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ounce-by-ounce Aug 24, 2026

U.S. National Debt Hits $40 Trillion: What It Means for Your Money

The U.S. national debt just crossed $40 trillion — roughly $119,000 for every person in the country, and growing by over $1 billion a day.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 21, 2026

How Much Silver Should You Own?

In this video I break down everything a beginner needs to know before buying their first ounce, the different physical forms silver comes in, why silver and gold belong in a portfolio, how to set a target allocation before you buy, how premiums actually work, and how to spot fake silver and shady deals before they cost you money.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 19, 2026

This ONE Ratio Tells You When to Buy Silver

What if you could get noticeably more silver (or gold) for the exact same amount of money — just by checking one number first?

ounce-by-ounce Aug 17, 2026

Gold or Silver? The Answer History Already Gave Us

Which one actually belongs in your portfolio — gold or silver? In this video we tell the story of a WWII treasury evacuation where the U.S. military had to decide, under real pressure, what to save and what to leave behind.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 14, 2026

Coins, Bars, or Rounds?

Silver coins, bars, and rounds all look the same on the outside — but their premiums, liquidity, and resale value can be worlds apart.

gold Aug 12, 2026

Midweek Precious Metals Report

Gold just touched $4,400+ for the first time since early June, silver spiked to a 7-week high before reversing hard, and we're hours away from the report that could decide where both metals go next.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 10, 2026

2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Set: Worth It, or Just Nice Plastic?

The U.S. Mint just released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Silver Proof Set to mark America's 250th anniversary — ten proof coins, five new silver quarters, and the first new half dollar and dime designs in decades.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 6, 2026

Why Gold & Silver Are Exploding Right Now

Gold just hit a 7-week high and silver is right behind it — but this isn't the fear-driven spike most headlines are calling it.

ounce-by-ounce Aug 5, 2026

How Scammers Are Stealing Your Gold

Counterfeit gold bars, high-pressure sales calls, fake IRA pitches — the precious metals space attracts scammers because it deals in cash, trust, and things that are hard to verify with the naked eye.

silver Aug 3, 2026

Silver CRASHED First in Every Recession — Here's What Happened Next

What actually happens to silver prices during a recession? In this video we break down the real historical data from the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID crash.

gold Jul 31, 2026

The Philosophical Case for Gold and Silver

Money isn't just a number - it's a promise. For 2,500 years, philosophers have been asking what happens when that promise gets broken.

goldbacks Jul 29, 2026

Are Goldbacks Worth Buying? (I Don't Think So — Here's Why)

I got a few Goldbacks thrown in as a freebie with my last APMEX order — and instead of just tossing them in a drawer, I figured it was the perfect excuse to finally do a full breakdown on these things.

silver-coins Jul 27, 2026

5 Silver Coins More Interesting Than the American Eagle

My top 5 favorite silver bullion coins, ranked from #5 to #1!

ounce-by-ounce Jul 20, 2026

The Hobby That Pays You Back — Why People Fall in Love With Stacking

You've heard about stacking precious metals as an investment — but nobody talks about why it's genuinely, ridiculously FUN.

silver-maple-leaf Jul 16, 2026

What makes the Silver Maple Leaf so popular?

Everything you need to know about the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf — one of the world's most popular and most secure silver bullion coins.

ounce-by-ounce Jul 13, 2026

Your Stack Is Done. You Just Don't Want to Admit It.

Most silver stacking videos tell you to buy more. This one is different.

perth-mint Jul 10, 2026

Same Mint, Same Ounce, 3 Different Prices — Which Perth Mint Coin Wins?

Kookaburra, Kangaroo, or Koala — three silver coins from the same mint, same one-ounce weight, wildly different prices.

silver-rounds Jul 6, 2026

Stop Overpaying for Silver: Rounds vs. Coins

Rounds and coins are the same metal — .999 silver, one ounce — so why does one cost more, and which should you actually buy?

morgan-silver-dollar Jul 3, 2026

1900 Morgan Silver Dollar — I Need Your Help Grading It!

She's 126 years old, struck in Philadelphia in 1900, I'm no professional grader. So in this one I break down the 1900 Morgan silver dollar from top to bottom.

gold-investing Jul 1, 2026

Why Gold Will Never Make You Rich (And Why You Should Still Own Some)

Gold just hit an all-time high — its first real, inflation-adjusted record since 1980. Then it fell 25% in two months.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 29, 2026

Stack Gold & Silver With Just 3 Rules

Everyone in this hobby is selling you action. This is the opposite — a boring, rules-based stacking system built so you'll actually still be doing it in ten years.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 26, 2026

9 Stacking Myths That Are Costing You Money

Copper is the next silver. Silver's going to $1,000. The government's coming for your gold. You've heard all of it — but how much is actually true?

