Insurance vs. Upside: Balancing Your Portfolio with Gold and Silver

Most investors debate gold vs. silver. The smarter question is how much of each — and why. This guide breaks down the roles, the ratios, and the allocation framework that makes both metals work together.

Gold During the 1929 Crash: What History Tells Us

When the Dow lost 89.2% between 1929 and 1932, gold preserved its purchasing power. Across every major crisis since — 2000, 2008, 2020 — the same pattern held. Here’s what the historical record says about gold during a stock market crash, and what investors did differently.

What the Silver-to-CPI Ratio Reveals That Spot Price Hides

Silver hit a nominal all-time high of $121.64 in January 2026 — yet the silver-to-CPI ratio tells a different story. Adjusted for inflation, silver remains well below its 1980 peak and barely above its 2011 cycle high. Here’s what the ratio reveals that spot price alone never can.

Small Market, Big Swings: Why Silver Is More Volatile Than Gold 

Silver can outpace gold on a rally—and fall twice as fast in a selloff. The cause isn’t speculation. It’s structure. Here’s how the size of each market shapes price behavior.

Do You Own Enough Gold? 5 Economic Signals That Say the Answer Is No

Five gold economic signals — shipping disruptions, $110 oil, $39 trillion in US debt, elevated Treasury yields, and a gold pullback from its all-time high — are converging to make the structural case for precious metals stronger than ever. GoldSilver breaks down what each signal means and the one question every investor should be asking right now.

Is the US Government Insolvent? The Numbers Don’t Lie 

The Treasury’s own books show the US government is insolvent. Gold is selling off during a war. Oil markets are whipsawing on Hormuz uncertainty. Russia is liquidating reserves. Here’s what it all means.

Is Gold in a Bubble? What Kiyosaki’s $35K Forecast Tells Us 

Gold has surged past $5,000 an ounce — but is it a bubble or a bull market? We break down what’s driving prices, evaluate Robert Kiyosaki’s dramatic $35,000 forecast, and explain what investors should actually do with their precious metals allocation right now.

Silver Price Crash History: What Happens After the Biggest Drops 

Silver crashed 30% from its January 2026 all-time high. Alarming — unless you’ve studied silver price crash history. The 1970s and 2011 both saw violent pullbacks inside raging bull markets. Here’s what happened to investors who held, and those who didn’t.

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.

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.