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
Paper Silver Falls, Physical Silver Holds Strong
Silver’s sharp pullback was driven largely by paper trading, margin pressure, and short-term momentum. Silver prices are predicted to rise as physical demand remains strong and supply remains tight. Physical silver
Valuable Pennies: The Complete Guide to Pennies Worth Collecting
Key Takeaways: The most valuable pennies to include in a collection are typically the ones that are difficult to come by, in excellent condition, and
China’s Rising Bond Market Accelerates De-Dollarization
Panda bonds allow foreign borrowers to raise money in yuan instead of dollars. Brazil’s planned record panda bond sale is another sign of incremental de-dollarization. Physical gold
How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?
Key Takeaways: Your savings can generally last longer when you base your withdrawals on a set budget. Inflation, taxes, and healthcare costs can all lower
Market Risk Rises as Gold Protection Gets More Affordable
Jeremy Grantham warns that U.S. stocks may be dangerously overvalued, with the Buffett Indicator near dot-com bubble levels. Record margin debt and heavy leverage may
Americans Are Spending More, But Feeling Poorer
Consumer spending rose in May, although inflation erased much of the real gain. Many Americans remain worried about the high cost of living despite stronger
Retirement Planning for Women
Key Takeaways: Women often face retirement planning challenges tied to career breaks, longer life spans, and lower lifetime earnings than men. A strong retirement plan
Eisenhower Silver Dollar Value: How Much Are They Worth?
Key Takeaways: Most Eisenhower silver dollars aren’t made of silver. Condition, grade, visual appeal, year, mint mark, and variety all matter when determining a coin’s
Why Private Sector Gold Demand Is Heating Up
Private investors hold more gold than central banks, making them a major force in the gold market. Inflation, currency concerns, geopolitical instability, and tokenized gold
Best Gold IRA Companies: How To Compare Gold IRA Providers
Key Takeaways: Compare Gold IRA options by focusing on their structure: custodian, storage setup, and IRS regulations the account must follow. Look for fee disclosures
5 Nickels Worth Money: The Ultimate Guide
Key Takeaways: Valuable nickels tend to stand out because they’re rare, well-known, or in excellent condition, causing collectors to actively seek them. The quickest way
Beyond the AI Bubble: How AI Could Disrupt Your Retirement
AI’s economic risks extend beyond a possible stock bubble to jobs, prices, Social Security, and retirement portfolios. AI-driven disruptions are already emerging, while promised productivity gains and public
How a Gold IRA Can Reduce Tax Burden
Key Takeaways: A Gold IRA can lower taxes in the same ways other IRAs do, mainly through tax-deferred growth in a traditional IRA or potentially
Paper Silver Falls, Physical Silver Holds Strong
Silver’s sharp pullback was driven largely by paper trading, margin pressure, and short-term momentum. Silver prices are predicted to rise as physical demand remains strong and supply remains tight. Physical silver
Valuable Pennies: The Complete Guide to Pennies Worth Collecting
Key Takeaways: The most valuable pennies to include in a collection are typically the ones that are difficult to come by, in excellent condition, and
China’s Rising Bond Market Accelerates De-Dollarization
Panda bonds allow foreign borrowers to raise money in yuan instead of dollars. Brazil’s planned record panda bond sale is another sign of incremental de-dollarization. Physical gold
How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?
Key Takeaways: Your savings can generally last longer when you base your withdrawals on a set budget. Inflation, taxes, and healthcare costs can all lower
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
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