Should young people be accumulating silver and gold? The monetary framework in society itself is quickly transforming into something extremely different, something electronic and intangible. Physical movie DVDs are no longer purchased at a blockbuster and brought home and placed in the movie cabinet to be viewed every so often over the years. Instead, movies are streamed through monthly subscriptions. And sure, we can watch all the movies we want, but we never actually end up possessing anything, and our money is still being


spent. The exact same situation is occurring with video games. Unlimited games to play through a monthly subscription. On November 12th, the US Mint produced the final pennies that will ever enter circulation. One could argue that the average expense of 3.69 69 cents to manufacture a single penny and the significant decline of cash usage of transactions are valid reasons for the penny's production to stop. And to be fair, those are completely reasonable reasons. But despite the obvious lack of cost efficiency and


continued loss of relevance year after year in everyday transactions, removing the penny from continued circulation sets a massive precedent. It begins the disappearance of physical currency in America. In just a decade or so, the ability to possess tangible value, whether it's physical media, a home, or fiat money itself, will be greatly reduced. And for the older generations, it's not that big of an issue. But unfortunately, for millennials and younger, the highly intrusive digital age is something we will all have to


live with for most of our lives. And one excellent way to avoid this encroaching system and also maintain financial sovereignty is to accumulate silver and gold. Move money outside the fiat debt system and into tangible wealth that not only preserves its value but even produces a little bit of capital appreciation as well. So today, without further delay, we're going to discuss if young people should immediately move what little money they possess in a medals or if there's a bit of financial


development that should happen first. All good things come with time. Let's dive into it. And let me introduce this video by stating that none of this is financial advice. Do your own research. Come to the best conclusions you can based upon what you discover. Just so everyone understands where I'm coming from, this video is for the younger viewers out there, people just now entering the workforce and moving into their first apartments. And everything I say in this video is just my opinion.


There's no strict order in which anyone should do anything. All it is is me doing my best to provide some helpful advice. My personal age is part of the demographic that I'm going to be speaking about today. So, I relate very closely and fully understand the struggles young people face getting established here in 2026. The only purpose of this video is to offer guidance to those who may need it by explaining what I would do if I had to begin all over again. And if you agree with what I say in this video, feel free


to share it with anyone you think it may benefit. The age range I want to focus on are the ages of 18 to the mid20s. These are the years we mature into adulthood and begin the brutal climb of getting ourselves established. Whether it be learning a trade, obtaining a college degree in a field that actually has job availability, or just going straight to work out high school, no matter which path we select, without mommy or daddy's money, it could be a very difficult journey. And I know this from personal experience. Most


18-year-olds are eager to spread their wings and be free and independent. And moving into an apartment with your best friend sounds like a lot of fun, and it absolutely can be. But one of my most important pieces of advice is if your parents or aunt and uncle or grandparents, whoever's house you're living in as a teenager, if they are okay with you staying there for free or for a low price, absolutely take that opportunity. And no, it won't be as nice as having your own place. But if you


have that option to stay in the nest, take it without hesitation. Having that option is an absolute blessing because what your former guardian is doing is protecting you for just a little longer from all or most of the financial struggles of adult life. And while you have this blessing, do not waste it because that is easily the lowest cost of living you will ever have. Take those few years to make as much progress as you can toward personal development. Rents are high and getting higher. Grocery costs keep increasing. And the


power bill finds a way to surprise us each and every month. With how devalued the dollar is and how high expenses are now, the little income young people generate when first entering the workforce has made the task of getting ahead, paying all the bills, and having a little money left over extremely difficult. Even when working overtime, accumulating precious metals is a great thing to do. And its primary benefit is to safeguard what you already possess. And the sooner you start, the better. But if I were to start over as an


18-year-old kid, even with the opportunity to accumulate gold at $1,500 an ounce, I still wouldn't immediately start accumulating. Like most young people, I had a mountain of financial obligations in front of me. I had a car I needed to pay off, and I lacked the resume or degree to secure a decent paying job. Investing wasn't much of an option anyways, given how low my purchasing power was at the time versus my cost of living. So, in hindsight, if I were to begin all over again, my immediate objective would be to become


as financially efficient as possible. In my opinion, investing in silver and gold is one of the best decisions you could ever make. I can go on and on for hours why metals are an incredible asset to have in your portfolio. But as great as the medals are, there's one investment you can make early on that beats any other investment available, and that's the investment in yourself. At 18, you're full of energy and ambition. You have an enormous amount of potential. So, how can young people invest in


themselves to create a better life? Well, starting out at 18, living on my own, this is what I would do. I would take my cost of living and find ways to reduce the fat as much as possible. remove all subscriptions I don't need, stop eating out. I would shop around for better car insurance rates. I would avoid buying the new iPhone that comes out every year and find a way to reduce my cell phone bill. I would choose which apartment I wanted to live in, not based on luxury, amenities, and location, but


by practicality and safety instead. And I would prepare myself and accept the fact that life was about to get a bit more boring. After all, none of this is fun. But that's what being an adult is. Adhering to your responsibilities and staying disciplined toward your goals are the building blocks toward a better life in the future. Most young people want to go out and immediately have a bunch of fun when they haven't earned it yet. And most young and middle-aged people also happen to be in record


amounts of credit card debt here in the United States. There's a very strong correlation between the inability to delay gratification and poor financial health. Welcome to Gold Silver News, your go-to destination for all things economics and finance. Whether you're an experienced investor, an inquisitive student, or just someone who wants to stay ahead in today's everchanging economic landscape, you've come to the right place. I've been working on a private road map for viewers who are


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