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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 …

Ted Baumann · August 2, 2025 ·

Look to Europe, Not the Caribbean. In my consultation service, many people approach me about creating international legal structures that will help …

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 …

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 …

Ted Baumann · July 26, 2025 ·

Greece’s Smartest Property Play? Suddenly, everyone wants to become a Greek property developer. I provide private one-on-one consultations to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ted Baumann · July 19, 2025 ·

From Visa Runs to Golden Visas… Before COVID, Vietnam was a relatively easy destination for foreign residents. Many used a 90-day “visa run” to …