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2029: The End of America : Why the Age of Paper Money Is Ending And How to Survive the Coming Global Monetary Reset
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August 24, 2026
I don’t think I would recommend this book because I didn’t feel like I learned enough to justify the time it took to read. The author makes some interesting points about personal financial management and the value of a balanced portfolio, but the book is largely driven by strong personal and political opinions rather than well-supported research or evidence. The provocative title certainly grabs attention, but the core message could have been delivered much more concisely.
June 4, 2026
Stansberry expects a global monetary reset to hit in 2028-2032—probably 2029. Some people will survive financially and even grow, but for most others, the impact will be catastrophic, and whatever their wealth, it will be wiped out. The timing may be imprecise, but the coming event is inevitable, he writes.
Here, he presents his strategic approach to survival and growth when the Great Reset comes. By the “End of America,” he means the present era, since 1971, when President Nixon declared that the U.S. currency would no longer be backed by gold. That has led to perpetual government overspending, a crippling national debt of $36 trillion and rising, the printing of more and more paper money, and systemic inflation. The unbacked dollar simply “isn’t what it used to be,” as the saying goes, and the world’s central banks already are buying more gold annually. Confidence and trust are waning, and the Age of Unbacked Paper Money is ending.
When the reset comes, it will be quick and terrible, like a fire. Then begins the opportunity for America to renew itself. The following era will be a new High. We will develop a new financial structure and build a new future. “And almost certainly, all of this building will be done with robotics and AI, creating a world that we truly cannot begin to imagine…it will be incredible—more fantastic that you can possibly imagine. That is what Americans do after a crisis. It is the defining characteristic of our national temperament.”
He tells the reader how to build portfolios that will preserve and even grow your wealth, while others’ portfolios vaporize in the fire. His Permanent Portfolio strategy is defensive, conservatively aiming at survival, preservation, dividends, and modest growth. The Honeycomb Portfolio strategy (not for everyone) is offensive, aggressively aiming at faster growth. He explains in detailed, practical language how to invest in either one (or both) prior to the global monetary reset.
His knowledge of economics, from the Roman Empire and since, is quite impressive. He knows history, he tells many good stories, his prose is very readable, and his ideas are very thoughtful, practical, and persuasive.
Here, he presents his strategic approach to survival and growth when the Great Reset comes. By the “End of America,” he means the present era, since 1971, when President Nixon declared that the U.S. currency would no longer be backed by gold. That has led to perpetual government overspending, a crippling national debt of $36 trillion and rising, the printing of more and more paper money, and systemic inflation. The unbacked dollar simply “isn’t what it used to be,” as the saying goes, and the world’s central banks already are buying more gold annually. Confidence and trust are waning, and the Age of Unbacked Paper Money is ending.
When the reset comes, it will be quick and terrible, like a fire. Then begins the opportunity for America to renew itself. The following era will be a new High. We will develop a new financial structure and build a new future. “And almost certainly, all of this building will be done with robotics and AI, creating a world that we truly cannot begin to imagine…it will be incredible—more fantastic that you can possibly imagine. That is what Americans do after a crisis. It is the defining characteristic of our national temperament.”
He tells the reader how to build portfolios that will preserve and even grow your wealth, while others’ portfolios vaporize in the fire. His Permanent Portfolio strategy is defensive, conservatively aiming at survival, preservation, dividends, and modest growth. The Honeycomb Portfolio strategy (not for everyone) is offensive, aggressively aiming at faster growth. He explains in detailed, practical language how to invest in either one (or both) prior to the global monetary reset.
His knowledge of economics, from the Roman Empire and since, is quite impressive. He knows history, he tells many good stories, his prose is very readable, and his ideas are very thoughtful, practical, and persuasive.
May 23, 2026
Insightful and Thought-Provoking
The title will sound alarmist, and could be easily written off by the public as yet another doomsday prophesy that will go unfulfilled. But Porter presents compelling evidence, including historical, economic and philosophical context and insights, that shed significant light on the economic and moral morass in which we currently find ourselves.
