James Altucher

The Truth about Tariffs: Busting the Inflation Myth

When my wife’s Cybertruck got keyed, it reminded me: the more attention something gets, the harder it is to see the truth. Today, tariffs are just as misunderstood. In this new piece, I break down why tariffs don’t actually cause inflation—and why strategic trade moves matter more than ever.

You’ll Never Work Again If This Works (Again)

In 2008, I published The Forever Portfolio—and no one cared. But the few who listened made life-changing gains. Now, in 2025, I’m updating it. Not as a book—but as a living blueprint for what’s coming next. And at the center of this next wave? AI. One company, tied to Elon Musk, could anchor the next 15 years of market returns. I’ll show you why.

Everyone’s Wrong About Trump and the Fed

I’ve been fired from nearly every job I’ve had—and I’ve learned it’s not always about incompetence. It’s about control. That’s exactly what we’re seeing play out between Trump and Jerome Powell right now. But while the media’s focused on the drama, I’m watching what smart money is doing—and I believe this could be the biggest stock setup in decades. Here's why.

Tariffs Will Fail or Succeed—But This is Guaranteed

Today, we break down why tariffs are whipsawing markets, spiking fear higher than during COVID, and sparking fights between billionaires and baristas.

Altucher: "This Tariff Stuff is Bullsh*t"

We dig into why the media’s screaming about tariffs is missing the point. This isn’t economic suicide—it’s leverage. And it’s already working. Here’s what British investors need to understand about what’s coming next.

I Was Wrong About Tesla

Peter Navarro says Elon Musk is just a car salesman. I used to think that too—until I realised Tesla’s real business has nothing to do with cars.

Will AI Destroy the World?

The world has almost ended more times than we care to admit—and next time, it might not be a human who saves us.

Why I gave up on stocks

When the dotcom bubble burst, I lost everything. I could have given up. But instead, I decided to learn. Here's what I did, step by step to escape the stock market carnage and find a different path.