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https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ It is a provocative title that grabs your attention, and it should. After all, the US dollar is the world’s reserve currency. If there’s one connecting theme throughout the Gold Standard series, it is this: the financial system is working. The only security we have in life is for us to take responsibility for ourselves. On the Precipice of a Whole New Reality Although the dollar is the strongest it has been in decades, the global economy is weakening. Nobody can afford stuff from the US, and we’re not buying from other countries. A strong dollar refers to the relative value of dollars compared to another currency or a basket of currencies. A currency isn’t strong or weak on its own; it can only be so compared to something else. The US dollar is on its way out. Many powerful and influential people in government want to replace physical currency with digital currency, something that can be easily tracked and measured. The Coming Gold Storm Central banks worldwide are nervous about the US dollars they have in reserves. The “perfect storm” of surging government debt, plunging real bond yields, and gloomy economic forecasts help position gold and silver at one end of the runway, ready for take-off. The World Gold Council reports that demand increases by 12% yearly. The first quarter demand saw increases of 34%. Gold is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It is a steadfast and reliable way to preserve your wealth. The Road to Ruin Order 6102 made it illegal for Americans to own gold. The government needed more gold to print more money because we were still on the Gold Standard. In 1933, Roosevelt asked everyone to surrender their gold. The government revalued gold in such a way as to devalue the currency. People holding onto dollars lost 40% of their wealth overnight. Things worsened on August 15, 1971, when Nixon, fearing a financial collapse, effectively ended the Bretton Woods System. All ties between the US dollar and gold were severed. This action ushered in an era of fake money. The Nixon shock was an earthquake that began a series of troubling aftershocks that continue to this day. There was a recession between 1973 and 1975, stagflation throughout the 1970s, and the growing instability of floating currencies. Ever since Nixon closed the gold window, the nation and the rest of the world have been using a currency not backed by gold or anything else. Since 1971 the dollar has lost a significant amount of its purchasing power. Fiat Currency What is fiat currency? It is a currency that has no intrinsic value. The value of fiat currency comes from government decree. If people have confidence in the government, the government-backed currency has value. Fiat currency is insidious because it gives central banks too much control over the economy. Everything Bubble The focus on short-term gains increases the everything bubbles in stocks, bonds, and real estate daily. We have an economic system addicted to debt because we can’t stop printing money. Inflation is a chronic problem. Once it starts, it’s hard to stop. Money has been irresistibly cheap for the leaders of corporations. Still, instead of putting money into production, they’ve taken that borrowed money and bought stocks at incredibly high valuations. Now Jerome Powell must keep a stranglehold on monetary policy to bring inflation under control. That is the backdrop for a country where the median household net worth is non-existent. The top ten percent of households must be concerned about protecting their wealth. Featured Precious Metal Ken Russo introduces us to a fantastic bullion coin from the South African Mint. The one-ounce Big 5 Elephant Gold Coin is an instant classic. Brought to you by the same refinery that produces the successful Krugerrand series, the “Big 5” bullion coin has become immediately popular amongst collectors and investors. The Gold Elephant is the premiere product of this landmark series. The bullion program draws international attention to a real threat to South Africa’s precious wildlife. Why is it Called the Big 5? The Big 5 used to mean Africa’s most dangerous animals to hunt. As the program developed, the organizers focused on celebrating Africa’s wildlife and drawing attention to the plight of endangered species. Each bullion coin features beautiful depictions of one of these important animals. The big five are the elephant, the lion, the rhino, the leopard, and the cape buffalo. The Big 5 Gold Elephant is 24-karat gold. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Gold and silver are available in coins, rounds, and bullion bars. Choosing between the various bullion bar and coin options can be overwhelming. Dave Deno and Ken Russo introduce listeners to the wide variety of available bullion bars and coins. The Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins is a primer for those looking to transfer some of their paper wealth into tangible precious metal assets. This episode of The Gold Standard will help you simplify your choices and make finding suitable bullion bars or coins for your portfolio less complicated. Gold bars are commonly referred to as bullion and are the most popular choice of investors. They’re usually offered in a gram or an ounce. The purity of the metal content, the manufacturer, and the weight are typically stamped on the face of the bar. Bars have a lower premium than bullion coins because there are fewer steps in making them. Companies, not governments, create bars. Gold coins are legal tender and minted by sovereign government mints. Gold coins cost more than bars because more work goes into the production and refinement of the end-product. Proof coins have an even higher premium because more care and attention go into creating the mirror-like finish of the proof coin’s surface. There are no laws requiring purchasers of gold to report their transactions. According to federal tax laws, precious metals dealers must report sales of precious metals by their clients. Dealers are also required to report cash payments they receive for a single transaction of $10,000 or more. Otherwise, no government official keeps track of how much gold you have or what you do with it. Gold is a constant unit of measurement. People often say gold’s price went up or down, but it’s only a frame of reference. Gold remains constant. It’s the currency that fluctuates. Gold is wealth preservation. Between our currency and gold, gold is real money. Gold is a safe-haven asset that will protect your wealth when the financial system collapses or another catastrophic event. Gold is a crisis asset that will overcome price manipulations in the long run. History demonstrates how manipulations can last long, but they always fail. Deal with a precious metals specialist with a reputation you can trust. Make sure you’re dealing with a reputable source that will help your purchase’s value grow. A good precious metals consultant can help you find the best way to build a customized portfolio for your individual needs. Physical gold requires secure storage. You can keep your gold at home or use a custodian—research secure options for storing gold before you buy significant quantities of it. Dave and Ken take a moment to discuss the many qualities that make silver such a great way to store wealth. The precious metal has many characteristics that make it a necessary component of the technology we use today and shortly. There will be increasing demand for silver. We’re already seeing a shortage of silver production. Demand for industrial metal will continue to rise, and supplies will likely dwindle. Silver is much more than poor man’s gold. Strong arguments can be made that silver is the most undervalued hard asset, with the highest potential for price appreciation. While it’s true that it takes 68 ounces of silver to buy one ounce of gold, silver is a core strategic metal with a growing number of industrial uses. This episode introduces us to Ken Russo’s favorite bullion coin, the Gold American Eagle. American Gold Eagles were first created in 1986 so Americans could buy an American product if they wanted to own and invest in gold. The government also started its Silver Eagle program the same year. National pride played a significant role in passing the legislation that created the coin, and patriotism heavily informed its design. The Federal Gold Bullion Coin program was the perfect opportunity to resurrect Augustus Saint-Gaudens classic lady liberty design used on the US $20 Gold piece from 1907 until 1933. Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated Double Eagle ($20) is considered by many to be America’s most beautiful coin ever produced. The reverse displays a new design showing a family of eagles. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Dave Deno leads a thought-provoking discussion on liquidity dangers. Liquidity dangers make our government unable to meet its financial obligations. The US, and other major countries, are at significant risk of not being able to pay due debts. As Ken Russo has talked about times throughout this series about our nation’s addiction to debt. The US Treasury markets are on the verge of grinding to a halt. The US Treasury is the liquidity to the global financial system. Think of the way motor oil provides lubrication to the many moving parts of your car’s engine. If you run out of oil, the engine seizes up and can no longer operate. The global financial system is at risk of grinding to a halt. The money-printing machinery at the Federal Reserve is always ready to print as much money as the US Treasury needs. That’s why many people consider the US Treasuries “risk-free” assets. At least, that’s the idea. Right? There is a liquidity problem because there is much more supply than demand. In other words, there are more sellers than buyers. The Bank of America analyst warns that rising illiquidity, running out of liquidity, in the $14.8 trillion Us Treasury market could spill over into other financial markets, which would crash everything. A dried-up US Treasury market, think of the seized car engine, poses one of the greatest threats to the stability of world finance. This treasury market crisis would be worse than the housing bubble of 2004 to 2007. The consequences would be more devastating than the Great Financial Crash. Everything is connected. What happens in one country has a domino effect on other countries. Japan has the highest debt-to-GDP levels at over 250%. Japan, like the US, has been printing money and buying all its debt for a long time. Now, Japan is in a financial free fall. They’re buying US Treasuries to prop up their currency. Japan’s problem is that they’re running out of cash. They may be forced to dump their US Treasury holdings. Good luck finding buyers. The markets are riskier than they’ve ever been. These are real situations that constantly threaten your life’s savings and investments. Ken Russo focuses on the central question by asking listeners, “What are you doing to help prepare yourself for the upcoming financial crash in the markets and the US dollar?” Right now, there’s a lot of smoke worldwide due to constant money printing (Quantitative Easing), debt, and the piling up of derivatives, making everything more dangerous and volatile. We saw how disruptive things could get last month when the United Kingdom pension system couldn’t keep its obligations. The Bank of England was forced to pivot and provide the needed liquidity to keep the UK pensioners from getting wiped out. Like the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England, our Federal Reserve could be forced to inject liquidity back in before markets crash even more. At the same time, the Fed is committed to keeping inflation down by raising interest rates as necessary. The Fed is keeping inflation down but deteriorating marketing functions and frozen credit could force the Fed to intervene. The Treasury Department needs too much money, and they refuse to reduce spending. Of course not. Our government is never going to cut its spending. The Federal Reserve, with all their money printing mania, can’t keep up. “Could a market meltdown occur in the US like Great Britain?” That was the burning question asked by Fed researchers to Wall Street experts. The answer they got back was “it probably could.” During times of uncertainty and upheaval, physical gold, gold you can hold, is the most reliable tangible asset. Gold will always have value. Gold and silver will not be affected by a crash in the banking system, and the currency will become worthless. The Credit Suisse Gold Bar is pure 24-karat gold. The one-ounce gold bar from the highly regarded Valcambi Suisse refinery. The refinery is over 150 years old and has become the international standard of excellent craftsmanship, delivering the highest quality bullion product on the market. The Credit Suisse 1 oz Gold Bars are the most popular bullion bars in the precious metal industry because they have a low premium and are quickly sold back or traded on the market. Gold bars are ideal for those investors who want to invest in the value of gold rather than in any historical tradition or deal with the added premium that comes with minted bullion coins. All gold bars offered by the Midas Gold Group are 24-karat pure gold. The absolute purity of 24-karat gold gives the metal its rich royal yellow color. The Credit Suisse Gold Bars are IRA eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ This episode could be the most crucial discussion so far. The state of global economies is in chaos. Dave begins this episode by providing context for a serious problem the world faces with the collapse of economic systems globally, particularly in Europe and Asia. The consequences could damage the world economically and politically. Ken explains how the global economic system is interconnected. Nations all over the world have amassed unprecedented amounts of debt. None of these governments will ever pay off their debt obligations. Inflation will continue to squeeze each of these countries. Many of which have the majority of the population struggling to meet necessities like food and shelter. Debt accumulation began long before the pandemic. The European Central Bank’s reliance on bonds is at historical highs. European firms have relied on bond financing. The outstanding volume of bonds relative to bank borrowing has risen to 30%. Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation from her disastrous six weeks in office. On the heels of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination, Japan’s national debt, which is more than twice the size of the US debt, continues to grow. As I write this description, the Japanese yen plunges to 32-year lows. The amount of debt in the US is embarrassingly high because, as Ken Russo reminds us, the US Central Bank’s and politicians’ answer to everything is to print more money. They don’t care about the consequences of hyperinflation. Let future generations deal with it. Federal Reserve officials continue to use aggressive tactics to strongarm inflation. None of these rate hikes have affected consumers because the printing presses have been working non-stop. No economy has ever printed 6.72 trillion dollars in thirty months. But in a little more time, consumers will feel the effects of the rate hikes, which will be painful. It is a perplexing time for investors to figure out their next move. What’s an investor to do? The national deficit is at an all-time high. Consumers are flush with cash (because of all the stimulus and money printing). Use what time we have left to prepare. Move some of your paper assets into tangible investments like precious metals. There’s no better proof of the stability of gold than to look at how civilizations have routinely started to build their financial infrastructure on the Gold Standard. Before gold was turned into coinage, people traded gold nuggets. Gold built confidence, backed paper currencies, and built empires throughout history. Gold is inert to chemical and biological processes and government manipulations in the long run. When it comes to something tangible that holds its value in the face of uncertainty and upheaval, gold is reliable and will always be there when you need it. The only way to ensure wealth preservation is to own physical gold. We discuss the importance of not being confused by the various ways to own precious metals. Investing in an ETF or a mutual fund is not owning physical gold. While ETFs or some other form of paper stating you own a certain amount of gold may seem like diversification, it’s not. ETFs, mutual funds, and mining stocks are just more paper displaying that you own shares in a company and are subject to overall market conditions. They are not physical gold and silver. Investors must have some portion of their nest egg away from the paper markets and the banking system. The essential thing to remember is to own a tangible asset physically. The Gold Krugerrand is the original gold bullion coin. Krugerrands, named for the former President of the South African Republic, were initially minted in 1967 to promote South African gold while offering a way for the private ownership of gold. The Krugerrand program was immensely successful. Gold mining snowballed in South Africa, and so did the Rand Refinery. Today, the Rand Refinery is the world’s largest single-site precious metals refinery. The Gold South African Krugerrand has Otto Schultz’s portrait of South Africa’s four-term President Paul Kruger on the obverse. The reverse features Court Stenberg’s famous design of the national animal of South Africa, the Springbok. Gold Krugerrands were the first government bullion coins to reach the global market and are among the most frequently traded gold bullion coins. Another interesting fact about the Krugerrand is that they’re the first coin not to have a denomination inscribed on either side. Perhaps because of their cheaper costs and high liquidity. Gold Krugerrands have 22-karat gold at a fineness of .9167%, thus they are not eligible for Gold IRA programs. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Since the beginning of this series, we have warned of the coming perfect storm. The financial storm presents a severe risk to the US economy and, in particular, to retirement accounts. More than 46 trillion dollars has been erased from investors’ portfolios over the past 12 months. The losses make this the worst year for stocks and bonds in most of our lifetimes. The carnage you’ve seen this year is only going to get worse. After decades of incredible performance, the stock market could be at the beginning of a lost decade. The fast and furious nature of today’s market volatility won’t let up. When the everything bubble does pop, the confused investors will be caught off-guard, and the retirement accounts of millions of Americans will be wiped out. Those who follow this series know about the coming financial storm. We’re in the middle of the mother of all bubbles. Everything is overvalued, built on a house of cards, and we’re sitting on a pile of debt. The pressure has been building up in this bubble for years. Any one of several events might be the pin that pops the bubble. Economic or natural disasters and too much speculation can trigger a stock market crash. Investors can prepare for the collapse of the stock market by diversifying portfolios. Gold IRAs are a reliable way to diversify a retirement portfolio, especially when nothing seems to be a haven, not even Treasury bills and bonds. The paper market has become too risky. The spot price of gold is known to move in the opposite direction of paper assets. Gold and other precious metals protect your retirement because they are tangible. Gold is a medium of exchange and has no third-party counter risk. Gold is real money that you can own and control. A Gold IRA, a self-directed individual retirement account, allows you to own gold bullion. A custodian who specializes in administrating Gold IRAs help you manage the paperwork, tax reporting, and storage needs of holding physical gold bullion and other precious metals. The media would have us believe prospects for the banking industry are favorable. In this episode, Ken explains how Wall Street has trained investors to swallow the idea that their money is safe in the financial system. No one has the incentive to ensure investors have the complete picture. The stakeholders want to keep the cash flowing into the system so it can survive, thrive, and grow. When you look at the banking system closely, you realize that the whole purpose of our economic policy is to guarantee the continuous growth and power of the banks. Gold holds its intrinsic value better than anything else on Earth and has done so for thousands of years. The metal is indestructible. Every ounce of gold that has ever been mined is still in existence. Humankind has tried for centuries to create gold without success. Cash, on the other hand, is effortlessly made. Currency is a tool used by the banking system, often to the detriment of society. Experts recommend having about five percent of your portfolio in physical gold, not as an investment, but against the tendency of most governments to devalue their currency over a long period. These are not “normal” times. Governments have never printed the vast amounts of currency the US Treasury has. Cash is necessary for immediate needs and emergencies, but it’s not something you want to hold onto long-term. This episode highlights one of the world’s most popular bullion coins. The Gold Canadian Maple Leaf is a distinctive government-backed bullion coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The Gold Canadian Maple Leaf has fantastic qualities and exceptional purity. Another remarkable aspect of the Gold Maple Leaf is the integration of a tremendous amount of anti-counterfeit technology with its design. The Gold Canadian Maple Leaf and its silver counterpart use the most sophisticated security technology available. Ken points out, “it’s a very hard coin to counterfeit.” Since 1982, the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf has been .9999 fine gold. The obverse of the coin traditionally features the profile of Queen Elizabeth. The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the end of an era for Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint will be changing the obverse to reflect the change in the monarchy and show King Charles. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is IRA-eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Volatility is the word that defines 2022. Market volatility is a product of the uncertainty permeating throughout Wall Street. How slow will the US economy get? We warned that now is the time to diversify whatever portfolio you have. Put some of your wealth in precious metals. In this episode of The Gold Standard, we explore the question, “Why Gold? Why Now?” If you define a recession as two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product (GDP), our country has been in a recession since summer. The strong labor market and corporate earnings reassure people that we’re not in a recession, at least not yet. Others argue that we’re not in a recession yet, but they admit one is on its way. Most people feel their dollars don’t go as far as they used to. Prices are rising across the economy. Movie tickets used to cost about $2.89 on average in 1980. The average cinema ticket price jumped to $9.16 by 2019. If you save a $10 bill from 1980, it will buy two fewer movie tickets in 2019. Holding on to tremendous amounts of paper currency is not a good idea because inflation erodes each dollar’s value. The Fed’s reckless printing of money drives inflation and continues to feed an unhealthy addiction to debt. The “easy money” policy will continue to lead us to a cascading waterfall of problems. In 2007 the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet was less than $1 trillion. Today, the balance sheet is exploding off the page at nearly $9 trillion. The Fed created money to keep interest rates low as long as they did by purchasing treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This reckless money printing, combined with record government stimulus and supply chain disruptions, has added to the pressure of a perfect storm. Fasten your seatbelts. We are in for a bumpy ride in 2023. Many factors have contributed to the massive Everything Bubble. The central banks are contributing to the largest bubble we’ve ever seen. Still, the Fed pumps it up even more, each time they go into one of their money printing frenzies. One of the nasty byproducts of bubbles is the tremendous distortions in the market they create. Capital is misallocated for years until a crash ultimately happens. The mother of all bubbles, the Everything Bubble, will cause the most significant financial calamity of the 21st Century. The truly immoral part is its negative impact on later generations. The younger generation will struggle to pay off a massive debt they didn’t create. The value of gold has demonstrated resilience in highly adverse environments. Many investors are frustrated that gold hasn’t performed better than it has. Although gold went down a few times between 2013 and 2016, it bounced back every time. People should change how they think about gold and remember that the precious metal has maintained its resilience through monetary collapses and will continue to do so. As an insurance policy, gold is a store of value and not an asset to drive returns. The worse things get, the better gold will perform. Investors must understand that gold is a store of value and not an investment like a stock. Look at inflation as an example. When inflation increases, the purchasing power of the money you have decreased. With a 10% inflation rate, something that costs $1.00 will now cost you $1.10. You would need more currency to buy the same goods. Since gold holds its value, you can offset the loss of purchasing power of your dollars by investing in gold. Gold prices usually increase when the economy weakens as investors flock to the mainstay of all safe-haven assets. Gold is a universal indicator of economic health. Gold is a foundational asset for countries and central banks. Even though no country is on the gold standard today, many countries still hold large reserves of gold in case of economic collapse. Despite financial circumstances, gold works as a source of trust because it has no credit or counter-party concerns. Banks use it to hedge against loans made to their government. The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is a classic coin and is considered the premier numismatic gold coin of US coinage. They were minted and released for circulation between 1907 and 1933 when President Roosevelt ordered the confiscation of gold. The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles seen on the market today are the survivors from that era. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles are rare. The Double Eagle is a coin with a face value of $20. The first double eagles were Gold Liberty coins circulated in 1850. President Teddy Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the most famous sculptor of the era, to create new designs for American coinage. