As inflation rises and the value of the U.S. dollar continues to erode, more Americans are waking up to a hard truth that Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has been warning about for decades: “Cash is trash.”

Disclosure: We are reader-supported. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn more. In an era of economic uncertainty, Americans are searching for ways to protect their hard-earned savings.Inflation, concerns over the U.S. dollar, and unpredictable markets have many buyers turning to gold and silver as a safeguard. But …