Can You Put Gold in Your 401(k) or IRA?

Your Money Can Vanish Faster Than You Think

Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two related warning signs in today’s financial system. The first is the rise in bank-account scams, with billions reportedly drained from Americans through impersonation schemes, spoofed caller IDs, and pressured electronic transfers. The second is the continued strength of physical gold demand at a time when paper claims on metal remain widespread and Comex gold inventory has fallen sharply. Dean and Chris explain why account-based wealth can feel increasingly exposed in a digital-first system, why scammers are exploiting fear and urgency so effectively, and why some investors are becoming more focused on direct ownership of physical assets. They also break down why paper gold products are not the same as holding real metal, and why shrinking physical inventories could matter if more institutional holders seek delivery at the same time. Key topics include: * bank scams and account-security risk * caller ID spoofing and impersonation tactics * how to protect yourself from fast-pressure fraud * why physical gold demand remains strong * Comex inventory decline and paper-metal exposure * the difference between gold funds and owned metal Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissamerica.com%2Fsocial&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce61bba49f7d14cdc013f08dedc5f9d77%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639190500420051687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pukgeJH9yJPQyAwsJBdY2HVGULkpqdtkGj%2FJg0eRudk%3D&reserved=0]

What the Collapse of the Continental Currency Teaches About Gold and Inflation

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos reflect on 250 years of American resilience and the financial lessons embedded in the nation’s founding. The conversation revisits the collapse of the Continental currency, the phrase “not worth a Continental,” and why the Founders later emphasized gold and silver as anchors of real value and safeguards against inflationary government overreach. Dean and Chris connect those early lessons to the modern era, where runaway inflation, insurmountable debt, and the erosion of monetary discipline once again raise serious questions about the long-term strength of the dollar and the financial foundation of the country. They argue that America’s story is not only political and military. It is also monetary. Key topics include: * the collapse of the Continental currency * why the Founders distrusted unchecked paper money * how gold and silver supported the early American system * the link between sound money and national strength * modern inflation, debt, and monetary drift * what financial independence means in America’s 250th year Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social [https://www.swissamerica.com/social]

Is the Financial System Quietly Breaking Right Now?

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two major fault lines forming at the same time inside the financial system. The first is the push toward stablecoin regulation, where new customer ID requirements could make digital currencies more mainstream while also reducing privacy for users who were drawn to them partly for anonymity and independence from the traditional banking system. The second is the growing fear that the broader market is sitting inside a bubble built on easy money, debt expansion, inflated asset prices, and investor excitement untethered from economic reality. Dean and Chris connect these concerns to AI-fueled optimism, real-estate inflation, stretched stock valuations, and the historical pattern that systemic collapses tend to develop gradually before they become impossible to ignore. Key topics include: * stablecoin customer ID rules and privacy concerns * crypto volatility and digital-currency trust issues * stock-market bubble warning signs * easy money, debt expansion, and inflated assets * AI optimism versus consumer and economic weakness * why larger systemic fractures may already be forming Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissamerica.com%2Fsocial&data=05%7C02%7C%7C80b829a630ec40e81ee008ded17714c7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639178506545801560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WR7LvVfhiT75jO3vu0SK2E2Eq1YfV0JU4Q0BBE57sTk%3D&reserved=0]

Why Can't Young Americans Afford to Leave Home?

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the housing affordability crunch now reshaping life for younger Americans. The discussion focuses on the fact that the income needed to afford a median-priced home has nearly doubled since 2020, while home prices, rates, and rent have all continued moving higher. The episode also explores the generational consequences of that shift, including the fact that 1 in 3 adults under 35 lives with their parents, even though most of them are employed. Dean and Chris connect this to the broader shortage of entry-level housing, the roughly 4 million-home supply gap, and the way rising costs are delaying wealth-building for younger households. Key topics include: * housing affordability and mortgage-payment shock * why younger buyers are being locked out * rising rents and shrinking starter-home supply * why higher incomes still are not enough * how housing pressure fits the broader cash-war thesis * what this means for families trying to build stability Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissamerica.com%2Fsocial&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cbd0552ef7c7a4eadf89e08ded1760bdb%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639178502101645110%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bB%2BQtjnZ2AuXK6CMeewXC%2BtYVfEL7bNV4apMavuhflI%3D&reserved=0]

Secret War on Cash ep 290 a

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos explain the two main ways investors can buy physical gold: with personal funds or with retirement funds. The conversation breaks down how personal-fund purchases offer direct ownership, privacy, and flexible storage, while retirement-fund purchases can provide tax advantages and portfolio diversification through a self-directed IRA or similar structure. The episode also walks through the practical tradeoffs involved in each route, including storage rules, approved products, custodians, fees, and access. Dean and Chris argue that both approaches can make sense depending on the investor’s goals, and that understanding the mechanics is the first step toward making a smarter long-term decision about physical metals. Key topics include: * personal-fund gold purchases and direct ownership * retirement-fund gold purchases and tax treatment * privacy, discretion, and physical control * IRA-approved bullion and depository rules * fee differences and simplicity tradeoffs * how physical metals fit into a broader portfolio Brought to you by Swiss America. Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today. Call or text: 1-800-289-2646 Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/social [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swissamerica.com%2Fsocial&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7985a1ed14554facf0a808deccb84860%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639173289042280151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zZeXI5UyMnMgVUsauEFVmW8TRH2zCP%2B2Z4YK24KGCZQ%3D&reserved=0] Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.