Scottsdale Bullion & Coin

08/21/2026

Washington & Big Tech are competing for the same pool of bond buyers, just as America’s debt crosses $40 trillion & borrowing costs climb.

Watch this week’s The Gold Spot to see why this growing debt tug-of-war could matter for investors.

The U.S. debt cleared $40 trillion just as servicing costs skyrocket. More specifically, the 30-year Treasury yield recently hit its highest level in 19 years, as buyers of America’s debt demand h…

08/20/2026

The U.S. national debt just crossed $40 trillion — up from $39 trillion just five months ago. With Treasury yields near 19-year highs and a third of U.S. debt set to mature within a year, borrowing costs are about to climb even further. Here's what it means for your wallet.

America’s national debt has officially crossed $40 trillion, less than five months after reaching $39 trillion. Yet, the speed of that climb is only part of the problem. Treasury yields are …

08/18/2026

South Korea's gold reserves have been frozen at just 1.1% of its total reserves for 13 years — now the country's central bank is breaking that streak. Citing inflation risk, a weakening dollar, and rising geopolitical tension, the Bank of Korea just launched a long-term program to rebuild its gold holdings. Here's what's behind the shift — and what it signals for anyone rethinking how much gold belongs in their own portfolio.

South Korea is breaking a nearly decade-and-a-half-long drought of no official gold purchases. Recently, the Asian country’s central bank announced formal plans to add to its physical reserv…

08/14/2026

The U.S. is just $100 billion away from $40 trillion in debt, and interest payments on that debt are set to hit a record $1.3 trillion this year. Meanwhile, 30-year Treasury yields just touched their highest level since 2007, a shift that typically hurts gold, yet gold prices remain firmly above $4,000/oz. See what is driving this historic divergence and what it could mean for your savings.

The United States is rapidly approaching $40 trillion in national debt right as the cost of servicing the debt reaches multi-decade highs. As federal deficits persist and investor confidence wanes…

08/14/2026

Gold is climbing again, but has the correction finally run its course? See what’s changing beneath the surface and why major institutions are turning increasingly bullish on what could come next. Watch this week’s The Gold Spot to learn more.

Following six months of sideways movement, gold prices notched their highest point in more than two months. Short-term headwinds are starting to wane while foundational tailwinds remain strong. At…

08/13/2026

Private pension access has collapsed from 38% in 1980 to just 14% today — and $1 in 2000 now takes nearly $2 to match its buying power. Retirement looks nothing like it used to. See why more investors are turning to gold IRAs to protect their savings from inflation, market swings, and a shakier Social Security system.

Long gone are the days when workers could simply set aside a portion of each paycheck, remain with one employer for decades, and retire on a dependable pension. Longer lifespans, declining access …

08/12/2026

Counterfeit $50 Gold Buffalo coins are showing up more often as demand for this 24-karat US Mint coin keeps climbing. Before you buy, know the exact weight, size, and pricing red flags that separate a genuine coin from a fake. One overlooked detail could cost you thousands. Read the full guide 👇

The $50 Gold Buffalo coin was an instant favorite among American investors upon its release in 2006. Highly regarded for its exceptional purity, impressive weight, and high value, this Native Amer…

08/11/2026

Todd shares how wealthy people are protecting their money moving forward in 2026 with great success and simplicity

08/11/2026

A coin can be 91.67% gold and still be one of the most popular investment products in the world — the difference comes down to how purity is measured. Gold purity, fineness, and karat all describe the same thing using different scales, and mixing them up can lead to real confusion when comparing bullion. Here's how the three systems relate, and why higher purity doesn't automatically mean a better investment.

Physical gold products are commonly described using numbers such as 24K, 99.99% purity, or .9999 fineness. These labels help investors evaluate a bullion product’s gold content, value, liqui…

08/07/2026

Your wealth may be more dependent on digital systems than you realize. As and cyber threats evolve, see why some investors are looking to physical and for protection.

Modern finance has never been faster or more convenient, but nearly every dollar investors own now depends on interconnected digital systems. In this week’s The Gold Spot, Scottsdale Bullion &…