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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Gold Standard Explained: What It Was and Why It Ended

from The Fiscal Physical Retirement Podcast · host Ryan Nelson & Aaron Hoisington

The gold standard shaped money for generations, then disappeared. In this episode, Ryan explains what the gold standard actually was, how it tied a country's currency to a fixed amount of gold, and why the United States ultimately moved away from it.He and Aaron walk through the trade-offs in plain language: the discipline gold imposed, the flexibility it took away, and how its end shaped the dollar you carry today. A clear, story-driven history that makes a confusing economic topic click, and helps you make sense of the gold debates that still pop up now and then.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!

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The gold standard shaped money for generations, then disappeared. In this episode, Ryan explains what the gold standard actually was, how it tied a country's currency to a fixed amount of gold, and why the United States ultimately moved away from it. He and Aaron walk through the trade-offs in plain language: the discipline gold imposed, the flexibility it took away, and how its end shaped the dollar you carry today. A clear, story-driven history that makes a confusing economic topic click, ...

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