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One of My Readers Called Me Anti-American

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 6, 2026 ·

I think he's wrong. Here's why. We start here today with a letter that landed in El Jefe’s inbox recently: I have subscribed to your Field Notes …

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 4, 2026 ·

The real question isn't whether the gold is there—it's what happens after. Back to where we started. Again. This is the déjà vu we’re working …

Ted Baumann · June 3, 2026 ·

One legal move can unlock access to investments most Americans never see. “Well, Ted, it sounds like a great idea, but where am I gonna come up …

Ted Baumann · June 2, 2026 ·

And the mistake isn’t what you own… it’s where… “I just want my money to be safe. I’ve worked too long to have melt away because of a weak dollar …

Jeff D. Opdyke · May 28, 2026 ·

The Iran ceasefire may be setting up the next inflation shock. By the time you read this, there may be a peace deal with Iran. Or maybe …

Ted Baumann · May 27, 2026 ·

Most people don’t discover it until they’re already in trouble… Most people think making the move overseas begins with buying a plane …

Jeff D. Opdyke · May 26, 2026 ·

D.C. says the economy is booming… so why are 61% cutting back on groceries? The fish rots from the president down. Here in 2026 America, the …

Jeff D. Opdyke · May 23, 2026 ·

Will D.C. recognize the threat… before history repeats itself? Can an old dog learn a new schtick? Xi Jinping must be wondering that himself after …

Ted Baumann · May 22, 2026 ·

Investors looking for a low-cost foothold in Europe should be paying attention… The view from the podium was superb. Behind my audience …

Jeff D. Opdyke · May 20, 2026 ·

When it comes to buying gold, who are you gonna trust—Hank or the Banks? We Americans go absolutely street-rat feral when friends and neighbors …