There are moments in history when the rules of the game quietly change—before most people even notice. Jim Rickards, best-selling author and renowned financial strategist, just revealed one of those moments in a hard-hitting speech here in Australia in Sydney on 19 August 2025.
And if you’ve been wondering whether the traditional financial system is still safe for your super… the answer is increasingly, no.
In his words: “We are not entering a new system—we are returning to one that worked for over 200 years.”
This “return” could spell opportunity for those who prepare, and devastation for those who remain tied to old assumptions.
Let’s break down what this means for everyday Australians trying to secure their retirement—and how Freedom Financial Solutions FFS can help you take back control before the storm hits.
The Quiet American Reset
Rickards described a carefully planned economic strategy designed to reshape America’s position in the world economy. Far from the chaos painted by the media, the plan is based on three pillars:
The Three Arrows Plan
- Deficits capped at 3% of GDP – Think of this like a rule that says: “you can’t borrow more than a set percentage of what you earn.” It’s not about wiping out debt, but keeping borrowing within safe boundaries.
- Real growth of 3% or more – Real growth means growth after subtracting inflation. If your income went up 5% but prices rose 4%, your real growth is only 1%. The target is at least 3% real growth, which when combined with 2% inflation adds up to around 5% total growth.
- Three million more barrels of oil a day – Energy is the engine of an economy. More domestic oil production means lower costs, more jobs, and faster growth.
The big idea here: it’s not about shrinking debt, but about making the economy grow faster than the debt. Just like taking out a loan is manageable if your income grows faster, a country can safely carry debt if growth keeps pace.
This isn’t just policy. It’s a reset of the global economic engine—fuelled by growth, energy independence, and a return to real, asset-backed value.
Why does this matter to Australians?
Because when the US shifts its economic strategy, the rest of the world feels the ripple effect—in interest rates, in commodity pricing, and yes, in the value of your superannuation.
The Death of Free Trade as We Knew It
Rickards revealed that the US is reintroducing protective tariffs—not as a wild move, but as a return to America’s historical strategy (used successfully from 1790 to 1962). With new tariffs come currency wars and global power realignments.
Countries will be divided into three categories:
- Green: Trade allies who comply with fair trade and currency norms
- Yellow: Neutral players
- Red: Adversaries (like China), who may face economic—and even military—consequences
If this sounds like a financial cold war… it is.
Rickards was blunt: “The U.S. dollar will be intentionally devalued by the Treasury—not because it’s weak, but because it’s strategic.”
And here’s where it gets personal…
Why Gold Is the Last Safe Haven Standing
In the middle of this great financial reordering, gold is being repositioned—not as a relic, but as a strategic lifeboat. According to Rickards:
- Central banks have flipped from net sellers to net buyers since 2010
- Gold production has been flat for 6+ years
- Physical demand is rising while trust in fiat currencies is fading
- Russia and China have quietly tripled their reserves
In short: gold is becoming money again—at least among nations that are preparing for the unraveling of the global financial order.
Rickards even suggested that if the US dollar suffers a similar devaluation as it did in the 1970s, gold could hit $100,000/oz. That’s not a wild prediction—it’s math based on precedent.
What This Means For You, Right Now
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just trying to get ahead, I don’t have time to follow global politics,” we understand. But this is one of those moments you can’t afford to ignore.
Because when governments print money and rewrite trade rules…
When central banks hoard gold while telling you it’s obsolete…
And when fiat systems begin to buckle under global strain…
Your super becomes exposed to forces far beyond your control.
Unless you take it back.
At FreedomFFS, We Help You Do Just That
With over 30 years of experience and Australia’s most awarded financial expert, Catherine Smith, at the helm, we make it possible for everyday Aussie families to:
- Set up a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
- Invest in real, hard assets like gold and silver
- Protect against global shocks, government policy failures, and market volatility
- Create a super that’s aligned with your values and goals—not fund managers’ agendas
Our mission is simple: help Australians reclaim their financial sovereignty—starting with their super.
And now, with gold poised for a new chapter, there’s never been a more urgent time to act.
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