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Phishing Scams on Instagram
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why you need to beware of phishing scams on Instagram. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Rules for Unmarried Couples Buying Homes Together
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the rules for unmarried couples buying homes together. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
Most Expensive and Least Expensive States to Retire
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the most expensive and least expensive states to retire. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
XRP FUD Alert!
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there is fear, uncertainty and doubt around XRP investments and what's next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...
10 Fastest Growing Millionaire Cities Globally
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 fastest growing millionaire cities globally. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
6 Reasons to Remodel Rather Than Move
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 6 reasons to remodel rather than move. Costs to remodel are high, but moving can cost you even more. Things to consider before deciding to mo...
What Happens to Crypto When You Die?
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what happens to crypto when you die. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...
Why 401k's Worth a Million Dollars Are Growing
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why 401k's worth a million dollars are growing. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
Why Home Sales Are at a 25 Year Low
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home sales are at a 25 year low. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...
Which Goods and Services Are Causing Inflation?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover which goods and services are causing inflation. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
Correction Continues in Stocks and Crypto
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the correction is continuing in stocks and crypto. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Why Massive Wealth is Coming By 2027
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why massive wealth is coming by 2027. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...
Energy Rebounds While Tech Stocks Pull Back
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why energy stocks rebounded and tech stocks pulled back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
The Institutional Wave of Money Coming Into Crypto
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there is an institutional wave of money coming into crypto assets. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom i...
Why Home Prices are Back to Breaking Records
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home prices are back to breaking records. What is ahead for the US housing market? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Finan...
When Will the IPO Market Return?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover when the IPO market will return. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...
What the US Credit Downgrade Means For Your Finances
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the US credit downgrade means for your finances. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination o...
Ways to Use AI to Make Money Now
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover ways to use AI to make money now. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...
How Private Equity Can Boost Returns
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how private equity can boost returns. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...
The Dow Hasn't Done This in 125 Years
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Dow's longest winning streak of 14 sessions, a record since 1897, was almost broken. Are you on track for financial freedom...or no...
Why Two of the Richest Men Own the Same Stock
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why two of the richest men own the same stock. Is it a good stock to own? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...
Fed Rate Hike and Earnings Week
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why this is a busy Fed and earnings announcement week. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
Why Ripple and XRP May Appreciate Significantly This Decade
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Ripple and XRP may appreciate significantly this decade. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...
How the Way We Invest in Private Equity May Change
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how the way we invest in private equity may change. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
Why Americans Have No Incentive to Move
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Americans have no incentive to move. The one strategy to buy a home that works now. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fina...
Ripple Wins and XRP Has Legal Clarity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the results of the judge's decision and why XRP is now the only crypto with legal clarity. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? F...
Why You May Inherit Less Money Than You Think
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why you may inherit less money than you think. The Fed did a study of inheritances, but talking about the average inheritance isn't very accu...
Week of Heavy Economic Data
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why this week is full of economic data and what that means. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinati...
Why did the stock market dip? Is it time to buy?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the stock market dipped yesterday and if it's time to buy. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...
Number of US Home Listings Drops
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the number of US home listings dropped dramatically. Many "experts" predicted a home crash, but it's not happening, even with interest ra...
June Correction Isn't Over
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the June pullback isn't over. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...
AI is like "Dotcom Bubble" Plus the "Y2K Boom"!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why I believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like the "Dotcom bubble" plus the "Y2k boom". Are you on track for financial freedom...or not...
Home Sales and Prices are Rising
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home sales and prices are rising. The first article is here: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-jump-may-median-house-...
Stock Market Pullback in Process
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how long the stock market pullback is likely to last. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination o...
Why Americans Expect to Work Longer Before Retirement
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why some Americans expect to work longer before retirement. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combina...
The 10 Fastest Growing Millionaire Cities
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 fastest growing millionaire cities. The article is here. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combi...
Why Home Prices will Rise
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home values will rise. Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank, predicts home prices will rise. Why I agree. Are you on track for financial free...
Missed Opportunity
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why so many people may be missing a long-term opportunity in the stock market. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...
