The Dollar’s 99% Collapse vs Gold | Brett Rentmeester

Sep 10, 2025

Brett Rentmeester, Founder and Managing Director at Windrock Wealth Management, joins the discussion to unveil the critical role of gold as a timeless store of value. He analyzes the staggering 99% collapse of the dollar's purchasing power since 1971 and its implications for investors. Hear insights on why silver and miners add value in a portfolio, and why a potential monetary reset makes gold indispensable. Brett's expertise sheds light on strategies for financial resilience amid growing economic uncertainties.

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What 'Store Of Value' Really Means

A store of value means saved money buys the same goods in the future as today.
Brett Rentmeester argues the dollar no longer guarantees that, unlike gold historically.

ANECDOTE

Historical Money Collapses

Brett recounts historical collapses like Weimar and Zimbabwe to illustrate printing dangers.
He uses vivid examples (wheelbarrows, $100 trillion note) to show printed money can become worthless.

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1971 As The Turning Point

Nixon's 1971 suspension of gold redemption changed money's rules and loosened restraints.
Brett says that move enabled unchecked money creation and long-term loss of dollar purchasing power versus gold.

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Gold is breaking records in 2025 (its best run since 1979) as investors seek safety from exploding debt, endless money printing, and a weakening dollar. In this conversation, part of our Gold Interview Series this month, Brett Rentmeester, Founder and Managing Director at Windrock Wealth Management, joins Maggie Lake to explain why gold remains the ultimate store of value and a cornerstone of wealth protection. He also shares why silver and precious metal investments like miners can play a supporting role, and why a potential monetary reset makes owning gold more critical than ever.

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💡Get To Know Brett Rentmeester: https://youtu.be/feoem3afC7w

Chapters:

0:42 - Cracking the Code: Why “Store of Value” Suddenly Matters

3:14 - Dollar Dive: Why It Hits Your Wallet

5:32 - From Zimbabwe to the U.S.: Could Printing Presses Wreck the Dollar?

7:28 - Nixon vs. Gold: The 1971 Shock Still Shaping Today’s Economy

9:40 - Gold’s Big Run: Hype, Reality, and What’s Really Changed

15:21 - The Smartest Way to Hold Gold Today

18:31 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: Investing In Gold Beyond Bullion

21:40 - Can Gold & Silver Keep Climbing?

24:29 - Hidden Landmines: What Could Stop the Metals Rally in Its Tracks

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