The BRICS gold standard, adopted through a BRICS-centered precious metals exchange led by Russia, marks a shift in global finance. Western institutions have traditionally dominated gold pricing, mainly through COMEX and LBMA exchanges. However, this BRICS initiative could bring an alternative standard—a “BRICS Gold Standard.” This article explores this system’s
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Keep Reading →How to Buy Gold Coins Safely in an Uncertain World Gold and other precious metals have served that role for thousands of years, usually maintaining their value through inflationary and unstable times. But not all forms of gold are equal. Physical precious metals such as American Eagle Gold Coins and
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Keep Reading →Asset values are incredibly volatile today, reflecting the continuing global presence of COVID, political tensions of armed conflict in the Ukraine, shattered trade relations, and renewed pressure on the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Traditional investments – stocks and bonds – are especially vulnerable to sharp declines as fear
Keep Reading →Regarding self-directed gold IRAs, many investors are surprised to learn that “alternative investments” such as precious metals, real estate, and now even cryptocurrency are allowed in individual retirement accounts (IRAs) – however just because they’re allowed it doesn’t necessarily mean you should add them! While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Keep Reading →Congress established the 401(k) plan in 1978 to encourage workers to save for their retirement years. Subsequent years’ legislation continued to expand the program’s tax benefits, contribution limits, and investment choices. At year-end 2021, 401(k) plans held more than $7 trillion in assets covering 60 million employees and retirees. Restricted
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