On a recent @TFTC podcast (episode #763), Marty made an off-the-cuff comment about "diploma inflation". Marty's comment sparked me to do a quick search on this topic. With college diploma attainment tripling over the last 50 years, are we witnessing the inflation of degrees? 🎓📉 Just as printing more money devalues each dollar, flooding the market with more graduates may be devaluing the worth of the diploma itself. If everyone has one, does it still mean anything? Is the degree worth the cost when its purchasing power in the job market keeps dropping? Check out episode #763 of TFTC [The Everything Bubble Is Ending with Nick Nemeth] here: https://fountain.fm/episode/S3xuunZuMo0bQZliVCFB #CollegeDegree #Inflation #Economy #EducationDebate

It's berry season!

As a real estate agent, I frequently hear how expensive homes are when measured in United State Dollars (USD). However, as pointed out by the #STRIKE infograph below, the number of #Bitcoin required to purchase a home today has decreased substantially compared to 2015. When you change the tool used to measure your purchasing power, your purchasing power changes.

Ever wonder how the name Hacky Sack came to be? Wonder no longer…. https://search.brave.com/ask?q=how+did+thr+name+Hacky+Sack+come+to+be&conversation=093d0e546efc695cbc4f3ebe511ff07a30f7#uf1qw4ZicpeROn_GKlnMfdzVgGhWclaGBUo6x0Ak1fo

Came across this Milton Friedman quote today. While those in positions of power want us to believe we have a free market, real freedom does not require a license.

Here's some perspective provided by @River as to what's driving the #Bitcoin price at this time. The closing paragraph says it best: "The reasons people own bitcoin haven’t changed. It’s the scarcest asset in a world of endless money creation. With each day that passes, the case for bitcoin becomes clearer".

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What’s driving the price down? - River

Bitcoin is down roughly 50% from its October high. Here's what's driving the selloff: fading demand from Strategy, the AI IPO wave, and f...

I really enjoyed opening this surprise package from @River today. I appreciate the innovate ways this company shows appreciation for their clients. If you're not a River customer yet, why not? River offers great perks like: * No account fees or minimums * Auto-convert your paycheck to bitcoin * Pay bills with cash or bitcoin * 3.3% on cash paid in bitcoin Sign up using the referral code below and we both earn some #bitcoin

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You're Invited to River — Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin | River

Troy invited you to River. Earn up to $100 in bitcoin when you sign up using their link.

I don’t recall where I initially saw this, but I feel compelled to remind myself and others what we are spending our limited time chasing. No matter how fast or smart we are, how strong or hard we work, we will never outrun the money printer. When you trade your time for future purchasing power, make sure you are storing it in something that cannot be printed.

Seeing a dam in person is neat, but hearing the power of water is amazing.

A beautiful day to be outside, immersing myself in all of God‘s beauty that he creates in nature.

Great article by npub1xkere5pd94672h8w8r77uf4ustcazhfujkqgqzcykrdzakm4zl4qeud0en explaining the vast difference between the reported "official" inflation number, and the real inflation cost that you see when purchasing everyday items. What you are experiencing daily with price inflation is real thanks to the devaluation of the dollar by the continual printing of more dollars. No matter how fast you run on the dollar hamster wheel, you can not outrun the speed of the printer, and will need to keep running faster just to stay in place. There's a better way: #Bitcoin

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The most pro-Bitcoin Fed in history - River

Explore how Bitcoin could reshape the financial landscape with new Federal Reserve policies under Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Great article by John McKearn about the theft of deflation and how we got to the point of continual inflation. https://mises.org/mises-wire/theft-your-good-deflation

A beautiful day to BBQ! #Spring

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️

Ready to expand your mind to the outer limits? This episode of The Peter McCormack Show ( @Peter McCormack ) on AI with Connor Leahy will do just that! One thought I had while listening is the hardware progression between #Bitcoin and AI. Both started on x86 chips, and both evolved to using graphics cards for better performance. While the #Bitcoin network further advanced to using specialized hardware (ASIC), will AI continue to rely on Nvidia graphics cards, or will specialized hardware become the future norm for AI? https://fountain.fm/episode/xjgdaQOnwow1oBsCbMP4

I'm thankful for these men, who gave their all today, not just to win the gold medal, but to remind us of what it means to be an American. While we may disagree and fight with each other at times, like any close family does, we unite in our fight for a common goal, and we support each other in times of need. We remember those who walked with us on this journey, and we look after each other when they are gone. Today's victory should inspire us all, for we are all on playing for the same team: Team USA!

A terrific piece by @Michael Matulef describing how the coercive state expands its authority through division, and manufactured crises. The best part about Michael's article is something that is lacking in many writings today that highlight the issues with the current system: a solution; something each and everyone of us can do to exit the game. This article is worth taking the time to read! https://mises.org/mises-wire/stop-fighting-your-neighbor-mechanics-state-power-and-how-opt-out

What’s Really Driving the Housing Affordability Crisis? Here's What Consumers Say!

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What consumers think is causing the housing affordability crisis

A majority of Americans think that people aren’t making enough money to afford homes — and high mortgage rates aren’t helping, according to a...

Why is healthcare so expensive? Great conversation on The Human Action Podcast with Dr. Keith Smith of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma on this exact subject.

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The Human Action Podcast • Dr. Keith Smith on the Health Insurance Cartel • Listen on Fountain

Bob talks with Dr. Keith Smith of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma about how posting cash prices, walking away from government money, and working wit...

Looking for a fun morning activity? Bring the kids to this Sherburne History Center event for creativity and smiles! 😀 Kids' Coloring Contest & Craft Day Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am to Noon Sherburne History Center, Becker https://www.sherburnehistorycenter.org/event-details-registration/kids-coloring-contest-craft-day