In a time of rising inflation, economic uncertainty, and concerns over the stability of the U.S. dollar, many Americans are looking for ways to protect their wealth. One of the most time-tested solutions? Precious metals. On a recent episode of Smart Money Secrets TV, host Yemi Jimason sat down with Rich Jacoby, the founder and CEO of GoldenCrest Metals, to discuss why gold and silver are gaining popularity among investors and retirement savers alike.

Prior to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Congress forbid the use of almost all types of precious metals in IRAs. The only precious metals Americans were allowed to own directly within IRA accounts were U.S.-minted American Eagle gold and silver coins.

Over the past three years, it seems that an economic recession has become increasingly difficult to pin down. Lockdowns caused a recession, sure. But they came and went… kind of. What is the state of the U.S. and global economy now, and are we qualifying for something akin to 2008-2011? Why has “recession 2023” become a buzzword in the media?

For the first time since 1971, it seems we’re faced with a real prospect of the dollar collapsing. Not just a loss in the value of the dollar and then a bounceback, as is the case due to interest rates hikes and cuts. No, here we are talking something more along the lines of the Venezuelan bolivar.