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 […]

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% Red Alert: The Bubble No One’s Talking About

U.S. households now hold a record 80% of their wealth in stocks — an all-time high that signals a dangerous concentration. As Alan Hibbard warns, when both stocks and bonds move together, traditional diversification fails. History shows these moments often precede major market resets — and gold may once again prove the ultimate hedge.

Silver vs. Real Estate: How Many Houses Could Your Ounces Buy?

When you price real estate in silver instead of dollars, the results are shocking. Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal why silver’s purchasing power is soaring — and how this cycle could deliver one of the biggest wealth transfers in history.

Is Silver Poised for a Massive Reversion?

Silver may be on the verge of a powerful reversion. In the latest GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal why soaring global demand, central bank accumulation, and an extreme gold-to-silver ratio could signal silver’s next major move. Despite recent gains, silver remains far below its inflation-adjusted highs — setting up what Mike calls a “coiled spring” opportunity as the world edges toward a monetary reset.

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.

“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.

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. […]