Miles Pollard is an economic policy analyst with the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation.
Life in the Chicagoland area has changed drastically over the past few years. Inflation has ruined Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwiches, ketchupless hotdogs, and mom-and-pop restaurants.
Maya Sanchez, a senior at Elmhurst University and Chicagoland native, is just one of many struggling with inflation. Growing up in the area, Sanchez has very fond memories of going to Simon’s Restaurant and Baker Hill with her family. But local prices for groceries and restaurants have increased by 20.2% over the past four years.
New college graduates, the working class, and small business owners are the backbone of Chicago and of America, yet they are the ones bearing the brunt of inflation. These underdogs are fighting to make their way in the world. Inflation is starting to ramp up because of exponential increases in government spending. Our national debt has increased by trillions in the past four years and our underdogs in Illinois, hardworking everyday Americans, are the ones hurt the most.
Sanchez has worked hard to get where she is now, and she is ready to go out into the world. But unfortunately, it is not that simple. Sanchez has expressed her concerns about life after school, saying, “It shouldn’t be so difficult to be able to afford basic living necessities and getting entry-level jobs … we are stuck barely making it by to pay our bills.” […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