Even if Porter’s predictions don’t materialize as anticipated, this is a sober read that will leave every reader, and their progeny, better prepared and better off, both for future broad-scale disruption and upheaval, but also for navigating the present turbulence we now encounter daily, bringing greater peace of mind.
The title will sound alarmist, and could be easily written off by the public as yet another doomsday prophesy that will go unfulfilled. But Porter presents compelling evidence, including historical, economic and philosophical context and insights, that shed significant light on the economic and moral morass in which we currently find ourselves.
Even if Porter’s predictions don’t materialize as anticipated, this is a sober read that will leave every reader, and their progeny, better prepared and better off, both for future broad-scale disruption and upheaval, but also for navigating the present turbulence we now encounter daily, bringing greater peace of mind.
June 4, 2026
Should be required reading for everyone!
I’m not well versed in Economics but I, like every American, understand my dollars don’t buy as much as my parents did, and my kids can’t afford to be on their own. This book explains how we got here. It’s not pretty. This is the documented history no one teaches or talks about. The last half of the book are suggestions on how to prepare and protect your assets as best as you can depending upon your circumstances. I read this in one day. It is well written and thought out. Porter is a recognized expert and his examples are engaging. Not just another boring economic history book.
I’m not well versed in Economics but I, like every American, understand my dollars don’t buy as much as my parents did, and my kids can’t afford to be on their own. This book explains how we got here. It’s not pretty. This is the documented history no one teaches or talks about. The last half of the book are suggestions on how to prepare and protect your assets as best as you can depending upon your circumstances. I read this in one day. It is well written and thought out. Porter is a recognized expert and his examples are engaging. Not just another boring economic history book.
June 21, 2026
Inspiring
I’m not much of a money man or economist but this book inspired me. More than just from a monetary perspective, this book spiritually inspired me. It asked of us to build for the ones who come after us. Much of what we build for in the coming New Age we will not see. If you are the type that likes to watch things grow in the midst of adversity and in spite of it, this is the book for you. The book is easy to read for the layman. I am not an economist or a mathematical mind. Porter makes complex ideas sound simple. I plan to implement his strategies and I hope you will as well. Enjoy!
I’m not much of a money man or economist but this book inspired me. More than just from a monetary perspective, this book spiritually inspired me. It asked of us to build for the ones who come after us. Much of what we build for in the coming New Age we will not see. If you are the type that likes to watch things grow in the midst of adversity and in spite of it, this is the book for you. The book is easy to read for the layman. I am not an economist or a mathematical mind. Porter makes complex ideas sound simple. I plan to implement his strategies and I hope you will as well. Enjoy!
May 30, 2026
Clear, concise, engaging writing
You’ve heard about the Fourth Turning for years now. Porter introduces you to past Endings and Beginnings. The crisis is coming. Porter gives us a clear understanding that it will be, at best unpleasant for some and beyond painful for many. But he also shows this cycle continues over generations. We can survive the coming crises in the Fourth Turning (Winter Season) and rebuild America in the Spring. It always has. But you must build a foundation now for survive during the crisis and more importantly - for your future family
You’ve heard about the Fourth Turning for years now. Porter introduces you to past Endings and Beginnings. The crisis is coming. Porter gives us a clear understanding that it will be, at best unpleasant for some and beyond painful for many. But he also shows this cycle continues over generations. We can survive the coming crises in the Fourth Turning (Winter Season) and rebuild America in the Spring. It always has. But you must build a foundation now for survive during the crisis and more importantly - for your future family
June 16, 2026
Thought provoking factual forecast
I found this book to be both unsettling and hopeful. A candid appraisal of our world’s economic and financial position — particularly pointed at the United States. Left Right or Neither or Both the stark reality of US and World Debt is sobering. I wish I didn’t think the author was right. As with all forecasts the timing will likely be off but the end result is very much in play. I appreciate the concrete recommendations to prepare. Well worth the read.
I found this book to be both unsettling and hopeful. A candid appraisal of our world’s economic and financial position — particularly pointed at the United States. Left Right or Neither or Both the stark reality of US and World Debt is sobering. I wish I didn’t think the author was right. As with all forecasts the timing will likely be off but the end result is very much in play. I appreciate the concrete recommendations to prepare. Well worth the read.
