During a Saturday WarRoom segment, Bill Walton and Dave Brat dove into the daily financial and economic realities affecting Americans. They discussed how government policy impacts the economy, creating a two-tiered system that benefits the wealthiest while leaving average Americans struggling with rising costs and shrinking real savings. This analysis, filled with practical examples, underscored the importance of informed voting to reverse these troubling trends.
A Tale of Two Economies
Bill Walton, known for his experience on Wall Street and in public policy, didn’t hold back as he described the “tale of two economies.” Walton explained, “The elite have made massive gains in the stock market over the past decade, while most Americans are hit with inflation and stagnant savings.” Walton, who positions himself as part of “the rest of us,” emphasized how rising costs are impacting middle-class Americans. He noted, “You can see it at the grocery store—Big Macs up 50%. People feel this in real time.”
Productivity and Wealth Gap: Government’s Role
Dave Brat presented eye-opening data showing the declining productivity trend in the U.S. over the past 70 years. Brat explained, “The data shows a persistent drop in productivity. And this is forecasted to continue, affecting growth and wages for everyone outside the wealthiest 10%.” This wealth gap, Brat argued, is tied directly to government policies that prioritize top earners, which is why, in his view, “populists are beginning to focus on economic fairness.”
Brat also highlighted how Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections indicate a continued decline in productivity, largely due to what he sees as federal misallocation of resources. “The government is pushing capital into green energy initiatives that haven’t yielded meaningful economic returns,” Brat said, explaining that cheap and abundant energy sources, like fossil fuels, are crucial for economic growth. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
