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Jeff Bezos' 5 Best Lessons for Success

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn Jeff Bezos' 5 best lessons for success. As CEO and founder of Amazon, Bezos learned a lot of lessons and shared them with us. The article is her...

5 Ways to Spend Money That Make You Feel Happier

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 5 ways to spend money that make you feel happier - and why. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financia...

Inflation is a Hidden Tax

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why inflation is a hidden tax. The first article is here. The second article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Fin...

Housing Shortage Starts to Lift

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the housing shortage is starting to lift and what the returns in top housing markets have been for the last year, 5 years and 20 years. The ...

Where to Earn High Interest on Savings

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn where to earn high interest on savings. Inflation is running hot, so where can you invest money and outpace inflation? The article is here. Are ...

Why is There a Car Shortage?

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why there is a car shortage and how to get a good deal on a car. The first article is here. The second article is here. Are you investing well f...

How Covid Created 5 Million More Global Millionaires

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Covid created 5 million more global millionaires. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial free...

Bitcoin Selloff Causes Crypto Volatility

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the Bitcoin selloff is causing volatility in the crypto market and what to do about it. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or no...

Billionaires are Investing in Farmland, Should You?

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why billionaires are investing in farmland and if it makes sense for you to consider investing in it. The article is here. Are you investing wel...

The Federal Reserve Meeting and How to Protect Yourself From Inflation

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the Federal Reserve meeting and how to protect yourself from inflation. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom....

How Much Money Do You Need to Feel Comfortable?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how much money different generations need to feel comfortable. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Finan...

How the Fed's Easy Money is Driving Net Worth Gains

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how the Fed's easy money is driving net worth gains. The first article is here. The second article is here. Are you investing well for financial...

Which Famous Billionaire Just Invested in the Largest Crypto Bank?

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn which famous billionaire just invested in the largest crypto bank and why. The first article is here. The second article is here. Are you invest...

Moving Trends - The Great Reshuffling

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the latest moving trends and the types of homes being chosen. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? ...

Inflation, Interest Rates & the Economy

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the latest with inflation, interest rates and the economy. Will the FED start raising interest rates? Will they stay hawkish? How will that impa...

Robinhood IPO is Coming

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the Robinhood IPO. We don't have a date for the IPO as of yet, but it is expected soon. The article is here. There were 12 people whose re...

Cannabis Update + Winners!

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the MJ ETF and why it will likely continue to be successful. Congratulations to the winners of our contest: Wealth Heiress Book Winners: 1...

ETFs That Pay Monthly Dividends

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about ETFs that pay dividends at least monthly. There are 5 ETFs that pay monthly dividends. One of them has a covered call strategy that is low...

The Truth About Cryptocurrencies

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the truth about cryptocurrencies. Recently another billionaire announced $1.5 billion will be invested in cryptocurrencies. Why is the news so n...

Why Homes Are Selling In a Week

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why homes are selling in a week. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

Why Now Could Be an Opportune Time to Allocate a Small Amount to Cryptocurrencies

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why now could be an opportune time to allocate a small amount to cryptocurrencies. Check out my interview about the "Future of Wealth Building W...

9 Remote Work Trends for 2021

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 9 remote work trends that are here to stay. How are you faring with job changes? Will they be permanent? How do they impact you and your employe...

Coinbase and a New Crypto ETF

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Coinbase's progress since the DPO and about a new crypto ETF. Should you consider investing? Why or why not? What are your other options? ...

Last Minute Tax Return Ideas

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn last minute tax return ideas and the app to download and follow when your tax refund will be received. The app to follow your tax refund is IRS2...

Why Inflation is on the Rise

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why inflation is on the rise and 3 strategies to protect your purchasing power. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedo...

2 Beautiful Italian Towns That Will Pay You to Work Remotely

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about 2 beautiful Italian towns that will pay you to work remotely. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? ...

Dogecoin After Elon Musk Hosted Saturday Night Live

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what happened when Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live and what it means for Dogecoin going forward. Are you investing well for financial freed...

Why People Moved and Made the Lifestyle Choices They Did

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why people moved and made the lifestyle choices they did during the pandemic. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom....

What is Dogecoin? Why Has it Gone Up So Much?

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what Dogecoin is, why it has appreciated in value so much and why it can continue. This is not the end of a bubble, this is new technology that ...

What the Top 1% Richest Investors Don't Want You to Know

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the top 1% richest investors don't want you to know. I explore what top venture capitalists are investing in and why. I also explain what t...

7th Anniversary Episode! My Best Ideas for Financial Freedom + Surprise!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn my best ideas for financial freedom plus I have a surprise announcement! This is my 7th Anniversary episode! Thank you for listening to Be Wealt...

Where are Americans Vacationing This Summer?

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn where Americans are vacationing this summer and why. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...

Best U.S. Diversified ETFs YTD + Asset Allocation

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the best U.S. diversified ETF's are and why. The chart is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...

Millennials vs. Baby Boomers at Age 40 - Who is Doing Better?

