Mark Adams
Financial Reporter
Mark Adams
Financial Reporter
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.
posts by Mark Adams
Rising Business Costs Could Squeeze Your Retirement
Business costs are rising as tariffs, record fuel prices and higher borrowing expenses squeeze companies. As companies raise prices or absorb costs, retirees face higher
Why Is China Stockpiling Gold?
China has been buying gold for years. Lately, it has stepped on the accelerator. The People’s Bank of China added more than 20 tonnes
Retirement Income Strategies To Protect Your Nest Egg
Key Takeaways: Retirement income planning helps turn savings into a reliable resource for bills, health needs, emergencies, and other lifestyle-related expenses. Protecting your nest egg
The Danger of Cheap Money
Cheap money can inflate asset prices and encourage risk-taking, but rising rates can expose the debt behind those gains. Rising rates can force investors
Stocks Are Priced for Perfection. What Happens If Rates Rise?
A stronger-than-expected jobs report has increased the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Stocks are already near historic valuations, leaving less room for disappointment
What It Is & How To Move Into Gold Without Penalties
Key Takeaways: A Gold 401(k) is a retirement strategy that links 401(k) savings to gold, often via a rollover into a self-directed Gold IRA. Moving
Could the Gold-Silver Ratio Point to Higher Silver Prices?
The gold-silver ratio may offer clues about whether silver still has room to move higher. Silver’s smaller market means renewed investor demand can drive
Social Security Is Racing Toward a Cliff
Social Security’s retirement trust fund could be depleted by 2032, putting scheduled benefits at risk. Fixing the shortfall could mean higher taxes, reduced benefits, or
Retirement Savings Contribution Credit Guide
Key Takeaways: The retirement savings contribution credit, often called the saver’s credit, may lower your federal tax bill when you contribute to an eligible retirement
Average Retirement Savings for Married Couples by Age
Key Takeaways: Retirement savings for married couples can vary widely by age, income, debt, health, and homeownership status. National retirement savings data often tracks households
Rising Business Costs Could Squeeze Your Retirement
Business costs are rising as tariffs, record fuel prices and higher borrowing expenses squeeze companies. As companies raise prices or absorb costs, retirees face higher
Why Is China Stockpiling Gold?
China has been buying gold for years. Lately, it has stepped on the accelerator. The People’s Bank of China added more than 20 tonnes
Retirement Income Strategies To Protect Your Nest Egg
Key Takeaways: Retirement income planning helps turn savings into a reliable resource for bills, health needs, emergencies, and other lifestyle-related expenses. Protecting your nest egg
The Danger of Cheap Money
Cheap money can inflate asset prices and encourage risk-taking, but rising rates can expose the debt behind those gains. Rising rates can force investors
Stocks Are Priced for Perfection. What Happens If Rates Rise?
A stronger-than-expected jobs report has increased the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Stocks are already near historic valuations, leaving less room for disappointment
What It Is & How To Move Into Gold Without Penalties
Key Takeaways: A Gold 401(k) is a retirement strategy that links 401(k) savings to gold, often via a rollover into a self-directed Gold IRA. Moving
Could the Gold-Silver Ratio Point to Higher Silver Prices?
The gold-silver ratio may offer clues about whether silver still has room to move higher. Silver’s smaller market means renewed investor demand can drive
Bond Market Turmoil Could Shake Your Portfolio
The bond selloff is prompting major portfolio shifts that could add pressure to stock markets. Changing stock-and-bond relationships are challenging the protection offered by traditional
Mining Stocks or Physical Gold?
Mining stocks can offer growth potential, but their performance depends on company operations as well as gold prices. Physical gold provides direct ownership of
Higher Mortgage Rates Could Trap Your Retirement Wealth
Higher mortgage rates can make home equity harder to access when retirement expenses demand more cash. Selling costs and expensive replacement housing can leave less
Gold Bars And Coins Are Becoming The Main Event
Gold bars and coins are gaining ground as buyers rethink how they own physical gold. With bullion investment poised to overtake jewelry as gold’s largest
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