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As we approach the end of 2024, let's take a beat to look back on what made the year remarkable...for better or for worse.Uploaded 16-12-24If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagelDISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer). Richard makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of data included in this video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/theplainbagel12201Uploaded 18-12-20Mentioned YouTuber videos:- Nate O'Brien: https://youtu.be/iJRA-3g7cG4- Ryan Scribner: https://youtu.be/URES59zcNyg- Our Rich Journey: https://youtu.be/KR_eIoIo2vU- Andrei Jikh: https://youtu.be/AtM5UFlOCGs- Graham Stephan: https://youtu.be/5S2cRNveZggYou've probably heard about the "FIRE Movement," but is early retirement possible? We discuss the concept (and its drawbacks) in today's video.Purchase your Plain Bagel Mug today! Proceeds for 2020 will be donated to Doctors Without Borders: https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-plain-bagel/products/the-plain-bagel-mugIntro Music: Marty Gots a Plan by Kevin MacLeod Title Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-musicHost/Editor: Richard CoffinProducer: Craig LordThis video is sponsored by SkillshareDISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some huge news for the channelUploaded 01-04-25"Election Music" by MUSIC4VIDEO (https://youtu.be/xOc9U6nMtn8?si=sFPqblwqM0MSEjdo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Intro03:11 - Primer on Alberta04:35 - Albertan Separatism05:51 - Transfer Payments07:15 - Canada Pension Plan08:30 - The Fiscal Upside09:35 - What's Missing12:19 - The Issues With Independence16:59 - Concluding ThoughtsUploaded 13-02-26There's been a growing movement calling for Alberta to separate from the rest of Canada. Today, we debunk some of the misinformation driving the call for secession, and some of the valid gripes the province has.DISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute financial advice - Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers. Please seek out a registered advisor if you require assistance (while Richard is a registered portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management, he does not provide advice through The Plain Bagel, which is not affiliated with his employer). Richard makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of data included in this video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take your personal data back with Incogni - use code BAGEL at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan ➡️ http://incogni.com/bagelUploaded 28-06-2400:00:00 - Introduction00:02:54 - What's a Petrodollar?00:03:52 - The Death of the Dollar00:04:36 - The "Petrodollar" Agreement00:08:00 - Why the Dollar Dominates00:10:11 - Why Saudi Arabia Can't Quit the Dollar00:11:55 - The Truth Around the Dollar's Decline00:14:19 - ConclusionWe've seen some fake headlines spreading about the end of a 50-year petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia - today's video looks into the facts around the situation.June 8, 1974 agreement (p. 788): https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/lltreaties//lltreaties-25-3/lltreaties-25-3.pdfBloomberg Story on the July 1974 agreement: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2016-05-30/the-untold-story-behind-saudi-arabia-s-41-year-u-s-debt-secret?sref=Oeyjq8by&embedded-checkout=trueIf you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at Patreon.com/ThePlainBagel :)DISCLAIMER:This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices