Inflation's a beast, but my Gold IRA is a fortress

• •Watching these CPI numbers come out month after month just makes me shake my head.
• •It’s like we’re back in the late 70s, isn’t it?
• •I remember those days distinctly.

Watching these CPI numbers come out month after month just makes me shake my head. It’s like we’re back in the late 70s, isn’t it? I remember those days distinctly. As soon as I saw the writing on the wall last year, I started really upping my allocation to physical gold within my self-directed IRA. Best decision I've made in quite a while, frankly. I’ve seen this rodeo before, and while the markets are definitely more complex now, some fundamentals just don't change.

My portfolio overall is probably in the low seven figures, maybe a bit over that, and I've always kept a diversified approach, but gold has been the steady hand in this turbulent sea. I'm sitting here in Virginia Beach, watching the Norfolk news, and you see everything getting more expensive. Groceries, gas, contractors for home repairs – it's relentless. My pension provides a solid base, but preserving my capital for eventual legacy for my grandkids is paramount. The equity markets are just too volatile for my comfort level right now with all this uncertainty from Washington and abroad. It’s hard to trust the reports and forecasts when the data is constantly being “re-evaluated.”

I started really focusing on my gold allocation about 18 months ago, probably putting in another roughly $250k specifically into physical gold coins and bars via my IRA. It wasn't about getting rich quick; it was about capital preservation. And so far, it’s done exactly what I wanted it to do. It feels good knowing a decent chunk of my wealth isn't just evaporating with every new batch of greenbacks being printed. Anyone else feeling this same inflation dread and finding solace in their precious metals? What percentage of your portfolio are you comfortable allocating to gold in this environment?