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ We continue discussing how to invest in gold for financial protection. There is widespread concern amongst retirees and soon-to-retire investors about the increasing volatility in the stock market. The reason is easy to understand. Retirees withdraw money to live on during retirement. They don’t have the time to wait for a market recovery. Owning physical gold has proven to be the most reliable investment when all other options are questionable. The current situation is a textbook example of when to diversify wealth holdings by owning physical gold and other precious metals. Soaring inflation and rising interest rates have made it a rough year for the stock market. Investment strategies must always align with goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Ensuring your portfolio has diverse assets helps you weather financial storms, an assortment of volatilities, and unpredictable geo-political environments. Ken Russo explains the importance of planning for the unexpected by making a lateral move into owning physical gold. Now is not the time to be timid. The worse thing to do is nothing. Ken talks about taking a portion of your 401(k), an existing IRA, a 453, a 457 plan, and a TSP and moving it sideways into a Gold IRA. This strategy avoids huge market losses and devaluation of the dollar, which is right around the corner. The day-to-day roller-coaster ride of the spot price of gold can distract from the fact that it is the US dollar, not gold, under threat of devaluation. The dollar price of gold will be irrelevant once confidence in the dollar evaporates. Then it will likely be affordable. A bond is a loan from an investor to a borrower who uses the money to fund its operations. The investor receives interest on the investment. The US issues bonds from the Treasury, also known as T-bonds. When investors buy a T-bond, they’re lending money to the government. In return, the government pays interest twice a year for the bond’s life. Some bonds are 20 or 30 years. Interest rates are going up, and that’s a bad sign for the future of bonds. Investors holding bonds until they mature are guaranteed not to lose their initial investment. Government bonds have a reputation for being risk-free investments. But it’s the same guarantee we’re given on fiat currency, backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government. If interest rates keep rising, purchasing bonds begin losing their attraction because the fixed interest rate is likely to underperform the market. There is a physical gold market and a paper gold market. Paper contracts like COMEX futures, Exchange Traded Funded, or ETFs, Gold swaps, Gold Leasings, and unallocated gold form the paper market. As Ken reminds us often, “if you can’t hold it, you don’t own it.” The paper market is much larger than the physical gold market. The paper gold market can be a hundred times larger. People who own paper gold don’t own anything but a piece of paper. That’s the way you should look at it. Few of them will get their hands on physical gold when panic strikes. The quantity of gold being stored dictates how it should be stored. Keeping a half dozen one-ounce gold bullion coins in a drawer is one thing, but you wouldn’t want to hold $100 million in one-kilo gold bars at home. You should store large amounts of gold with a third-party custodian. The other option is to install a home vault protected by multiple security measures. News of Queen Elizabeth’s passing has spread quickly across the globe. Tributes have been spilling in from the international community. She devoted her entire life to serving her country. To honor this moment in history, Ken shares one of the first gold coins to be used in the civilized world, the British Gold Sovereign. The Gold British Sovereign has known the world over as the iconic coin representing the power and majesty of the United Kingdom. More than 500 years since its inception, the “chief coin of the world” still shares a close relationship with the crown. The legacy of the Gold British Sovereign dates back to 1604. From the beginning, the coin was known for displaying the sovereign leader of the British Empire. Now, the Gold British Sovereign will say King Charles, the Third. After him, the coin will show Prince William, Prince of Wales, since he’s the next in line to be king. Since 1979, the Royal Mint has issued Gold Sovereign as a bullion coin, complete with proof versions, each with a face value of one pound Sterling. The obverse features a profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty has graced the Gold Sovereign since 1952. The latest mintage features the fifth depiction of the Queen, each one reflecting her corresponding age. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ A guide to investing in gold is the topic of this episode’s conversation. It couldn’t come at a better time. The United States is further down the list of the top 20 countries for retirement, and Americans are also behind in retirement planning. Half the people 55 or older have no retirement savings at all. Where should you put it if you’re fortunate enough to have retirement savings? We live in a time of unprecedented debt, economic slowdown, runaway inflation, geopolitical tensions, and weakening democracy. Gold is the ultimate insurance policy. Precious metal is an essential part of a healthy portfolio. We discuss the dos and don’ts of investing in gold and silver. Gold safeguards investments. It is one of the oldest assets in the world. Throughout the history of man, gold has proven to outperform inflation and serve as a haven. The main reason to invest in gold is that printing money destroys the dollar’s value. The Fed’s policy, since its beginnings, has been to print money. Last year, the Fed created $13 trillion and injected it into our economy. This addition to money printing contributes significantly to the overall weakness of our fiat currency. As this erosion of currency value takes a foothold, investors scramble to convert their cash holdings to gold to protect their assets’ value. That’s why gold is often considered a good hedge against inflation. There are differing opinions about gold and how much to have in a balanced portfolio, but the facts are undeniable. Since 1929, there have been 20 major stock market crashes. There’s a market correction about once every five years. The average fall is about thirty-six percent. In each case, gold has either held its own or substantially appreciated. Coins are the footprints of a nation’s monetary history. Historical coinage harkens back to a period of stable money. More so than paper currency, coinage used to be a yardstick of value and a facilitator of social trust. Dave Dino points out that our coinage before 1964 was made of precious metals. Dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars were made of silver. Before 1933, the US had some coins that were made from gold. The most noteworthy gold coin is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, considered by many to be America’s most beautiful coin ever created. Another highly sought-after gold coin is the Indian Head Eagle ($10), which Augustus Saint-Gaudens also designed. These coins have a numismatic value independent of the fluctuating spot prices of gold and silver. Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, tokens, and paper currency. The struggles of colonial settlers and our founding fathers, the challenges of the fledgling federal Philadelphia Mint, the California Gold Rush, and many other segments of American history are chronicled in the designs of earlier coinage. Numismatic coins illustrate the advancement of civilization and culture in encapsulated form. The value of numismatic coins comes from their rarity (low mintage and number of known surviving specimens) and condition. These coins often have an external value considerably above the base value of their precious metal content. Government-backed mints from every sovereign nation produce bullion coins. Bullion coins containing 99.9 percent gold or silver are bought and sold based on the current spot price of the precious metals. The value of numismatic coins depends on various factors, whereas the bullion market fluctuates with the precious metal’s spot price. Gold bullion bars are an excellent way to get the most gold for your money. Bullion bars are strictly a financial investment. Bullion bars offer an easy and convenient way to purchase and liquidate gold holdings. Gold bars don’t have the added premiums associated with gold bullion coins because fewer processes are needed to create the end product. Most people think of bullion bars are being large and heavy, but this is not always the case. Bullion bars come in sizes from as little as one gram to as large as a kilogram. Vienna Gold Philharmonic, also known as Austrian Gold Philharmonic, bullion coins pay homage to the rich musical culture so identifiable with the great city of Vienna. Ken vividly describes the beautiful design of Europe’s most popularly traded gold bullion coin. From the great pipe organ in the Vienna Musikverein’s Golden Hall on the reverse to the array of instruments that make up an orchestra on the obverse, this coin is a work of art celebrating the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic. The Austrian Gold Philharmonic qualifies for the precious metals IRA. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Despite the recent news that the dollar hit a 20-year high, indicators warn us that the strong dollar era may be on borrowed time. High levels of inequality, corruption, political instability, massive public debt, and trade deficits all contribute to the weakening of the currency. Dave Deno and his guest Ken Russo discuss the US addiction to debt. We can’t expect the dollar to be as strong five to 10 years from now as it is today. And because of that, each of us has to take the long view on protecting our retirement savings. When people speak of a strong or weak dollar, they’re referring to the relative strength of the USD against other currencies. One of the benefits of being the world’s reserve currency is a high-demand baseline. The US dollar rises and gains strength as demand increases. Global inflation, rising interest rates, extensive lockdowns in China, and the war in Ukraine are all new. None of these events were on the radar last year when we predicted the coming perfect financial storm and accumulating pressure of the everything bubble. All these disturbances continue to build energy. The outlook is gloomy. Stagflation nips at the heels of Great Britain. Our economy still teeters on the edge of falling into a full-blown recession. What do you do with existing investments, especially when things are uncertain and unpredictable? There’s no one universal answer. Everyone’s situation is different. Gone are the days when you could let a financial adviser take full responsibility for protecting your wealth. Fiat money has no backing except by government decree. Its value comes from people’s faith in the government. As long as the government is sound, merchants and other people will accept fiat currency as payment. At one time, gold and silver in the bank gave value to paper gold and silver certificates used in commerce. President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 6260 ensured that the US dollar would be no more than paper fiat currency. The passing of the 1913 Federal Reserve Act created a private central bank. The purpose of the Federal Reserve bank is to maintain maximum employment and stable prices. Instead, it has done more to feed our debt addiction and endless money printing. The Fed will ultimately be the undoing of the US economy. It is separate from the US Government, yet it has all the power to dictate fiscal policy for the country. The Fed and the US Government have grown to monstrous proportions. They always apply a band aide to the situation without addressing the root causes and dig us into a deeper and deeper whole. The Fed and the government will continue to rescue the country from the economic problems they create through its monetary policies. Americans owe $14 trillion more to the rest of the world than the rest of the world owes to Americans. We are the world’s largest debtor nation. As our government rearranges the economy, legislates morality, and helps special interests, the true costs are inefficiencies, new problems, and more loss of freedom. Our landless citizens are becoming modern-day serfs. Is it time to start worrying? Within a few months of his presidency, Roosevelt signed into law requiring US citizens to turn over their private gold to the Federal Reserve in exchange for Federal Reserve notes. Executive Order 6260 made it illegal to own gold. Since then, the people have no longer governed the US. The banks control the US and its citizenry. Ken Russo returns to one of his favorite gold bullion products, the Gold Britannia. The Royal Mint that produces the Gold Britannia coins has a 1,000-year history of minting coins. But the design themself give the coins such an aura of history and the allure of British heritage. The most distinctive feature of the Gold Britannia design is the standing figure of Lady Britannia. Her noble image first appeared on Roman bronze coins of Emperor Hadrian’s reign around the first century AD. Britannia appears on British coinage in the farthing of 1672. The other side of the coin shows Queen Elizabeth. There have been portraits of the Queen on British coins since her coronation. The first coins were bearing Elizabeth’s image issued in 1953. The modern version of the Britannia gold coin is a British bullion coin that began in 1987. It was initially made of .917 fine gold and valued at £100. Over the years, the design of the Britannia gold coin has changed quite a bit, but its underlying symbolism remains the same. British Gold Britannia coins minted after 2012 are Precious Metal IRA eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ The escalating prices are hurting people. Everything from the housing market to the groceries we buy at the store is bedeviled with skyrocketing prices. As the screws begin to tighten, people need an inherently valuable asset. They’ll call for something they can trust to be there when they need it. Gold is the only tangible asset that has proven itself for thousands of years. The epic global bubble is a 4-prong super bubble that includes stocks, bonds, international housing, and commodities. The market is highly speculative, combined with a toxic blend of aggressive fiscal stimulus and loose monetary policy. History tells us that there will eventually be a reversal. Pressure builds to levels that force the bubbles to pop. As we get closer to the financial storm quickly approaching us, we must figure out ways to protect our nest egg. We delay our Social Security claims or maybe consider a part-time job. But diversifying your wealth with precious metals is an excellent way to create a solid foundation for your retirement. The spot price of gold rises when markets experience turmoil because people want something that will hold its value instead of relying on volatile securities markets. Wages are not keeping pace with inflation. People are struggling with lower wages while energy prices continue to climb. Energy prices are increasing at a faster rate than ever before. The energy index, which includes gasoline and household utilities, has risen 41.6% since June 2021. The cost of natural gas has doubled since the