Money vs. Currency: The Hidden Flaw That’s Quietly Stealing Your Wealth

Most people think they’re saving money — but they’re really saving currency. In Hidden Secrets of Value, Episode 2: Money vs. Currency, Alan Hibbard reveals how that confusion quietly destroys wealth. Through the lessons of history and the logic of honest money, he explains why fiat currencies always lose value, why gold and silver endure, and how to protect your hard-earned energy from inflation’s hidden theft.

Rare Earth Metals: The New Oil of the Global Economy

China’s dominance over rare earth metals in 2025 is reshaping global markets — and driving investors toward real assets like gold. Here’s what it means for the next decade.

Gold vs. Stocks & Bonds: The Winning Gold Portfolio Allocation Strategy

New Morningstar data shows gold outpacing many assets over 1–20 years. See why a 5–15% allocation can strengthen portfolios—and how to own gold the right way.

“This Could Be the Market Top — Here’s What Comes Next”

When empires overreach, currencies crumble — and history’s warning lights begin to flash.  In his latest episode of The GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard unpack why the markets may have already peaked, how global power is shifting toward gold, and why holding real assets has never been more essential.  “This Could Be the Top” — The October Warning  “I believe there’s a high potential that the top of the markets is in now,” Mike begins. The reason? A dangerous game of economic brinkmanship between Presidents Trump and Xi — a “game of chicken,” as Mike calls it — that […]

Saving vs Investing Explained: The One Shift That Builds Wealth

Most people think saving is safe and investing is risky—but it’s the opposite when you understand value. In Saving vs Investing Explained: The One Shift That Builds Wealth, Alan Hibbard shows why holding cash quietly destroys purchasing power and how separating real savings from risk assets builds lasting financial strength.

The Quiet Revolution in Central Bank Gold Buying

Discover how record central bank gold buying is reshaping global demand and setting a long-term floor for gold prices amid rising geopolitical risks.

Global Silver Shortage: Why the Physical Price Is Breaking Away From Paper

Few times in history has the silver market looked like this.  In the latest episode of The GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard unpack an extraordinary squeeze that’s pushing the physical and paper markets in completely different directions — and it’s happening fast.  Lease Rates Explode: A Market Under Stress  Silver lease rates — the cost of borrowing silver for short trades — have rocketed to over 33%, a level almost never seen.  Under normal conditions, those rates hover near zero. A 33% spike signals something deeper: a market starved of liquidity.  For short sellers, this is a nightmare. […]

5 Key Drivers Behind the Gold & Silver Price Rally

Precious metals have taken center stage in global markets, with gold recently surpassing $4,100 per ounce and silver climbing above $51, marking their highest levels on record. This surge has captured investor attention worldwide, underscoring the renewed demand for tangible assets amid rising economic uncertainty. Understanding what’s fueling this gold and silver price rally is essential for investors seeking to navigate a volatile world. From Federal Reserve policy shifts to the return of inflation and the rise of central bank demand, here are the five core forces propelling gold and silver higher in 2025 — and why they matter for […]

The Hyperbubble: Is the Next Crash Already Unfolding?

Silver’s sharp rise this week may be more than a market move — it could be a signal. In his latest video, Mike Maloney, best known for predicting the 2008 financial crash, says today’s economy is flashing red across every major sector. And this time, the warning signs go far beyond real estate.  “Not a Bubble — a Hyperbubble”  According to Mike, the U.S. housing and credit markets have gone far past typical “bubble” territory.  “Do we have a housing bubble? No,” he says. “We’ve got a hyperbubble.”  Insider data shows homebuilders are selling off their own stock — a […]

Silver Breaks $50 for the First Time Since 1980

Discover the major silver price drivers behind silver’s surge past $50 and gold’s climb toward $4,000 — and what it means for investors today.