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A one-ounce gold Krugerrand

Gold Hits Another Record as Silver also Shines

Gold hits another record, causing the Krugerrand Pete bought prior to Y2K to be worth ten times what he paid for it.
The U.S. debt clock shows how massive our debt load is, which may be driving up the price of gold.

What does the Rising Price of Gold Tell us?

Gold hit record highs last week, driven largely by demand for the metal considered a safe haven. Demand is high because of fears of a global war and fears of a financial crisis.
old dimes and quarters

How Much Silver is Enough?

A prepper friend shares his silver collection and seeks to answer the question, is that enough silver? Enough for what? asks Pete.
Gold coins and bars

Gold Hits New Record High

Gold hit a record high today, Bitcoin came close, and silver was up too. What's going on with these markets?
The U.S. Silver Eagle, a one-ounce silver coin, seen on a large bar of silver.

Buying Gold and Silver at Costco

Cost, the warehouse store that is a prepper's paradise, has started selling gold bars and silver coins. Is buying gold and silver at Costco a good idea?
These old mercury times have about $1.60 worth of silver in each one. You should be able to buy junk silver staring at 18 times face value.

Silver Price Plunges 3.5 Percent on Tuesday

Silver went from $22.90 to about $22 per ounce during the first two hours of trading on the New York spot market. That’s about 3.5 percent.
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Living with a Central Bank Digital Currency

A central bank digital currency will signal the end of privacy and likely our impending financial collapse. There are still some steps you can take.
These old mercury times have about $1.60 worth of silver in each one. You should be able to buy junk silver staring at 18 times face value.

I have to Make a Confession

This sudden plunge in silver prices makes this a good time to buy some junk silver. Of course, it's also not a bad time to buy brass and lead.
Gold Maple Leaf coins

Why You Shouldn’t Buy your Gold at Costco

Costco is a great place to buy your rice, beans and other groceries, but as Pete explains, buying your gold there could be a big mistake.
storage foods in buckets

How Would you Spend Two Grand on Prepping?

If you had $2,000 to spend on prepping, what would you buy and why? Pete outlines some options and gives his recommendation.