The Leading Measure of Wealth
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the leading measure of wealth according to different generations. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a com...
Important Financial Events This Week
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the important financial events happening this week. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...
Is This a New Bull Market?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if this is a new bull market or not. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...
Millionaires' Biggest Threats to Wealth
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what millionaires said are their biggest threats to wealth. This was a survey done by CNBC. The article is here. Are you on track for financi...
The Financial Problem People Fear More Than Death
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the financial problem people fear more than death. This is according to a survey done by Allianz. Are you on track for financial freedom...or...
The One Thing People are Spending Money on Now
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the one thing people are spending money on now and what they are spending less money on. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? F...
Is the Debt Deal a Head Fake?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the deal over the debt ceiling is real or if it could be a head fake? After saying a deal was reached, now it is in question again. What g...
Memorial Day Sale Shopping Ideas
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Memorial Day sales can be a great time to find bargains. Learn how to find a way to get items discounted when they are not on sale. Are y...
Nvidia, Tech Stocks and AI are Booming
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Nvidia, tech stocks and AI are booming. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...
Linda Interviewed on GMC
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what Linda thinks about the debt ceiling debate, the Ledger debacle, the housing market and more! And, I reveal my new home office that I dec...
Does Market Timing Work for Stocks?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if market timing works for stocks. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...
Tech Speculation on AI Heats Up Ahead of June Stock Selloff
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why tech speculation on AI is heating up ahead of a June stock selloff. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...
What Was Voted Best Long-term Investment by Americans?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what was voted as the best long-term investment by Americans. Stocks? Gold? Real estate? Bonds? The answer may surprise you. Are you on track...
Is Silver Ready to Take Off?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if silver is ready to take off. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...
Inflation is the Lowest in 2 Years, What's Next for Stocks?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why inflation is the lowest in 2 years and what that means for the stock market. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial...
5 Things that Will Happen if the U.S. Government Defaults on Debt
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 5 things that will happen if the US Government defaults on debt. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a co...
Will the US Default?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the US Government will default and hear who showed up at the XRP Event in Las Vegas! The XRP Las Vegas video is here: https://www.youtube...
The 10 Most Overpriced Housing Markets in the U.S.
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 most overpriced housing markets in the U.S. Five are in Florida. One really surprised me. Are you on track for financial freedom...or ...
Is the Fed Pausing? What's Next?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if Fed Chair Powell has indicated the FOMC will pause raising interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial fr...
The Fed, Interest Rates and the Debt Ceiling
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what is happening with the Fed, interest rates and a possible US debt default. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...
What is Happening With First Republic Bank?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what is happening with First Republic Bank. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...
Will the FED Raise Interest Rates Next Week?
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover whether the FED will raise interest rates next week and why some think it is a bad idea. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fin...
How to Determine What Percentage You Should Have in Bonds
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to determine what percentage of your portfolio should be in bonds. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...
4 Ideas Where to Save and Earn Income
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 4 ideas where to save and earn income. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...
3 Ways to Save an Emergency Fund
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 3 ways to save an emergency fund. According to a survey, 53% of Americans say they don't have any emergency savings. Here are 3 ways to save ...
Precious Metals are Taking Off
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why precious metals have advanced so much in the last month. What does the future hold for silver and gold? Which is the better investment an...
Will the Fed Pause Raising Interest Rates?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the Fed will pause raising interest rates like central banks have in Canada and Australia. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not...
Trends in Passing On Wealth to Family
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover Trends in Passing On Wealth to Family. Women and men often have different ideas about passing on wealth, according to a UBS survey. Are you...
Have a No Fear Mindset
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to have a no fear mindset. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ...
How to Invest in ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to invest in ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI). I also share why this isn't an area I will be investing in, yet, and why. Are you ...
Why Did Dogecoin's Price Jump Today?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Dogecoin's price jumped 20% today. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...
First Quarter 2023 Recap + Precious Metals Update
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover which direction stocks and precious metals are likely to move in the second quarter. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Finan...
Why Crypto May Have the Most Investment Opportunity of Any Asset Class Today
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why crypto may have the most investment opportunity of any asset class today. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial free...
