Two Words What If
Two Words What If
Dennis Friedman | April 13, 2021
I’VE LATELY BEEN having a hard time sleeping—and I have a pretty good idea why. It has to do with two words that keep bouncing around inside my head. If you let them, those two words will also keep you up at night. They’re powerful because there’s no end to them. You ask, “What are the two terrible words?” The answer: what if.
What ifs are about what could happen in the future and, if you let your imagination run wild, it’s usually something bad. I’ve been thinking a lot about my future. I don’t know if it has to do with turning age 70. I don’t think so. I actually feel pretty optimistic about the next decade. I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with my wife once this pandemic is under control.
Still, I’ve been thinking a lot about my wife’s future, too. What happens to her if I’m no longer around? Will she have trouble supporting herself financially? Questions like these keep popping up in my head. They shouldn’t, because I believe we have these kinds of things under control.
The trust we set up and our well-funded investment portfolio should help her weather any unforeseen financial challenges that come her way. Also, all our important documents and contacts are stored in a centralized location, so they’re easily accessible. If she needs professional advice, we have a relationship with a low-cost financial advisor, tax accountant, attorney and insurance agent.
When pondering what ifs, there always seems to be another one. The other day, I started thinking about household emergencies. What if the hot water tank leaks? What if the electric garage door won’t close? How do I prepare my wife for those kinds of hassles?
I realize the real problem resides with me. My wife is a fiercely independent and intelligent woman. She can handle these types of everyday headaches herself. She doesn’t need me to try to prepare for every problem that might occur in her life.
Trouble is, I want certainty, but life doesn’t offer much. If you’re like me, and sometimes you’re unsure and hesitant, especially when it comes to managing your portfolio, here are nine money tips:
1. What if international stocks outperform U.S. stocks? What if small-caps outperform large-caps? What if interest rates go up? This sort of endless uncertainty can paralyze investors.
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Oil falls as Iran-Oman talks fuel Hormuz hopes
2026-08-26 Shafaq News Oil prices dropped about 2% on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's losses, on fresh hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after Iran said it had resumed talks with neighbour Oman on managing the strategic waterway.
Brent crude futures fell $1.78, or 2.0%, to $86.80 a barrel by 0027 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.49, or 1.8%, at $80.87. Both benchmarks lost more than 3% on Tuesday.
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 8-25-26
Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps (INTEL ONLY)
Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Tuesday, august 25, and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in, everybody. We're going to have a really good call tonight. I'm excited about my segment tonight, and I'm always excited to hear what Sue would bring to us and what Bob would bring to us as well.
Alright, let’s get Into our Intel portion of the call, I've got a few things I'd like to bring up, and but I'm going to try to create my little timeline that I like. See if we can make that happen. All right. First of all, I'm just going to bring up something about Iraq.
Majeed KSA: September 1st is the RV Date (?)
8-26-2026
The reason I made this claim is because for the past 5 days the news from Iraq kept going back-and-forth about deleting the zeros and not deleting the zeros, and if it will increase the purchasing power or not increase the purchasing power.
Acting like if they still thinking about it before taking any step.
And then all of a sudden, when the pressure they received from Trump was exposed on the media… in less than 24 hours, they said “now we are advancing in deleting three zeros.”
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman and Zester. 08/26/2026
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: After years of stalling, things are moving. World order changing, WTO, Oil prices, and Columbia gets tough.
THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY&NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IN MARKZ’S OPINION ONLY
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.
RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 26 Aug. 2026
Compiled Wed. 26 Aug. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note:“A Midnight Window was opening, with all systems Green.” …Tier4b ISO20022 on Telegram Tues. 25 Aug. 2026
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Oil Falls, but the Global Financial System Is Still on Alert: Iran, Inflation and Central Banks Reprice Risk
Oil prices are falling on renewed hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—but the underlying financial risks created by the U.S.-Iran conflict have not disappeared. Energy prices, inflation expectations, Treasury yields and central-bank policy remain tightly connected.
Between Advantages And Repercussions... An Expert Reveals To "Baghdad Today" The Details Of Removing Zeros From The Dinar
Baghdad Today – Baghdad Professor of International Economics, Nawar Al-Saadi, revealed today (Tuesday, August 25 , 2026) the importance and repercussions of "removing zeros" from the Iraqi currency.
Al-Saadi told Baghdad Today that “the principle of removing zeros, if implemented in a scientific and well-thought-out manner, can contribute to simplifying monetary and accounting transactions, facilitating payment processes and digital transformation, and reducing the volume of banknotes in circulation, in addition to the possibility of using the process as part of a broader reform to bring cash funds outside the banking system back into the official financial cycle.”
