(SHTF Plan)—Because of inflation and some central bank tricks, the standard American household has now reached millionaire status. According to the Federal Reserve’s consumer finance survey, money is ridiculously tight amid the cost of living crisis, but the average American household has achieved millionaire status.
We live in a crazy world where the average person is struggling to put food on the table but is a “millionaire” by the central banks’ definition. The mean net worth of an American household, adjusted for inflation, was $1.06 million in 2022, according to the Federal Reserve’s consumer finance survey. In comparison, in 2019 the mean net worth of an average household was $868,000, marking a 23% jump, according to a report by Yahoo Finance.
The mainstream media, the lapdogs of the ruling class, are trying to convince the public that they are “better off” now that inflation is out of control, and they can’t afford the same quality of life that they used to. Even when looking at the median—another measure of the average, which represents the midpoint in the ranking and is less likely to be skewed by exceptionally high or low numbers—the typical American household was worth $192,900.
Although that figure is less exciting for aspirational workers, it still represents an impressive after-inflation gain of 37% over three years.
The mean is substantially higher than the median because it is boosted by the top 10% of earners, who have a net worth, on average, of $6.63 million, according to the Fed. Meanwhile, households in the bottom 10% had a mean net worth of $5,300 in 2022. –Yahoo Finance
The average net worth of homeowners stood at $1.53 million in 2022, compared with just $155,000 for renters. Even in the United Kingdom, over 41,000 homeowners became millionaires, which is a rise of 6% from the year prior, as house prices skyrocketed last year.
So basically, the claim is, that because of inflation and the inability to afford a home at this point, people have become millionaires. This is actually quite terrifying for those young adults expected to be contributing members of society.
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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.