Update to my perfect storm article
Made some small changes/corrections/updates and added the following to the article, A perfect storm: The explosion in the silver market, the consequences for the U.S. economy and a potential escape hatch for us peons.
Another very interesting way to divest from the dollar and invest in gold or silver while being able to spend it as everyday money is to invest in a precious metal-backed debit card. I asked Miles Franklin Metals about this and they replied that they partner with Glint. If you want to research this alternative yourself, you might start here: Gold Backed Debit Cards: Making Precious Metals Practical - InvestAsian. They require only a very small investment. There are of course fees for transactions and storage, but the gains should more than cover any fees.