1. The Cult of “Risk-Free” Assets For decades, U.S. Treasuries were marketed as the holy grail of safety—unshakable, reliable, "risk-free." This narrative was the backbone of global finance, convincing generations to hand over their wealth for a promise backed by a printing press. But in 2022, the illusion shattered. It was the worst year for Treasuries in American history. The 10-year fell nearly 18%. The 30-year? Down more than 39%. That’s not volatility—that’s devastation. The real betrayal, though, is that even now, Wall Street and government talking heads still push Treasuries as secure. But here's the truth: these instruments are not safe. They're IOUs from an institution $30+ trillion in debt, paid back in rapidly debasing dollars. Inflation is the…
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