The Great Debasement Debate: The Global Flight From Paper to Gold! | LIVE Q&A with Lynette Zang

Key Concepts

• Debasement Trade: The practice of governments and central banks devaluing their currencies through measures like printing money and increasing debt, often to manage economic crises.
• Sound Money: Assets like physical gold and silver that are not subject to inflation or devaluation by central banks.
• Exit Strategy: A plan to transition wealth and assets to preserve purchasing power and navigate economic downturns.
• Tokenization: The process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, potentially impacting ownership and control.
• Hyperinflation: A rapid and extreme increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.
• Perception Management: The manipulation of public perception to influence market behavior and confidence.
• Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): A digital form of a country's fiat currency, issued and controlled by the central bank.
• Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset, such as a fiat currency or commodity.

The Great Debasement Trade and the Shift to Sound Money

The global economy is likened to a "giant boat" that governments have been patching with duct tape through borrowing and printing money. However, the leaks are accelerating, and traditional safe-haven assets like US Treasuries are no longer considered unimpeachable. This situation is driving a shift towards physical gold and silver, with physical markets beginning to overwhelm paper markets.

Key Points:

• Government Intervention: For years, governments have used debt and money printing to keep economies afloat, a strategy now reaching its limits.
• Loss of Confidence in Traditional Assets: Institutions like Canada's pension board are questioning the safety of treasuries, and foreign officials' share of outstanding US treasuries has dropped significantly from 45% in 2008 to around 15%.
• Central Bankers' Role: Central bankers' job is to devalue currency subtly, but this process is now becoming overt, signaling the end of the current system.
• Physical Markets Dominating: The physical markets for gold and silver are increasingly influencing and overtaking the paper markets.
• "Debasement Trade" as a Signal: The overt discussion of the "debasement trade" in headlines indicates a systemic shift and a lack of tools left for central bankers, leading to increased inflation and decreased public confidence.
• Goal of Transition: The underlying goal of these actions is to transition into a surveillance system without public outcry.

The Exit Strategy: Preserving Wealth in a Changing System

The discussion outlines a multi-layered exit strategy designed to sustain living standards, protect accumulated wealth, and navigate the transition to a new economic system.

Key Components of the Exit Strategy:

1. Sustaining Standard of Living:

   • Cash: Maintaining a level of cash, despite its diminishing value, as it's what governments and markets recognize.
   • Redeemable Gold: Holding goldbacks, glint, or other forms of electronic or physical gold that can be redeemed or pulled out as needed. This is the gold and silver used to sustain daily living.

2. Protecting Fiat Money Wealth:

   • Real Estate: Real estate is highlighted as a way to protect accumulated wealth.
   • Mortgage Payoff: During an "overnight reset," the strategy involves converting gold into the prevailing currency (dollars, CBDCs, stablecoins) to pay off mortgages.

3. Navigating Trend Cycles and Asset Washout:

   • Income-Producing Assets: Recognizing that current income-producing assets and "zombie corporations" are at inflated levels and will eventually "wash out."
   • Tangible Asset Movement: The real-world trend is from undervaluation to fair valuation, overvaluation, and back to undervaluation.
   • Purchasing Power Preservation: Gold's role is to hold purchasing power intact during this cycle.
   • Strategic Exiting: Exiting assets like rights, income-producing real estate, or dividend-paying stocks when they are severely undervalued after the inflation has burned out.

4. Recouping Principal:

   • A crucial element is recouping any principal used for conversions (e.g., gold to fiat for mortgage payoff, gold to income-producing assets). This ensures a foundation for the new system.

5. Sound Money Foundation:

   • The ultimate goal is to always have a foundation of sound money in a portfolio to protect other endeavors and evolve with the changing system.

Critiques of Bitcoin and the Role of Fiat Currency

While acknowledging the potential of Bitcoin, the speaker expresses skepticism about its long-term viability as a primary store of value, particularly in comparison to physical gold and silver.

Arguments Against Bitcoin as a Sole Solution:

• Convertibility to Fiat: Bitcoin can only be converted back into fiat currencies (dollars, euros, yen). If these fiat currencies fail, Bitcoin's value is intrinsically linked to their fate.
• Market Manipulation: The speaker draws parallels to the paper market manipulation of gold and silver, suggesting that Bitcoin's price can also be influenced.
• Limited Buyer Base: Bitcoin's buyer base is perceived as concentrated, making it vulnerable to issues in that specific area.
• Physical vs. Intangible: The speaker emphasizes the tangible nature of gold and silver as "real money," contrasting it with the intangible nature of cryptocurrencies, which are often depicted with gold imagery to evoke a sense of value.
• Historical Perspective: Having lived through economic transitions in the 60s and 70s, the speaker relies on historical patterns of currency debasement and asset performance.

