How the Trump administration is using tariffs as a negotiating tool to weaken the U.S. dollar and increase the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. Topics covered include: Why U.S. stocks are falling, and recession risk is increasing How the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency is becoming a burden on the U.S. How the Trump administration aims to reduce its trade deficit and make it less attractive for foreign governments to own U.S. assets What are the risks of … [Read more...]
416 Plus: Updated Expected Return Assumptions, Will the Dollar Stay Strong, and More on Dollar Cost Averaging
In Plus Episode 416, we review the methodology Money For the Rest of Us uses to develop expected returns for different asset classes. We review the latest expected returns and how they differ from six months ago. We discuss dollar cost averaging in the face of a potential recession. Finally, we discuss whether we should consider the current level of the dollar when investing outside of the U.S. … [Read more...]
407 Plus: More on Annuities, Real Estate, Yield Curve, Strong Dollar, and Zombie Firms
In Plus Episode 407, we continue our discussion on fixed annuities and fixed index annuities. We discuss real estate crowdfunding platforms, inverted yield curves, Series I savings bonds, and is now a good time to invest outside the U.S. given the strong dollar. Finally, we explore what zombie firms are and whether they could cause a market crash. … [Read more...]
404: Why Is the U.S. Dollar So Strong? Will It Continue?
What has caused the U.S. dollar's currency exchange rate to be the strongest in twenty years? How a strong dollar leads to slower global economic growth and falling asset prices. Topics covered include: Why a strong dollar is a no-win situation for the rest of the world Why have inflation and interest rates increased Why recession risks are rising as central banks combat inflation Why asset prices fall when interest rates rise What would cause the U.S. dollar to weaken … [Read more...]
355: Which Money Is Crazier: The U.S. Dollar or Bitcoin?
We compare the U.S. Dollar with Bitcoin on their key attributes to determine which is better for transactions and preserving wealth, which is most absurd and which has serious flaws. Topics covered include: How are new U.S. Dollars and Bitcoin createdHow much has the supply of each currency grownHow both the dollar and Bitcoin have had rule changesWhy Bitcoin transactions are faster than non-cash U.S. dollar transactionsWhy both the dollar and Bitcoin require add-on layers to … [Read more...]
338: The National Debt, Inflation, and the U.S. Dollar—What Could Go Wrong?
With a ballooning U.S. federal budget deficit, a growing national debt, and double digit increases in the money supply, is it time to bet against the dollar? Topics covered include: What is driving the double-digit increases in U.S. home prices Why hasn't inflation spiked in line with rising home prices What is the velocity of money and why is it falling What are three schools of thought regarding what causes inflation What is the average interest rate and maturity … [Read more...]
297: How To Protect Your Savings
How to protect your savings from monetary threats like devaluation. Why high yield savings accounts exist and are they worth it. Topics covered include: Why Lebanon defaulted on its national debt and announced it will devalue its currency by 57%.Why some depositors in Lebanon will probably lose some of their bank savings.What investors can do to protect themselves from currency devaluations.What are stablecoins and why are they useful.Why some online banks pay above-average interest … [Read more...]
Is A Dollar Collapse Coming?
Will stagflation cause the dollar to crash and be a bottomless pit when the next recession hits? That is what Peter Schiff is predicting. We look at where he is right and where he seems to be off the mark when it comes to the U.S. economy and a dollar collapse. In this episode you’ll learn: Is an economic recession overdue? Why running ongoing trade deficits leads to higher private sector debt balances. Why interest rates and savings is not too low. Why the U.S. … [Read more...]
200: The Great National Debt Debate
Joshua Sheats from the Radical Personal Finance podcast and I discuss our different views regarding the national debt and the severity of the U.S. government fiscal situation. Photo by Jake Ingle Over the past four years, David has created 200 episodes of Money For the Rest of Us. On this 200th episode, he talks with Joshua Sheats, creator of the Radical Personal Finance podcast. They discuss the national debt debate, why local communities are often the driving force … [Read more...]
134: It’s Just Money
Why we should be indifferent toward money and what are the risks of a dollar shortage. In this episode you'll learn: How prevalent is the use of the dollar globally. What causes a U.S. dollar shortage and what are the ramifications. How money is like a river. Why it is important to be indifferent toward money and not put it on a pedestal. Show Notes Sweden's Riksbank eyes digital currency - Financial Times India Scraps 500 and 1,000 Rupee Bank Notes Overnight - … [Read more...]
