Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Second Bank Fails

March 14, 2023

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New York-based Signature Bank was closed Sunday by state regulators two days after Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by California regulators.

Is the American Economy in an Inflation Death Spiral?

March 6, 2023

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Precious Metals Investment

Markets work in cycles, and so do reserve currencies. The average duration of the last five reserve currencies is 94 years.

Will the FDIC Be Able to Handle a Banking Crisis?

October 19, 2022

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Economy Warning Signs

More than $22 trillion is in the U.S. banking system. Is the FDIC funded for $22 trillion if there is a systemic collapse or if multiple banks fail simultaneously?

Pension Problem and Potential Crisis

August 16, 2022

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Investing Retirement

The pension model requires favorable rates of return to ensure sustainability. Over the last decade, funds have moved away from investments like bonds.

Understanding Inflation | How Precious Metals Can Help

Guide to Understanding Inflation

July 27, 2022

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Investing Inflation

The media uses many different terms for inflation. What's the difference? This article will briefly overview inflation and some of the different terms to describe it.

No More Paper Promises

July 19, 2022

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Investing Precious Metals

Most advisors recommend bonds as people age. Traditionally, rebalancing into bonds has been considered a safe and conservative portfolio allocation.

What Is the Time Value of Money?

July 8, 2022

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Investing Precious Metals

The time value of money is the idea that money today is generally worth more than the same amount of money in the future.

25% of Central Banks Plan to Buy More Gold

July 1, 2022

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Economy Gold Investment World Economy

According to a June 2022 World Gold Council survey, 25% of central banks around the world plan to increase their gold holdings within the next 12 months.

Inflation, Healthcare and Retirement Accounts

June 23, 2022

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Economy Retirement Inflation

According to Pew Research, inflation is Americans' primary concern, and health care affordability is the secondary concern.

Inflation Reaches 40-Year High

June 15, 2022

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Economy Warning Signs

The Consumer Price Index shows inflation has increased by 8.6% since May 2021.

About author

Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Op-Ed Contributor

Ryan is proud to be an Army veteran. After honorably serving his country, he studied finance, marketing, and kinesiology and graduated Cum Laude. Sharing a professional, practical, well-rounded investment perspective is his primary objective.