Bitcoin and Financial Independence

What do cows and buffalo have to do with finances and human behavior? Are those storm clouds on the horizon? Listen here to find out. Links: Jamie Dimon Warns of Economic Hurricane Fed to begin quantitative tightening: What that means for financial markets .75% rate hike this week, largest since the 90's. Hypermiling: Hybrid Mileage In a Regular Car Gas stations prepare for double digit prices...

If you own stocks, Bitcoin or crypto, it'll take a while for your net worth to get back where it used to be. Instead of dwelling on that, focus on other areas you can make improvements. Personal Capital ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community . Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto with no f...

A brief follow up on the Celsius vs Swan Bitcoin exchange drama on Twitter, along with Bitcoin education and the cheapest places to get Bitcoin. I misspoke on the Coinbase Effect. It results in a rising coin at first, but then a slower decline down from list price over time. The Daily Bitcoin by Cory Klippsten eBook: Inventing Bitcoin eBook: Why Bitcoin Also, fees on Swan have dropped from 1.99% d...

Today I briefly discuss taking self custody of your Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and also the potential issues over at Celsius. There are risks when you leave your crypto on exchanges. Is Celsius About To Implode? Mashinsky says ‘Sharks of Wall Street’ circling around Celsius and other projects Trust No One - The Hunt for the Crypto King Netflix Documentary Celsius Suspends CFO Due to External Frau...

Today I go over inflation vs deflation, fiat currency vs Bitcoin, and why Bitcoin is poised to continually rise in dollar values as fiat currencies inflate their supply over time. Fiat Currency Definition Charlie Munger on the Dollar going to zero Fiat Currency lifespans WTFHappenedIn1971 Andrei Jikh video on 1971 Gold Mining/Inflation Rate Ray Dalio on Economic Cycles Bitcoin Pizza Day 42% of peo...

Links from the show: Terra Luna Meltdown Terra Luna Sells Bitcoin Reserves Ledger Nano X Hardware Wallet Coinbase May Seize Client Assets in the event of Bankruptcy (they're fine as of now with 6 Billion in reserves, no need to worry right now). Spencer Montgomery on LinkedIn Spencer Montgomery Course Raise - discounted gift cards Fold app ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi....

Today I interview Grayson Sharp and learn about NFT's. We talk about how they work and the what problems they may solve for artists, musicians and even businesses possibly. Links from the show: Bob Bodily Twitter Poked Bear NFT Collection BTC Flower NFT Collection Disaster Girl Meme sells for $500k Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) - a blockchain, ethereum competitor ===========================...

Today I interview Grayson Sharp and learn about DeFi - decentralized finance. We talk about how it works, risks and rewards. Actually getting into DeFi requires a good bit of technical skill. Grayson and I are both on the waitlist of the Giddy app, which has a goal to make DeFi easy and accessible for more people. It's possible right now to make 40% on stablecoins so I'm interesting in put...

Today I share part 2 of my story, kind of. Mostly just the effects my earlier experiences have shaped and influenced me. Links from the show: Gemini Circle Circle Yield Ledn Voyager Celsius BlockFi Terra Luna Terra Luna Foundation Guard algorithmic stablecoin backed by Bitcoin BlockFi SEC 100M fine Blogpost from WealthofCommonSense on why stablecoins offer such high interest. =====================...

Today I share part 2 of my story, kind of. Mostly just the effects my earlier experiences have shaped and influenced me. Links from the show: Personal Capital Credit Karma Zeta Clark Howard Clark Howard Food Expiration Guide Mr Money Mustache - Simple Math of Early Retirement Rich Dad Poor Dad The Millionaire Next Door Kizik's ============================== By the way - I'm donating any re...

Today I share my story: Why I care about money Why I want to help coach and educate others National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-(800) - 273-TALK (8255) ============================== By the way - I'm donating any referral money I get to Ukraine's government or army and can show you how as well. See referral links below Where I donated: Bitcoin Donations To Ukrainian Army Surpass $4 Milli...

Here are some ideas on how you can fight back against inflation. Links related to the show: Dan Held Malaysia IS NOT making Bitcoin legal tender Russia considering Bitcoin in exchange for oil Russia's gold reserves Russian economy kicked back 30 years Bloomberg: Bitcoin as a safe haven ============================== By the way - I'm donating any referral money I get to Ukraine's govern...

