
Mark Adams
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Mark Adams is a senior financial reporter at American Hartford Gold, where he covers precious metals markets, economic policy, and retirement strategy. With over a decade of experience, Mark has contributed to thought leadership pieces appearing in Forbes, Newsmax, and other leading outlets. He holds a master’s degree from NYU and specializes in turning complex economic stories into clear, compelling content that empowers everyday Americans to protect their wealth in uncertain times.
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Key Takeaways:
• Many people build their retirement income with a mix of employer-sponsored plans, IRAs,...
By Mark Adams
February 23, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• The $1,000 a month rule is simple: for $1,000 of additional monthly income in retirement,...
By Mark Adams
February 20, 2026

Debt Risks are Rising
The United States, and in turn, the global economy, is racing towards a tipping poi...
By Mark Adams
February 17, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• Full retirement age (FRA) is the age at which you can claim 100% of your earned Social...
By Mark Adams
February 17, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• A “good” monthly retirement income for a couple covers the essentials with room for...
By Mark Adams
February 14, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• Most retirees combine several sources of income (like Social Security, pensions, and...
By Mark Adams
February 11, 2026

AI Sparks Market Turbulence
For much of the past two years, artificial intelligence was treated as Wal...
By Mark Adams
February 10, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• The 4% rule is a retirement guideline that recommends withdrawing 4% of your retirement...
By Mark Adams
February 08, 2026

Key Takeaways:
• Most withdrawals from traditional 401(k) accounts are taxed like ordinary income, and...
By Mark Adams
February 05, 2026

JPMorgan has issued a $6,300 gold forecast, pointing to substantial upside
Bank of America sees silv...
By Mark Adams
February 03, 2026

Markets React to Fed Moves
Just as markets were settling into expectations for 2026, the Federal Res...
By Mark Adams
February 03, 2026
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