The Ounce Mindset: Why Silver’s Pullback is a Gift

Silver hit an all-time high of ~$121 in January 2026 and has since pulled back to the mid-$70s. Mike Maloney’s framework for why that’s an opportunity, not a loss — and how to measure wealth in ounces, not dollars.
Numismatic vs. Bullion Coins: Know What You’re Buying

Not all gold and silver coins are created equal. The numismatic vs. bullion coins decision shapes what you pay, how easily you can sell, and how directly your investment tracks the metal itself. Here’s a clear breakdown of both — and what belongs in a serious portfolio.
How Does the Federal Reserve Actually Create Money?

Most people assume money is printed at a mint and backed by something real. The truth is stranger. The U.S. dollar is created through debt, multiplied through bank lending, and sustained by collective agreement. Here’s how the system actually works.
War Risk, Stagflation Signals, and a $6,300 Gold Target

Iran’s 8PM deadline looms, oil is above $100, and March jobs data quietly revised away 400,000 positions. JPMorgan sees a buying signal in miners. China just hit an 8-year silver import high. The macro picture is moving fast.
What Does It Mean That Silver Is Now a U.S. Critical Mineral?

The U.S. government officially designated silver a critical mineral in 2025 — and a January 2026 Presidential Proclamation invoked national security law to address U.S. import reliance. Here’s what the White House proclamation says and what it means for silver investors.
What Happens to Gold and Silver During Stagflation?

When inflation stays high and economic growth stalls, traditional investments struggle. Discover what history shows about gold and silver during stagflation — and why precious metals have historically been among the few assets that held their value.
Gold Price Volatility Hits COVID Levels

Gold and silver reversed sharply after Trump’s Iran war address failed to offer a timeline or exit strategy. Gold price volatility is now at its highest since COVID — here’s what’s driving it and what to watch next.
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.
What Is a Wealth Cycle? Price vs. Value Explained

Most investors watch prices. Smart investors watch value. Learn what a wealth cycle is, how the Dow-to-gold ratio reveals it, and why the difference between price and value is the foundation of real wealth-building.
Is the Gold Price Correction Over? What This Rebound Tells Us

Gold and silver rebounded ~3% Friday, but the gold price correction extends to 17% off January’s all-time high. Here’s what’s driving the selloff — and what a reversal could look like.
