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.

Gold Prices and Real Interest Rates: What Every Investor Must Know 

Real interest rates — not headlines — drive gold prices. When real yields fall, gold rises. When they rise, gold faces headwinds. Learn how to read the 10-year TIPS yield, breakeven inflation rate, and Fed rate expectations to anticipate gold’s next move and align your precious metals allocation accordingly.

Investing in Silver: A Clear, No-Hype Guide to Building Real Wealth 

Silver isn’t just a cheaper alternative to gold — it’s a strategic asset with a unique role in any long-term wealth-building plan. This guide breaks down what investing in silver actually means, the difference between physical silver and paper alternatives, and the disciplined strategies that serious investors use. No speculation. No shortcuts. Just clear, practical guidance to help you make informed decisions and build real wealth over time.

Gold Silver Prices: Short-Term Noise, Long-Term Signal

Gold and silver prices are full of short-term noise—daily swings driven by Fed commentary, currency moves, and speculative trading. But underneath the volatility lies a consistent long-term signal. Learn how to tell the difference, what structural forces actually drive precious metals prices over time, and how to build a strategy that stays focused on what matters most.

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.

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.

Gold vs. Cash: The Cost of Holding Dollars in an Inflationary World 

Inflation quietly erodes the value of your dollars, making the gold vs cash debate more important than ever. Learn why gold preserves purchasing power while cash loses it — and how this affects long-term wealth.

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.

As National Debt Tops $37 Trillion, There’s Still One Asset Washington Can’t Print

While the national debt soars $4.7 billion daily, this inflation hedge has zero counterparty risk…

Why Gold IRA is Built for Inflationary Times

In today’s uncertain economy, inflation isn’t just an economic buzzword — it’s a steady force that quietly chips away at your purchasing power.  For retirement savers, that poses a serious challenge: how do you protect what you’ve worked so hard to build?  Enter the Gold IRA — a self-directed retirement account that allows you to hold physical gold and other precious metals. It combines the tax advantages of traditional IRAs with the timeless value of tangible assets. For many investors, it’s not just an alternative — it’s a strategic safeguard.  How Inflation Threatens Your Retirement  Inflation may feel slow, but […]