The Rich Are Riding High in an Asset-Based Economy—And Gold Owners Are Sitting Pretty

Why It Feels So Good to Own Real Assets Right Now

If you own a home, some stocks, or physical gold and silver, you're likely breathing easier than most. Stocks are setting new records, housing prices are holding strong, and precious metals are doing what they’ve done for thousands of years: preserving value.

David Bianco from DWS said it plainly: “If you have assets, you’re not complaining.” And he’s right. If you’ve got even a modest position in precious metals, you’re probably feeling a sense of control, a cushion, a little bit of peace—and that’s no accident.

This isn’t just about feeling richer on paper. People who hold assets spend more. They’re more confident. They know their money is working for them. Meanwhile, the other half of America is still chasing the next paycheck, hoping inflation doesn’t eat it up before the month ends.

And Gold Owners? They’re Ahead of the Game

Let me tell you something as someone who’s been watching these markets for decades: gold owners are sitting pretty right now.

While Wall Street is playing chicken with interest rates and recession headlines, physical gold and silver have continued to provide a steady foundation. That’s why I’ve always said: gold isn’t just an investment—it’s insurance against chaos.

If you started buying metals five, ten, or even two years ago, you’re probably watching your savings grow while your dollar shrinks. That’s the power of owning something real in a system built on promises.

When the Fed rolls out more central bank digital currency schemes like FedNow, when banks start tightening lending again, or when the media starts pushing the next “crisis,” gold and silver holders won’t be panicking—they’ll be prepared.

Not Everyone’s Winning in This New Economy

Here’s the hard truth: the asset-based economy is creating a wider divide between the haves and the have-nots.

Reports show that Americans making over $100K a year are still cautious, but they're the only ones who even have the option to play the asset game. Lower-income families, already squeezed by inflation and debt, simply don’t have the extra funds to buy in.

And that’s what makes this whole situation so fragile. The top 20% may be feeling flush, but their spending has flatlined. The bottom 80% is tapped out. If this wealth divide keeps growing, the whole house of cards gets shakier by the day.

What You Can Do Right Now

If you haven’t already made the move into precious metals, don’t wait. The system is rewarding asset holders and punishing savers. Every day your wealth sits in fiat currency, it’s like parking your car in the ocean—it’s slowly rusting away.

But you can still protect yourself. You can still move a portion of your savings into real, physical gold and silver. Not paper promises. Not ETFs. The real stuff.

Take action now:
Download Bill Brocius’ free eBook, Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure
Secure your wealth with Dedollarize Gold & Silver

The tide has turned. This is an asset-based economy now. Make sure you’re not left behind.

Stay sharp,
Frank Balm