beginning of the year. We are witnessing high inflation and the devaluation of people’s currency. Until recently, world currencies were backed by some form of precious metals. Countries fixed the value of their currencies to a specific amount of gold. The United States used gold as the basis of its currency beginning in 1834. The international money system began using the Gold Standard in 1870. Throughout the Gold Standard, the dollar retained its value. As long as banks didn’t manipulate the money supply (increasing the money supply is a favorite pastime for the Fed), the Gold Standard prevented inflation. Becoming the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, the United States thrived using gold as the basis of the dollar. Until 1971, the US regulated the value of gold by tying it to the US dollar at around $35 an ounce. This country’s last decade of the Gold Standard was one of great prosperity. Incompetence, ambition, and greed changed everything in 1971. Since then, the dollar’s value has fallen by fifty compared to gold. Today, the spot price of gold hovers at about $1,800. All things move in ebbs and flows, and the spot prices for precious metals are no different. Gold and silver have proven themselves as the ultimate safe haven from financial chaos and political turmoil. The things that caused the financial crisis of 2008 were never solved. Knee-jerk actions from the central banks have made the problem worse. All the bailouts, currency creation, market manipulation, and derivatives expansion will come home to roost. When they do, gold and silver will rise. During deflation, the government is straddled with fixed debts and falling income in the form of tax revenues. The Fed will go to any lengths to prevent the ravaging effects of deflation. They have. They’d rather deal with inflation, even though it is also an economic killer. More than anything, the Fed fears inflation because you can only lower interest rates to zero. Because the dollar inflates, the spot price of precious metals, like gold and silver, will rise. Ken Russo tells us about a gold bullion coin that would certainly add some sparkle to your retirement nest egg. This episode’s featured precious metal product is the Gold Kangaroo from Australia’s Perth Mint. Recognized worldwide for its stunning design and craftsmanship, the Perth Mint is a leader in gold bullion bars and coins. The most popular coin is its 24-karat Gold Kangaroo, which comes in various sizes, from one-tenth of an ounce to one ounce. For nearly three decades, the Australian Kangaroo Gold coin has dazzled investors with its incredible beauty and 99.99% pure gold content. Each release of this magnificent bullion coin honors Australia’s most recognized symbol with a breathtaking design. The obverse features the latest portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The 2022 edition of the Gold Australian Kangaroo shows a kangaroo and her joey hopping across a grassy plain with hillocks on the horizon. The Australian Gold Kangaroo is Gold IRA eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/

The threat of a digital currency issued by the Fed impacts everyone. Our democracy and the freedoms we take for granted are in danger. The human experience, from the American perspective, is about being free. The idea of sound money supports the fellowship of common responsibilities and interest in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Our money is an extension of that idea. Biden’s Executive Order 14067, Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, needs discussion to establish some regulatory requirements for the emerging digital asset market. There must be a balance between privacy and the ability to gather surveillance. We focus on the possible threat to financial privacy that could become a by-product of Executive Order 14067. Keep the Fourth Amendment in mind as you listen to our conversation. Remember that one? That’s the constitutional right requiring the government to obtain a warrant (upon showing probable cause) to access an individual’s person, house, papers, and effects. Effects should apply to individual financial records gathered by financial firms. While the order ultimately seeks answers, not action, there’s the concern that the act could lead to an economic system that robs law-abiding citizens of the freedom to engage in anonymous transactions. The scenarios that Ken Russo illustrates are alarming. The temptation for government to control its citizens by controlling their money and how it is spent would be too great to resist. The fear of how the Fed could lord it over us is a form of tyranny of the mind. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence as an announcement of independence and democracy. Never before had a government instituted on the consent of the governed. The Declaration of Independence expresses the American idea, and its message speaks to us across time. It is up to us to listen, for it is the basis of our beliefs. It is what we stand for. Today, too many take for granted public schools, freedom of speech, and the freedom to live private lives. We have been slowly conditioned to give up our privacy. New generations have never known the difference. Since the beginning of the last millennium, privacy violations have been pervasive. The mobile devices that we carry around help to keep us under surveillance. Younger generations have grown up in a world where cell phone providers can see where you’ve been, who you call, what websites you visit, and what things you buy using mobile apps. Trends in American politics and society foreshadow George Orwell’s cautionary novel 1984. Probably because terms like “Big Brother” or “Thought Police” seem to be a part of the current conversation. Orwell’s dark story of a dystopian society warns of the dangers of totalitarianism, censorship, and government surveillance. Doublespeak is the language that deliberately obscures, disguises, distorts, or reverses the meaning of words. Doublespeak leads to Doublethink. They can mean the opposite of what they say. Ignorance is strength. They mean slavery when they’re talking about freedom. If it’s called an Inflation Reduction Act, its effect will be inflation acceleration. This purposefully ambiguous and confusing language restricts grammar and limits vocabulary to diminish the range of thought. Instead of focusing on one particular bullion product, Ken Russo introduces us to the category of gold bullion bars. Gold is a private and reliable store of value. Owning physical gold is a hedge against inflation and provides a way to hold wealth without anyone else keeping tabs on it. Gold bullion bars are available in a wide range of sizes, from 1 gram to 1 kilogram. Gold bars are ideal for those investors who want to invest in the value of gold rather than for any historical tradition or deal with the added premium that comes with minted bullion coins. All gold bars offered by the Midas Gold Group are 24-karat pure gold. The absolute purity of 24-karat gold gives the metal a rich royal yellow. Midas guarantees each bar to have no other metals mixed in with the gold. Gold bars are inscribed with the weight, purity, metal content, and serial number (hallmark stamps) along with an identifying mint mark. Most gold bars come encased in an assay card, a certification from the producing mint that your gold bar is authentic. An assay card accompanies larger gold bars. The Midas Gold group deals with the most reputable precious metals industry, such as Credit Suisse, PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Canadian Royal Mint, and Australia’s Perth Mint. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ The threat of digital currency is no longer a theoretical concern. An increasing number of central banks in other countries are already issuing e-currencies. And it looks like the US is moving in that direction. What are the risks? How will it impact our society? In this episode, we discuss the threat of digital currency. The danger of a Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, is the complete control it gives the government over the money going in and out of our accounts. A Central Bank Digital Currency means the government would strengthen its authority over its citizens by taking complete control of their money. “If you pluck a chicken one feather at a time, people don’t notice it.” —Madeleine Albright, sounding the alarm on fascism. Government-issued digital currencies would make it easy to enforce the monetary policy. For example, the Fed could implement negative interest rates by reducing balances in all the CBDC accounts. A digital currency controlled by the central banks is something out of Orwell’s 1984 or Huxley’s Brave New World. Once this dystopian monetary system is operational, the government could say your money isn’t yours. Your property rights are subordinate to the “public good.” A digital currency controlled by the central banks means the end of a free society. The proposals and public messaging about Executive Order 14067 are innocent enough. Still, even the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, says, “There are many difficult questions to answer. We are engaged in a serious program to understand technology and policy issues.” This document opens the doors for more government control over its citizens by controlling their money. Although the US is dragging its feet on a Federal Reserve-implemented digital currency, the die is cast. It’s just a matter of time. A CBDC is a purely digital form of a country’s money issued by its central bank. The idea is that people would use it just like cash. But a government-issued digital currency is not just like cash. A Central Bank Digital Currency lets the government control all aspects of your money. If the government controls your money, they control your life. The potential of fully implemented CBDC means were a few steps closer to living in a totalitarian society. Consider the following: the next time the government issues a stimulus check, the Fed could program the funds to expire in one month. The central banks could give a food bonus which is only suitable for purchasing goods at your local grocery store. If there is a fuel shortage, the government could restrict the amount of gas you could buy. If the stock market were crashing, the Fed could issue money you could use only to buy stocks. They could terminate your spending if you were considered a criminal or even if they wanted to exert pressure on you for whatever reason. Participants in a transaction won’t know the identity of everyone they’re interacting with; however, the central banks will have details of all the users and their purchases. The Bahamas has already started using CBDCs, with sixty percent of central banks experimenting with rolling out CBDCs. Not surprisingly, China has wasted no time rolling out a digital yuan and will become the first major economy to use digital currency fully. The Chinese government couldn’t care less about privacy concerns. The digital yuan is one hundred percent trackable by China’s central bank. It can impact Chinese citizens and foreign companies operating in the country. The good news is that the US is behind in developing a CBDC. Few bullion coins make the same impression as the American Gold Buffalo. The American Gold Buffalo has the distinction of being minted from the purest gold content in US history. Conceived as an answer to other 24-karat bullion coins available worldwide, the Gold Buffalo hit the market in 2006. It’s a gold bullion coin that embodies the idea of solid money and the American frontier. Hold an American Gold Buffalo in your hand. You’ll instantly get a sense of the actual value and rustic history of American gold. It’s no wonder that the American Gold Buffalo is one of the most popular coins amongst investors, its worldwide popularity only continues to grow. The classic rustic design of the coin comes from the iconic Buffalo nickel (debut in 1913) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s disciple James Earle Fraser. The American Gold Buffalo is IRA-eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” —William Shakespeare Fine, even if you don’t use the word recession, we still record high inflation, rising interest rates, and two consecutive quarters of declining GDP in the first year. Diversifying your portfolio and protecting against market volatility is easier than most people think. Series host Dave Deno talks with Ken Russo, SVP of the Midas Gold Group, about how to begin investing in gold and silver. The main message The Gold Standard series sends out is that there’s only one to buy gold and silver. Purchase the physical metal through bullion bars, coins, or rounds created from private mints. Another part of the series’ ongoing message is to get out of paper assets and away from the banking system. That’s more paper. And paper, unlike gold and silver, has no intrinsic value. So stay away from gold-related securities or funds that promise to acquire gold for you. Despite gold’s volatility and vulnerability to market manipulations, gold remains the most reliable asset class because it has always maintained its value over the long term. Gold has doubled in price every seven years since 1971. The precious metal finishes the first half of the year six percent higher. Next year’s projections are looking tremendously favorable for the yellow metal. Remember that two-thirds of the world’s gold supply has already been mined. The gold and silver supply is finite. The limited supply aspect of gold and silver is what keeps our government away from returning to the Gold Standard. They want to continue making loans and spending more than they have. The Fed is addicted to printing money, and they have no respect for what former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan called a “barbaric relic.” The Fed must continue to raise the federal funds rate to balance threatening inflation. Higher interest rates mean companies spend more to borrow money. Rising interest rates for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans, reduce disposable income. So far, that lack of spending hasn’t started to happen yet. Perhaps because it’s more pleasing to imagine rather than face the evidence of reality. People are afraid to criticize something because the perceived wisdom of that masses means whatever is going on will ultimately work itself out. It’s a form of wishful thinking for people who don’t want to acknowledge the reality of the situation. How else to explain positive stock market moves, solid job growth, and consumer spending despite gloomy economic indicators? Today, those in the financial system proclaim that “we are not in a recession” because people are still buying things, and many are employed. The market and the economy are a house of cards. Each added layer at the top increases the pressure on the lower tiers. The real question is how long we can continue to kick the can further down the street before the whole thing unravels. That day will come. When it does, you’ll want to hold onto your purchasing power and protect your wealth as much as possible. Moving some of your paper assets into gold, silver, and other precious metals can help you do that. Dave and Ken discuss the importance of not being confused by the various ways to “own” precious metals. Investing in an ETF or a mutual fund is not owning physical gold. The idea of getting away from paper and the banking system is to own a tangible asset physically. While this may seem like diversification, it’s not. ETFs, mutual funds, and mining stocks are just more paper stating that you own shares in a company and are subject to overall market conditions. They are not physical gold and silver. