Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Articles by Ryan Watkins, Op-Ed Contributor

Texas Proposes Gold-Backed Digital Currency

Texas Proposes Gold-Backed Digital Currency

May 4, 2023
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On March 10, 2023, bills were introduced in the Texas Senate and House to create a state-issued, gold-backed digital currency.
Fourth Bank Fails in Two Months!

Fourth Bank Fails in Two Months!

May 1, 2023
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First Republic Bank was taken over by regulators and sold to JP Morgan Chase, becoming the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
Is the American Economy in an Inflation Death Spiral?

Is the American Economy in an Inflation Death Spiral?

March 6, 2023
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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?

Will the FDIC Be Able to Handle a Banking Crisis?

October 19, 2022
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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

Pension Problem and Potential Crisis

August 16, 2022
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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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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

No More Paper Promises

July 19, 2022
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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?

What Is the Time Value of Money?

July 8, 2022
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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

25% of Central Banks Plan to Buy More Gold

July 1, 2022
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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

Inflation, Healthcare and Retirement Accounts

June 23, 2022
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According to Pew Research, inflation is Americans' primary concern, and health care affordability is the secondary concern.