As an investor, you can protect yourself against this hidden inflation via gold and silver.

FORBES: Ecomonic Strength Is An Illusion

For more on the interesting topic of hidden inflation, see my video that I just posted.

FORBES: Doubting The Big Lie That Inflation Is Not A Threat

While inflation is mainly hidden now, it will become apparent by the second of half of this year.

FORBES: Obama's Recovery Is Not Your Recovery

Inflation is the great hidden tax, especially when it hits essentials like food.

WSJ: Rich Karlgaard: Wal-Mart's Sales Problem��And America's

The group has argued that that corporate taxes, payroll taxes and so-called "bracket creep"--where taxpayers are bumped into a higher tax bracket because of inflation--are all examples of hidden taxes.

FORBES: Washington's Hidden Taxes