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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 …

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 …

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 …

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 17, 2025 ·

Own This Asset Instead… Just finished nibbling on a freshly baked croissant at a no-name neighborhood joint near my apartment in Lisbon. Washed it …

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 16, 2025 ·

The “Golden” Ticket. Readers of my Global Intelligence newsletter pocketed some money this week. A 65% gain on a company called Sandstorm …

Jeff D. Opdyke · July 15, 2025 ·

A Reader’s Letter Got Me Thinking… I’m not the only who feels it. I mean, I never really thought I was the only one, but it’s nice to know …

Ted Baumann · July 12, 2025 ·

Where NOT to Be an Expat… By training and temperament, I tend to be a big picture kind of guy. Lately I’ve been seeing an interesting picture of …