Gold’s Comeback: Why Investors Are Rushing Back to the Yellow Metal

Dear Fellow Wealth Builder,

This week’s edition is about foresight — seeing beyond today’s noise and planning for a future that lasts longer than you might expect.

We begin by tackling the psychological traps retirees face when transitioning from saving to spending, and explore how to build generational wealth even if you’re starting late or small. We also spotlight the resurgence of gold as a defensive asset, new research showing a troubling gap between wage growth and productivity, and Canada’s latest move to reassert its energy influence with a new pipeline.

On the global front, Trump’s renewed involvement in Middle East diplomacy signals the return of high-stakes political uncertainty — and investors would be wise to take note.

Wherever you are on your financial journey, this week’s insights are here to help you think longer, plan smarter, and build stronger.

Warm regards,
Editor, Wealth Smart Journal

💼 Retirement & Financial Independence
Don’t Regret Retirement: How to Spend Smartly in Your Golden Years
Learn how retirees can overcome the fear of spending and avoid regret by aligning lifestyle goals with strategic financial withdrawals early in retirement.

🛤️ Retirement & Financial Independence
Millionaire’s Playbook: 5 Money Rules to Thrive in a Recession
Discover the counterintuitive money habits a self-made millionaire uses to stay wealthy and confident through economic downturns.

📜 Financial and Legacy Planning
Build a Legacy: How to Create Generational Wealth That Lasts
A step-by-step guide to growing, protecting, and passing on wealth to future generations using time-tested investment principles.

🌱 Financial and Legacy Planning
Financial Freedom Starts Here: 5 Essential Steps to Build Lasting Wealth
From budgeting to setting goals and automating savings, this article breaks down the core fundamentals of building wealth with confidence.

🌍 Macro Trends & Economic Strategy
Gold’s Comeback: Why Investors Are Rushing Back to the Yellow Metal
With inflation cooling and global demand surging, gold is regaining its shine as a top safe-haven asset in 2025.

📉 Wages Up, Productivity Down: Is This Boom a Bubble?
A 3.4% wage increase sounds like good news, but declining worker productivity may signal trouble for businesses and the broader economy.

🛢️ Canada’s Pipeline Push: PM Backs Bold Energy Expansion
Prime Minister Carney signals strong support for a major new oil pipeline, aiming to boost domestic energy capacity amid global demand.

🤝 Trump Meets Syria’s President: Is a New Middle East Alliance Forming?
In a surprise diplomatic move, Trump meets with the Syrian president in Saudi Arabia, hinting at a possible shift in regional power dynamics.

If this week taught us anything, it’s this: building wealth is not just about making money — it’s about staying adaptable when the world changes around you.

Whether you’re preparing for retirement, aiming to pass on wealth, or watching global headlines shake the markets, clarity and action are your greatest assets. Invest in what endures — not just in the markets, but in your habits, your strategy, and your mindset.

Here's to long-term thinking in a short-term world.

Warm regards,
Editor, Wealth Smart Journal