Is It Too Late to Buy Silver? Setting the Record Straight

Silver just hit all-time highs — but according to Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard, the real move is still ahead. With a 7-year supply deficit, a historic 45-year technical breakout, and a collapsing gold-to-silver ratio, the fundamentals point to dramatically higher prices. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy silver — and why the “fireworks” may only be getting started.

Ask Alan: The Three Questions to Ask Before Buying Any Asset in 2026 

Most investors lose money because they never learned how to choose investments in the first place. In 2026, you don’t need more complexity—you need clarity. Alan Hibbard’s 3-question framework cuts through market noise so you can evaluate any asset based on fundamentals, not emotions.

Designing the Perfect Money (And Why It Always Leads Back to Gold)

Designing the perfect money reveals a simple truth: you can’t escape the Perfect Money Trilemma. Gold, silver, and Bitcoin endure because they choose security and decentralization over scalability—unlike most cryptocurrencies that only appear decentralized. This episode breaks down why real value always circles back to sound, Layer 1 money.

Gold at $3… or $40,000? The Chart That Changes How You See Gold

Is gold truly expensive at $4,000—or is the real price being held down? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal the LBMA gold suppression chart, the structural silver deficit, and why both metals may be headed much higher.

Here Comes Socialism — Or Is It Already Here?

Is socialism really “on the way,” or has the U.S. already crossed the line? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down the systems, incentives, and policies that reveal how deeply government control is embedded in everyday American life — and why it matters for anyone protecting their financial future.

Ask Alan: Why Most Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Actually Decentralized

Most cryptocurrencies claim decentralization, but few truly achieve it. Alan Hibbard breaks down why most networks remain centrally controlled—and why only systems governed by math or physics, like Bitcoin and gold, avoid the risks investors overlook.

The Physics of Money: Why Entropy Is the Silent Enemy of Wealth

In The Physics of Money, Alan Hibbard reveals how entropy—the universal force of disorder—quietly erodes wealth. By viewing money through the lens of physics, he explains why real money like gold, silver, and Bitcoin excels at resisting this decay, while fiat currencies accelerate it. This episode reframes value, work, and wealth preservation in a way every investor needs to understand.

“This Is Going to Be Horrific” — The Crisis on the Horizon

Mike Maloney warns that the 2025 economic crisis may be far worse than past downturns, with both the stock and real estate markets in historic bubbles and key indicators already flashing red before the real crash begins.

Are We Entering a “Super Capital Rotation”?

Analysts warn we may be entering a Super Capital Rotation — a massive shift of money from stocks into silver and gold. In a new discussion with Northstar Bad Charts, Alan Hibbard breaks down why silver could be the key trigger, the $55–$56 breakout zone to watch, and how this setup echoes the late 1960s before metals went parabolic.

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 […]