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Millennials are closing the wealth gap with Baby Boomers. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financ...

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why mortgage rates are dropping and what to do now. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...

Precious Metals Look Poised for an Advance

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why precious metals are undervalued and what the debt clock says they are worth. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financia...

The World's Most Expensive Cities in 2021

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the world's most expensive cities are in 2021. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...

5 Red Flags That May Trigger an IRS Audit

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the 5 red flags that may trigger an IRS audit. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...

6 Crypto Billionaires Added to the Forbes List

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how 6 crypto billionaires made fortunes that put them on the Forbes list of billionaires. The compounding rates of cryptocurrencies are creating...

Why Mark Cuban Knew His Tech Company Was Going to Be Successful

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why Mark Cuban knew he was going to be successful with his first technology company. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial f...

Is the Coinbase IPO Too Rich for Investors?

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn a savvy strategy for investing in Coinbase. Coinbase is going public, should you buy? The article is here. Are you investing well for financial ...

No Home Available - What Should You Do?

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how not to get caught up in bidding wars for a home and what to do instead. Why home inventory is being kept artificially low and how not to ove...

4 Real Estate Trends for Spring

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 4 real estate trends for Spring that impact housing and mortgages. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? F...

How Archegos Capital Wiped Out Billions of Dollars

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Archegos Capitals' multi-billion dollar loss, how it happened and who it is impacting. This is the biggest story in financial markets righ...

5 Habits of Millionaires

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 5 habits of millionaires that don't cost any money, but will advance you financially. Millionaires do 5 specific things that help them build wea...

Mortgage Interest Rates Rising are Disrupting Home Buying Plans

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why mortgage interest rates rising are disrupting home buying plans. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not?...

The Tax Deadline Shifted - What You Need to Know

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what you need to know since the income tax deadline shifted. Some taxes changed and other taxes are still due. Learn what you need to know. The ...

The Bull Case for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Mark Cuban's investment in Mintable, an NFT exchange, and the bullish case for NFTs. Are NFT's in a bubble? How can you know for sure? Lis...

Where Are People Investing their Stimulus Checks?

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn where Americans are investing their stimulus checks and what your best options are. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial fr...

What's Going On With Silver?

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what is going on with silver and why increasing demand is not reflected in its price. Recently, the Bundesbank in Germany and the Perth Mint hav...

600,000 New Millionaires in 2020

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the number of millionaires increased by 600,000 in one year and what to do to get your finances back on track. The number of US millionaires...

What is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)?

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are and how to invest in them. NFTs are an exciting new technology. Find out why they are popular and where the ...

Tech Stocks Rebound

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why tech stocks rebounded yesterday and why the correction is not over yet. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom......

Why Are 200,000 Fewer Homes For Sale?

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why there are 200,000 fewer homes for sale, what caused it and a strategy for you to follow when buying a home. The article is here. Are you inv...

Nasdaq is Down 10% - Time to Diversify Into Cryptos?

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the Nasdaq is down 10% and why it may be time to diversify 3% to 5% of your portfolio into cryptos. The 10 year US Treasury bond yield is up...

7 Places to Live Abroad and Work Remotely

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 7 places to live abroad and work remotely. Through digital nomad programs, you have the opportunity to live in another country for a year. The a...

How to Start a Side Hustle for $250 and Earn 6 Figures Annually

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to start a side hustle for $250 and earn six figures annually. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? F...

Stock Market Correction, Meme Stocks and Liquidity

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what is causing the stock market correction, how long it is going to last and what the risks are. Are you on track for financial freedom...or no...

Interest Rates Are on the Rise

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why interest rates are rising and what sources of inflation are driving them. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom....

Why 2021 is the Year for Electric Vehicles

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why 2021 is the tipping point for electric vehicles and which ones are coming out between now and 2025.  The article with electric vehicle phot...

22 Things to Have in Your Emergency Survival Kit

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the 22 things you need in an emergency survival kit. It is imperative to plan for emergencies. This podcast will tell you what you need and how ...

Why 9 Million Americans Moved in 2020

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why 9 million Americans moved in 2020, where they were from and where they went and what suggestions I have for you to make smart moving decisio...

Why 3 Institutions Made Commitments to Cryptocurrency Last Week

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why 3 institutions made commitments to cryptocurrency last week and what it says about investing in it. Last week, Tesla, BNY Mellon and Masterc...

How Couples Can Get on the Same Financial Page

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to get on the same financial page with your spouse or partner or what financial matters to focus on if you are single. It's almost Valentine...

Why Digital Assets and Crypto are the Future

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why billionaire Mark Cuban says digital assets and crypto are the future and how he learned this. Mark Cuban wrote an amazing blog post about di...

Jeff Bezos Steps Down as Amazon CEO

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO of Amazon, what his proudest achievements are, and the challenges new CEO, Andy Jassy, will face. The firs...

Wall Street Silver

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Wall Street Silver Bets, the Reddit investors who are buying silver, and why. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Finan...

