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Is Retiring in America Becoming a Luxury?

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 17, 2026 ·

25 million Americans depend on Social Security for all of their income… I’ve been awaiting this day since before Christmas—The pool maintenance guy …

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 16, 2026 ·

The debt binge is over. Now comes the hangover. The ghost of 2007 is back. And this time, he brought a friend—the ghost of COVID. Together, they're …

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 15, 2026 ·

The gold selloff was a trap… The guns have gone silent. And now, gold is making some noise. Here on Monday morning (in Portugal), just hours after …

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 14, 2026 ·

And it could cost them a fortune. “They don’t make kids like they used to.” That was my comment to my wife, Yulia, the other day as we drove back …

Jeff D. Opdyke · June 10, 2026 ·

I’m thinking monetary, not military… You ever find yourself driving along a familiar street you haven’t driven in a while, and suddenly you notice …

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 …