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The Curious Case of Gold: A Brick Looking for a Greater Fool

Posted on 2026-06-23 by The Narrator

A friend of mine told me something dubiously profound the other day. We were talking about the state of the world, which is always a dangerous conversational trailhead, and he leaned in with the intense, hushed tone usually reserved for … Continue reading →

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Why Sometimes Doing Nothing is Pure Genius

Posted on 2025-06-14 by The Narrator

Not long ago a friend nearing retirement confided in me with a heavy heart, his voice carrying a note of genuine surprise, a blend of disappointment and some bewilderment. While the market had soared in recent years, his retirement portfolio … Continue reading →

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