The Empire Strikes Back on Silver

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the battle going on between the everyday investor and the institutions regarding silver and silver shorts. Thank you for your book and pod...

Short Squeeze and the Global Financial Reset

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the silver short squeeze, GameStop and the Global Financial Reset that is underway. There is a battle underway in the markets, causing des...

How to Start a Side Hustle for $250 and Earn 6 Figures Annually

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to start a side hustle for $250 and earn six figures annually. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? F...

Update on Stimulus Checks

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what is happening with stimulus checks, tax deductions and the newly proposed tax plan. The article is here. TODAY'S SPONSOR On Be Wealthy & Sma...

How Lottery Winners Should Invest

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how lottery winners should invest to keep their winnings and wealth. Most lottery winners lose all of their money within 5 years. In this podcas...

High-Yield Dividend ETFs

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn which high-yield dividend ETFs are performing the best. The chart is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial free...

Stock Market Cycles - January Indicator

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the January indicator is a highly accurate forecasting tool for the stock market. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial ...

How to Shake Off Financial Anxiety

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to shake off financial anxiety. Covid 19 has caused people mental stress and anxiety. Here are 6 ways to overcome it. The article is here. A...

New IRS Deadline + Exciting Classic Car Auction!

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the new IRS deadline is this year and about the exciting classic car auction happening soon. The IRS article is here. The first article is ...

Flying Cars Will Create $1.5 Trillion of Wealth by 2040

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why flying cars will create $1.5 trillion of wealth by 2040. I'm so excited to talk about this! It's becoming a reality - the new Cadillac flyin...

Tech Stocks and IPO's for 2021

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn which tech stocks and IPO's are popular with professional managers. One today's episode, I share the names of the winners of the Holiday giveawa...

U.S. Housing Trends

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn U.S. housing trends, where people are migrating to, and where the hottest housing market is. People are moving away from the coasts and from urb...

Cryptocurrencies Surpass $1 Trillion in Market Cap

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the 10 largest cryptocurrencies and why the crypto market cap just exceeded $1 trillion. Please do your research before investing. As stat...

11 Money Moves To Start the Year Strong

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 11 money moves to start the year strong. Kick the year off right, make up for Covid mishaps, get your money working harder for you, and ensure s...

12 Passive Income Ideas for 2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 12 ideas for generating passive income in 2021. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...

2020 Stock Market Review

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what happened in the stock market in 2020 and why investing is more important than income. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not...

Silver Forecast for 2021

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the silver forecast for 2021 and which metals are projected to be the second, third and fourth best performers. The article is here. Are you inv...

10 Money Moves to Make Before the End of 2020

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 10 money moves to make before the end of 2020. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...

5 Tips for Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 5 ways to overcome fear, uncertainty and doubt and make plans for a great 2021. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! I'm grateful for you! Are yo...

Is the US Economy Slowing Down?

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why there are signs the economy is slowing down and what it portends for the housing market. Spending on big ticket items like housing is slowin...

Stimulus Packing is Coming

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the latest plans are for the stimulus package. This is as of Sunday night. Hear the details and plans for the stimulus package. The article...

Stocks, Precious Metals and Crypto on Fire!

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why stocks, precious metals and crypto are doing well and which one is showing signs of overvaluation. The chart is here. Are you investing well...

Online Shopping Trends

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why online shopping is not just a trend, but is here to stay. The article is here. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial fr...

Is Gold Ready to Rally?

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why gold has pulled back and why it is ready to rally. The article is here. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial fre...

Why the Wealthy are Investing in Cryptocurrency

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about why and how the wealthy and institutional investors are investing in cryptocurrency. Major announcements about investors in cryptocurrency...

2021 Outlook for SPAC's and IPO's

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about SPACs and IPOs and what the outlook is for 2021. Special Purpose Acquisition Companies and Initial Public Offerings have been great perfor...

Tesla Added to S & P 500 Will Cause the Biggest Rebalancing in History

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why adding Tesla to the S & P 500 is causing some concern and how it is going to be handled by the exchange. The article is here. Are you invest...

Credit Cards Capitalize on Crypto Payments

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why crypto is going mainstream with credit cards, stock indices, and securities regulators. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or no...

Are Digital Currencies About to Go Mainstream?

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why digital currencies may be about to be legislated and accepted and used by the mainstream. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are going ...

When Will We Travel Again?

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how travel companies have adapted in times of CV-19 and what future travel trends will be. The article is here. Are you investing well for finan...

Why I Invested In Cryptocurrency

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why I changed my mind, invested in a cryptocurrency and I'm glad I did. Billionaires and hedge funds are getting invested in crypto currencies, ...

New Venture Start-Ups Booming

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why new venture start-up companies are booming. New companies are being started at a furious clip.  The article is here.  Are you investing we...

5 Tech IPO's Coming That Survived and Thrived After Coronavirus

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the 5 tech companies about to go public that survived and thrived after coronavirus. Airbnb, DoorDash, Roblox, Affirm and Wish will soon h...