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When it comes to planning, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a saying that’s worth repeating. Back in 1957, in remarks to the National Defense Executive Reserve Conference, he said, “Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.”[1] At the time, the Cold War with the Soviet Union was reaching a critical juncture. The Soviets had just … Read more

If you have seen headlines about China buying gold and wondered whether they matter to your own savings, the story is real, it is bigger than China, and it says more about how the world’s most conservative institutions view the next decade than any forecast ever could. As of July 2026, the People’s Bank of … Read more

Experts now predict that the United States will cross a historic threshold this fall, surpassing $40 trillion in national debt for the first time. It will be the largest debt burden carried by any nation, both in absolute dollars and in recorded history. The U.S. national debt is the cumulative result of decades of federal … Read more

You’ve seen all of the headlines … gold is either up on market volatility or pulling back on profit-taking. It is rising on Middle East uncertainty or under pressure by a resilient dollar. But the quieter story is the unprecedented and record-breaking accumulation of gold by the world’s reserve banks. Central banks acquired 41 tons … Read more

How can a precious metals dealer earn a spot on a list of the “Best Gold IRA Companies” with millions of dollars in customer orders outstanding and only days away from filing for bankruptcy? The answer can be found within the realm of promotional review sites, sponsored content, and affiliate marketing. Some websites and news … Read more

After several years of exceptional gains, gold and silver are taking a breather. So far this year, gold is down about 7%, while silver has fallen almost 18% as both metals undergo a healthy correction. Their historic bull market, which began in 2020, was fueled by inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, central bank buying, AI-driven industrial demand, … Read more

In many industries, larger companies benefit from economies of scale that can translate into lower prices, greater efficiency, and greater financial stability. But the precious metals industry often operates differently. Bigger dealers can also mean higher markups, steeper fees, aggressive sales tactics, and a less personalized customer experience. Founded in 2008, Rosland Capital grew into … Read more

When it came to gold dealers, Rosland Capital was one of the giants in the gold and silver industry. For years, investors searching for Rosland Capital gold and silver products found a company that appeared stable, established, and trustworthy. The company generated more than $150 million in annual revenue, opened offices in Los Angeles, London, … Read more

When we think about retirement, we envision rest, relaxation, freedom, and new beginnings. Mornings without alarm clocks, afternoons without deadlines, and weeks without the pressures of the daily grind seem like well-earned rewards for a lifetime of hard work. But then along comes economic reality. Today’s retirees face an increasingly uncertain financial future. Inflation steadily … Read more

The federal government’s Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), better known as Social Security, was established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the depths of the Great Depression. Its purpose was to provide financial assistance to older Americans and others facing economic hardship due to age, disability, or the loss of income. Designed … Read more