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Is a Recession Coming?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if a recession may be coming.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding an...

How to Invest Amid Extreme Volatility

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to invest amid extreme volatility.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...

Why Quadruple Witching Day Could Be the Bottom in Stocks

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what triple and quadruple witching days are and why they could provide the bottom in stocks.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or n...

Why the Fed Kept Interest Rates Unchanged

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Fed kept interest rates unchanged. The Federal Reserve met today and did not lower interest rates. What was behind their decision and...

Are Higher Plane Fares Coming?

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if higher plane fares are coming. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...

Why Home Sellers are Rushing to Relist Properties

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home sellers are rushing to relist properties.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...

Why Inflation is Moderating and Why It Matters

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is moderating and why it matters. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...

Stocks Near Lows - Buying Opportunity?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks are near lows and this may be a buying opportunity for stocks.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...

Berkshire Hathaway Approves Stock Buyback

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Berkshire Hathaway approved a stock buyback. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...

Economic Update and a "Coming Boom"?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the latest economic update and if there is a "coming boom". Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinat...

How Do Stocks React After Military Conflicts?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how stocks react after military conflicts.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Why Inflation is Running Hotter Than Expected

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is running hotter than expected and what that means for the stock market. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fin...

Best Tax Deductions

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover some of the best tax deductions. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...

Will Interest Rates Drop?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if interest rates are likely to drop or not. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Why the GDP Number Was Much Weaker Than Expected

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the GDP number was much weaker than expected.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...

Are You Getting Wealthier?

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the results of a wealth study. Are you getting wealthier? Why or why not? This study has surprising findings.  Are you on track for financi...

The Latest Victims of AI?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the latest victims of AI may be.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Why Inflation is Lower Than Expected

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is lower than expected.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Why and Where the Wealthy are Moving

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why and where the wealthy are moving. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

What is a K Shaped Economy?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what a K shaped economy is. It has to do with the wealth gap. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...

AI Update: Anthropic

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what Goldman Sachs learned while using Anthropic. Full Disclosure: I am invested in Anthropic. Are you on track for financial freedom...or n...

Why the Jobs Report is Weaker Than Expected

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the jobs report is weaker than expected.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...

Why Apartment Rents Are the Lowest in 4 Years

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why and where apartment rents are the lowest in 4 years.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinati...

Kevin Warsh Picked to Lead Federal Reserve

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

    Discover why Kevin Warsh was picked to lead the Federal Reserve. Learn more about who Kevin Warsh is and his ability to lead the Federal Reserve...

Fed Holds Rates Steady

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Fed held rates steady. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and...

Will the US Government Shut Down Again?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if the U.S. Government will shut down again.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...

Rewind: Chapter One of Three Steps to Quantum Wealth Book

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover chapter one of my book, Three Steps to Quantum Wealth, The Wealth Heiress' Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Crypto Currencies.  Ar...

Rewind: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the importance of Warren Buffett's quote: Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy.  Are you on track for finan...

Rewind: How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how much money you need to retire. Calculate with your potential Social Security benefits to determine your retirement income.  Are you on ...

Rewind: Money Moves From the Impatient to the Patient

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why money moves from the impatient to the patient. Warren Buffett reminded us, and in this rewind of a podcast from a few years ago, you can ...

Why Mortgage Refinances Jumped 40%

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why mortgages refinances jumped 40%. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

Alphabet Hits $4 Trillion Valuation

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Alphabet hit a $4 trillion valuation. What famous portfolio added it as a holding last year? What is really driving the increased market ...

Tariff Decision Delayed - What That Means

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the delayed tariff decision means. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Are New Investors Disadvantaged by Not Investing Sooner?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if new investors are disadvantaged by not investing sooner. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinat...

Real Estate Trends for 2026

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover Real Estate trends for 2026. How are prices and interest rates moving? Which markets are hot and which are cold? What is the biggest challeng...

Top 20 Best Performing ETFs in 2025

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the top 20 best performing ETFs in 2025. The exciting news is the VIP Experience had 3 on the recommended list, up 166%, 184% and 195%. If yo...

Top Financial New Year's Resolutions

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the top financial New Year's resolutions. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...

5 Travel Trends for 2026

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 5 travel trends for 2026. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time...

Economic Update

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the latest economic update. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ti...

5 AI Stocks That Doubled or Tripled in 2025

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the 5 AI stocks that doubled or tripled in 2025. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...

What Are Prediction Markets?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what Prediction Markets are. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and t...

Why Consumer Sentiment and Prices are Lower YOY

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why consumer sentiment and prices are lower year-over-year. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinat...

How to Invest in SpaceX Ahead of IPO

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to invest in SpaceX ahead of IPO. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

2025 Holiday Shopping Forecast

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the Holiday Shopping Forecast for 2025.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...

Stocks Retreat and Cannabis Stocks Soar

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks retreated and cannabis stocks soared. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...

