My stock broker just decided that I should not be allowed to log into my account without installing their spyware 2FA app. All for my own security, obviously.
I couldn’t contact support, I couldn’t generate any statements, I couldn’t delete my account. I couldn’t do anything. They basically held my money hostage until I comply with their demands.

I don’t own my stocks in my brokerage account. I don’t own my money in my bank account. I do own my cryptocurrency though (or rather I would, if I didn’t lose it all in a boating accident 😉).

P.S. I was able to recover access to my account thanks to having a separate phone, specifically designated to install spyware and other crap. I will be looking into changing my stock broker to a one that tries harder to pretend that I own anything there.

  • Universal Monk
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    6 hours ago

    government can easily make it so that my pieces of paper lose all or most of their value overnight.

    Good point!