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint is a distinctive government-backed bullion coin for many reasons, not the least of which is the fantastic quality. Another remarkable quality of the Gold Maple Leaf is its purity of gold content. Since 1982, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is made from .9999 fine gold. The Gold Maple Leaf was the only official bullion coin minted by a government at that time (the US began offering the American Gold Buffalo in 2006, a .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin). The Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins from the Royal Canadian Mint feature micro-engraved security features, some of which are visible only under magnification. Maple Leaf coins minted after 2015 have radial lines from behind the front and back designs. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is IRA-eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ If there’s a silver lining to the gloomy forecast of our national economy, it would have to be the metal itself. Gold and silver were circulated side-by-side as forms of money for the first two thousand years. Some investors believe that silver will perform better than gold. Others consider silver a strategic metal because it has so many industrial uses. There are many advantages of owning silver. You already own some silver because every electronic device has some silver in it. Silver is a part of our everyday lives. Modern life wouldn’t be possible without it. The most versatile of all the elements, silver is an amazing metal with hundreds of industrial uses. Because silver is malleable, ductile, and highly reflective, it is a critical ingredient in everything from solar panels to all kinds of batteries. No other metal has silver’s high capacity to conduct electricity or heat. Lydia, now the country of Turkey, flourished due to its natural resources and position on trading routes between the Mediterranean and Asia. They were the first to use gold and silver coins to make transactions easier and smoother. Athen had the world’s first free-market and working tax system. Their widespread use of silver as money set the standard for centuries. Other ancient civilizations, such as Rome, Greece, and China, followed suit. When the United States formed centuries later, it was only natural for them to base the financial system on the Gold Standard. The US dollar was defined by the weight and fineness of gold or silver. They were set in value to each other at a ratio of 15 to 1. Much of the gold left the country, and silver became the defacto standard. Later, in 1834, the situation reversed when a reduction in the dollar’s gold content made the ratio 16 to 1. Gold became the de facto standard. The Coinage Act of 1792 established the first United States Mint in Philadelphia. As a new nation, there wasn’t a lot of silver and gold lying around in vaults. Legend has it that George and Marth Washington donated the family silverware to make the first silver coins for the country. As the Philadelphia Mint was being constructed and prepared for service, 1,500 half dismes were struck in the cellar of a nearby building owned by a saw maker named John Harper. For more than 170 years, most US coins contained .900 fine silver. The federal government thought the precious metal became too expensive for coinage. The Mint introduced a composition of copper and nickel. By the late 1960s, there was no silver in regularly circulated coinage; however, the country held onto its massive reserves of silver. The industrial and investment outlook of silver is extraordinarily unique. Silver is a critical ingredient for solar, electric vehicles, and new digital technologies. The global rollout of 5G requires tremendous amounts of silver in semiconductor chips, cabling, and micro-electrotechnical systems. The demand for silver can only benefit from the push for green policies and sustainability. When the world thinks of silver bullion coins, they probably envision the American Silver Eagle. The American Silver Eagle is the most popular coin globally and has set the standard for silver-investment vehicles. Proof Silver Eagles are highly collected. Each Silver Eagle has a one-dollar face value and delivers excellent value for the price. Unlike regular bullion counterparts, proof Silver Eagles carry a mint mark. The only exception to this is the 2011-S American Silver Eagle. Years before, there were plans to sell off all precious metals from the Defense National Stockpile Center. The general attitude at the time was that the US production of silver far outweighed any need or demand. Fortunately, none of the attempts to sell off the stockpile were successful. President Reagan signed the Liberty Coin Act into law during the summer of 1985. The new law authorized the Treasury to Mint and issue silver bullion coins from the national stockpile and designated each coin to have both numismatic and legal-tender status. The following year, the first American Silver Eagle hit the market. The obverse resurrects one of August Saint-Gaudens’s proteges’ Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Liberty Walking design of the half dollar circulated between 1916 and 1947. The reverse shows John Mercanti’s contemporary vision of the heraldic eagle. Note: the American Silver Eagle is the only silver bullion coin allowed in an Individual Retirement Account (IRAs). ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ The Gold Standard series host Dave Deno and his guest Ken Russo, SVP of the Midas Gold group, sound the alarm on dwindling retirement funds. A misguided economy depletes stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investment vehicles. As Dave says, “That means less money for your retirement years.” A retirement alert means different things to different people. For most people looking to retire soon, it means reassessing the lifestyle they’ll be able to afford. Or maybe they’ll have to push retirement down the road five or ten more years. We will still be dealing with runaway inflation in 2023. That is retirement alert number one. Retirement alert number two is the growing everything bubble. A bubble could be the stock market, real estate, or some other asset that has grown exponentially over its intrinsic value. The rapid escalation of the markets has overvalued almost every conceivable asset class by artificial means. Trade deficits continually overvalue the US dollar. Retirees feel the pressure of expenses rising faster than their fixed incomes, forcing them to withdraw larger chunks of money from their investments. Rising inflation, interest rates, and the monstrous everything bubble make it vital to adjust retirement plans. Inflation, one aspect of the coming financial storm, will directly impact the quality of your retirement. It may delay retirement or mean getting a part-time job. Under normal circumstances, the cost of retirement usually exceeds expectations. Put that self-evident truth into an economic environment built on false gains, and you have an unstable environment, not the peace and comfort you’d expect from retirement. Ken says, “the audience must realize that the past decade has been fake. There has been so much money printed out of thin air. So much leverage and speculation have built the biggest bubble in the history of bubbles.” Although Social Security is adjusted, it continually fails to keep pace with inflation. Like many government programs, Social Security has its problems. Inflation only makes them worse. Social Security will have to reduce payments during the next 10 to 15 years. People planning to retire soon feel the additional volatility in the stock market, and they’re trying to figure out ways to reduce spending, save more money, and invest. But invest in what? You can’t keep an all-cash asset base. You have to put it into something that at least is going to hold its value over time. Earlier, we mentioned that the rapid escalation of the markets had overvalued almost every conceivable asset class by artificial means. Ironically, precious metals aren’t one of them. Gold and silver values have been continuously manipulated so as not to sound the alarm of a shaky economy. The US abandoned the Gold Standard in 1971. Ever since the financial institutions have worked overtime to suppress the value of gold to allow the US dollar to maintain its supremacy, the powers that be cannot suppress the price of gold and silver much longer. Other countries are shaping the dynamics of the global economy. We’re fighting a financial war. Countries have become increasingly competitive amidst the straining of relationships. The sanctions against Russia are an example. A US spot price for gold at $3,000 would signal a problem. Nevertheless, that fact remains, the soundest money in history is gold and silver. The stability of these precious metals is especially true during times of tumult and uncertainty. We’ve been forecasting several financial storms for some time. Recent developments such as record high inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and Russia’s war in Ukraine only add to a global slowdown in economic growth. Ken introduces the audience to the bullion bar’s most affordable way to hold gold and silver. At .9999 fine gold, the PAMP Gold Bar is one of the highest quality bullion bars on the market. The one-ounce bars are the most popular, but the PAMP Suisse bars are available in different sizes from 1 gram to 2.5 grams, 5 grams, 10 grams, and 20 grams. An example of the PAMP Suisse craftsmanship is their unique microscopic topographic security technology, Veriscan. Each gold bar, from the smallest to the largest, is imprinted with a unique identifying fingerprint at the refinery. The beautiful Fortuna etching graces the obverse of each bar is more noticeable. Fortuna is the Roman goddess of fortune and prosperity. Her profile emerges behind an overflowing cornucopia. PAMP Suisse’s elegant design shows the alluring goddess blindfolded. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com Privacy and freedom are essential foundations of the American idea. Unfortunately, freedom and privacy are slowly eroding, just as the US dollar value is gradually eaten away by runaway inflation. Series host Dave Deno and his guest Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold group, discuss privacy and freedom associated with your money. Any proposal by lawmakers to let the IRS snoop around bank accounts is a Federal intrusion into the financial lives of everyday American citizens. In addition to hiring 80,000 new IRS agents, the Biden administration is pushing plans to add another layer of government scrutiny to everyone’s private information. Under the guise of going after criminals, Biden’s proposal is another attack on our constitutional rights. In many ways, the digital age of hyper-connectivity has all of us living in a constant state of surveillance. What is one more violation of personal privacy? While it’s easy to become complacent, we must guard against becoming indifferent to breaches of our privacy rights. To do so dishonors the generations of brave men and women who struggled and sacrificed to win our rights to privacy and freedom. From the perspective of the Constitution, it’s like conducting massive searches without the need for a search warrant. It’s a disturbing trend that all of us should observe; the government is known for saying one thing even as it does something entirely different. Setting the stage for more surveillance could be part of a broader strategy. It could be an early indicator that the Fed is purposefully manufacturing the demise of the US dollar to help reshape the global monetary system. It would be most convenient for them to know the details of everyone’s account. Financial freedom usually means having the means to afford the lifestyle of your choosing. It might include a nest egg for retirement or the freedom to pursue your career of choice. The financial freedom discussed in this program is the liberty to use your own money without third-party monitoring and interference, perhaps telling you what to do with your money. One of our rights as US citizens is the right to privacy. Financial institutions are required to protect the confidentiality of consumer finances under a federal law called the Financial Modernization Act of 1999. Regardless of professional career or retirement status, there is worry about the erosive effects of runaway inflation. Everything you buy costs more while everything you own goes down in value. The Gold Standard message is about taking action to protect and preserve your wealth. There is no substitute for “Gold you can hold.” Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), pool accounts, and certificate programs are all pieces of paper or entries in a ledger book promising to deliver precious metals someday. This paper market could be much larger than the physical market. Customers of the paper gold market think they own gold when they don’t. How many of them will be able to access physical gold during a panic? Gold and silver are the few financial assets you can hold outside the financial system. If you don’t have possession of the precious metals, or if there are no storage fees because there’s nothing to be stored. The gold you can hold means you have physical control of the asset. People approaching retirement begin to ache in their stomachs, wondering if their savings and investment accounts are losing money. What are the proper steps to protecting retirement and preserving wealth? It’s a question everyone must be asking. While contemplating the answer to that question, consider this quote from E. B. Tucker’s book WHY GOLD, WHY NOW? “Gold is simple. It’s the only asset that doesn’t depend on something else for its value. Stocks depend on a company’s profits, bonds on a coupon payment, and apartments need tenants. Gold needs nothing. It’s pure, unadulterated wealth.” If you’ve never seen a proof American Gold Eagle bullion coin up close, you’re missing a stunning example of American craftsmanship. The American Gold Eagle Proof coins would be an excellent addition to any precious metal bullion holdings. Proof coins have frosted designs surrounded by stunning mirror fields. Since the mintages are much smaller than their standard issue counterparts, they demand a much higher premium. Much care and attention to detail go into creating Proof American Gold Eagles. The glossy finish and spectacular detail make them an irresistible collector’s piece and a great way to hold physical gold. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Series host Dave Deno kicks off this episode with an attention-grabbing headline from Wall Street veteran Mike Novogratz. “The economy is going to collapse, and we’re heading into a really fast recession.” Of course, The Gold Standard has warned of a perfect storm of economic troubles from the beginning. That’s why we’ve been reminding our listeners to use gold and other precious metals to protect personal wealth and buying power. But “Why” gold? Why is gold considered a hedge against inflation and deflation? And how does gold provide financial cover during geopolitical strife and uncertainty? These questions are the heart of this episode. Many people consider gold a unique and valuable commodity. We think of gold as money. Gold is the only real money there is. Even after policymakers’ disparagement and neglect from economists, gold has never disappeared. Savvy investors hold physical gold to protect themselves and their loved ones from complex economic forces and growing instability. The yellow metal is still in the reserves of the international monetary system. It will be more critical to global financial stability in the years to come. Unlike the uber complex and sophisticated machinery of the global economy, gold is simple and unreactive. Gold is so unresponsive to a chemical reaction that it’s ideal for biomedical purposes. Jewelers love it because gold is durable, exquisitely malleable, and it stays nice and shiny forever. The history of civilization shows how gold has driven the wealth of nations. The rulers of ancient Egypt were buried with their gold so they could enjoy it in the afterlife. The Roman empire used gold as money, just as we did for nearly two centuries. Spanish conquistadores stole gold from newly discovered lands. The California Gold Rush (1848 to 1855) attracted people from all over the world. The United States grew in size and prosperity by leaps and bounds using a dollar based on gold. Between 1780 and 1971, the Gold Standard provided the foundation the US needed to become the world’s wealthiest and most prosperous country. Gold has proved itself time and time again as a haven against uncertainty and disruptions going back thousands of years. There is no other type of investment that even comes close to beating gold’s incredible track record. Gold remains a reliable store of value because it maintains purchasing power no matter what. More people are waking up to why gold remained popular through the ages. Out-of-control inflation and general uncertainty keep upward pressure on gold. As a fiat currency, the US dollar will decline much further than it is now. The devaluation of paper currency is only one reason why gold appreciates. As the shrinking dollar value continues, more people will move whatever assets they have into gold. When that happens, the pint-up energy will suddenly expand like an explosion. They can hold back the spot price of gold for a time, but eventually, gold’s inimitable power forces it to move. Regardless of where the value of gold goes on any given date, the precious metal is still the best way to protect your wealth. Why? Gold is free from human intervention and manipulations. Traditional investment choices, such as stocks and bonds, are too risky for most people. You have to be clear about your investment goals, the time you can afford to have your money tied up in an investment, and how much you could stand to lose in a market crash. Diversification has become front and center as investors, advisors, and individuals brace themselves for the oncoming financial storm. So-called alternative asset classes are becoming less “alternative” and the more intelligent choice. The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 sought “to revitalize the design of United States coins and return circulating coinage to its position as an object of aesthetic beauty in its own right.” The one-ounce 24-karat American Gold Buffalo was the result. The American Gold Buffalo has the distinction of having the purest gold content of any bullion coin from the US Mint. The Gold Buffalo is a tremendous coin that harkens back to the golden era of American coinage when Saint-Gaudens and his disciples created most of the designs. August Saint-Gaudens was America’s greatest sculptor at the turn of the century. His lifelong disciple, James Earle Fraser, designed the Indian head (obverse) and the buffalo (reverse) of the nickel that was minted between 1913 to 1938. The Fraser nickel design became the basis for the American Gold Buffalo. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Dave Deno talks with Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold Group, to discuss paper assets that can be used to own physical gold. Moving paper assets to physical gold you can hold is an important topic as people worry about persistent growing inflation, interest rate hikes, and the discomfort of not knowing what will happen next. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban customers for a market basket of consumer goods. Until now, the CPI has never gained more than eight point three percent since strangling inflation of 1982. Food prices have risen over ten percent since last year. Since inflation is enemy number one for the Fed, though God knows why, they do everything in their power to create it, aggressive rate hikes are on the menu for the foreseeable future. Raising interest rates to control inflation without triggering a massive recession is an impossible balancing act. Rising interest rates make it more difficult to borrow money; consequently, people make do with what they have. Most consumers start spending less because they want their money to stretch further. Spending less helps ease inflation. That’s why the Fed is getting increasingly aggressive with raising interest rates. Spurred on by higher-than-expected inflation figures in May, the Fed made the steepest rate hike since 1994. There will be more rate hikes to come. Rising interest rates are bad: they have a huge impact on everything that involves borrowing money. People can expect higher credit card payments, higher mortgages (hopefully you have a fixed-rate mortgage), and increased worry over how to make ends meet. The average person cannot afford to think about savings and investments. A recession is particularly harsh on people who are close to retirement or have entered retirement. Some people might have to return to work because they won’t have enough to live on. Ken talks about the uncertainty of today’s market and the accuracy of what’s being communicated to the public. It is a mystery how the government continues to fund its deficit spending. Remember, our debt is surpassing our Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and our GDP is declining. It’s one big question mark. One thing is certain, more economists are predicting the odds of a recession happening are getting higher. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates are joining the chorus warning of a recession to hit the end of next year. Gold has a reputation for being a safe-haven investment for good reason. You can’t compare gold and stocks, especially now that the market resembles more like a casino than a viable place to invest. There is an inverse relationship between precious metals and stocks. When stocks fall, the spot price of gold tends to rise. Gold has yet to reflect what has gone on with out-of-hand currency printing and inflation. $1,800 is not a bad spot price for gold but you haven’t seen anything yet. There are expectations that the precious metal will make huge increases as the economy continues struggling. It’s not a surprise that gold holds its value in a recession. As a reliable store of value, there’s nothing like gold and silver to protect long-term savings and preserve wealth. In ancient times, alchemists tried to find ways to transform base metals into gold. It never worked; an alchemist settled for someone who transforms things for the better. In that sense, we can all be an alchemist. Moving some of your paper assets into gold is a way to strengthen your portfolio through diversification. A retirement account, for example, is a paper asset that can be rolled over into a self-directed Gold IRA. Physical gold is gold you can hold. Gold is sound money because of its long-standing value demonstrates its stability. Gold ETFs are different. They’re paper and not a tangible asset. Examples of physical gold are gold bullion bars, gold bullion coins like the Gold American Eagle, or numismatic coins like the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. The one-ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leaf is the second-oldest coin in the precious metals market. The first modern bullion coin released was the South African Krugerrand which debuted in 1967. Introduced in 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is a legal tender in Canada with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars. It’s issued annually by the Canadian Government and produced by the prestigious Royal Canadian Mint. At .9999 purity, the 24-karat gold, the Gold Maple Leaf is one the purest official bullion coins in the world, is IRA eligible. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Massive money printing, enormous debt, runaway inflation, and record rate hikes are troubling signs of something wrong. And it’s not only happening in our country. These frightening trends are happening worldwide. With all its disturbing implications, the Great Reset is even more insidious. What is the Great Reset, and why should it concern you? Dave Deno, the host of The Gold Standard, talks with guest Ken Russo, SVP of the Midas Gold Group, about the economic challenges ahead and the looming threat to our privacy and liberty, the cornerstones of our American way of life. The World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum, or WEF, is an international organization based in Cologny, Switzerland. Every year the WEF hosts an annual event in Davos, a fancy ski resort. The invitation-only event is the ultimate A-list party for the business world, bank leaders, and politicians. Most of the attendees are CEOs, billionaires, and heads of state. It’s the kind of place you’d expect to run into James Bond as he fights to save the free world. The WEF always uses hot-button issues around social activism, environmental protection, and entrepreneurship. Digital currencies are one aspect of “The Great Reset.” it’s a thinly veiled cover for their goal of controlling the world. The Great Reset “The Great Reset” is a plan suggested by the WEF in 2020 as an urgent response to the COVID-19 crisis, which left so much human and economic carnage. As global anxiety builds around social and economic problems, the WEF, the world “elites,” plan to act jointly and swiftly to revamp all aspects of our societies and economies, including a significant reset of capitalism. As world economies fall apart and all paper assets will become meaningless. The WEF “elites” might use this opportunity to advance their interest and destroy the American way of life because it represents sovereignty, prosperity, and freedom. The Problem with Central Bank Digital Currency We all have bank accounts where computer systems keep track of how much money we have. These are digital entries on commercial bank ledgers. That is a form of digital currency. The problem with Central Banks issuing digital currency is that the liability is now with the Federal Reserve. The Fed would issue the deposits as well as have oversight over withdrawals. There would be no limit to the level of control they could exert over people if money were purely electronic and provided directly by the government. Citizens allowing control of their finances by the government is unconstitutional and against any ideas of economic and political freedom. There are vast and disturbing implications associated with the notion of the Fed issuing digital currency. If anything, there should be less government monopoly and regulation efforts. Another Promise from the Fed The official word on a Federal Reserve-generated digital currency promises that such a move would never replace paper currency. They also said inflation was temporary. Do you believe them? Featured Precious Metal Product Over a decade before the Gold Maple Leaf, the world’s first 24-carat gold bullion coin, the South African Chamber of Mines came up with the South African Gold Krugerrand bullion coin. To promote global attention to African Gold, the South African Gold Krugerrand was hugely successful. Back in 1980, at the peak of the gold market, South African Krugerrands were the dominant coin. The South African Krugerrand & the American Gold Eagle The South African Krugerrand gold coin gets its name from the South African leader Paul Kruger. A profile of Kruger is on the obverse. On the reverse of the coin is South Africa’s national animal, the Springbok. Unfortunately, the Springbok emblem was introduced during Apartheid and still carries that association. It’s interesting to note that the world response against Apartheid and the popularity of the South African Gold Krugerrand (the US was its biggest customer) inspired President Reagan to develop what became known as the Gold Bullion Act of 1985. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ The timing for this episode couldn't be better. The topic of conversation is recession protection. First, let's take a moment to consider recent events. Inflation hit record highs last May. You can feel the pressure building. Bubbles are starting to pop. The Dow, the S&P, and the NASDAQ all fell. It was the worst day since the early 2020s. The Keynesian monetary policy playbook that lawmakers and central bankers follow ensures the boom-and-bust cycle of the economy. Current projections are that the recession will hit in the first half of 2023. Expectations are that the market will fall even further. There's no question that a recession is coming. It's just a matter of when it will happen. In this program, we discuss practical steps you can take today to strengthen your financial position. Major Wall Street firms Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan warn investors that the economy will worsen. They expect stocks to plunge another 20% as an inevitable recession approaches. Accelerating market selloffs and rising interest rates make a recession likely within the next 12 months. Remember that stagflation happens when inflation continues after the economy flatlines. The environment is similar to the 1999-2000 dot-com bubble. The fate of investments and retirement accounts doesn't look good. The chances of stagflation are rising. Ominous warning signs continue to remind us to diversify financial portfolios. Terrible news indeed, and more coming our way during the months ahead, but the message is not all about doom and gloom. There is still time to take action. Begin protecting your nest egg. Most of us are not prepared to weather the approaching economic storm. People who have lived through economic downturns remember the pain. These survivors are more likely to have planned diversification into their portfolio early on. Investing in alternate asset classes is an excellent way to diversify because of their isolation from traditional asset classes, and they provide a reliable hedge again inflation. Precious metals are the most practical alternative asset class because there are many ways to start owning precious metals. Typically, bullion is purchased in 1-ounce increments. Consider that the spot price of gold hovers around $1,800 while one ounce of silver is around $22. Gold, silver, or palladium these rare commodities that hold their value during economic decline. During a financial crisis, they'll hold their value and then some. What happens when the market crashes? Downturns in the market are not surprising. Historically, there's a slight downturn about every few years. Every two years, there's a correction of 10%. But what we have been discussing all this time is much more than an economic slump or downturn. The approaching storm they refer to is more like retribution for the decades of greed on Wall Street and the Fed's continuous mishandling of monetary policies. We haven't seen such a long streak of heavy losses in decades. When there's a market correction, it's a guess how long recovery will take. On average, the end of a bear market takes 95 days. But in these uncertain times, it could take much longer. Think of a market correction in today's environment as the pin that pricks the everything bubble. It could take years for investors and retirees to recoup their losses. Ken talks about the tremendous vision of Gold Switzerland's Egon Von Greyerz and his important message about gold. Egon von Greyerz and his associates were sounding the alarm in 2002 when global economic risks were uncomfortably high, with no remedy in sight. Ever since then, they have made substantial investments in physical gold. Even at that time, they were recommending to their client's allocations of physical gold between 25% to 50%. Gold prices act conversely to the stock market. The precious metal has proven its stability through thousands of years of history. Investment professionals know gold as a store of reliable value with a fixed quantity. Investors will flock to gold during economic strife because of its recession-proof character. Ken shines a spotlight on his favorite gold bullion product, the Gold American Eagle. The Gold American Eagle is one of the world's most recognized prized government-backed bullion products. The Gold American Eagle is not only a great coin but the largest gold coin also produced by the US Mint. It has an incredible history. At the end of 1974, after 40 years of abandonment, President Ford returned us to legalized private ownership of gold. After witnessing the global successes of the Gold Krugerrand and Canada's Gold Maple Leaf programs, leadership thought the United States should have its own gold and silver bullion coins. After all, the US has the largest holdings of gold in the world. The Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 established a truly competitive American Gold bullion product, the Gold American Eagle.

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Every time you look at the news media, you hear something about high inflation, job losses, rate hikes, and a fading economy. There are undoubtedly many ominous warnings that make you feel uneasy and on edge. The Gold Standard is all about educating our listeners about the economy and ways to protect your wealth. The Gold Standard represents stability. Indeed, if our government were on the Gold Standard, we wouldn't have bouts of inflation because the government and banks wouldn't be able to manipulate the money supply. Gold is a standard of value immune to human greed. Gold is hard to beat if you're talking about stability and reliability. Don't Panic. Learn How to Protect Your Wealth Every creature on the planet has survival instincts. Being in survival mode makes us think twice about taking risks. We begin to think twice about buying things we don't need. A little bit of fear can be a good thing as long as you don't become like a deer in the headlights of an oncoming truck. It's important to remain responsive to changes in your environment. This episode recaps some of those changes and ominous warnings that demand attention. The Ominous Warnings Many economists, affiliated with a bank or not, have warned about an impending recession. Recent days have seen the Dow Jones collapse more than a thousand points in a day. The S&P Index dropped over 500 points. Goldman Sachs has become disillusioned with the S&P500 and warns that the tight labor market pushes the country closer to recession. Golds Relationship to the Dollar Ken Russo reminds us that the dollar has dramatically declined in value over the past few decades, losing 78% of its purchasing power since the turbulent 70s. Inflation is a decline in the value of the currency. Gold reflects the weakening dollar. The price of gold itself doesn't move. Gold is a constant. Gold's value as an inflation hedge is because its price does not move. Don't think of the dollar price of gold. Think about the quantity of gold by weight. The dollar could collapse quickly. In such a scenario, the dollar price would no longer matter. The amount of physical gold you possess will matter. What Percentage of Paper Assets Should be in Physical Gold Gold and other precious metals shelters assets from stock market volatility and failing economies. The spot price of gold is something we can check throughout the day. Consider how volatile that price (the dollar's value moving up and down) has changed through the years. The conventional wisdom is to allocate 10% of your liquid assets into physical gold, silver, or Platinum. The warning signs tell us that the ratio should increase to 25%. It's Not All About the Money The uneasiness that comes from shaky monetary policies and unstable money impacts all of society and at different levels. Currency represents social trust. The disintegration of our currency contributes to social unrest and political polarization. Inflation is Outpacing Wage Increases Workers are finding their salaries are not keeping pace with inflation. They can't earn enough to cover rising prices. The lucky few who receive raises get about 1 to 5% on average. This increase is below the current rate of inflation. Featured Precious Metal Product Ken and Dave circle back to their earlier discussion about England's Gold Britannia. Since its debut on the world stage in 1987, the Gold Britannia remains one of the most popular gold bullion coins worldwide. The Gold Britannia is available in a range of denominations. The one-ounce Gold Britannia bullion coin has a face value of 100 pounds sterling. Since 2013, the Gold Britannia is .9999 (or 24-carat gold). Unique features of the Gold Britannia To commemorate the Gold Britannia's thirtieth anniversary, the artist Philip Nathan came forward to refresh the image. The new look includes a speckled radial sunburst behind Lady Britannia. The United Kingdom's pride and glory design includes several security features in Philip Nathan's composition. There are lines within the stripes of the Union Jack flag on the shield of Britannia. Hold a Gold Britannia in your hand, and the waves seem to move. Below Britannia's glowing gown, in the lower left of the design, is a trident that represents her prestigious naval history. As the viewer changes their perspective, the trident becomes a padlock. Micro-text, written in Latin along the design rim, sums up the coin's modern design philosophy. The inscription translates to "an ornament and a safeguard." ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-s... Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullio... Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Wall Street makes money off the investor, and Las Vegas makes money off the gambler. Today, the word “investor” is interchangeable with “gambler.” The odds are about the same. If you're gambling in Vegas, the odds are stacked against the players and favor the house. Though most people don't realize it, the odds in many hedge funds are stacked even more heavily against the investor than in Vegas. Vegas casinos set the numbers to take about 5% of the take. That's much less than hedge funds, which generally demand 20% of the profits, share none of the losses, and the investor pays 1.5% to 2% per annum, even if they lose. Some people know nothing about stocks. Stockbrokers who know even less are advising them. The free-for-all speculation that has become much of Wall Street is nothing less than gambling. The stock market's plunge in March 2020 hurt countless Americans. Retirement accounts that took decades to build followed the market's performance into double-digit losses. Stock market volatility aside, the dollar's value has been consistently diminishing. What does that mean for anyone holding cash reserves in their bank? A corresponding loss in purchasing power. Precious metals, which have increased in value over the past several years, can offset that loss, with investors using the inverse relationship to protect their portfolios. Precious metals are a way to hedge against inflation and can even add stability to retirement accounts. Buy Physical Gold. Not Paper. Gold products offered on Wall Street are not gold. These offerings are paper contracts. The most prominent are exchange-traded funds or ETFs. They're easy to spot because the ticker symbol is "GLD." An ETF is a share of stock and not physical gold. It's not gold that you own. It's share of stock. The share itself is not even physical paper; it's digital and easily hacked or erased. Diversifying your investments reduces the risk and maximizes your returns as much as possible. Dave Deno and Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold Group, discuss how easy and important it is to diversify your retirement investments. They even talk about how important it is to diversify within precious metals. For example, a well-rounded holding of precious metals might include bullion with gold and silver numismatic coins. Throughout history, few investments have rivaled gold in popularity as a hedge against almost any trouble, from inflation to economic upheaval or currency fluctuations, to war. Ways to Invest in Gold Gold bars are popular for people looking to buy gold. Engraved on the face of the bar are the purity, manufacturer, and weight. Purity is essential when purchasing gold: investment-quality gold bars must be 99.5% pure gold and is the minimum purity allowed for Gold IRAs. Most gold bullion bars are .9999 percent pure. Many people purchase a gram or an ounce of bullion. The Time to Buy Gold is Now Our government cannot create gold out of thin air the way they print currency. There is a finite supply. There will be a point where physical gold won't be available for any price. When a buying panic erupts, it'll be too late. Dave and Ken discuss how easy diversifying into gold can be. The Storage of Gold There are several ways to store physical gold. Where and how to keep gold will depend on the quantity. Third-party custodial storage is available for large amounts. Featured Gold Bullion Product The Perth Mint first released its Gold Australian Kangaroo coins in 1987. Although presently devoted to one of the most recognizable images of Australia, the Kangaroo, the coin series originally depicted the Australian gold nugget. Three years after its inception, when designers changed the design from a nugget to the world-famous Kangaroo, the coin series took off. People worldwide took notice and began purchasing the Gold Australian Kangaroo. Since this design change, the Australian Gold Kangaroo coin series has become one of the most highly sought-after pieces of currency by both coin collectors and wildlife enthusiasts alike. On its reverse surface, the Gold Australian Kangaroo features a kangaroo along with The Perth Mint's traditional P mintmark also appearing on the surface. On the obverse surface of the coin is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with inscriptions of the coin's face value and purity. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