The Importance of Physical Gold and Silver

The core message revolves around the enduring value and protective qualities of physical gold and silver.

Key Arguments:

• Purchasing Power Preservation: Silver protects the ability to buy the same goods and services over time, while gold actually expands it.
• Outperforming Fiat: Physical gold and silver have been outperforming every fiat currency since 2000.
• Central Bank Accumulation: Global central banks are actively loading up on gold, recognizing its value in a debasement environment.
• "Real Money": Gold and silver are presented as "real money" that governments and central banks cannot inflate away.
• Historical Precedent: The speaker points to the historical failure of over 4,800 currencies, asserting that "this time is not different."
• True Value vs. Spot Price: The speaker distinguishes between the fundamental value of gold and silver and their manipulated spot prices, which are influenced by paper markets and profit-taking. The fundamental value of an ounce of gold is estimated at $40,000 and silver at $1,200 due to the massive amount of debt created.
• Indestructibility and Finite Supply: Gold is indestructible and has a finite supply, making it a reliable store of value, unlike fiat currency which can be printed infinitely.

Technical Terms and Concepts Explained

• Debasement: The reduction in the intrinsic value of a currency, typically by reducing its precious metal content or by printing more money.
• Duct Tape: A metaphor for temporary, insufficient solutions to economic problems.
• Big Kahunas: Refers to influential and knowledgeable individuals in finance.
• Golden Life Jackets: A metaphor for assets that provide protection during economic collapse, such as gold.
• Unimpeachable Safe Harbor Asset: An asset considered extremely safe and reliable, which US Treasuries are no longer perceived to be.
• Stablecoins: Cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a less volatile asset, such as a fiat currency.
• Backwardation: A market condition where the price of a commodity for future delivery is lower than the spot price. This indicates strong current demand.
• Overnight Reset: A hypothetical scenario where financial systems are rapidly reset, potentially devaluing existing currencies.
• CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency): A digital form of a country's fiat currency, issued and controlled by the central bank.
• Nominal Prices: Prices expressed in current dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
• Purchasing Power: The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency.
• Sound Money: Assets like physical gold and silver that are not subject to inflation or devaluation by central banks.
• Numismatic Association: An organization dedicated to the study and collection of coins and medals.
• IRA (Individual Retirement Account): A retirement savings plan that offers tax advantages.
• Melt Value: The value of a precious metal based on its weight and purity, regardless of its form.
• Spot Price: The current market price for immediate delivery of a commodity.
• Tokenization: The process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain.
• Derivatives: Financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, index, or rate.
• Hedge Funds: Investment funds that pool capital from accredited investors or institutional investors and invest in a variety of assets, often with the goal of hedging market risk.
• Leverage: The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
• Zombie Corporations: Companies that are unable to meet their debt obligations and would typically fail but are kept alive by low interest rates or government support.
• Monetary Velocity: The rate at which money changes hands in an economy.
• Dynastic Wealth: Wealth that is intended to be passed down through generations, typically lasting for at least 300 years.

