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The purchasing power of the median household has collapsed. We track the decline since 1980.

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The 5 Hardest Years

Labor Multiplier Ranking

1.4x Harder Today Full Financial Analysis

1.4x Harder Today Full Financial Analysis

1.4x Harder Today Full Financial Analysis

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1.3x Harder Today Full Financial Analysis

🛡️ Financial Toolkit

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Fix Your Money

Inflation isn't an accident. Read 'The Bitcoin Standard' to understand why your labor buys less.

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Why It's Broken

Lyn Alden's 'Broken Money' explains the history of financial engineering that traps the working class.

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Secure Your Assets

Don't leave savings on an exchange. Take custody with a hardware wallet.