July 1, 2026
Another excellent book written by one of my favorite investment newsletter writers, Porter Stansberry. He's always such a great story teller. And this book is a Must Read! Packed with good info and useful investment ideas and options. His decades of research and experience are clearly evident as he explains important and prescient concepts & info from Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning. He always makes it very personal and intimate too. To me, it shows that Porter truly cares about the reader. Please read this book, and follow his admonition to Do Something to prepare.
July 28, 2026
Nauseating read. How interesting the author will call out Marxism is its limited form (throughout history, the United States has interfered constantly in the affairs of self declared communist states) but won't call out capitalism in its late stages. And the part about church participation being a symptom of a decaying society. Spare the lecture.
His thesis on a new kind of investment portfolio is an interesting one. With a boastful claim. Honeycomb portfolio is worth a look. Claiming to beat the S&P 500.in performance.
His thesis on a new kind of investment portfolio is an interesting one. With a boastful claim. Honeycomb portfolio is worth a look. Claiming to beat the S&P 500.in performance.
May 31, 2026
GREAT read and Advice
I've been following Porter for almost 15 years through Stansberry Research and now Porter and Co. This was EXACTLY what I needed (and wanted) to hear at this point in my life. I read the entire book today. Easy to understand and presented so well. I will be following this advice to a tee. He hasn't steered me wrong so far! I am gifting the book to my adult children as well so they can be as prepared as possible.
I've been following Porter for almost 15 years through Stansberry Research and now Porter and Co. This was EXACTLY what I needed (and wanted) to hear at this point in my life. I read the entire book today. Easy to understand and presented so well. I will be following this advice to a tee. He hasn't steered me wrong so far! I am gifting the book to my adult children as well so they can be as prepared as possible.
July 18, 2026
Very compelling and interesting. This was a short read, and well-thought out. "The Fourth Turning" is frequently referenced throughout the book, so being familiar with that book and concept was especially helpful. I appreciated the honeycomb portfolio and "advice", although I, personally, do not believe the author's take on Bitcoin in particular. If readers are looking to navigate the frightening economic times ahead, this book should be added to their library.
May 9, 2026
A tough but critical read
we’ve all heard about the Fourth Turning and we can see it happening now. Porter puts the specifics in place and gives his advice “as if our positions were reversed” as he always has. This is an important book for the survival of our future generations. we won’t like the medicine, but we need to take it.
we’ve all heard about the Fourth Turning and we can see it happening now. Porter puts the specifics in place and gives his advice “as if our positions were reversed” as he always has. This is an important book for the survival of our future generations. we won’t like the medicine, but we need to take it.
June 7, 2026
Prophetic, grounded, and easily understood
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I can see the challenges coming already, and the book makes it even clearer. The portfolio strategies help the investor to make sense of it all and how to steer through it but make it clear that there is no free lunch - we will all feel pain when the reckoning comes to pass.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I can see the challenges coming already, and the book makes it even clearer. The portfolio strategies help the investor to make sense of it all and how to steer through it but make it clear that there is no free lunch - we will all feel pain when the reckoning comes to pass.
June 9, 2026
fantastic read for surviving our government’s mistakes
This book opened my eyes regarding how we got to the current state of inflation, government abuse of our tax dollars and the loss of the credential career.
More importantly, I learned how to invest in gold and productive durable goods using criteria for investment using common sense. The honeycomb approach is one I will try myself
This book opened my eyes regarding how we got to the current state of inflation, government abuse of our tax dollars and the loss of the credential career.
More importantly, I learned how to invest in gold and productive durable goods using criteria for investment using common sense. The honeycomb approach is one I will try myself
July 7, 2026
Tremendous Exploration of a Tremendous Challenge
We can all feel the angst that has blossomed around us. Porter takes us to the dilemmas and the unsustainable profound changes that must prevail.
This book, for a person with children and grandchildren they love is a call to action for supporting our families in turbulent, but transient, disorder.
We can all feel the angst that has blossomed around us. Porter takes us to the dilemmas and the unsustainable profound changes that must prevail.
