Eyes of Laura Mars. You remember that—a movie from 1978? I do. Not that I can tell you what the storyline was about. Just that …
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Why I’m Banned From Ukraine
I am banned from Ukraine. Like, I cannot set foot in the country. Granted, it’s my own fault. Was a total accident. But in the world of …
Anyone Can Make Money as a Travel Writer…Here’s How
Sun, sea, sand, and…Popeye. Yep. Popeye. In particular, the Robin Williams, live-action movie incarnation of the famous, spinach-eating …
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650 U.S. Banks Will Soon Start Offering Bitcoin
Welcome to your Sunday digest…my weekly breakdown of the things we’re thinking about and talking about in the Global Intelligence world. I’d like …
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Is Living Overseas Safe for Americans?
My phone dinged. I looked at the screen—a text message from a friend I grew up with: “I carry pepper spray in my pocket now. I’m …
Global Intelligence Letter – July 2021
VIEW JULY ISSUE There was a time when a savings account was useful—a time when you actually earned a bit of money on your idle cash. Today, a …
These New Banks Are Offering 10% Interest on Your Savings
When you’re accustomed to the beatings, you never trust the helping hand. And for the last decade or so, the beatings have …
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These 2 Numbers Make Me Worried About the Stock Market
What are you most worried about? That’s not a figurative question. I am truly curious. Are their financial/investment matters that cause you …
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The Upside to China’s New Crypto Crackdown
Another day, another China-inspired bloodletting in the crypto market. Maybe you saw—China is now pushing banks and financial-services …
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Does Your Broker Have Your Best Interests at Heart? It’s Complicated…
I don’t know if this is still a TV commercial in America, but maybe you remember it. Some random guy successfully operates on a patient …
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