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The World’s Greatest Ponzi Scheme

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 25, 2023 ·

This Scheme Is Set to Self-Destruct… and Take Us With It… The most important fact about a Ponzi scheme is that law enforcement never solves it, …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 24, 2023 ·

This Is What the Future of Investing Looks Like… Fifteen bucks every three days. Not a lot of money in the grand scheme of life. Basically, the …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 23, 2023 ·

I Failed to Listen to My Own Advice. We’re going to title today’s dispatch “The Curse of Misplaced Optimism.” This curse is more commonly …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 22, 2023 ·

Upsize Your Life While Downsizing Your Living Costs… “It's a staggering number: 61% of Americans are caught in the cycle of living …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 18, 2023 ·

America Could Soon See its First Spot Bitcoin ETF… Like I said back in January, my grandma didn’t raise no fool when it comes to snapping up …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 16, 2023 ·

Why the Fed Is Deliberately Trying to Break the Economy… Dear Field Notes reader, As I’ve been saying all along… “This is a dreadful fiscal …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 15, 2023 ·

A Staggering Number of Americans Are Seeking Better Lives in Europe… I am not alone. That’s my takeaway from a meeting I had with a visa agency …

Ted Baumann · August 12, 2023 ·

Why Digital Nomads Are Flocking to Portugal. Many people are attracted to the idea of moving abroad because of the potential tax benefits. …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 11, 2023 ·

Expect Higher Inflation When This Temporary Reprieve Ends… The devil’s in the details… and apparently, he’s a hungry bugger. I’m sure …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 10, 2023 ·

Bread Could Cost as Much as a Tank of Gas… If it ain’t broke… it probably means you’re about to shoot yourself in the foot. Forgive the …