The weird silver lining of high interest rates
Why strong jobs could mean higher rates, how expensive borrowing may be preventing an AI bubble, and the real warning sign investors should watch.
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#721: First Friday: Fed Rate Hike Coming? Jobs & Housing News
The US economy showed surprisingly robust job growth in May, adding 172,000 new jobs and signaling a broadening recovery that extends far beyond essential services. But underneath the strong labor market, headlines are flashing mixed signals: treasury yields are climbing on inflation worries, real estate markets are seeing regional corrections, and consumer sentiment is beginning…
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Debt | Episodes | FIRE | Real Estate | Retirement
#720: Q&A: When the “Right” Decision Feels Harder Than The Math
Why is the finish line of financial independence so much scarier than the starting line? While the early stages of accumulating wealth are full of possibility, approaching the moment where work becomes optional can trigger an unexpected wave of financial anxiety, causing many to stall out right at the edge of freedom. Joe and I…
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#719: Your Office Is Making You Sick, with Dr. John La Puma
Did you know that the average modern office worker spends a staggering 93% of their life indoors? While the hustle to achieve financial independence often pushes us to put our heads down, stare at monitors, and clock endless hours inside a climate-controlled box, we might be accidentally sacrificing our long-term cognitive and physical health in…
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#718: Q&A: The Goalposts Moved — Is That Actually a Problem?
As we edge closer to financial independence, a funny thing happens to the finish line: it often starts to move. But the goalposts don’t always shift because of lifestyle inflation or uncontrolled spending. Sometimes, they move because our vision for our wealth expands—particularly when it comes to long-term charitable giving, family legacy, and community impact….
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#717: The 5 Ways Investors Behave When Things Go Wrong, with Clare Flynn Levy
When a crisis hits the stock market, we tend to think that data, algorithms, and cold logic rule the day. But behind every major investment portfolio is a human being subject to the exact same psychological traps, behavioral blind spots, and emotional relationships that affect everyday investors. We sit down with Clare Flynn Levy, a…
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#716: Q&A: Your Kids Just Inherited $350,000 Each. Now What
We are currently on the precipice of the largest transfer of wealth in human history. Over the next two decades, an estimated $84 trillion to $100 trillion will pass from older generations to younger ones. This shift will fundamentally change the economic landscape, but for the individuals involved, it often starts with a single, overwhelming…
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#715: Mrs. Dow Jones: Your Childhood Is Running Your Bank Account
She grew up with a Goldman Sachs dad. She still ended up broke in her 20’s. Haley Sacks—known online as Mrs. Dow Jones—joins us to talk about the five-step financial framework she calls IBIZA. Despite every advantage, she spent her twenties anxious, financially dependent, and charging dinners to her parents’ credit card. We talk about…
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#714: Q&A: Should I Sell One Property to Pay Off Another?
If you’ve ever wondered why some people thrive in real estate while others get burnt out, it usually comes down to one thing: understanding whether you’ve bought an investment or a job. Joe and I tackle questions about the reality of scaling a rental portfolio, the math behind “high-yield” accounts, and how to stay grounded…
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BONUS: The Economy Added 115,000 Jobs. Consumer Confidence Just Hit a 74-Year Low. Let’s Unpack This.
The U.S. economy added 115,000 new jobs in April, far exceeding general expectations. But beneath that headline number lies a tale of two economies. While sectors like healthcare, transportation, and retail are surging, the information technology sector is experiencing what can only be described as a “bloodbath.” In this special bonus episode, we’re diving into…
