Washington! We Have (a $35 Trillion) Problem!

You have questions? We have answers! In this episode of the Money Metals’ Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey answers listener questions. He covers a wide range of topics including de-dollarization, precious metals in IRAs, how to end the Fed, and the long-term viability of the current monetary/political system.

Peter Krauth, author of The Silver Bull, discusses silver and why many people believe the white metal has been a bit of a laggard compared to gold in recent years.  Peter sets the record straight on that -- and provides some context that most folks may not know about the poor man’s gold.

Decision 2024 is in its final stages. So, who is the winner? Money Metals' Midweek Memo host Mike Maharrey says that no matter who ends up occupying the White House next year (At this point it looks like Trump),  gold and silver are already the big winners. In this episode of the podcast, Mike argues that the practical impact of the presidential election will be less significant than many people imagine because the system itself is the problem as much as the people running it. That means a lot of things will continue on the same trajectory. He goes on to highlight gold and silver as the big winners in 2024 using some of the third quarter data. You might be surprised to learn that silver and gold are the best-performing assets so far this year.

This week we hear from our good friend David Morgan of The Morgan Report. Hear the Silver Guru’s take on the recent fireworks in the metals markets, where he sees silver going in the near term. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

There's been a lot of talk about the demise of the dollar. Has the treat of de-dollarization been greatly exaggerated? Or is the greenback's role as the global reserve currency threatened? In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey takes a hard look at the dollar's status in the context of the recent BRICS summit. He argues that while it doesn't look like the dollar will go down any time soon, it's a little early to breathe a sigh of relief.

Today we have a special interview with former economic advisor to President Donald Trump Judy Shelton. Judy is known for her advocacy for a return to the gold standard and for her criticisms of the Federal Reserve. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

Washington D.C. has a problem! A $35.7 trillion problem. And yet most people don't seem concerned about excessive government spending, massive budget deficits, and the growing national debt. In this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why people should be concerned. He digs deep into the numbers and points out some signs that the ramifications of the government's borrow-and-spend addiction and the spiraling debt are already reverberating through the economy.

This week we interview with the newest addition to MoneyMetals.com's content team, columnist and gold market analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs.   Join Jan and Mike Maharrey as they breakdown the latest on gold, why the Chinese are so secretive about their gold accumulation strategy, what it all means for the markets, and so much more...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton ripped through the southeastern U.S. leaving destruction in their wakes. They also gave new life to at least two economic fallacies. In this episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why anti-price gouging laws don't help in a disaster situation, and why the money spent cleaning up isn't some kind of stimulative economic boom.

This week, a fascinating interview with Kai Hoffman, CEO of Soar Financial and host of the well-known and highly regarded Soar Financially podcast. Mike Maharrey dives into a range of topics with Mr. Hoffman and taps into his expertise in the metals and the resource sectors specifically.