The value of the U.S. real estate market surpassed $113 trillion in 2023. As property values trend up with time, more and more Americans are opting to invest in physical assets such as real estate to capture the upside potential…
There are some worrying signs in the economy. For one, consumer credit card debt hit a record $1 trillion in August. At an average interest rate of 20%, more and more American households are becoming financially hamstrung by their mounting…
Silver as an investment has a checkered history of success. At times, silver prices have soared—such as in 1979 and 1980, when prices skyrocketed by 450%—and other times have seen silver prices collapse or stagnate. Despite its history, silver is…
Let’s face it, not everyone has what it takes to be the next Warren Buffet or Bill Ackman. For every millionaire that financial investing produces, there are thousands who will never outperform the S&P 500. In fact, nearly 80% of…
On August 22, 2023, world leaders representing a coalition of emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (“BRICS”)—convened in Johannesburg to discuss a variety of issues that will set the stage for a new global economy. Purported to represent…
In finance, where uncertainty reigns supreme, one concept stands out as both fundamental and elusive: the risk-free rate. This metric serves as a cornerstone for a multitude of financial calculations, yet its existence as a “real” benchmark or a mere…
In the precious metals business, we have an expression that differentiates pure silver from sterling silver, white gold, and other similar metals and alloys: three nines fine. In other words, “pure silver” refers to silver bullion or coinage that is…
While the S&P 500 Index enjoyed a great July, gaining about +3.1% on the month, macroeconomic prospects leave much to desire for Q3 and Q4. Due to the failure of President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness program, millions of…
Starting next year, the SECURE 2.0 Act will change how Americans save for their retirement. The bill was signed into law on January 3, 2022, as part of an omnibus budget bill. Thanks to certain provisions contained within it, higher-income…
This article was updated on July 26 at 3:00 p.m. EST to include new information following the FOMC’s post-meeting press conference. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathered for the fifth time this year on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, lasting…
On September 1, 2023, America’s approximately $1.8 trillion in student loan debt will resume accruing interest, adding fuel to an already out-of-control liability fire. The result? Millions of young Americans will, on average, have an extra $503 monthly payment to…
There’s talk that we’re in a “rolling recession”—one where the effects of rate hikes move throughout industries according to their vulnerability to rate hikes. First, it was tech, venture capital, and regional banking. Now it may be coming for more…
An investigation by the Swiss newspaper Wochenzeitung suggests that Switzerland might be aiding Russia’s economic recovery by importing large quantities of gold from Moscow. Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, approximately 75 tons of Russian gold, valued at…
Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of securing financial stability for the future. On average, 42 percent of Americans do not feel prepared for their retirement. Among the thin majority who are prepared, however, a sizable portion is diversifying their…
As of 2024, the highest price ever for gold was reached in December 2023, when the yellow metal briefly traded for about US$2,135 per troy ounce before correcting to the mid-$2,000s by the following January. Although there’s no way to…
Market Snapshot: June 1, 2023 May was a slow and steady month for precious metals investors, who briefly benefited from the uncertainty surrounding the congressional debt ceiling crisis. While the Republican-controlled House and the Democrat-controlled White House squared off over…
Emotions have their place in decision-making. They can make us more empathetic, and more conscious of the broader societal impacts of our choices, and can even generate more rational outcomes. Yet, just as often, emotional investing can burn us—causing deep…
On June 5, 2023, the U.S. Congress is due to pass key legislation to raise or suspend the federal government’s ability to borrow money. If the deadline passes without a resolution, one of two things will happen: a federal government…
Gold has long been recognized as a valuable and sought-after precious metal, captivating the attention of investors worldwide. Today, gold is widely sought after for its resilient store of value, unique physical properties, and utility as a risk management tool…
For retail investors, the key differences between physical and “paper gold” couldn’t be more important. While they both share obvious similarities due to their exposure to the spot price of gold, each asset category holds benefits and disadvantages that retirement…
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