Lately, land has served as real currency. All those sky-high prices for real estate property reflects the devaluing of the dollar, which has lost much of its value since 2001. Put your money in real estate, and it gains value faster than gold.
As for interest rates, I've noticed the quickening rise of interest rates. Currently getting over 2-1/2 percent on my money, better than the measly under 1 percent not long ago. Helps me, but bad for federal debt. Debt-free and own property, that's the way for survival in the days ahead (and armed).
Tough to buy a cold beer with land, but I agree with you.
Debt-free and property owner as well.