The world is looking pretty crazy right now. VERY unstable. For many of us, navigating the unpredictable waters of financial systems marked by governmental interventions and geopolitical tensions has sparked a growing interest in the idea of personal sovereignty. Personal sovereignty is all about independence, self-reliance, and shielding one’s assets from external influences. It’s about …
If you’ve been reading my posts over the last few months, you know I’ve invested some money in Bitcoin. Fans of Bitcoin often say it democratizes money. It’s “money for the people”. No banks required. No other intermediaries required. No permission required. Anyone can receive or send Bitcoin through the blockchain, unregulated. That’s all true. …
The practice and promise of alchemy have been around for thousands of years, with roots in Europe, North Africa and the Far East. In spite of a long history and broad range of interests, alchemists are undoubtedly best known for their obsession with the transmutation of base metals into noble metals. In other words – …
People are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of their money. Why? Because almost all of their money is held by banks and investment houses. And distrust of these financial institutions is at a higher level than ever before. For good reasons. Trust a bank? I don’t think so! I don’t even trust the company …
I wrote recently about how governments around the world are waging war on cash. This war has too fronts. The first involves phasing out high denomination banknotes, like the $100 bill and the 500 euro note. The second involves banning cash transactions over a certain level. But now there is a third front opening up. …
Let’s say you want to keep some of your money outside of the banking system. And there are plenty of good reasons to do that. In a world where more and more finance, investing and day-to-day transactions are conducted digitally, we would do well to be concerned about the security of our money. In a …