TNT:
Tishwash: The Central Bank of Iraq reveals the amount of local currency in circulation.
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq’s economic indicators revealed on Tuesday that the total currency issued by the bank in the markets rose to 111.189 trillion dinars by the end of June 2026, compared to 99.799 trillion dinars at the end of 2025, an increase of about 11.4 trillion dinars.
According to data seen by Shafaq News Agency, net currency outside banks reached 101.966 trillion dinars at the end of last June, compared to 92.560 trillion dinars at the end of 2025, an increase of about 9.4 trillion dinars.
KTFA
Tuesday Night Video
FRANK26….8-25-26….OUR GUEST IS WALKINGSTICK
This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only
Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie and Omar in Iraq and guests
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Exclusive To Kurdistan 24: US Pressure On Baghdad To Expedite The Removal Of Zeros From The Dinar To Curb Money Laundering
Erbil (Kurdistan24) - Informed sources told Kurdistan24 today that the United States is exerting increasing pressure on the Iraqi government to expedite the implementation of the "removal of zeros from the Iraqi dinar" project, with the aim of crippling the movement of funds smuggled abroad and recovering cash liquidity hoarded through illegal means.
Congress Built This Mess. They’ve Made Sure They Don’t Live In It.
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man)August 25, 2026
King Hammurabi of Babylon had a simple rule for home builders: if the house you built collapsed and killed its owner, you were put to death.
That was law #229, carved in stone almost 4,000 years ago. And some version of this rule has existed for most of human history. Even to this day, it’s a tradition among architects to spend the night under a bridge they designed to prove that it’s safe.
MASSIVE NEWS DAY For Dinar Investors!
The Dinar Den: 8-24-2026
At the heart of the latest discussion is Iraq’s steady march toward complete economic and political sovereignty. The hosts of The Dinar Den point out that recent geopolitical shifts—most notably a apparent decline in external regional influences, such as Iran’s historically strong leverage over Iraqi fiscal policy—are paving the way for Iraq to reclaim full autonomy over its monetary decisions.
This transition is further emphasized by the highly anticipated drawdown of the U.S. military presence, with sources pointing toward key milestones around September 30th.
Rob Cunningham: The New Global Monetary System
8-25-2026
I would size the mature “all-in” global dollar liquidity layer at roughly $250–$500 trillion, with about $350 trillion as a defensible central scenario – and a plausible extreme-state requirement approaching $750 trillion+ if tokenization, collateral mobility, machine commerce and reserve demand expand as aggressively my thesis assumes.
On August 24, the White House formally announced Operation Economic Outcast, explicitly framing Iran’s choice as either “complete global isolation” or a path to rejoin the global economy.
Iraq Considers Currency Change and Dinar Redenomination as Parliament Seeks to Delay Draft Law
25-08-2026 Peregraf — Iraq is considering a major currency reform that would involve replacing existing banknotes and potentially removing zeros from the Iraqi dinar, but the Parliamentary Finance Committee has asked the government to postpone legislation on the proposal until its economic, legal and financial implications are studied in greater detail.
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
BRICS Builds the Plumbing for a More Multipolar Financial System
The most consequential part of the BRICS financial story may not be a new currency. It may be the payment infrastructure being built underneath global trade.
Reset Day Is Coming — Here’s What Happens to Your Money, Debt & Home (How to Prep)
Daneila Cambone and Taylor Kenny: 8-24-2026
In today’s interview, Daniela Cambone speaks with ITM Trading’s Taylor Kenney about what “Reset Day” could mean for your savings, debt, and home and how to prepare before the rules change.
History often provides clear indicators when monetary systems come under structural strain. During the conversation, Taylor Kenney highlights firsthand accounts and real-world examples of past currency crises, such as the economic devaluations experienced in Mexico.
Majeed KSA: The Plan is the RV for August 31st
8-25-2026
This is just my guess.
RV might happen on August 31.
It would be the 107th day for the new Prime Minister in office.
Reset Intelligence: Will the Dinar Strengthen or Collapse?
8-25-2026
Will the Dinar Strengthen or Collapse?
By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT
Over one weekend, Iraq moved the currency question out of the committee rooms and onto the evening news.
Iraq Finance Committee Recommends Postponing Dinar Redenomination Vote
Daban Mohammed At a Glance
The Iraqi Finance Committee officially advises delaying the vote on removing zeros from the dinar.
Replacing banknotes without deleting zeros remains under the independent authority of the Central Bank.
Redenomination requires brand-new laws to amend civil, commercial, and penal codes across Iraq.
MilitiaMan & Crew: Is the Iraqi Dinar Moving? Daily Analysis from the Crew
8-26-2026
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.
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