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Jeff D. Opdyke · September 3, 2025 ·

But It Soon Could Be. Two comments. Both related. Each on opposite ends of the spectrum. Comment 1: “I just had to meet you and thank you! You …

Jeff D. Opdyke · September 2, 2025 ·

The Path to 5-Figure Gold. I come to you with news of gold touching yet another record high—the 26th record so far this year. The reason is …

Ted Baumann · August 30, 2025 ·

Many Americans Are Eligible… Are all passports created equal? Nope. The Irish passport is currently ranked #3 worldwide by passport-ranking firm …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 26, 2025 ·

An Epic Battle for America’s Soul… I’ve just finished bingeing all five seasons of the Montana-based neo-western Yellowstone. If you’ve not seen …

Ted Baumann · August 23, 2025 ·

The Secret to Moving Together to Europe. Here are some typical scenarios that arise when I consult with International Living subscribers… The …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 22, 2025 ·

A Surprising Solution… There are rocks and there are hard places. And then there’s the quarry in which the Federal Reserve now struggles to …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 21, 2025 ·

Everyone Wants a Piece of This… Everyone’s doing it. Are you? If you’re a long-time Field Notes reader, you’re probably doing it, even if just a …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 20, 2025 ·

Why You’ll Wish You’d Bought Crypto in 2025. It kinda feels like we’re going back to the future. In November of 2021, I was busy minting …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 19, 2025 ·

The Latest Twist in the Gold Market… Editor’s Note: Today, a thought experiment. I wrote this piece about 10 days ago, after the Trump …

Jeff D. Opdyke · August 17, 2025 ·

China’s “Secret Gold Buying”—and What It Means for the Market… “El Jefe,” the question from Kevin began, “in one of your dispatches, you say that …