Kohil Patel
Gold Spot Price Fluctuations and Their Impact on Coin Collectors Fluctuations in the spot price of precious metals usually have minimal impact on the value of collectible coins, which often carry a premium beyond their intrinsic metal content. However, the dramatic price increases in recent months have shifted this dynamic, creating unique opportunities and challenges … Read more
How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits in 2025 As we approach 2025, retirees are eagerly anticipating a significant boost in Social Security benefits, with the average monthly payment for those retiring at age 62 expected to rise to $2,831. This increase, driven by a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), underscores the importance of careful planning … Read more
Every day, a large amount of currency circulates throughout the United States. While we commonly carry bills in our pockets or keep them in our homes, it’s worth occasionally examining them closely. You might discover a unique feature that could drastically increase their value. Collectors and experts are often willing to pay enormous amounts for … Read more
The U.S. government funds Federal SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments, and also provides financial support for retirees and those receiving disability insurance through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Regardless of whether you receive SSI, SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), or retirement benefits, you may qualify for additional monthly payments. If you are receiving SSI, you … Read more
Retirement planning can feel like a balancing act, especially when faced with the OAS clawback. Officially known as the Old Age Security (OAS) Recovery Tax, the clawback reduces OAS payments if your income exceeds a certain threshold. For the latest tax year, that threshold was set at $90,977. Once your income surpasses this limit, the … Read more
As the United States continues to face persistent economic difficulties, the idea of a potential $1,400 fourth stimulus check has garnered increasing attention. The previous rounds of stimulus payments played a crucial role in providing financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping stabilize households and giving a much-needed boost to the economy. Yet, with ongoing … Read more
It sounds like you’re working with an article draft or summary, and you’d like it rewritten in a more polished and entirely human-sounding tone. Here’s the revised version: Last month, coin collector and CoinWeek reader Johnny Bowen reached out to me about an intriguing error coin he had discovered. The coin in question was a … Read more
Costa Mesa, CA – Stack’s Bowers Galleries Selected to Auction 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair High Relief Gold Coins Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to announce that they have once again been entrusted by the United States Mint with an exclusive contract to auction a selection of modern numismatic treasures. Scheduled for a stand-alone auction on … Read more
From Pocket Change to a Fortune 6 Rare Pennies Worth Up to $250,000 In today’s fast-paced world, spare change often gets overlooked as small and insignificant. However, hidden within your pocket or coin jar could be some of the rarest and most valuable pennies in U.S. history—coins that collectors are willing to pay top dollar … Read more