How Much Gold Do You Need to Buy a House?

How much gold to buy a house? When you price real estate in ounces instead of dollars, the story changes. Over the past 50 years, while home prices soared in dollar terms, the gold required to buy a house has actually declined. This long-term comparison reveals how currency expansion affects purchasing power — and why many investors view gold as a tool for wealth preservation.

Gold’s Purchasing Power: What One Ounce Buys Over Time

What can one ounce of gold actually buy? The answer reveals gold’s true value better than any price chart. In 1971, one ounce bought dinner for three at London’s Savoy Grill. Today, it buys dinner for fourteen. A quality suit cost one ounce in the 1920s—and still does today. Meanwhile, fiat currencies have lost 95%+ of their purchasing power. Discover the “Savoy Gold Ratio” and why gold’s consistent buying power across generations makes it essential portfolio insurance in an era of currency debasement.

Gold’s Current Rally vs. Past Bull Markets

Gold’s rally to new highs has investors asking if the run is over — but history suggests otherwise. Compared to past bull markets, the current gold bull market may still be in its early stages, with strong macro drivers like inflation, debt, and geopolitical risk fueling further upside.

Gold Price Prediction 2026: 5-Year Investment Outlook

Gold Price Prediction 2026: Gold has shattered records above $4,000 per ounce, fueled by central bank demand, inflation, and global uncertainty. With major banks now projecting $5,000 gold by 2026, investors are asking how much higher this bull market can go — and how to position their portfolios for the next five years.

Why Don’t We Use Gold to Buy Coffee?

Why don’t we pay for coffee with gold? It’s a fair question — after all, gold has been considered money for thousands of years. But if it’s so valuable, why don’t we use it for everyday transactions?  In a recent video, Alan Hibbard unpacks this common misconception, offering a powerful explanation of why gold still matters — not as a medium of exchange, but as a store of value. Below, we’ve broken down the key concepts from his talk, laying the groundwork for what will be a six-part educational series, Hidden Secrets of Value.  What It Means to “Use” Money  […]

Why Gold Critics Keep Getting It Wrong (With Proof)

Gold is up big in 2025 — yet the skeptics are louder than ever. From cherry-picked data to false comparisons with 1980, the anti-gold narrative is working overtime. But when Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard fact-checked the latest hit piece, they uncovered something revealing: the critics aren’t just wrong — they’re selling something.  Here are the key takeaways from their deep dive.  The 1980 Peak Deception  The article Mike and Alan reviewed commits the oldest trick in financial analysis: starting from gold’s most extreme bubble peak in January 1980. Yes, gold fell 60% from that historic high. But as Mike […]