The Tipping Point

$15T DEBT $30T DEBT $1K GOLD $0 $2K GOLD $0 DEBT 1980 2000 2020 SOURCE: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/surging-national-debt-bullish-gold In 2020, the US Debt increased 18% compared with the year before as federal COVID-19 spending peaked. In the late 1970s when inflation was high, the price of gold surged. US Debt & Gold Price 1970–2023 The national debt now exceeds the $32 trillion mark and the dollar’s purchasing power continues to dwindle. Meanwhile, gold has a centuries-long history of maintained purchasing power and is seen as a hedge against economic uncertainty. When concerns about US Debt arise, investors often flock to gold, driving up the price. Gold US Debt 8 Is the Dollar Facing a Tipping Point? The Timelessness of Precious Metals If the continuously emerging digital age is dizzying and concerning to you, gold and silver may help ease your mind. Precious metals are a way of harkening back to simpler historical times and basing your future on time tested and true means of wealth preservation. It is there until you need it, or for generations to come. Experts recommend having some tangible assets within arm’s reach 13 during times of economic uncertainty. 90,000 Lear customers would agree. If you would like some peace of mind in these nightmare scenarios, gold and silver in your home safe could be just the ticket. Owning precious metals now could be your best defense against these anti-dollar moves. What they are doing to our dollar is not sustainable. Look at this debt chart. Read the full analysis over at Visual Capitalist. 12 On the other hand, look at the value of gold in the graph. With a few temporary wobbles, it tracks upward over time remarkably well, making it potentially a great defensive financial move should the trajectory of our debt continue upward. We can't say for sure these trends will continue in the future. But what do you think? Will Washington keep spending like drunken sailors? (apologies to drunken sailors...) even while the dollar’s reserve currency status loses its footing? And will the price of gold continue to track upwards - especially if a new gold-backed currency emerges? If you're ready to lock in your price on gold and silver, give us a call! Questions? Speak to a specialist at (800) 428-1493.