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It is a stunning milestone. The sheer scope of America’s indebtedness is not only historic but the pace of our debt accumulation is equally mind boggling. According to House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, we are adding a trillion dollars to our ballooning national liability every few months: “It took roughly 200 years to accumulate the … Read more

Today’s gold ads are packed with media personalities, commentators, podcasters, Fox News hosts, and bullion-waving influencers. So, are they all gold aficionados — or is there something else going on? These high-profile endorsers speak passionately about “protecting your retirement,” but are they familiar with your 401k balance, your net worth or how many kids you’ve … Read more

It has been around since the time of the Egyptian pharaohs, the Lydian kings, and the Incan rulers. It is mentioned in the Bible, buried with Tutankhamen, and has adorned the regalia of countless royal coronations. Gold is rare, durable, lustrous and beautiful. It has long been used in art, ornamentation, and jewelry.  A chemical … Read more

It was slow, but you were steady. It likely took you decades to put money aside for retirement — through thick and thin, in good times and bad — you put a part of your paycheck away for tomorrow. You always felt it would be safe in a traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401k, SEP, TSP, … Read more

Armed conflicts, invasions, terrorism, war and political instability are all forms of geopolitical risk. These types of events are not only a threat to world order but also world markets, due to the likelihood of a global stock sell off. Currently, the United States has amassed the largest military buildup in the Middle East since … Read more

Precious metals have undoubtedly become some of the hottest investments of the decade. With 1-year returns ranging from over 60% to 120% — it’s no surprise that gold, silver, platinum and palladium are being hailed as attractive alternative assets and strategic portfolio diversifiers. But where do you get investment-grade bullion and who do you buy … Read more

There has been a lot of press about gold’s record-breaking run, silver’s all-time highs, and platinum’s historic undervaluation — and along comes palladium. This underappreciated metal, often called the “other precious metal,” “gray gold” or the “new silver” is up over 72% in the past year. With respect to the global economy, palladium is a … Read more

Late last month, precious metals suffered a significant price correction brought about by a rebound in the U.S. dollar, the nomination of a new Fed chair, and profit taking. Gold saw its largest daily drop in thirteen years, while silver’s decline was the biggest on record. And yet, the broader precious metals picture remains unchanged. … Read more

Over the past ten years and particularly the last one to three years, financial portfolios that included gold or a diversified mix of investment-grade metals generally outperformed traditional stock-and-bond allocations. In addition, a strategic mix of precious metals helped reduce overall portfolio volatility, and this has dramatically changed allocation models. In the modern financial landscape, … Read more

The ‘America First’ Disruption President Trump’s “America First’ agenda has riled a long list of geopolitical hotspots. From the tenuous U.S. relationship with China, Iran, Canada, Mexico and the EU — to Trump’s recent invasion of Venezuela, criticism of NATO, unconditional support of Israel, and threats to acquire Greenland — all the world is a … Read more