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ounce-by-ounce Jun 24, 2026

The Most Brilliant Silver Coin of 2026? — British Angel

The 2026 British Angel might be one of the most brilliant silver coins ever made and it's the first time the Royal Mint has struck an Angel in over 300 years.

silver-storage Jun 22, 2026

How to Store Silver So It Doesn't Tarnish

How you store silver matters almost as much as what you buy. A beginner's guide to keeping your silver from tarnishing — the chemistry behind it, capsule mistakes, and the truth about milk spots.

silver-for-beginners Jun 19, 2026

Best 1 oz Silver Coins for Beginners (2026 Guide)

New to stacking silver? This is the no-hype beginner's guide to the best 1 oz silver coins — what each one costs over spot, which to buy first, and the mistakes that cost beginners money on day one.

american-gold-eagle Jun 17, 2026

Gold Eagle vs. Gold Britannia: Which 1/4 oz Coin Wins?

American Gold Eagle vs. British Gold Britannia — which 1/4 oz gold coin actually comes out on top? I compare both across purity, design, liquidity, premiums, durability, and collectibility.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 15, 2026

Gold vs. Silver: Which One Are You Actually Supposed to Own?

Gold or silver — which one actually belongs in your stack? We go back to basics: what makes these two metals completely different animals, who each one is built for, and how to think about how much you should own.

fractional-silver Jun 12, 2026

The Worst Deal in My Stack

I picked up a 1/10 oz Silver Britannia for $16. Silver spot is around $70/oz — so this coin contains about $7 worth of silver. I paid double that. Here's why, and why you probably shouldn't.

gold-as-inflation-hedge Jun 10, 2026

Every Time Paper Money Collapsed, the Same Thing Happened

In 1923, a wheelbarrow full of German marks couldn't buy a loaf of bread. The people who survived that era with their wealth intact had one thing in common: they owned gold.

999-vs-9999-silver Jun 8, 2026

.999 vs .9999 Fine Silver — What's the Actual Difference?

What's the real difference between .999 and .9999 fine silver — and does it actually matter when you're buying? The answer is less dramatic than the marketing suggests.

gold-eagle-vs-gold-buffalo Jun 5, 2026

Gold Eagle vs Gold Buffalo: which one should you actually buy?

Two iconic U.S. Mint coins. Same amount of gold. Very different coins — and picking the wrong one could cost you.

precious-metals-tracking Jun 3, 2026

Why I Log Every Precious Metals Purchase (Most Stackers Skip This)

Most stackers obsess over buying. The ones who actually build wealth also track every purchase — and use that data to pay less in taxes when they sell. Here's the exact system I use.

mexican-silver-libertad Jun 1, 2026

Mexican Silver Libertad Review: Are the High Premiums Actually Worth It?

The Mexican Silver Libertad is one of the most beautiful silver coins ever made — and one of the most expensive to buy in the US. Here's the full review: design, mintage history, why it costs so much, and whether it belongs in your stack.

budget-stacking May 29, 2026

How To: Budget Stacking

Silver is more accessible than most people think. Here's exactly how to start building a stack on a tight budget — where to buy, how to pay without getting eaten alive by fees, and what to actually buy first.

selling-silver May 27, 2026

How to Sell Silver & Actually Get Paid What It's Worth

Before you walk into a dealer or ship anything off — know what you're holding, how spot price works, where to sell, and the mistakes that cost sellers hundreds every year.

american-silver-eagle May 20, 2026

Eagle vs Britannia

Two of the most iconic silver coins ever minted, head to head. Plus: what happened in March 2026 that shook the entire silver community's trust in the Royal Mint.

coin-capsules May 18, 2026

Don't Waste Your Money on Cheap Coin Capsules

My coin capsule journey — from flimsy Amazon specials to On Fire Guy airtight capsules. Don't cheap out. Buy the right thing the first time.

local-coin-shop May 14, 2026

Local Coin Shop vs Buying Silver Online — Which One Wins?

Where you buy your silver matters almost as much as what you buy. Here's a real breakdown of local coin shops vs online dealers — including a story about a Merry Christmas round I definitely didn't plan on adding to my stack.

silver-maple-leaf May 12, 2026

Silver Maple vs American Silver Eagle

Two of the most popular sovereign silver coins in North America, head to head. Purity, design, security features, premiums, and liquidity — here's how they actually compare.

silver May 11, 2026

Why You Need Silver Right Now

You've got your index funds humming along. You're doing everything right. So why should you care about a physical commodity that's been around for 4,000 years? Because it does something your three-fund portfolio can't.

silver-ai-demand May 8, 2026

Your ChatGPT Subscription Is Making My Silver Worth More

Every time you use ChatGPT, a chain reaction starts. Servers spin up. Electricity gets consumed. Solar farms generate that power. And silver goes into every one of those panels.

May 7, 2026

Gold & Silver Are Surging — Here's What To Do

Gold hit $4,742/oz and silver surged toward $81/oz today. Here's what's driving the move — and why you probably shouldn't change a thing.