Fortunately this isn't my actual situation. Mine isn't quite that bad. It's still a bit rough as it is for many people, but we're doing fine.

This is another installment in my #storyfromapicture series. I find a picture on Pexels that I think has an untold story, and I tell it. I am learning that people don't tend to check the tags though, so I'll try to put a disclaimed in the bottom of the post so I'm not unnecessarily worrying people. Thanks for your concern and encouragement though! It means a lot.

Sadly, there are going to be many, many people who have been contributing to 401(k), IRA, and pension plans who will see far less than they were expecting from their retirement savings. The plans they invested in are likely full of paper assets that won't be worth much, if anything.

I see hard time ahead, so it's important to save real wealth now. I know you're one who likes the Silver Eagles, so you're going to be ahead of most people. We need to be ready, not only to help ourselves, but also our friends, family, and neighbors... even the ones who didn't listen when we warned them far in advance.

(Not investment advice)