Real-World Applications and Examples

• South Africa and Africa: The discussion touches upon the precarious state of the South African economy, US tariffs, and currency devaluations across Africa, with a specific concern about the South African Rand potentially suffering a fate similar to Zimbabwe's currency.
• Canada's Pension Board: Their concern about treasuries highlights institutional shifts in investment strategy.
• Global Central Bankers: Their increased gold accumulation is presented as a key indicator of the debasement trade.
• Walmart's Stablecoin Exploration: Walmart's exploration of a US dollar-backed stablecoin is seen as a move to modernize payment infrastructure and force adoption of digital currencies.
• Pre-1965 Dimes vs. Modern Dimes: A practical example to illustrate the difference between sound money (silver) and fiat money (copper-nickel clad).
• Uncle Al's Collection: The speaker's uncle's collection of 3,000 gold coins is cited as an example of legal ownership of collectibles.
• The Weimar Republic: Mentioned as a historical example of extreme currency debasement where printed bills had more value as paper than as currency.
• The State of Florida Bill (1864): Used to illustrate how governments create money as cheaply as possible, even printing only one side of a bill.
• The Penny Cost: The fact that it costs more to produce a penny than its face value is an example of currency debasement.
• The 2008 Financial Crisis: Cited as a period when the system "died" and the speaker became an urban farmer, recognizing food security as a critical issue.
• Long-Term Capital Management (1998): An example of how derivatives markets, initially for hedging, evolved into speculative trading tools.
• Swiss Surprise (2022): The Swiss central bank's unexpected decoupling from the Euro is presented as a loss of confidence between central banks.
• Federal Reserve Losses: The speaker questions how the Federal Reserve can incur losses despite creating money, suggesting hidden implosions.
• Zombie Governments, Central Banks, Corporations, and Consumers: The current economic landscape is described as being populated by these entities due to underwater debt.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• Hamza Yard Yard Mincy Olu from Turkey: Mentioned as someone discussing similar economic topics, suggesting a potential future conversation.
• UPMA (or UPMA): A potential vaulting service that the speaker will investigate further.
• Panama Live Broadcast: The upcoming live broadcast from Panama signifies a global approach to financial discussions and vaulting.
• Amish Community: The speaker expresses willingness to educate an Amish community about economic changes via Zoom.
• Bank Runs: The speaker highlights bank runs as a negative indicator for banks, citing recent failures as "canaries in the coal mine."
• The Revolutionary War: Used as an example of how a small percentage of the population can drive significant change.
• Gold and Silver as Primary and Secondary Monetary Metals: Gold is the primary, and silver the secondary, monetary metal, with copper being an industrial metal.
• Precious Metals Market Correction: The speaker explains that dips in gold and silver prices are normal technical corrections, not indicative of a loss of fundamental value.
• Bank of England Jeopardy: The backwardation in the silver market is seen as a potential threat to the Bank of England.
• Gold and Silver as "Money Guns": A playful term for assets that provide financial security.
• Fake Gold: The speaker acknowledges the possibility of encountering fake precious metals and emphasizes the importance of working with reputable dealers.
• Non-Magnetic Property of Gold and Silver: A simple test for authenticity.
• Sterling Silver: Its purity (92.5%) and value are discussed.
• Mexican Silver (925): Also noted for its 92.5% purity.
• Slabbed Silver: The speaker expresses reservations about the premium on slabbed silver, as wholesalers may not pay for it upon liquidation.
• Pre-33 and Pre-48 Coins: These are recommended for their collectible status and potential protection against confiscation.
• Fractional Gold Coins: Their classification by the IRS as rare and collectible is noted.
• Dynastic Wealth: The concept of wealth that lasts for centuries, exemplified by land, rare collectibles, and gold.
• Gold Mines, Rare Collectibles, and Basic Gold: These are presented as three ways to hold gold that can survive currency regime shifts and other crises.
• Wheat Pennies (Pre-1982): Their value is tied to their copper content.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• "If not me, who? And if not now, when?": A call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their financial future.
• Ponzi Schemes: The speaker likens the current financial system to a Ponzi scheme that relies on confidence.
• Public Confidence: The declining public confidence is seen as the final layer of confidence that will break, leading to hyperinflation.
• Monetary Velocity: High monetary velocity is an indicator that hyperinflation has already begun, even if not widely recognized.
• Food Security: The importance of food security and community building is emphasized, with the speaker sharing her own experience of urban farming.
• Moringa Hedge: A highly nutritious plant mentioned as an example of valuable food security.
• Tokenized Securities: The NASDAQ's filing to facilitate trading of tokenized securities is seen as a move towards greater control and potential liquidation of assets.
• World Economic Forum's "By 2030 you will own nothing": This statement is linked to the concept of tokenization and renting everything.
• US Dollar-Backed Stablecoin: Walmart's exploration of this is seen as a strategy to modernize payments and force adoption.
• Federal Reserve Note: A fiat currency, a debt instrument.
• Gold Certificate: A representation of gold that could be exchanged for physical gold.
• Silver Certificate: Similar to gold certificates, representing silver.
• Federal Reserve Education Department (FRED): A source for economic data, including purchasing power charts.
• Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar Chart: Illustrates the decline in the value of the US dollar over time.
• Recession Impact on Purchasing Power: Recessions tend to accelerate the decline in currency purchasing power.
• 2% Inflation Target: Explained as a mechanism for central banks to maintain control by ensuring people don't ask for raises.
• Debt Growth: The exponential growth of debt is directly linked to the loss of purchasing power.
• Copper as an Industrial Metal: Its value is tied to industrial demand, not as a monetary metal.
• Pennies Minted Prior to 1982: Their value is due to their copper content.
• The "Money Guns": A term for assets that provide financial security.
• Derivatives Market Regulation: The speaker believes the derivatives market is not sufficiently regulated and has become a tool for speculation rather than hedging.
• Underwater Debt: Debt whose market value is less than its face value, a situation prevalent in governments, central banks, corporations, and consumers.
• Wheat Pennies: Their value is discussed based on their copper content and minting date.
• Scrap Copper: The speaker's personal experience of collecting and selling scrap copper highlights its industrial value.
• The "Zang Gang": A nickname for the speaker's family, now used affectionately by her audience.
• Gaps in Charts: Technical analysis concept where gaps in price charts must be filled.
• "What if I'm right and what if I'm wrong?": A principle of diversification to mitigate risk.
• **"If not me, who? And