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.

It's rough out there, if you are reading this, thanks for listening. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts as we dive into young people in the workplace, cost of living, business education and some good memories of the past.00:44 Q4 goals and home improvement projects discussion03:04 Stock market halts and circuit breakers explanation06:00 Young people struggling in modern workplace09:37 Mass layoffs and competitive job market challenges13:53 Cost of living increases vs. previous generations18:20 Marriage timing and financial readiness impact24:15 Educational system flaws and college prep criticism27:21 Importance of business education in schools32:01 Work experience and management perspectives35:15 Car flipping business and Craigslist memorieshttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/10/81-of-managers-surveyed-say-gen-z-workers-have-poor-work-ethic/170726/?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.

We dive into personal experiences and lessons learned from investing, day trading, and real estate, with an emphasis on the importance of having a clear financial plan. Join us, as you reflect on your financial decisions.Timeline Summary00:00-05:00: Early Career and Investment Interest05:00-10:00: Real Estate Financing ‘Seller’s Note’ Concept10:00-16:00: Financial Goals, Car and Home Savings Challenges16:00-23:00: Retirement Planning and Diversification Thoughts23:00-32:00: Day Trading Experiences and Lessons Learned32:00-40:00: Investing Mindset & Bitcoin Market Psychology40:00-42:20: Wrap-up & Future Content PlansDisclosure: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.

Yes, it is Episode 10. No, you didn't miss any, just changing to an easier structure for you to follow along. Thanks for joining us as we talk about tracking quarterly goals, when to stop investing, and about some hobbies that may or may not hold value. Please drop a comment![00:00:00] - Q4 plans and small projects[00:02:26] - Bitcoin goal reached, next steps[00:06:25] - Reading goals and time value[00:11:04] - Fitness reboot and habit stacking[00:15:05] - Teaching kids about money (make it fun)[00:19:42] - Allocation discussion and near-term buys[00:23:21] - Car talk: values, regrets, storage[00:31:12] - AI music, creative ideas, and side hustlesDisclosure: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 to part 2, with our guest Jordan, as we talk more about actions taken by the government, gold, and how everything is affected by time. Please drop a question below, we would love to hear from you.00:20 COVID stimulus mechanics and Fed balance sheet expansion02:00 How banks profit from spreads and infinite lending capacity04:30 Inflation as hidden taxation and the need for investment hedges06:30 US banking advantages and entrepreneurial opportunities10:30 Gold and Bitcoin as superior inflation protection assets12:30 Escaping the hamster wheel of trading time for money18:00 Inflation cooling predictions and economic indicators analysis25:00 Geopolitical strategy and removing the "veil of altruism"37:00 Comprehensive gold charts showing real purchasing power over time58:30 Physical gold acquisition strategy and generational wealth transferFor the graphs we were referencing, go check out: https://pricedingold.com/ and the charts are on the right hand side.Disclosure: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 for Season 2 of Financially Focused. As always, thanks for joining us, we hope you enjoy this episode with our special guest, as we talk about technology, current, and future economics. Please drop questions below, we love to hear from you.00:00 Introduction and our guest's background in finance and business06:24 S&P 500 diversification problems and MAG 7 stock concentration08:36 Technology's impact on jobs and potential future economic disruption19:18 AI automation replacing jobs and Wall-E dystopian future comparison28:18 Inflation versus deflation debate and Federal Reserve policy failures33:54 Dollar as store of value and real estate investment strategies40:06 Manufacturing decline and Trump's reindustrialization agenda48:54 The Fourth Turning theory and generational economic cycles54:42 Dollar reserve currency system and global debt mechanics64:42 Dollar milkshake theory and how the dollar rises as it diesDisclosure: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.