Ray Dalio’s Gold Strategy: Why He Recommends 5–15% in Gold 

Ray Dalio calls gold “the safest money” and recommends a 5–15% portfolio allocation. Here’s what his gold investment strategy means for your portfolio and why his view matters more than ever in today’s economic climate.

How to Buy Gold: A Beginner’s Guide for Investors 

Wondering how to buy gold in today’s volatile market? Gold and silver are climbing again as inflation, war-driven supply shocks, and economic uncertainty push investors toward precious metals for protection.

The History of Currency Debasement: What Rome Teaches Us About Money Today

From ancient Rome to Nixon’s 1971 gold shock, the history of currency debasement follows a predictable pattern. Understanding it is one of the most valuable things a long-term investor can do.

What’s the Difference Between Money vs Currency? 

Most people use the terms money and currency interchangeably—but they are not the same. This article explores the difference between money vs currency, why fiat currencies lose purchasing power over time, and why many investors consider gold as a long-term store of value.

How Government Debt Affects Gold and Silver

As government debt reaches record levels, gold and silver are emerging as critical hedges against inflation, currency devaluation, and declining confidence in sovereign financial systems. This article breaks down the key mechanisms linking national debt to precious metals prices, explores a decade of historical performance data, and provides actionable portfolio allocation strategies for investors looking to protect their wealth in an era of fiscal excess.

7 Reasons Gold and Silver Will Surge From Current Levels

Precious metals investors are watching market conditions closely as gold and silver hover at pivotal price points. While both metals have already posted impressive gains, multiple converging factors suggest we may be witnessing the early stages of a significant price surge rather than a market peak. From record central bank demand and compressed real yields to industrial supply squeezes and geopolitical tensions, seven powerful catalysts are aligning to drive gold and silver prices higher. Understanding these factors can help you position your portfolio to benefit from the potential upside while managing risk appropriately.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]