Now is a good time to be asking yourself how to protect some of your wealth. There has to be a more reliable shelter than stocks and bonds. Under current conditions, how dependable is holding onto paper currency in a savings account, money market fund, or stuffed under the mattress? When every day, you see stocks fall and prices rise, it’s hard to remember that the US dollar was once considered a safe haven during times of extreme uncertainty. The Gold Standard series host Dave Deno and his guest, Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold Group continue their discussion about self-directed Gold IRAs and how you can get your money out of declining investments and move it into more secure financial shelters, all without paying taxes. Fortunately, there is a way to do it, and that’s what this episode is about. You can’t say that our monetary policies have been created from common sense and logical solutions. Soaring prices are a global phenomenon. The US has the highest inflation of all the major governments of the world. Germany, the UK, and Canada are all close behind. Even though inflation is a global phenomenon, much of our inflation has been self-inflicted. The Fed has consistently made moves guaranteed to cause economic problems. There has been too much stimulus, too big of a budget deficit, too much bond-buying by the Fed, and too much money printing. These toxic ingredients are all part of an explosive brew that will soon erupt. Ken hits the nail on the head when says, “They’re ignoring the one solution that would solve the problem.” Stable money can only be accomplished through a Gold Standard. Having the discipline to stick to a Gold Standard is the path to true and lasting recovery and a prosperous economy. Being on a Gold Standard requires discipline, stewardship, and wise use of resources. Our monetary policymakers routinely engage in abuse of public trust. Was it ignorance or greed that ended a monetary system based on fixed exchange rates, or both? Once upon a time, the international Gold Standard was backed by state-backed central banks. Our country thrived for over a century under consistent mismanagement and abuses by the central banks caused the system to collapse. During World War II, the wheels were set in motion for a worldwide monetary order intended to govern monetary relations among independent nations. Bretton Woods required countries to guarantee the convertibility of their currencies into US dollars. The US dollar was pegged to the price of gold. At that time, the fixed exchange rate was $35 for an ounce of gold. After Bretton Woods, members redeemed their currency for US dollars. Over time, the dollar became a substitute for gold, causing the value of the dollar to rise and gain a significant foothold as the world’s reserve currency. All foreign banks must hold dollars in addition to whatever gold they had in reserves. In August 1971, President Nixon completely severed the tie between gold and the dollar and replaced it with a currency valued by government order, or fiat money. The US dollar has enjoyed a long era of dominance. More than sixty-five countries peg their currency to the dollar, and almost all of the foreign exchange markets involve US dollars. It’s been a great ride but there are increasingly new challenges to the dollar. The sluggishness of GDP growth shows signs of the US economy slowing down. China has displaced the US as the EU’s top trade partner. China is expected to exceed the US as the world’s largest economy before 2030. Could a new global reserve currency emerge? And if so, what kind of shape will the US dollar be in at that time? These are uncomfortable questions to contemplate, but essential if you want to protect your hard-earned wealth. Why is a Gold IRA So Important Now? The US dollar may be the world’s reserve currency. The value of the Euro and Yen has been steadily dropping against it; the precious metal has been a reliable hedge against inflation for thousands of years. Ken introduces listeners to a gold bullion coin that qualifies for a Gold IRA. This episode’s featured precious metal product is the main bullion coin of the United Kingdom, the Gold Britannia. At .9999 fine gold, Britannia is one of the purest gold coins on the global market. England’s prestigious contribution to the global bullion market came in 1987 just after the Chinese Gold Panda and American Gold Eagle made their debuts. The coin’s namesake, featured on the obverse, has been used on coinage since 119 AD. The Gold Britannia represents the pride of a nation, an incredibly long history, and one of the best gold values on the market. ______________________________________________________________________________ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ Host Dave Deno and his guest Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold Group, often talk about Gold IRAs. This episode explains what a Gold IRA is and how it works. April was a rough month for the stock market, and inflation rose. Fortunately, April is now in the rearview mirror. Unfortunately, May isn’t going to be much better. There couldn’t be a better time to talk about Gold IRAs. Even if you already know how a Gold IRA works, it’s still an excellent time to review the basics. Current Financial Issues Impacting Investments Dave mentions an article he read recently on prices increasing food prices worldwide. People know from experience that inflation is more significant than what the government reports. Higher food prices are just one aspect of a general increase in the cost of living. Meat and poultry are up to fifty percent. All of these conditions are further antagonized by Putin’s attack on Ukraine. Most of us aren’t wearing masks anymore. However, the global economy is still reeling from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Prices continue to rise as the markets start winding down. As rising inflation continues to tax the middle-class, most households have to tighten their belts another notch. The real problem with printing money like the Fed has these past years is that our economic output hasn’t grown to match it. There’s “too much money chasing too few goods.” Our Money Does No Retain Its Value Do you have much cash in savings? Have you considered transferring some of that into more tangible assets but haven’t done it yet? You may want to consider an example Ken Russo shares about the value of a dollar now compared to 1971 when Nixon took us off the Gold Standard. What you could have purchased in 1971 for $100 would cost $700 at today’s prices. The spot price of gold was thirty-five dollars in 1971. Today, an ounce of gold hovers around $1,900. What is an IRA? Traditional IRAs have tremendous advantages over brokerage accounts. In a brokerage account, the capital gains from selling at a profit and dividends earned by your investment are taxable based on current income levels. Retirement funds grow much faster over time. Regular income tax is paid only when a withdrawal from the IRA happens. An IRA has none of the tax consequences just described. What is a Gold IRA? A Gold IRA is a self-directed individual retirement account (IRA) that enables you to invest and hold physical gold or silver. Gold IRAs follow the same general rules as conventional IRAs regarding tax benefits. Custodians Manage Gold IRAs Custodians help manage the paperwork and tax reporting for gold transactions to meet the IRS requirements. Custodians can also help with any gold and silver storage needs. Under the IRS regulations of a Gold IRA, precious metals have to be stored outside the home. Your Custodian handles the transfer of gold as part of setting up your Gold IRA. When gold is delivered to you or your home, the IRS considers it a withdrawal, subject to taxation and potentially early withdrawal penalties. How to Buy Precious Metals for a Gold IRA Once a self-directed Gold IRA is established, physical gold can be purchased with cash transferred from other funds like a checking or savings account. You can also roll over an existing retirement account to buy precious metals. No taxes are owed on a rollover since the funds remain within a qualified retirement account. Featured Precious Metal Product Ken Russo treats us with one of the genuinely great gold bullion coins on the precious metals market. The Royal Canadian Mint makes some of the most popular gold and silver bullion products worldwide. Coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint are crafted with superb attention to detail and are renowned for their quality. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf has done a great deal in building the Royal Mints’ reputation since it first appeared on the global market in 1979. In 2005, the Royal Canadian Mint became the first to produce 99.999% pure gold. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf is an approved gold bullion product for self-directed IRAs. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/

https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/ April started with news about the inverted yield curve, which measures the difference in interest rates between short-term and long-term bonds. An inverted yield curve almost always signals an oncoming recession. Host Dave Deno and his guest, Ken Russo, VP of the Midas Gold Group, continue their discussion on signs of a recession. Warning signs of a recession continue to show up in many other areas, including overt warnings in the form of headlines and articles from some of the country’s leading financial authorities. These bits of rare transparency are rare. The Bank of America Warning An article reports that the Bank of America warns that high inflation is a credible threat to the “economic recovery” that began just two years. What economic recovery? The government printed lots of money and sent people checks. What about supply chain disruptions and plunging growth in this country and worldwide. How does inflation Relate to Recession? Although not the leading cause of a recession, inflation and recession are interconnected; of course, high-interest rates also play an essential role. When inflation rises higher than average wages, people start looking for ways they can cut costs. Rising inflation becomes a problem like cancer cell growth. As Ken often points out, we’re in the giant everything bubble there has ever been in the history of civilized man. Eventually, these bubbles are going to start popping. When that happens, get ready for a tsunami of financial calamities. Aside from the uber everything bubble, central banks’ typical response to high inflation is tightening monetary policy. Usually, the opening act just before the arrival of a recession. The tightening of fiscal policy means raising the federal funds rate. While it reduces inflation, it causes lower economic growth. A healthy economy is an ongoing balancing act. The US economy has been unbalanced for decades. The Federal Reserve manages the currency supply and uses other tools such as raising and lowering interest rates to stabilize the economy. It seems the Fed never gets the balancing act right. It’s always too much or too little. The US hasn’t had a healthy economy since before the 1970s. Growth was all but flat-lined together with runaway inflation. Between 1970 and 1980, inflation grew from five-point five percent to fourteen percent. Today we are at eight-point fifty-four percent inflation and climbing. Rising inflation means prices are soaring because the Fed prints too much money. Of course, the problem is easy to resolve: stop printing money. But the solution also means the government will have to stop overspending and balance the budget, which they’re not willing to do for political reasons. It’s a convoluted mess, to be sure, and it’s made even more confounding because of the lies, misdirection, and misinformation. The Bank of America article stated it’s not calling for a recession in the US but simply “raising the specter of a slowdown.” It would be better to call it an economic meltdown or a stock market collapse. As Ken mentions on this program, “Maybe someone could be transparent and truthful. When you have such a risky environment predicated on money printing, someday the chickens will come home to roost.” Do you want the Fed controlling your bank and retirement accounts via digital currency?! A Risky Environment Trying to make sense of the ebb and flow of the nation’s economy is tricky stuff, and the truth be known, nobody has a crystal ball to foresee how all of this will play out. But we can do more than merely fasten our seatbelts and hold on for the ride. We can take the opportunity to diversify our holdings into precious metals, which have proven themselves throughout history to be a reliable store of value. Featured Precious Metal Product This episode’s featured precious metal product is the second-oldest government-backed gold bullion coin. The one-ounce Canadian Gold Maple Leaf arrived on the global marketplace in 1979, twelve years after the first South African Krugerrand debuted. Next to the Gold American Eagle, the Gold Canadian Maple Leaf is the world’s most popular gold bullion coin. The many security features integrated into the coin’s design are the radial lines on the obverse and reverse of the coin. The obverse has a profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features Canada’s iconic national symbol, the Maple Leaf. ______________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The Gold Standard: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-standard-radio-show/ Gold IRA: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/gold-ira/ Invest in Gold: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/buy-gold/ Guide to Owning Bullion & Coins: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/bullion-guide/ Read the latest precious metals news: https://www.midasgoldgroup.com/news/