Two Investors Ran the Debt Math Separately. Both Landed on 15% Gold.

Ray Dalio’s August 21 post cited an $11 trillion debt-service figure behind his call to hold 10-15% of a portfolio in gold. Days later, gold-app CEO David McAlvany independently reached a strikingly similar conclusion — and neither man sizes bitcoin anywhere close to gold.

Your Bank Balance Is Lying to You. The Number Is Real. The Wealth Isn’t.

Your bank balance shows a number. That number is not your wealth — it’s a measuring stick. And measuring sticks can shrink. Megan King Diaz explains why, and what actually holds its value.

14 Million Coins Sold. Zero Design Changes in 35 Years. Here’s Why Investors Keep Choosing the Philharmonic.

The Austrian Gold Philharmonic has been struck in .9999 fine gold by the Münze Österreich every year since 1989. Over 14 million coins have been distributed worldwide. Here is what serious buyers need to know about its specifications, IRA eligibility, premium structure, and how it compares to the American Gold Eagle.

M2 Money Supply: The Number That Makes Your Portfolio Meaningless

Most investors check their portfolio every day. Very few have ever looked at a chart of M2 money supply. That gap — between what feels important and what actually is — turns out to be one of the most expensive mistakes a long-term saver can make. Here is what M2 is, why it grew 55 percent since 2020, and why it tells you something your portfolio never will.

Gold Is Down 26%. Silver Is Down 51%. What Does the Stacker Do Now?

Gold and silver have pulled back sharply from their January 2026 peaks. The structural case — six consecutive silver deficits, 863 tonnes of central bank gold buying, and a gold-silver ratio above its long-run average — has not changed. This guide covers the floor thesis, how to read the GSR as a strategic compass, and how dollar-cost averaging turns volatility into an advantage.

Gold Allocation Calculator: How Much Should Your Portfolio Actually Hold?

How much gold should your portfolio hold? The generic 5–10% guidance comes from 1980s research. Updated analysis puts the optimal range higher — and the right number for you depends on specific variables you can calculate.

What Is Profit Booking in Gold and Silver? The Mechanism Explained

Profit booking in gold and silver means selling a position to lock in gains after a price rise — not a sign the bull market is over. This guide explains the mechanism behind the price dips, why silver falls harder than gold, and what it means for long-term holders of physical metal.

What Is Financial Repression? The Four-Move Government Debt Playbook, Explained.

What is financial repression? It is one of four moves governments make when debt becomes unmanageable. As of mid-2026, it is the one already running. GoldSilver’s Maggie Lake and David Morgan of The Morgan Report explain the full playbook, the gold revaluation math, and why physical metal sits outside all four.

Gold Confiscation: Could the Government Take Your Gold Again?

In 1933, the US government ordered Americans to surrender their gold at $20.67 an ounce — then revalued it to $35 and kept the difference. It was legal. It worked. But five major crises have passed since private ownership was restored in 1975, and confiscation has not happened once. Here is what actually changed, why the legal bar is now substantially higher, and what modern allocated ownership means for the question every gold investor eventually asks.

Gold Price History: From $35 to $4,500 in 100 Years

Gold went from $35 in 1971 to around $4,500 today — a 12,000% gain since the gold standard ended. Meanwhile, the dollar lost 96.9% of its purchasing power over the same period. These are not two separate stories. This is the complete gold price history: decade by decade, the real cause behind every major move, and what a century of data tells investors right now.