<p>Bridgewater's Ray Dalio issues a major warning: the United States is deeply entrenched in the "fifth stage," on the brink of order collapse and civil war. Amid debt imbalance and political polarization, gold has become the only "non-debt liability" safe haven, and should constitute 5%-15% of investment portfolios. Dalio suggests addressing fiat currency devaluation and the impending turbulent cycle through diversified allocation and choosing stable places to live</p>

- Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns that the U.S. is on the brink of the "fifth stage" of an empire cycle, characterized by political polarization and debt imbalance, just before the "sixth stage" of order collapse.  
- He emphasizes the need for individuals to diversify investments, including holding 5%-15% in gold, which he describes as the only non-debtor asset.  
- Dalio advocates for financial discipline and stability, while noting that strong leadership is crucial to address national challenges and prevent further societal division.

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Ray Dalio's latest in-depth interview: The United States is on the brink of order collapse and civil war, and gold is the only safe haven ark