You've probably seen the late-night gold commercials and immediately changed the channel. Same. But here's the thing — what if that reaction is exactly what the banks, financial advisors, and the government want from you?
In this episode, I'm sitting down with Brandon Thor, CEO and founder of Thor Metals Group, to break down why precious metals investing isn't just for doomsday preppers — and why less than half of 1% of people invest in gold despite it being mentioned in the Bible 431 times. The gatekeeping is real, mi gente, and we're pulling back the curtain.
We get into what a self-directed IRA actually is, how physical gold is different from buying GLD in your Fidelity account, and why central banks all over the world are hoarding this stuff while the rest of us sleep on it. Whether you have $20K sitting in a savings account doing nothing or you're just curious about diversifying beyond stocks and bonds, this episode is going to break your brain — in the best way.
WE GET INTO:
01:46 — What is a precious metals IRA (in plain English)?
02:41 — Self-directed IRA vs. traditional & Roth IRAs
04:05 — Paper gold (GLD) vs. physical gold: the counterparty risk nobody talks about
05:09 — Who should actually be investing in precious metals?
07:25 — Why gold has a bad reputation (hint: it's intentional)
09:19 — How long does the setup process take?
10:26 — Where does the gold actually go?
11:58 — Pros, cons, and the right time horizon for precious metals
13:17 — How to think about returns (spoiler: it's not like dividend stocks)
14:45 — Why gold prices dipped during economic instability
16:04 — Red flags: how to choose a legit precious metals company
17:39 — Yes, Costco sells gold. Is it worth it?
19:46 — Dollar cost averaging vs. lump sum in precious metals
21:22 — Why so few people invest despite gold's 5,000-year track record
24:54 — First steps for the curious but hesitant investor
25:45 — The 10-year outlook for gold and silver
28:12 — Gold: the secret investment hiding in plain sight
32:00 — What financial freedom means to Brandon
34:18 — Where to connect with Thor Metals Group
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This episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting.
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