You know how Mary PoppinsThey foreshadowed something weird and small in size - "the wind of the east, the mist"? Yes, unfortunately, the recession does not come with a compelling musical warning. Instead, we get a vague economic omen: inflation rises, layoffs ((Cough, cough tariff), and stock market storage tanks.

However, this is a warning sign we haven't seen: Walmart is selling solid gold bars. Yes. Actual, honest God 1 ounce of exquisite gold bars. On their website. Just next to the air fryer and bulk toilet paper.

These shimmering panic buttons are made by Swiss Pamp Suisse, a Swiss precious metal manufacturer that has been around since 1977 and is trusted by investors, bankers and government agencies. So if your reaction is between "Wait, what?" and "Should I be worried?", the answer may be.

The United States has experienced multiple recessions over its 200-year history: the Great Depression (1929-1939), The Great Depression (2007-2009) - Sorry, Mom and Dad, for begging Webkinz during that period) and the COVID-19 collapse. In every economic chaos, a truth remains consistent: gold does not lose its value. Although the dollar can take a nose, gold remains stable.

"The probability of an economic recession is still 60%," the statistics listed on JP Morgan's website said. "A positive tariff policy could push the U.S. and possibly the global economy into a recession this year."

If you are considering a possible wish that may not be the 2025 recession (Wal-Mart certainly is), then you may want to grab one of the gold bars. Now, discount giants sell them in singles, three packs and even various packaging - so everyone has something to do.

Of course, it might be wise to chat with a financial advisor before you throw a few thousand dollars on the shiny metal. I did get a D+ for high school math, so it's better not to charge investment tips from me.

However, if you have some extra cash around you and want to stick with something (literally) then Walmart’s gold bars might be worth a look. At worst, you have some nice table decorations. The best situation? In a few months, you will thank me.