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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 24 MIN

How To Invest In Alternative Asset Classes (Like Gold & Silver)

from Building Your Money Machine · host Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Today, I’m breaking down how to invest in alternative asset classes like gold and silver—and more importantly, how to think about them the right way, so they actually support your wealth instead of quietly sabotaging it.I get it: there’s a lot of hype (and confusion) around alternative assets, and it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out or behind. Whether you’ve wondered if now’s the time to buy gold, if silver is a “cheaper” alternative, or if jumping into private deals is the next smart move, this episode is for you.Together, we’ll walk through the two engines of investing, the true role of “store of value” assets, and explore the pros and cons of private equity, hedge funds, syndications, and crypto. I don’t believe in trashing alternative investments, but I do believe in getting clear on the purpose each asset serves—and stopping the confusion that leads to avoidable losses. IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:The difference between assets that preserve value (like gold) and those that create value (like businesses)How gold and silver function as shock absorbers, not engines of wealthThe realities of liquidity, volatility, and risk in private equity, hedge funds, syndications, and private placementsWhy crypto belongs in the supply-and-demand category—and why that mattersThe importance of focusing on value-creation and cash-flow-producing assets firstPractical rules for using alternatives for diversification (not salvation)RECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/9 Subtle Behaviors That Quietly Signal You're Upper ClassThe Psychology of People Who Have $1M Net WorthThe Silent Rules of the Financial System That Keep You Poor7 Assets Rich People Never Buy And The Poor Always DoHow Much Money Do You Actually Need to Be Rich in 2026RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:9 Subtle Behaviors That Quietly Signal You're Upper Class: https://youtu.be/dbdUDwElYY0The Psychology of People Who Have $1M Net Worth: https://youtu.be/-65r-OsaHMEThe Silent Rules of the Financial System That Keep You Poor: https://youtu.be/akr5474dwps7 Assets Rich People Never Buy And The Poor Always Do: https://youtu.be/A9f-IgNKU8wORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you’ll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

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