The government bond markets in the U.S., Japan, and the U.K. are all showing strain at once. This rare alignment underscores the challenges facing global debt markets and highlights why many investors are rethinking the idea that bonds are always “safe.” Bonds Are No Longer the Shelter They Once Were Traditionally, government bonds were viewed […]
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Important Timelines(Updated for 2025 – IRS Guidelines & SECURE Act Rules) When you inherit an IRA or Roth IRA, the rules you follow depend on two main factors: Your relationship to the original account holder (spouse vs. non-spouse) Whether the account owner had already begun Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) This guide breaks down each scenario
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If you’ve recently inherited an IRA, you’re likely navigating an emotional time while also trying to understand your financial responsibilities. Inherited IRAs come with their own set of IRS rules and timelines, and it’s crucial to make informed decisions that honor the legacy passed down to you. One powerful and often-overlooked option? Using your inherited
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Jeffrey Gundlach, known in financial circles as the “Bond King,” is sounding the alarm on long-term U.S. Treasuries—even as he predicts multiple interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. While many investors might see easier monetary policy as a green light for stocks, Gundlach is urging caution when it comes to bonds—and pointing toward gold
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Nixon Ended the US Gold Standard Physical Gold’s Rise in Growth & Importance Although it might come as a surprise, the modern era of gold trading at free-market prices is a relatively recent development. Gold has been exchanged globally for thousands of years, but for much of that time, it served as the foundation of
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A Complete Guide from Harvard Gold Group, HGG If you’re a federal employee, military service member, or government contractor, chances are your retirement savings are held in a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). While the TSP is a valuable tax-advantaged retirement account, it offers limited investment choices— primarily traditional asset classes like mutual funds and government
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President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act into law on July 18.© BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images About the author: Mark Copelovitch is a professor of political science and public affairs and director of the Center for European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the co-author of Banks on
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Understand Why & Gold’s Response: In a move that underscores growing global financial uncertainty, the Bank of England (BoE) has asked a number of major UK lenders to evaluate their vulnerability to potential shocks in U.S. dollar funding markets. This proactive step highlights concerns about the future stability of the dollar, particularly amid rising speculation
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🔑 Key Takeaways What’s Different Now: A Monetary Breakdown, Not Just an Inflation Fight Retirees often underestimate how even modest inflation can erode their savings over time. Government inflation averages don’t always match your personal cost increases—especially in healthcare. Essential expenses like food, utilities, housing, and insurance tend to rise faster than the general rate.
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Currency Regime Shift – Gold Paradigm 1970s vs 2020s: Similar Symptoms, Very Different Diseases What’s Different Now: A Monetary Breakdown, Not Just an Inflation Fight 2008–2020 created the template: Bailouts, near zero rates, QE (money printing). 2020 shattered the template: The Fed directly monetized fiscal spending, U.S. government ran $3–5 trillion deficits, and Americans received checks from
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