bull market remains intact. 

Gold’s role in retirement planning has grown dramatically over the past two decades. According to Equity Trust Company, precious metals IRA assets have grown an astounding 2,686% since 2005, climbing from $2.7 billion to $70.9 billion in 2024.   As Americans increasingly incorporate physical precious metals into their retirement plans, questions about taxes naturally follow. How are gold IRAs taxed?…