
How to spot a scam when investing in gold & silver
When investing in gold and silver, it can be a little difficult to spot a scam. Scams come in various forms, such as providing misleading investment information for profit or offering products that seem too good to be true. At CMI Gold and Silver, we have been in the precious metals business for ov…

What's Better: Gold or Silver?
Are you considering preserving your wealth with precious metals but are uncertain whether to choose gold or silver? In this episode of "Johnny on the Spot," hosts Johnny and Shannon discuss the pros and cons of both metals to help you make an informed decision that best suits your needs.

Steady Decisions In Unsteady Seasons
When life feels overwhelming and loud, news headlines are loud, and the market feels even louder, it’s easy to make quick decisions just to find peace and quiet. However, these hasty choices are often not based on solid information and can lead to problems and costs in the future. In this episode o…

Discovering the Most Prolific Gold Mines Around the World
For centuries, gold and silver have been mined by humans for their beauty, intrinsic value, and industrial uses. Have you ever wondered where and how gold is mined? With today’s technology, gold mining has evolved significantly, even compared to just 15 years ago. In this episode of "Johnny on the…

Is There a Silver Shortage?
Many headlines over the past couple of years have discussed a silver shortage, encouraging investors to buy silver before it runs out. But what does this actually mean, and is there truly a silver shortage? In this video, hosts Johnny and Shannon discuss the history of silver and explore the variou…

Gold in the Movies
Goldfinger, The Italian Job, and Die Hard all feature gold as a central element in intricate heists. Gold has been a prominent theme in movies since the early days of Hollywood, with gold bars specifically emerging as valuable items in heist plots. Hollywood magic has crafted some exaggerated, even…

Choosing the Right Precious Metals Dealer
One of the most important steps in investing in precious metals is choosing the right dealer—one with years of experience and a proven track record. Whether you decide to go with CMI Gold & Silver or another dealer, this episode of "Johnny on the Spot" offers valuable tips on how to find the best d…

Understanding Precious Metals IRAs
Did you know that you can use the wealth preservation benefits of tangible precious metals in your IRA? In this episode of CMI Gold & Silver, "Johnny on the Spot," hosts Johnny and Shannon explain how to secure your retirement with precious metals, from choosing the brokerage to adding metals to yo…

Where's the Gold?
Have you ever wondered where all the gold in the world is? Gold is a finite commodity that could fit into around three Olympic-sized swimming pools. So where is it all? In this episode of CMI Gold & Silver Johnny on the Spot, hosts Johnny and Shannon uncover where the vast amounts of gold are stor…

Understanding the Gold Standard
Life after gold: Did you know that the US dollar was once tied to gold until it wasn't? Gold has been used as currency since humanity first discovered its lustrious power. So, why did the US and other countries abandon the connection of the dollar to gold? In this episode of CMI Gold & Silver Johnn…