There are five things they will never tell you.
Five things every American must know. Five things that could either massively enrich you or completely destroy you depending on the moves you make today.
If you’re honest with yourself, none of these things should surprise you… you already know about them. Deep down you can feel them. Even when you try to ignore them.
And you already know these problems aren’t going away. They won’t magically fix themselves. Nobody is coming to your rescue. You need to take action into your own hands.
Read the list below and tell me where I’m wrong…
#1. The government is bankrupt.
It’s lying about inflation because every percentage point higher in CPI automatically raises Social Security’s liabilities. Those liabilities now exceed $100 trillion.
They can’t be financed. Not without destroying the dollar.
Think Rome, when it could no longer afford free grain for its citizens. Think Europe after World War I, when nations tried to print their way out of impossible debts.
The real-world rate of inflation is not 3% or 4%.
I’d bet it’s closer to 12%+ in America’s major cities and growing.
Every dollar you earn buys less each month… and that decline is accelerating.
#2. Your savings are being vaporized.
Virtually all your dollar-based assets — cash in the bank, 401(k), wages — will lose half their value in the next four years.
Grocery prices, housing, healthcare, insurance… you’ve seen what’s happened since 2009. Now imagine it all doubling again by 2029. That’s the future we’re heading toward if you stand still.
#3. AI will save the private sector but not you.
Artificial intelligence will help companies survive inflation.
But it will do it by displacing millions of people. Private sector employment will shrink by double digits every year for at least the next decade. Law, accounting, finance, even medicine—white-collar work is being displaced at a speed no one is prepared for.
And those in government jobs or fixed pensions?
They’ll be wiped out entirely as deficits and inflation devour their real income.
#4. The violence hasn’t even begun.
Since 2009, we’ve seen the opening act—crime, riots, political rage.
But as the dollar collapses, a civil fracture is inevitable. Those closest to the flow of new money (what economists call the Cantillon Effect) will grow richer. Everyone else will struggle to survive.
It’s the same pattern that’s ended every empire in history.
#5. These "problems" represent an unprecedented transfer of wealth.
For people who understand the economics behind this societal and financial collapse, this crisis represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to amass multi-generational wealth.
I'm not describing a theory. I'm not describing an idea. Or a forecast. I'm not talking about something that might happen, some day. I'm talking about what's happening right now.
This has been happening since the bailouts began in 2009.
I've been writing about these issues, virtually every day, since.
When I first warned about these problems America still had a AAA credit rating. Occupy Wall Street hadn't happened yet. Nor BLM. Or Covid lockdowns. Or our government forcing us to take vaccines.
I gave anyone who was worried the complete blueprint to save themselves: gold, great businesses, Bitcoin… and avoid the dollar at all costs.
But now, with the advent of a new technological force, there is one final step we urge you to take to ensure your wealth is not only safeguarded but continues to compound going forward.
And you must take it now.
Because the forces at work here are moving at breakneck pace.
If you bury your head in the sand, you could be left behind as one of the greatest transfers of wealth ever unfolds. Don’t let that happen to you. I share everything you need to know here:
➡ Watch my urgent new exposé, The Final Displacement, free of charge.
Good investing,
Porter Stansberry
Cash Is King: DigitalBridge Is the Ultimate Defensive Play
By Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Article Posted: 1/22/2026.
In Brief
- The definitive all-cash acquisition offer from SoftBank creates a stable arbitrage opportunity that acts as a defensive anchor for investment portfolios.
- DigitalBridge controls a massive secured power capacity, which makes it a critical infrastructure partner for the expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem.
- Management continues to execute on strategic growth initiatives and asset deployment while demonstrating operational resilience throughout the merger process.
Global markets are navigating a minefield of uncertainty. Daily headlines about trade wars, shifting tariff policies, and violent price swings in the technology sector have left many portfolios exposed to sudden drops. In this volatile environment, the old financial adage "Cash is King" has taken on a new, urgent meaning.
For shareholders of DigitalBridge Group (NYSE: DBRG), cash is no longer just a line item on a balance sheet; it is the defining feature of their investment future.
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Many investors miss these warning signs.
While other popular stocks fluctuate with the morning news cycle, DigitalBridge has become an island of stability. That calm is not accidental — it is the direct result of a definitive agreement signed in late December 2025.
In this landmark deal, the Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS: SFBQF) agreed to acquire DigitalBridge in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4 billion.
The terms of the deal are straightforward and binding. SoftBank will pay $16 per share of DigitalBridge common stock. Currently, the stock trades in a very tight range, hovering between $15.30 and $15.40. This creates a distinct market dynamic: the stock price is no longer driven by speculation about future earnings or interest-rate moves but is anchored by a guaranteed cash offer from one of the world's largest tech investors. For investors seeking a port in the storm, DigitalBridge offers a rare commodity: certainty.
Beating the Bank: A Superior Cash Parking Spot
The investment case for DigitalBridge has shifted. It is no longer primarily a growth-stock story; it is now a merger-arbitrage opportunity. Arbitrage involves buying an asset today at a lower price than the expected payout at closing. By purchasing DigitalBridge shares at current levels around $15.35, investors are effectively buying a contract that will pay $16 per share at closing.
The math behind this trade is simple:
- The Buy Price: ~$15.35
- The Payout: $16.00
- The Spread: ~$0.65 per share
- Total Return: ~4.2%
A 4.2% return may seem modest compared with a potential tech rally. But look at the timeline: the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026. If the deal closes in six to eight months, that 4.2% absolute return annualizes to roughly 6%–9%.
Consider alternatives for safe money:
- High-yield savings accounts: often trail inflation.
- Treasury bonds: typically require locking up capital for years to reach similar yields.
- The S&P 500 offers higher upside but can fall 10% or more on bad macroeconomic news.
DigitalBridge offers a return largely uncorrelated to the broader market. If the S&P 500 drops tomorrow due to trade fears, the SoftBank offer remains fixed at $16. That makes DigitalBridge an attractive alternative for parking cash — equity-like returns with bond-like stability.
Why SoftBank Needs This Deal: The Power Bank Asset Class
To be comfortable with an arbitrage trade, investors must ask: will the buyer actually write the check? In this case, SoftBank's $4 billion acquisition looks more like a strategic necessity than a speculative bet. The company is securing physical infrastructure that underpins the internet.
DigitalBridge has transformed from a traditional real estate firm into a specialist manager of digital assets. Its crown jewel is massive secured power capacity: the company controls over 20.9 gigawatts (GW) of power across its network.
In the age of artificial intelligence, power is the new oil. Training and operating large AI models consumes enormous amounts of electricity, making secured power a scarce and valuable resource. SoftBank is acquiring assets that are difficult to replicate:
- Vantage Data Centers: A leading global provider of hyperscale data centers, essential for cloud computing giants.
- Switch: Known for its high-performance, exascale data center ecosystems.
SoftBank is pursuing a strategy focused on artificial superintelligence (ASI). By acquiring DigitalBridge, it is not just buying buildings; it is buying physical constraints and capacity that underpin the digital economy. That strategic fit reduces the likelihood the deal will be abandoned.
The transaction still needs standard regulatory approvals, including antitrust reviews and a CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) review. But given the strategic rationale, there is strong incentive for SoftBank to see the deal through to completion.
Business as Usual: The Machine Keeps Running
A common risk in take-private deals is that the target company becomes paralyzed while waiting for closing. If the agreement were to break, investors could be left holding an impaired asset. DigitalBridge, however, continues to operate and execute.
Key operational highlights include:
- M&A Execution: On Dec. 31, 2025, the company closed its acquisition of WideOpenWest (WOW!) in partnership with Crestview Partners — evidence that management remains focused and effective.
- Asset Scale: The company manages roughly $108 billion in assets.
- Earnings Growth: DigitalBridge continues to show double-digit growth in its Fee-Related Earnings (FRE).
This operational strength is a safety net. Even if the SoftBank deal encountered hurdles, shareholders would still own a market-leading company with scale and steady cash flows. The stock's floor is supported not only by the merger agreement but also by a healthy, growing business that generates real fees.
The Sleep-Well Strategy
DigitalBridge has evolved from a complex turnaround into a straightforward value proposition. For conservative investors, it offers a defined exit ramp in an uncertain market. The transformation is effectively complete, and the payout is set.
By locking in the spread between the current trading price and the SoftBank offer, investors can insulate part of their capital from market noise while capturing a reliable yield. In a financial landscape defined by unpredictability, DigitalBridge acts as a defensive fortification — a position that lets investors sleep well knowing their return is signed, sealed, and waiting to be delivered.
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