I Learned How to Handle the Fed in a Chicago Bar

It's time we admit they're not coming to save us... [Image](   [ARCHIVES]( Postcards from the florida republic An independent and profitable state of mind. I Learned How to Handle the Fed in a Chicago Bar August 03, 2023 Dear Fellow Expat, In 2009, my friend and I sat down at Cactus, a traders’ bar in the shadow of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. There, we drank Rumple Minze and wrote ideas for an absurdist lifestyle book called: “How to Be Awesome and Get People Talking.” The book’s premise was simple. In the Chicago Loop, strangers liked to brag about their wealth. They drive fancy cars to try to attract attention. They’d talk really loudly about trades they’d made… or what they drank. That really wasn’t our style. We were “beer and a shot” kind of guys, fans of dive bars, darts, and a great Bimini Ring Toss game. Some people seem to miss the big picture in a world of wealth-obsessed vanity. Those cars and clothes are nice, but there’s a line too many people cross - the line between arrogant and exciting. Want to meet people? You need good stories, good characters, and ways to make your fun. I’ve long found that people are drawn to individuals who are making the best of every situation, enjoying their lives, and welcoming strangers. You don’t need to be loud. Get them interested. Make them laugh. Make the times memorable. Our book’s concept didn’t take itself too seriously – neither should we. But we could stand out in a world that felt too rigid after the Great Financial Crisis. Last night, I found those notes in an old computer file while researching this article. It’s funny and features a few key lessons on life that I carry to this day, and they carry a lesson for investors, too…[Click here to continue reading this postcard...]( Stay positive, Garrett {NAME}     PREMIUM CONTENT The dream of owning a home is slipping away for many Americans. The Federal Reserve and major institutions like BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street are shaping the housing market in ways that benefit them, not ordinary folks. This isn't just about economics; it's about fairness, opportunity, and the values that make our country great. While we're working hard and playing by the rules, these institutions are playing a different game—one that's rigged in their favor. It's a concerning trend that affects not just housing but the balance of power and the future of our society. [Sneak A Peek Inside the Trading Room](   REPORTS   [Welcome to Momentum]( [Trading Momentum]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Tiktok]( [Discord]( [LinkedIn](   You are receiving this e-mail at {EMAIL}, as part of your subscription to Midday Momentum. To remove your email from this list: [unsubscribe here]( Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. To cancel, or for any other questions or requests, please contact our Customer Service team: Online: [Customer Service Form]( Phone: 888-384-8339 (North America) 443-353-4519 (International) Mail: Midday Momentum | Attn: Member Services | 1125 N Charles Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 Fax: 410-622-3050 Our Customer Service team is available Monday ­ Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET. © 2023 Money Map Press. All Rights Reserved. Nothing in this email should be considered personalized financial advice. Although our employees may answer your general customer service questions, they are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular investment situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. We allow the editors of our publications to recommend securities that they own themselves. However, our policy prohibits editors from exiting a personal trade while the recommendation to subscribers is open. In no circumstance may an editor sell a security before our subscribers have a fair opportunity to exit. The length of time an editor must wait after subscribers have been advised to exit a play depends on the type of publication. All other employees and agents must wait 24 hours after on-line publication prior to following an initial recommendation. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This Newsletter may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of: Money Map Press. 1125 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. [Website]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions](