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.

What’s the Difference Between Money vs Currency? 

Most people use the terms money and currency interchangeably—but they are not the same. This article explores the difference between money vs currency, why fiat currencies lose purchasing power over time, and why many investors consider gold as a long-term store of value.

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.

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.

The Physics of Money: Why Entropy Is the Silent Enemy of Wealth

In The Physics of Money, Alan Hibbard reveals how entropy—the universal force of disorder—quietly erodes wealth. By viewing money through the lens of physics, he explains why real money like gold, silver, and Bitcoin excels at resisting this decay, while fiat currencies accelerate it. This episode reframes value, work, and wealth preservation in a way every investor needs to understand.

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.

The 12 Properties of Money: What Really Makes Something Valuable

In a world where everything — from your paycheck to your crypto wallet — claims to be “money,” Alan Hibbard asks a question few ever stop to consider:  What actually makes something a true store of value?  In Episode 3 of Hidden Secrets of Value, Alan breaks down the 12 properties that define real money, exposing why most currencies fail—and why gold continues to stand the test of time.  A $100 Gift Card and a Painful Lesson   In his twenties, Alan received a $100 Pier 1 gift card — a little stash of value he decided to save for later. But when […]

Keep Calm and Buy Gold & Silver: What’s Really Driving Gold Mania

At the 2025 New Orleans Investment Conference, Mike Maloney and Kerry Stevenson unpack why investors are lining up to buy gold at record highs — revealing how emotion, policy, and distrust in fiat money are driving the latest gold and silver mania.

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.