Inflation's got me thinking more about my gold holdings, anyone else?

• •I started it up about five years ago, putting in about $60k at the time.
• •My main thought process was really about hedging against scenarios like we're seeing now.
• •Every time I fill up my gas tank or go grocery shopping, it's just another reminder of how much purchasing power seems to be eroding.

I've been watching these inflation numbers creep up, and honestly, it's making me feel a lot better about my decision to diversify a chunk of my retirement savings into gold with a Gold IRA. I started it up about five years ago, putting in about $60k at the time. I'm a government guy here in Albuquerque, and while the pension is nice, I wanted something extra to make sure I wasn't just relying on Uncle Sam completely, especially with all the economic uncertainty.

My main thought process was really about hedging against scenarios like we're seeing now. Every time I fill up my gas tank or go grocery shopping, it's just another reminder of how much purchasing power seems to be eroding. It feels like my gold isn't just sitting there; it's actively working to preserve some of the value that my regular savings might be losing. I know gold has its ups and downs, but in times like these, it just feels like a more reliable store of value than just cash sitting in a low-interest savings account.

I'm curious if anyone else on here is feeling the same way? Has the recent inflation surge made you re-evaluate your exposure to precious metals? For those who've been in the gold game longer than my five years, how has it played out for you during other inflationary periods? I'm debating whether to add more to my holdings, maybe another $10k-$15k, but I also don't want all my eggs in one basket. Just trying to get a feel for what others are doing.