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Jeff D. Opdyke

Jeff D. Opdyke is an American financial writer and investment expert based in Portugal. He spent 17 years covering personal finance and investing for the Wall Street Journal, worked as a trader and a hedge fund analyst, and has written 10 books on such topics as investing globally and personal finance.

Why Bitcoin Is America’s Financial Lifeline

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 6, 2025 ·

Bitcoin at $5 Million? It’s Closer Than You Think… Horace Rackham walked into Michigan Savings Bank with a question: Should he take advantage of …

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The Real Economy vs. Propaganda

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 5, 2025 ·

Evita Meets Yankee Doodle Dandee. Truth is so passé. Seems it died back in 2007—at least in the US government. You likely won’t know the name …

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The Gold Flip That Breaks the System…

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 1, 2025 ·

When the Gold Supply Is Worth More Than America’s Debt—What Happens Then? Back in the day—in 2017, when I first waded into crypto—a term was …

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Monthly Wealth Advisory – July 2025

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 30, 2025 ·

This month in your Wealth Advisory, I want to highlight two under-reported stories in the financial press that should be front-page news. Four …

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The Wall Came Out of Nowhere—And Attacked My Car

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 29, 2025 ·

This Is Why You Need Insurance… The wall came out of nowhere! There I was, minding my own beeswax, talking to my wife about something …

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I’ve Changed My Mind About Social Security

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 25, 2025 ·

The facts have changed. My mind is on the verge of changing too. Figured you should know about it. Might help you in thinking about this topic …

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How to Own Gold in Your Retirement Account

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 24, 2025 ·

Plus: Gold ETFs to Avoid. Per a Field Notes reader, slightly edited: I want to invest in gold… but I only have pre-tax IRA dollars to invest in …

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How $345 Became $42,435

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 23, 2025 ·

The Power of Patience in Crypto. “Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and …

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My Latest Online Side-Hustle…

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 22, 2025 ·

Make Money Doing What You Love… The first time is always the scariest. How do I start? Am I going to put something in the wrong place? How is …

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College Football, Donny & Jerry—and Gold

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 18, 2025 ·

Does Trump Care About the Economy? Come autumn, the tailgate parties will commence as my favorite time of year begins: College Football …

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