344: Don’t Just Stand and Fight—Position Yourself to Win
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
The Future of the Dollar and Global Currency Dynamics
This chapter examines the U.S. dollar's position as the world's reserve currency and the potential challenges it faces from emerging alternatives, particularly from BRICS nations. It highlights the geopolitical consequences of the dollar's influence and critiques the economic strategies of the U.S., including tariffs and their impact on consumers. Additionally, the chapter reflects on Argentina's economic struggles and the lessons learned from its leadership in navigating currency crises and bankruptcies.
TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH BOB MURPHY:
- Tune in to hear Bob and me break down Trump’s showdown over the Panama Canal—and how it pushed China’s Belt & Road Initiative out of Panama.
- Discover why Nayib Bukele’s unapologetic leadership is turning heads—and what El Salvador is doing differently to attract global attention.
- Listen in as I share the story about purchasing pesos in Argentina’s “blue market”—this was wild!
- Get my take on Javier Milei’s bold reforms—what’s working, what’s not, and whether Argentina is on my expat radar yet.
- Learn why I’m deeply skeptical about a U.S. “strategic Bitcoin reserve”—and why it runs counter to everything crypto stands for.
- Find out how the Biden administration's sanctions against Russia backfired—and accelerated the global de-dollarization trend.
- See how ordinary people are already being debanked—and how offshore tools like gold vaults and foreign accounts can offer protection.
- Hear my response to Americans who say, “We need to stay and fight”—and why I think there’s a smarter way to go about it.
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This year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil.
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Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It
Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars
Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.
Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The Beach
This year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil.
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