Here are some ideas on how you can fight back against inflation. Links related to the show: NPR's Planet Money episode on WW2 inflation Donald Duck income tax ad - Spirit of '43 Modern Monetary Theory Vanguard value fund ETF - VTV Vanguard commodities mutual fund - VCMDX Vanguard utilities mutual fund - VUIAX Fundrise Yieldstreet Streitwise Side Hustle Nation AcreGold Earn $750 in travel o...

Today I discuss how Bitcoin and crypto are censorship resistant and why that's important. I'm donating any referral money I get to Ukraine's government or army and can show you how as well. Where I donated: Bitcoin Donations To Ukrainian Army Surpass $4 Million Come Back Alive wallet : bc1qkd5az2ml7dk5j5h672yhxmhmxe9tuf97j39fm6 Ukraine Government wallets for donation (SEE LINK FOR WALL...

I'm donating any referral money I get to Ukraine's government or army and can show you how as well. Where I donated: Bitcoin Donations To Ukrainian Army Surpass $4 Million Come Back Alive wallet : bc1qkd5az2ml7dk5j5h672yhxmhmxe9tuf97j39fm6 Ukraine Government wallets for donation (SEE LINK FOR WALLET ADDRESSES) Links related to the show and discussion points: Game Theory Russian central ban...

Choice by Kingdom Trust is a unique retirement account that gives you the chance to win significant amounts of Bitcoin on a regular basis. This account is great for Bitcoiners, anyone young, working part time, in college, or deep in debt. This is an way for you to start saving money for retirement. Links related to the show and discussion points: Choice IRA Youtube Roth IRA rules Ryan Radloff Inte...

Bonus episode on Coinbase's epic advertisement and how you can get $15 in free Bitcoin from them, along with a chance at 1 Million bucks worth of BTC. Links related to the show and discussion points: Coinbase Ad The Office Inspiration DVD scene FTX ad Other crypto and eTrade ads Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community . Coinbase is the pla...

Today is part 2 of a conversation with Michael Weymans, so make sure you listen to last week's episode to get the full conversation. We continue to discuss the beginner's journey into crypto and common problems, challenges and pitfalls you might experience and how to overcome them. Links related to the show and discussion points: Michael's website - BitBeginner Don't invest more th...

My guest Michael Weymans joins me to discuss the typical beginner's journey into crypto and some of the problems, challenges and pitfalls that are commonly made. Links: Bitcoin White Paper Double Spend Problem Greater fool theory Buffet: “Bitcoin Rat Poison” Dimon: “Bitcoin is a fraud” Bitcoin is Antifragile Michael Saylor China Crypto Ban History Cramer on Hedge Fund Market Manipulation Check...

Supercross is my favorite motorsport, a very exciting motorcycle racing series. This year they have a new series sponsor in SmartFI, a new cryptocurrency exchange. I'm excited to share more about this platform as the mainstreamification of Bitcoin and crypto continues. Links: SmartFI RacerX Press Release RacerX Interview of SmartFi CEO Aaron Tilton Advanced Exchange Security ------------------...

This is a non comprehensive list of how to get some free Bitcoin or crypto. There are lots of other accounts you could open to earn some free Bitcoin or other cryptos and I have some referral links below that are mutually beneficial. Links: SatoshiFI blogpost on free Bitcoin ----------------------------------------------- Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involve...

Today I go over some recent headlines Links related to the episode: Tonga making Bitcoin legal tende r possibly Uruguay gets first Bitcoin ATM Bill Miller allocates 50% of personal portfolio to BTC Stock to Flow Model (S2F) Stock to Cross Asset Flow (S2FX) Floor Model Miss Bitcoin Halvening Tesla Lifestyle merch shop Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in...

Today I go over how I plan to invest in the year 2022, fight inflation, and the benefits of Roth accounts Links related to the episode: Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index calculator Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss Side Hustle Nation Margin debt NASDAQ underlying weakness Warren Buffet Stockpiling cash Three reasons for the housing shortage (NPR Planet Money) Quantitative Easin...

Today I go over how I invested in the past, and why HSA's are the best tax advantaged account out there. Links related to the episode: S&P 500 vs actively managed funds Mr. Money Mustache Motley Fool Stock Advisor Ark Invest - Cathie Wood funds Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community . Coinbase is the place most people start, secure an...

An overview of how to donate crypto to the causes you care about, minimize your taxes, and protect your privacy. Links related to the episode: Coinbase Bytes Newsletter on Crypto donations Coinbase blog on how to donate crypto Subscribe to Coinbase Bytes here The Giving Block Engiven Cointelegraph article: Spreading holiday joy through charitable giving with cryptocurrency Also - Edward Gorbis Bit...