As we kick off season 3, we welcome Michael to the show! Sit with us as we discuss the growing wealth gap, his financial journey and the definition of prosperity.00:26 Introduction of Michael, the friend who got us into Bitcoin02:30 Why it's important to get started investing in 2026 and the growing wealth gap07:45 How economic conditions have changed since the baby boomer generation13:16 Michael shares his journey from living in a closet to building wealth through extreme frugality16:05 Debate on whether you can still save your way to prosperity in today's economy20:10 Defining prosperity as time freedom and escaping the rat race24:06 Discussion on AI's impact on jobs and Trump's push for lower interest rates28:14 How government money manipulation forces middle class into risky investment decisions31:10 2026 investment goals focusing on Bitcoin and real estate37:34 The rising cost of providing a normal upbringing compared to previous generationshttps://www.edwardconard.com/macro-roundup/between-1970-and-2022-median-middle-income-us-households-saw-real-income-growth-of-60-low-income-households-saw-a-55-increase-excluding-non-cash-government-transfers-pewresearch/?view=detail&utm_source=chatgpt.comDisclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Welcome back, we hope you've had more success than us in 2025. Tune in to find out all about goals. Drop your own in the comments!0:00 Introduction and unclaimed money announcement1:19 2025 goal review and measuring performance problems3:29 Types of goals and creating well-rounded objectives4:45 Financial goals and net worth building strategies14:08 Career goals and navigating job transitions18:16 Health and fitness goals discussion24:28 Personal development and reading goals challenges27:41 Relationship and social goals with family33:57 Setting 2026 goals and new financial targets53:41 Money giveaway question and closing remarkshttps://zipdo.co/goal-setting-statistics/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://zipdo.co/goal-setting-statistics/?utm_source=chatgpt.comDisclaimer:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Description:Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/small-investors-buying-homes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com00:00 Introduction emphasizing action over perfectionism in real estate investing01:49 Story of purchasing rental property without spouse inspection due to fast market10:23 Real estate as inflation hedge and tax-advantaged investment with leverage benefits14:42 Debunking Black Rock home ownership myths and small landlord statistics17:06 Tax deferral and depreciation strategies19:00 Real estate diversification benefits and stability compared to other investments21:48 Bigger Pockets resources and three phases of real estate investing23:06 House hacking strategy for beginners with better loan terms25:00 Legal considerations and using Zillow templates for rental agreements27:18 Seasonality advantages of winter purchases and final encouragementDisclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.