<prompt> Human: Im 48, single, no kids, no house. Ive worked in logging and mining all my adult life, made good money, and hoarded silver since about 1984. I was buying 100 oz bars for between 3.50 and 6.00 per oz. all through the 90s. By 2005 I had saved up 93,000 oz of silver and about 85 oz of gold. All bullion, not collectibles or coins.So, I quit working and live off this, cashing it in as I need it. I dont like or trust banks and dont know much about finance. Can the IRS take some from me? Im not tax delinquent, but have not filed anything since I quit work. When I cash out larger amounts will it be getting attention? I paid taxes on it when I bought it, do I have to be taxed cashing it out too? Whats my best long term options for life lasting 20-30 years?Thanks for any advice.Assistant: You have almost 2 million worth in silver?Jesus. Human: Im happy with it, but many people have told me that over the years, invested properly, I could have had over 15 million.  <response>: Probably, but perhaps something about gold and silver as a thing made you consistently investment in them. Investing in a index fund may not have produced the same emotional trigger that helped you stay the course. In the end you have a nest egg as long as you execute the transaction of these items into a more secure source of income you will end up comfortable. I would not recommend others attempt to do what you have done, but hey it worked out for you. 