This book, for a person with children and grandchildren they love is a call to action for supporting our families in turbulent, but transient, disorder.
July 23, 2026
Head-turning and head scratching
This book lays out what’s right in front of us but we no one is talking about. The politicians don’t want to speak of the crash our boat is inevitably heading towards. We are (mostly) oblivious - as they would like us to be. This book exposes the undeniable truth.
This book lays out what’s right in front of us but we no one is talking about. The politicians don’t want to speak of the crash our boat is inevitably heading towards. We are (mostly) oblivious - as they would like us to be. This book exposes the undeniable truth.
May 25, 2026
It answers the uncomfortable feeling I have
This fairly answers the many questions I have each day as I sit and do the same thing I have done for the last 40 years. Maybe it can help me see the purpose in continuing for my kids even though the work feels empty at times.
This fairly answers the many questions I have each day as I sit and do the same thing I have done for the last 40 years. Maybe it can help me see the purpose in continuing for my kids even though the work feels empty at times.
May 25, 2026
Required reading for your family
This is an amazing book. It’s laid out well and is easy to read and understand. I believe it’s a must for yourself, your adult children and your grandchildren. Thank you Porter for writing and sharing this book.
This is an amazing book. It’s laid out well and is easy to read and understand. I believe it’s a must for yourself, your adult children and your grandchildren. Thank you Porter for writing and sharing this book.
May 26, 2026
Finance-bro boomer's take on the current financial system has some gems on how to build a robust portfolio. Was a decent read for the bits on portfolio building but a good portion of it was self-serving boomerslop
June 17, 2026
Must read this book
The book defines the history and scams that have put us in our present situations. Knowledge to protect and save your efforts for the sons/ daughters that will come along with your grandchildren and great-grandchildrens future stability.
The book defines the history and scams that have put us in our present situations. Knowledge to protect and save your efforts for the sons/ daughters that will come along with your grandchildren and great-grandchildrens future stability.
July 18, 2026
Interesting read on the ongoing debasement of the dollar. At some point, a monetary crisis seems inevitable… Stansberry lays out a pragmatic and quantitatively rooted solution for surviving, and ultimately benefiting from this reset.
Mostly financial, but also dabbles into social and philosophical concepts.
Mostly financial, but also dabbles into social and philosophical concepts.
July 30, 2026
Thought the financial advice was sound, reasoning was faulty. Personal finances are always that, personal. I still fail to see how relevant some opinions stated in the book helped build the case to persuade the reader into investing money in the proposed structure.
August 2, 2026
I’ve been following Porter Stansberry and his work for about 15 years. This book has a plan to get through the coming financial crisis in America, and I plan to follow through on Porter’s recommendations the best that I can. Highly recommend this book.
May 3, 2026
Informative & Insightful
An excellent read that provides actionable steps for investors to help weather the coming monetary crisis. Filled with historical references.
An excellent read that provides actionable steps for investors to help weather the coming monetary crisis. Filled with historical references.
May 31, 2026
Investing for now and future generations
A cautionary tale with historical perspective and deep economic and political understanding. An excellent planning tool for the benefit of present and future generations
A cautionary tale with historical perspective and deep economic and political understanding. An excellent planning tool for the benefit of present and future generations
June 15, 2026
it’s going happen
Maybe not like Stansberry thinks but change is coming.
I do like his Weyerhaeuser recommendation and he’s spot on about how the wealth has been stolen.
Maybe not like Stansberry thinks but change is coming.
I do like his Weyerhaeuser recommendation and he’s spot on about how the wealth has been stolen.
June 27, 2026
great insight
Great book that gives us insight on the coming end of the American $. This gives us the blueprint to do something different
Great book that gives us insight on the coming end of the American $. This gives us the blueprint to do something different
June 29, 2026
disgusting propaganda
He promotes hanging black people and American Civil war. Out of all the books that are banned in this country, this should be one of them.
He promotes hanging black people and American Civil war. Out of all the books that are banned in this country, this should be one of them.
July 7, 2026
We have been warned.
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July 25, 2026I am gonna wait until 2030 to leave a review of this
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