Timeless: Discover the History of Money to Create Portfolios That Endure

Journey through 5,000 years of monetary history up to the present day, with valuable insights for the future. Discover predictable cycles, from the early forms of credit in Mesopotamia to the enduring power of commodity money like gold that has served societies for millennia. Watch the rise of fiat currency and modern digital assets such as bitcoin and stablecoins. Timeless uncovers the cyclical nature of monetary systems by exploring the forces behind financial crises, speculative bubbles, and inflationary periods. A core concept is John Exter’s inverted pyramid, which positions gold as the debt-based monetary system’s foundation.

Beyond historical insights, Timeless offers practical strategies for creating simple, safe, diversified, and enduring investment portfolios. It guides readers on how to allocate assets across key asset classes, including cash, gold, stocks, bonds, and real estate, and to build long-term wealth and preserve purchasing power against the relentless erosion of inflation.