Silver’s Big Comeback: 3 Central Banks Already In — What’s Next?

Three central banks — Russia, India, and Saudi Arabia — have quietly begun buying silver, signaling its return as a true monetary metal. Mike Maloney explains why this marks the start of silver’s next major bull run and why owning physical silver matters more than ever.

How to Take Your RMD with Precious Metals

Turning 73? This guide explains how to take RMDs from your Gold IRA, including options for physical precious metals distributions, IRS requirements, tax strategies, and approaches to preserve your gold and silver holdings while staying compliant with IRS rules. Learn whether to take cash or in-kind distributions and navigate the entire RMD process step by step.

The 12 Properties of Money: What Really Makes Something Valuable

In a world where everything — from your paycheck to your crypto wallet — claims to be “money,” Alan Hibbard asks a question few ever stop to consider:  What actually makes something a true store of value?  In Episode 3 of Hidden Secrets of Value, Alan breaks down the 12 properties that define real money, exposing why most currencies fail—and why gold continues to stand the test of time.  A $100 Gift Card and a Painful Lesson   In his twenties, Alan received a $100 Pier 1 gift card — a little stash of value he decided to save for later. But when […]

Why Gold’s Rally Will Likely Go on in 2026

Gold remains one of the strongest-performing assets, and the gold rally 2026 shows no signs of slowing. Driven by central-bank demand, rate cuts, and fiscal weakness, experts say this bull market could extend well into next year — here’s why.

If You’re Wrong About Inflation… What Saves You Then?

At the New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney answered a crucial question: are bonds still a safe haven? His answer was clear — in an era of endless debt and currency creation, gold and silver, not bonds, are the true insurance against systemic risk.

Keep Calm and Buy Gold & Silver: What’s Really Driving Gold Mania

At the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney and Kerry Stevenson unpack why investors are lining up to buy gold at record highs — revealing how emotion, policy, and distrust in fiat money are driving the latest gold and silver mania.

Gold Spot Price Signals: What It Reveals About Global Confidence

Gold spot price signals reveal much more than the current value of gold — they reflect global confidence, investor sentiment, and the flow of money across markets. Understanding how these signals work helps investors see gold not as a speculative asset, but as a real-time measure of economic trust and stability.

They’ve Put a Floor Under Gold and Silver Prices

At the New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal why central banks’ steady gold and silver buying has created a lasting price floor — signaling that smart money is positioning early, not late.

Why Gold Is the Antidote to a Corrupted System

When money loses integrity, freedom fades. Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard explore why gold as honest money is essential to preserving trust, independence, and financial freedom in a collapsing fiat system.

The 80/60 Gold-Silver Rule: A Smarter Way to Balance Your Portfolio 

The gold-to-silver ratio has guided investors for centuries — and the 80/60 rule makes it easy to use. When the ratio tops 80, silver is undervalued; near 60, gold offers better value. By following these thresholds, investors can rebalance with data, not emotion, and build a smarter, more balanced metals portfolio through every market cycle.