The 1970s Inflation Shock: Why Gold Became the Household Hedge
A human, plain-English look at the 1970s inflation shock—what happened, how cash/bonds/stocks/gold behaved, and the long-term lessons about inflation risk.
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As of February 4, 2026
Bitcoin: The 5-Year Rocket
If you invested $1,000 in Bitcoin 5 years ago, it would be worth $1,914 today.
Invested $1,000
Now Worth $1,914
Return +91.37%
As of February 4, 2026
The Dividend Snowball Effect
$5,000 invested in Enbridge with dividends reinvested is now worth $6,555.
Invested $5,000
Now Worth $6,555
Return +31.09%
As of February 3, 2026
Gold vs. S&P 500: The Showdown
$10,000 in Gold vs S&P 500 over 3 years. Gold won!
Invested $10,000
Now Worth $26,408
Return +164.08%
As of February 3, 2026
Investment Insights & Case Studies
The Dot-Com Bubble: When ‘Great Stories’ Beat Profits (Until They Didn’t)
A human look back at the dot-com bubble—what happened, how tech-heavy markets behaved, and why valuation, diversification, and expectations still matter for long-term investors.
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A human timeline of the 2008 financial crisis—what broke, how major assets behaved, and what long-term investors learned about drawdowns, liquidity, and staying power.
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Launch curated financial scenarios with pre-filled inputs for missed opportunities, regret analysis, and long-term planning.
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