New Stock Market Rally Ahead?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks will rally into next year.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Fed Decision This Week?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if there is an interest rate cut coming this week. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...

Inflation is Lower Than Expected

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is lower than expected. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

Have AI Valuations Peaked?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if AI valuations have peaked. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and...

Why Real Estate Sellers Are Changing Their Minds

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why real estate sellers are changing their minds.   Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...

How Much is AI Replacing the Labor Market?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how much AI is replacing the labor market. Learn about the Iceberg Index and what it shows. AI is the biggest trend in our lifetime, this is ...

The Lowest Fee XRP Spot ETF

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the lowest fee XRP spot ETF.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ...

Why Luxury Home Prices Hit a Record High

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why luxury home prices hit a record high. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...

My Favorite XRP Spot ETF

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover my favorite XRP spot ETF. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time ...

Why is There an Unusually Strong Buyers Market in Real Estate?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why there is an unusually strong buyer's market in real estate. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combi...

What Extreme Fear Is and Why it is Important

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what extreme fear is and why it is important. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Why the AI Boom Widens the Wealth Gap

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the AI boom widens the wealth gap. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

50 Year Mortgages and Crypto Mortgages?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover more about 50-year mortgages and crypto mortgages. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...

What the Drop in Consumer Sentiment Means

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the drop in Consumer Sentiment means Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...

Why AI is Creating a Boom in Some Real Estate

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Discover why AI is creating a boom in some real estate. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...

Why Markets are Under Pressure

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why markets are under pressure. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and...

Why November is Typically a Good Month

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why November is typically a good month.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...

How to Invest in XRP Treasury Company EverNorth

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to invest in the XRP treasury company EverNorth. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...

Fed Meets Today, What's Next?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the Fed meeting will likely decide and what is coming next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...

Stock Markets Are at All Time Highs

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stock markets are at all time highs.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...

Low Inflation Data May Fuel Interest Rate Cuts

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if low inflation data will fuel interest rate cuts.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...

Refinance Demand Soars

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why refinance demand is soaring.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...

Positive News for Markets

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover positive news for markets.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ti...

Stocks Are Volatile Over Banking Fears

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks are volatile over banking fears. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, com...

Fed Confirms Lower Interest Rates Are Coming

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Fed confirmed lower interest rates are coming. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...

What Extreme Crypto Volatility Means

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what extreme crypto volatility means. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

401k's Could Lose This Tax Break

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why 401k's could lose this tax break. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

Are Stocks in a Bubble?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if stocks are in a bubble. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time...

Holiday Spending Trends

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover holiday spending trends. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time (...

Why Wealth is Shifting Generations

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why wealth is shifting generations. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...

How the Wealthy are Investing in AI

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how the wealthy are investing in AI. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Gold and Silver Mining Stocks Soared

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why gold and silver mining stocks soared.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, com...

Consumer Spending Increased

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why consumer spending increased. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding an...

Why New Home Sales Jumped 20 Percent

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Discover why new home sales jumped 20 percent. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...

The Big Picture for Interest Rates

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the big picture for interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...

Stocks Hit New Highs After Rate Cut

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks hit new highs after the rate cut. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, co...

How AI is Being Used So Far

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how AI is being used so far. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ti...

Why Holiday Shopping Season is Starting Early

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why holiday shopping season is starting early. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, ...

Economic News Supports One Rate Cut and Possibly More

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the economic news supports one interest rate cut and possibly more. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...

Interest Rates and Inflation Improve

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why interest rates and inflation improved. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...

Two Inflation Reports Due Out This Week

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the two inflation reports due out this week. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, co...

Why 401k Millionaires Hit an All-Time High

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why 401k millionaires hit an all-time high. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, com...

How AI is Being Used in Business

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how AI is being used in business. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...

Precious Metals Are Near Highs

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why precious metals are near highs.   Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Cheaper Condos Still May Not Be a Bargain

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why cheaper condos may still not be a bargain.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...

Stocks Continue Bullish Stance

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks have been bullish. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and t...

What Should the Retirement Age Be?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the retirement age should be, according to surveys. My earlier podcast to calculate how much you need to retire is here. Are you on trac...

Why Home Sales Rose in July

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home sales rose in July. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ti...

Most Popular Hotels by Category

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the most popular hotels by category. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Why ARM Mortgage Applications are 25 Percent Higher

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why ARM mortgage applications are 25 percent higher.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...

Why Economic Indicators are Mixed

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why economic indicators are mixed. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...

Is a Rate Cut Coming in September?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if a rate cut is coming in September. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

Will Cannabis be Reclassified?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if cannabis may be reclassified. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding an...

Ripple Appeal Was Dropped!

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what's happening now that the Ripple appeal was dropped. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

What $1,500 in Rent Gets You in Cities Around the U.S.

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what $1,500 in rent gets you in cities around the U.S.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...