Author: Pat Baldwin

Today, I’m coming out of the closet. Over a decade ago, I discovered a little book called Think and Grow Rich. Written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill (pictured above), it is considered one of the classic self-improvement books. The basic premise is that our thoughts become things. If you want to become rich, Hill says, […]

Once again, the Federal Reserve has set a new record, as they continue their blatant manipulation of financial markets. Here we can see the amount of cash left in what’s known as the overnight reverse repo facility, which just reached $1.12 trillion for the first time on Wednesday. If you’re not entirely sure how reverse […]

Is bitcoin in a bull market right now? This is probably the most pertinent question a trader can ask at any given time, so it’s a good idea to periodically examine where we stand. For long-term hodlers, it matters a bit less, but it’s still pretty important. In terms of stocks, we can safely say […]

Let’s talk about fees. Since the beginning of blockchain, we’ve painted this vision of crypto: “Imagine sending money around the world, instantly, with no fees!” What’s more, we’ve railed against old-school financial institutions with their sky-high fees. “Credit card companies take 3% of your transaction!” Today, the reality is that most crypto transactions take a […]

Not that I have any particular issues with the Texan senator, but he can be outspoken at times. In a speech that went viral yesterday, Cruz argued before the Senate and the president that the hastily conceived so-called crypto tax would very likely spell the end of the crypto industry in the U.S., destroying jobs […]

It’s been a spectacular weekend in the crypto markets, as bitcoin, ether and the gang extended gains. There’s no doubt in my mind where all the excitement is coming from either. A crypto tax sneakily tacked on to an infrastructure spending bill last week has sparked a lively debate in the U.S. Senate. At this […]

It’s hard fork day in crypto land, and everyone seems excited for the upgrades that have just been implemented on Ethereum’s blockchain. We’ll spare you the technical details in this report, but the above article from MacKenzie Sigalos, a CNBC reporter, does a really great job of setting expectations for the average user. In short, […]

You know the guy on the left: Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of our time. But who’s that cat on the right? That’s Benjamin Graham, the guy who taught Buffett how to invest. Ben Graham’s classic book, The Intelligent Investor, is worth a read for anybody that wants to become financially independent. […]