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.

silver-buffalo-round Apr 29, 2026

I Finally Understand Why Everyone Buys Silver Buffalo Rounds

Buffalo rounds are always the cheapest silver on the page and I always scrolled past them. After digging into the history, I get it now — and the story behind the actual bison on the coin is one of the stranger things I've come across.

dollar-cost-averaging-silver Apr 27, 2026

$100 a Month Into Silver for 20 Years — Here's What Happened

I ran the actual numbers on what $100 a month would get you in gold, silver, and the S&P 500 — across four different time windows, using real monthly historical prices, with dividends reinvested on the stock side. The results surprised me.

silver-investing Apr 26, 2026

Before You Buy Silver, Watch This

Most beginners overpay, buy the wrong stuff, or walk in with completely unrealistic expectations — not because silver is bad, but because nobody explained how it actually works. Four things you need to understand before you spend a dollar.

silver-price-prediction-2026 Apr 24, 2026

Silver Price Prediction 2027 and 2031

Silver is at $81. Here's where I think it goes — one year and five years out — based on the supply deficit, industrial demand, the macro picture, and what the major institutions are actually saying. A reasoned case, not a guarantee.

gold-and-silver-portfolio Apr 22, 2026

Why Every Portfolio Should Have Some Gold and Silver

Ray Dalio recommends 5–15% in gold. Morgan Stanley's CIO recently recommended moving to a 60/20/20 model — 60% stocks, 20% bonds, 20% precious metals. These aren't fringe voices. Here's the actual argument.

silver-price-this-week Apr 17, 2026

Silver Just Had Its Best Week of the Year

Silver jumped 10.7% in a single week — from $73.66 to $81.57 — on the back of a hot CPI print and US-Iran ceasefire news. Two completely different catalysts, both pushing in the same direction. Here's what it means.

cheapest-silver-coins Apr 12, 2026

Silver Coins Ranked

Not all silver coins cost the same over spot. I rank the coins in my own stack by premium — from cheapest generic rounds to the most expensive government coins — and tell you which ones actually make sense to buy.

gld-etf Apr 11, 2026

You Should Own Physical Gold

Everyone says GLD is the smarter way to own gold — cheaper, easier, no storage hassle. They have a point. But there's one thing the comparison articles don't mention.

cheapest-way-to-buy-silver Apr 6, 2026

Stop Overpaying for Silver

Silver near all-time highs means every dollar of premium matters. Here's the complete guide to buying physical silver at the lowest possible price — premiums, product types, the best dealers, and the checkout tricks most people miss.

silver-stacking Apr 4, 2026

I Was a Gold-Only Investor — Here's Why I Started Buying Silver

I used to think silver was pointless — gold was simpler, more efficient, easier to store. So why did I start buying silver? Three things changed my mind, and none of them were 'silver is going to the moon.'

copper-rounds Apr 3, 2026

Copper Rounds Have a 2,700% Premium

Everyone thinks copper is the cheapest way to get into physical metals. When you run the actual numbers, it's one of the worst value propositions in the entire metals space.

is-it-too-late-to-buy-silver Apr 2, 2026

Is It Too Late to Buy Silver? (Most People Are Missing This)

Everyone asking 'is it too late?' is focused on the monetary metal story — inflation, the dollar, safe haven demand. That's real. But there's a second story running underneath it that most people aren't thinking about at all.

why-buy-precious-metals Apr 1, 2026

Why I Started Stacking

I'm a Boglehead. Index funds, low costs, stay the course — that was my entire investing philosophy. I never thought I'd buy a single ounce of gold. Here's what changed.

gold-investing Mar 30, 2026

Gold Is a Terrible Investment

Gold doesn't pay dividends. It underperforms stocks. The IRS taxes it at 28%. So why do I keep buying it?