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Gold holds its value. Your dollar doesn’t.

Protect what you’ve earned with physical gold, shield your retirement from inflation, and cut your grocery bill by growing your own food.

Typical suburban American brick house

Same house. 3× the dollars, 72% less gold.

Median price of a new US home, in dollars and in ounces of gold.

1990

In dollars

$122,900

In gold

320 oz

2026

In dollars

$410,700

▲ 3.3× more dollars

In gold

89 oz

▼ 72% less gold

Sources: US Census Bureau & HUD, median sales price of new houses sold (1990 annual; Q2 2026). Gold: LBMA average price (1990: $384/oz; Jan–Jul 2026: $4,596/oz). Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Three Ways To Build Real Independence

Practical steps to protect your savings and reduce your dependence on rising prices.

Buy gold and store it safely

  • Coins or bars: what to buy first
  • How much gold should you own?
  • Storing gold at home, safely

Protect your retirement savings

  • What is a Gold IRA?
  • Moving a 401(k) into gold
  • Fees and questions to ask

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