You Won't Hear Them Say This
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the real truth that they won't tell you. You won't hear them say this. My content is being shadow banned and censored by the powers that be w...
The Next Phase of the Stock Market May Surprise You
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the next phase for the stock market and why most people aren't expecting it. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...
Why Millionaires and Billionaires Are Investing in Digital Assets
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why millionaires and billionaires are investing in digital assets. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a ...
Is Your Money Safe? FDIC Insured? What About What Yellen Said?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if your money is safe in a bank, if it is FDIC insured, and what Janet Yellen said to the Representative from Oklahoma. I'm getting a lot of ...
Why Now is a Good Buying Opportunity
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why now is a good buying opportunity. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...
Markets in Extreme Fear Are Bringing a Bull Market in Crypto
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why markets in extreme fear are bringing a bull market in crypto. Is now a good buying opportunity? Are you on track for financial freedom......
The Fed Backstops Banks to Stop Contagion
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Fed backstopped banks and stopped contagion. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
One Year Anniversary of Fed Rate Hikes - What Happens Next?
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what happened with interest rates over the last year and what happens next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...
Will the Fed Have to Raise Interest Rates Higher and Faster?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the Fed will have to raise interest rates higher and faster. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combi...
Brad Kimes and Linda P. Jones Discuss XRP-Las Vegas Event
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover all of the information about the XRP-Las Vegas event, who should attend and why Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial fr...
7 Ways to Beat and Defeat Inflation
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to beat and defeat inflation. What can you to do overcome the cost of inflation in your food, mortgage, vacations and investments? Practi...
Why Women are More Stressed Than Men About Money
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why women are more stressed than men about money. What are women's goals with money? What do they really want? Are you on track for financi...
Are Supply Chains Improving?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if supply chains are improving. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...
The Cause of the Stock Market's Volatility and Lagging Indicators
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the cause of the stock market's volatility and what role lagging indicators play. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial ...
IRS Update: Status on Refunds and the New Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what is happening with refunds and the new electric vehicle tax credit. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...
Recession or Not? 3 Scenarios and What They Mean
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 3 possible recession scenarios and what they mean. Hard landing, soft landing or no landing...which one is more likely and why? Are you o...
How Much Money Each Generation Saved in 2022
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how much money each generation saved in 2022. Compare how you did with your generation and see how you stacked up. The article is here: http...
What Does the Latest Consumer Price Index Mean for Investments?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the latest Consumer Price Index means for investments. The CPI number came in a little higher than was expected yesterday, what does tha...
Where Home Prices are Rising the Fastest
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover where home prices are rising the fastest. There are 15 markets that are appreciating the most. Are you on track for financial freedom...or ...
Mortgage Demand is Recovering as Interest Rates Fall
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why mortgage demand is recovering as interest rates fall for the fifth week in a row. What does it mean for the housing market in 2023? Are y...
Chairman Powell's Remarks and Is it Time to Buy?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what Chairman Powell said and if it is time to buy stocks and cryptos. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom i...
Billionaires Are Investing in Crypto
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover which billionaires are investing in crypto and digital assets and why. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...
Meta Leads Markets Higher with Stock Buyback Announcement
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Meta lead markets higher with a stock buyback announcement. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a com...
Ripple's Predictions About the Future + My Insights
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover Ripple's predictions about the future. The article is here: https://ripple.com/insights/crypto-2023-a-focus-on-real-world-utility/?utm_campa...
FED Rate Decision This Week
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the FED's rate decision will likely be and why this is such a pivotal week. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...
International VC's Invest More in Blockchain Ventures
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why international venture capitalists invest more in blockchain ventures. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom ...
3 Assets Millennial Millionaires are Investing In
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 3 assets Millennial millionaires are investing in. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Stocks Liftoff in January But the FED Hasn't Changed...
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why now is a time for caution as stocks liftoff but the FED hasn't changed their tune. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Finan...
3 Ways Your Finances Could Be Affected By the Debt Ceiling
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 3 ways your finances could be affected by the debt ceiling. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combina...