Money, inflation & crypto, in plain English

Your dollar is shrinking. Learn what's beyond fiat.

A calm, beginner-friendly school for working Americans. Understand why prices keep rising, how Bitcoin and crypto actually work, and how to protect yourself from scams, so you can make your own informed decisions.

Purchasing power meterSeries 2026
$74 of today's buying power

That's what $100 saved in cash today will buy in 10 years at 3% inflation.

Rule of 72: at this rate, prices double every 24 years.

What you'll learn

Inflation first. Crypto second. Safety always.

Most crypto content starts with coins and price charts. We start with the reason people go looking for alternatives: money that loses value every year.

Part I · The problem

How fiat money works

Why the dollar has had no gold link since 1971, where inflation comes from, and who wins and loses when new money is created.

Part II · The tool

How crypto works

Bitcoin's 21 million cap, blockchains, Ethereum, stablecoins and crypto ETFs, explained without jargon or hype.

Part III · The plan

How to act safely

Exchanges, wallets, seed phrases, the most common scams, tax basics, and a written plan that fits your life.

The course

Crypto Foundations

32 short video lessons across 8 modules, about 4 hours in total. Worksheets, quizzes and a certificate. Opens December 1, 2026.

  1. M1Why your money is shrinking25 min
  2. M2Bitcoin from zero35 min
  3. M3The wider crypto landscape35 min
  4. M4Safety first: scams and security30 min
  5. M5Your first purchase, step by step35 min
  6. M6Wallets and self-custody30 min
  7. M7Thinking like a long-term investor30 min
  8. M8Taxes, records and your personal plan30 min
Beyond Fiat book cover by M Z Babar
The book

The whole story, from your grocery bill to Bitcoin.

Twelve chapters in three parts: the problem, the tool, and the plan. Real-life stories, worked examples with real numbers, and a simple exercise at the end of every chapter.

On AmazonOct 7, 2026
Kindle$12.99
Paperback$14.99
Free download

The Crypto Starter Kit

A 10-page printable guide for complete beginners.

  • Plain-English glossary of 100 terms
  • Scam red-flag checklist
  • Wallet and seed-phrase safety guide
  • Inflation Audit worksheet

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Launch calendar

Everything opens before the new year.

Oct 7

Book on Amazon

Kindle and paperback.

Oct 20

Daily videos

TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

Nov 2

Free Starter Kit

Website and email list open.

Dec 1

Course opens

$67 launch price.

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Students

Student login

Enrolled students sign in to the secure course area for lessons, worksheets, quizzes and their certificate. Create your free account, then enroll to unlock every lesson. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.