$88 Billion a Month: Why U.S. Debt Is Driving Gold Prices
Does US debt drive gold prices? The CBO confirmed the U.S. paid $529 billion in interest in just the first half of fiscal 2026 — $88 billion a month. Gold is at record highs and climbing. Here’s the fiscal mechanism every saver needs to understand before the next $88 billion…Read More
Gold Coins vs. Gold Bars — Which is Better for Investors
Gold coins and gold bars both offer real, tangible wealth protection — but they aren’t interchangeable. From premiums and liquidity to IRA eligibility and resale flexibility, here’s how to decide which form of gold belongs in your stack.Read More
Gold, Silver Swing as Ceasefire Cracks
The US-Iran ceasefire is barely holding. Gold closed at $4,768 and silver at $75.60 after wild swings. Oil snapped back above $100 as Iran still controls the Strait. FOMC minutes revealed growing inflation fears and a hawkish shift. Here’s your PM roundup.Read More
The Ounce Mindset: Why Silver’s Pullback is a Gift
Silver hit an all-time high of ~$121 in January 2026 and has since pulled back to the mid-$70s. Mike Maloney’s framework for why that’s an opportunity, not a loss — and how to measure wealth in ounces, not dollars.Read More
Is Gold Jewelry a Good Investment? What Most Buyers Get Wrong
Does your gold jewelry count as a gold investment? The short answer is no — and understanding exactly why could save you thousands of dollars.Read More
How to Spot Fake Gold and Silver: Authentication, Tests, and Red Flags
Counterfeiting precious metals is as old as money itself. Knowing how to spot fake gold starts with understanding how fakes are made. In September 2012, Manhattan dealer Ibrahim Fadl paid $100,000 for four 10-ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars. He drilled into them after a colleague’s tip — and found tungsten [NBC News]….Read More
The Fed Is Stuck. Here’s What That Means for Gold.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker says the U.S. violated the ceasefire within hours. Fed minutes show policymakers split on cuts vs. hikes. And gold has historically moved when the Fed can’t signal its next step — a pattern playing out right now.Read More
How Does the Federal Reserve Actually Create Money?
Most people assume money is printed at a mint and backed by something real. The truth is stranger. The U.S. dollar is created through debt, multiplied through bank lending, and sustained by collective agreement. Here’s how the system actually works.Read More
Silver in AI Infrastructure: The Hidden Metal Behind Every AI Model
The AI infrastructure buildout is one of the most materials-intensive booms in modern history — and silver is woven through all of it. Here’s exactly where silver shows up in AI hardware, why substitution is harder than it sounds, and what the supply math means long-term.Read More
How to Store Gold at Home: Safes, Security and Insurance
Most people buy a safe and think the problem is solved. The real vulnerabilities — wrong location, no insurance coverage, no one who knows it exists — are the ones that cost them. Here’s what actually protects physical gold at home.Read More