Would you be shocked to learn that the GDP number is composed of a number of obvious fictions? Or that Japan is on the cusp of ‘finding out’ after effing around with their money system for so long? Tune in to learn all about these topics.

Alasdair McLeod brilliantly explains the financial history required to know why things are now careening off the rails.

The U.S. government’s debt has been growing at a frightening pace, elevating the importance of individual financial preparedness. As economic indicators devolve, everyone needs to focus on safeguarding their personal financial health.

Everything has changed now. What worked before won’t work as easily or at all. Buying and holding US Treasury paper for one, investing in real estate for another. New tactics are required.

With me is a dear friend, and an entrepreneur who has navigated his journey from buying video games in Alaska to mastering the intricate world of financial planning. Damian Lupo, someone who not only has profound views on our global monetary landscape but also brings to the table insights on a special type of retirement account – the EQRP. Are you ready to debunk some Wall Street myths and understand the true meaning of being rich? Let’s dive in.

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This Off the Cuff is being re-released to the public based on a number of requests to make this available for sharing with folks outside of the tribe.

By presenting the woke argument in its strongest form (aka “steelmaning”) Peter Boghossian makes clear the dangers we’re facing. When two sides don’t share the same conceptual understanding of words, conversations can’t be had.

In today’s Finance U discussion, we delve into the disconcerting trend where global conflicts lead to market boons, challenging our moral compass. Amidst this backdrop, recent data reveals the third consecutive month of rising inflation, contradicting the hope of a tapering trend. The need to interpret these signals correctly for understanding our economic future is vital to building our resilience.

If you want to understand how your future is going to be shaped by events, this is vital information.

We cover the mega-bond bubble which is currently bursting creating all sorts of drama for over-leveraged countries, companies and individuals. Naturally, that leads to oil and energy as well as gold.

The US government needs to borrow another $2 trillion (or more) in 2024, but has just announced they will be buying their own debt back in 2024. What’s the real story here?

Families and individuals are being destroyed by inflation. It’s been the worst episode in the entire data series going back to the 1960’s. And it’s going to get worse now that wage inflation has entered the fray. Buckle up.

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