The Seven Stages of Empire: Why Every Great Currency Eventually Collapses 

Every great empire follows the same arc: sound money, public works, military expansion, war, debasement, loss of faith, collapse. Mike Maloney’s Seven Stages of Empire framework explains why currencies fail — and what history says comes next.

How Gold Performs in Recessions: What History Tells Us 

Gold has a centuries-long reputation as a safe haven during economic turmoil — but does the historical data back it up? From the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 recession, gold has consistently preserved wealth when equity markets faltered. This article examines the data behind gold’s recession performance, compares it against stocks across major downturns, and explains what history tells us about using gold as a portfolio hedge before the next recession arrives.

Gold vs Inflation: What 100 Years of Data Shows 

Gold has outlasted every currency it has ever been compared to. But does 100 years of data actually prove it’s a reliable inflation hedge? We break down the key periods — from the Nixon Shock to the 2024 all-time highs — to show exactly when gold shines, when it struggles, and what that means for your portfolio today.

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.

Gold at $10,000? Monetary Breadcrumbs Point to a Global Reset

Gold at $10,000 may sound extreme—but according to Mike Maloney, it’s not speculation. It’s math, history, and monetary policy converging as signs of a global reset quietly emerge.

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.

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.

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.

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.