This Week, Consider Trying Something New
As parents, we want our kids to experience as much of this world as they (safely!) can—and that’s why we encourage them to try new things. Whether they are trying a new food, a new hobby, or a new...
View ArticleHave You Seen the All-New 2021 Gold American Eagle Design?
In honor of the series’ 35th anniversary, the U.S. Mint introduced new reverse designs for the first time in the history of the American Eagle coin. See what has changed, what hasn’t, and why there’s...
View ArticleRetirement Accounts Are Filling up—How Diversified Are They?
Perhaps fueled by time at home and stimulus funds, the average balance in Americans’ retirement accounts hit a record for the third straight quarter this year, according to Fidelity. We’ll look at the...
View ArticleWhen it Comes to Gold, Act—Don’t React.
Talking with our customers here at U.S. Money Reserve, we find that two topics seem to keep coming up—inflation, which we’ve talked about at length here, and the recent events in the Middle East. In...
View ArticleLearn How Silver Proof Coins Are Made at the San Francisco Mint
You like to know a company’s history before you buy its stock, where your accountant went to school, and what inspired your favorite author’s new novel. You’re curious and thoughtful, especially when...
View ArticleThe 2021 Type 2 Silver Eagle Has Landed at U.S. Money Reserve
The American Silver Eagle coin has undergone its first major facelift in 35 years with the 2021 Type 2 coin release. And U.S. Money Reserve has all the details. See what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why...
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A New Millennium of American Debt
We’re all familiar with the concept of debt—you take out a loan, and over time you have to pay it back. According to debt.org, U.S. consumers owe a total of $14.9 trillion in debt as of May 2021. Debt...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About the New Rules for 401(k) Rollovers to IRAs
If you’re facing a 401(k) rollover decision in the coming year—because you’re changing jobs or because you’re nearing retirement and want to hold onto your tax-sheltered status a bit longer—there are...
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Gold Is a Long-Term Strategy, and Here’s the Proof.
I sometimes see news articles and opinion pieces about where gold might go in the next week, or month, or even year. But if you’ve ever spoken to one of our dedicated Account Executives here at U.S....
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Retirement Accounts in America Break Records
If there’s one thing that matters to me more than anything else, it’s the people in my life—my family, my friends, my coworkers, and the rest of the wonderful people that keep me motivated and have...
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Looking Back: 20 Years of Gold Prices
On September 10, 2001, gold closed the day at around $271.50 per ounce. Twenty years later, gold is trading near $1,800 per ounce—far outstripping inflation or the stock market in terms of growth. Why...
View ArticleWhen Is the Best Time to Buy Gold?
We recently looked at two decades of gold prices, and now you might be wondering when the best time to buy gold is. Is it worth it to wait until prices dip a bit? Or should you purchase some of the...
View ArticleLooking Back: The Rise of Precious Metals Prices
Although each precious metal has experienced peaks and valleys, all four—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—are trading at much higher prices than they were 20 years ago. We’ve covered the 20-year...
View ArticleHow to Start Saving for Retirement at 20, 30, 40, and 50
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, about two of every three 21- to 32-year-olds haven’t started saving for retirement. Is that a big deal? What if you’re in your...
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How Palladium Became the Fastest-Growing Precious Metal in Recent History
Gold may always come to mind first when considering precious metals, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only precious metal worth considering. When our Account Executives speak to our clients, they hear...
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A Look Back Over 20 Years of Gold IRAs
Twenty-four years ago, the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 ushered in a new age of retirement protection, allowing Americans to add U.S. gold and silver to their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). In...
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As a New Fiscal Year Starts, the Debt Crisis Continues
For those in leadership positions within their companies, the start of a new fiscal year is of incredible importance and irreplaceable value. We get the clearest picture of how we did the previous...
View ArticleWhat Is a Fiscal Year, and How Is it Different From a Tax Year?
The U.S. government runs on a different financial schedule than the rest of us. For the federal government, the fiscal year begins October 1 and ends September 30. We discuss why that’s the case and...
View ArticleDirect vs. Indirect Rollover: What’s the Difference & What Are the Rules?
An IRA rollover allows you to consolidate former employer-sponsored retirement plans and potentially access a greater variety of asset options. When you’re weighing a rollover of retirement funds,...
View ArticleLooking Back: It Pays to Start Early When Saving for Retirement
Have you been putting money into retirement over the past 20 years or more? Good for you. But if you haven’t (or even if you have), it’s wise to review basic retirement math and reiterate why—even if...
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