CBS MarketWatch: Are 1-gram gold bars a good investment? Experts weigh in

Read full story at CBS News:  Many consumers have grown interested in gold in recent months.  Persistent inflation is one driver of this trend (gold has long been considered a good inflationary hedge) and geopolitical tensions play a role, too. Many also use it as a way to diversify their investment portfolios and reduce overall risk. Whatever the […]

Nick Fulton, USA Pawn, Recognized as Pawnbroker of the Year by the National Pawnbrokers Association

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA), the leading industry trade association representing independent pawnbrokers, has named Nick Fulton of USA Pawn the 2023 Pawnbroker of the Year. This distinguished accolade is a testament to Fulton’s commitment to excellence, exceptional service, and contributions to the pawnbroking industry. The Pawnbroker of the Year award is presented annually by the NPA to recognize […]

Lawmakers Exempt Coins, Currency, and Bullion from State Sales Tax

The Mississippi Pawnbrokers Association has been actively leading the charge to make Mississippi one of the top states recognizing gold and silver as important monetary assets. Now, after months of proactive work towards this goal, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign legislation into law this week, exempting the sale of coins, currency, and bullion […]

Safety and Security Webinar for Pawnshops

WHAT: Safety and Security Webinar for Pawnshops WHEN: Tuesday, February 28 at 11 am Central time WHERE: Free Livestream webinar—registration required [click here] WHY: The threat of robbery is a reality for any business owner, but pawnbrokers face unique risks due to the nature of their business. In this live stream session, the country’s top pawn security […]

Step-by-step Instructions: Online Learning Portal

By now, you should have received an email with your login instructions*. Once you have a username and password, you should be able to follow these steps:  1-Visit the Member Login page and enter your username (the email that’s on file with MPA) and password. 2-Visit the Student Dashboard 3-Select your courses—we recommend that you […]