Good as Gold — Sound Money in a Loud Metals Market

Gold and silver have been anything but calm lately—surging, crashing, and frequently reacting to margin changes and headlines. In this episode, Mike and Taylor cover Judy Shelton's book Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money and unpack why that volatility isn’t a failure of metals, but a signal of a monetary system without an anchor. They explore the difference between gold as money and gold as a trade, why silver gets pulled in every direction at once, and how discretionary policy turns prices into pressure gauges. The takeaway: the noise in today’s markets isn’t random—it’s what happens when the measuring stick won’t sit still.

The New Year isn’t just a reset—it’s a strategic opportunity. In this episode, Taylor and Mike explore how high achievers, business owners, and families with financial complexity can align their vision, lifestyle, and wealth strategy to design their best year yet. From goal visualization and prioritization to liquidity planning, risk alignment, and annual wealth reviews, they break down how to turn ambition into a clear, structured plan. If you’re ready to move beyond resolutions and into intentional, strategic planning, this conversation offers a blueprint for your best year.

In this episode, Mike and Taylor cover some holiday money tips to save your sanity this holiday season, including holiday shopping without the stress spiral, how to host without breaking the bank, and holiday travel without the chaos.

With current AI investments booming, are we approaching bubble territory? Mike and Taylor dive into what a financial bubble is, a few examples, and our thoughts on whether this could be the next big financial bubble and what that may mean for our listeners. 

How to use the Flywheel concept, from Turning the Flywheel by James C. Collins, for continual financial growth. In this episode, ALTIUS Financial's advisors, Mike and Taylor, break down the key components of a business flywheel and explain how to apply these entrepreneurial concepts to everyday financial planning.

In this episode, we unpack one of the most influential personal finance books—Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki—and share how its lessons can apply to your financial life today. This is part III of our Simplifying Economics series.

Who are the bond vigilantes, and why do they matter? In this episode, Mike and Taylor discuss bond vigilantes, their history, and how they can impact bond markets.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) passed earlier this Summer, and now you’re wondering if or how this may impact you? Tune in to hear our thoughts and the potential implications for financial planning and investing.

In this episode of Capitalize Your Fridays, Mike & Taylor dive into the hidden math behind how you spend your time. From gross vs. net income to the opportunity costs of low-value tasks, we explore how rethinking the value of your days can lead to wiser financial and personal decisions. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or just trying to make the most of your day, this episode will help you see your time as your most powerful asset—and show you how to use it more wisely.

In this episode, we discuss whether homesteaders and preppers are anti-globalism. Mike and Taylor give an intro on the concept of homesteaders and preppers, and dive into where Mike and I may or may not fall into those categories. And more importantly, why investors should care.