Costco sold out of gold quickly after offering it for sale at $1,900, surprising many with the demand for this traditionally valuable asset.

In this week's episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons delves into the unexpected surge of interest in gold sparked by Costco's foray into selling the precious metal, while also exploring the contentious debate surrounding the potential introduction of a government-backed digital dollar.

Show highlights include:

*A breakdown of gold's recent surge in value and why it is attributed to inflation hedging and fear in the market, with concerns about potential shifts in the US economic and political systems.

* Why advocates for the digital dollar argue it would reduce fees, facilitate faster disaster relief, eliminate the need for physical cash, provide access to currency for the unbanked, and align with global trends.

*The doubts that many have about the government passing fee savings to consumers, concerns over quick fund access leading to quick withdrawals, and skepticism towards the necessity of eliminating cash entirely,

*Concerns about the potential negative impact of a digital dollar on the monetary system.

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