The Wealth Effect
Episodes
Billionaires, DC Exodus, The Fed, and Meta’s Purge | Weekly Recap
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The world is repositioning. This week on The Wealth Effect, we dive into the massive structural shifts moving the markets and the halls of power. From...
Oil, AI, Jeans, and Tickets | Weekly Recap
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The world is running on a deficit, and the bill is coming due. In this week’s Friday Recap of The Wealth Effect, we break down a global energy marke...
The Big Nibble & The $40 Billion Bet | Weekly Recap
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an $18 million-a-year CEO forgets how to eat a burger? This week, we’re breaking down the McDonald’s "Mc-Incident"—a...
The Monday Meltdown & The $1.2 Trillion AI Debt Trap
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the "sure bets" of the last decade are officially hitting a wall. We kick off with the Monday Meltdown, analyzing how IBM lost $3...
AI and Toilets, Trillions, and The 100-Year Bet | Weekly News
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the company that makes your toilet suddenly a key player in the AI revolution? This week, we’re breaking down the "Storage Sell-Out"...
Prediction Markets | Pocket Byte #43
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it gambling? This week on The Wealth Effect, we’re diving into the world of Prediction Markets. From the blockchain-powered "rebel" Pol...
Why Financial Advice Doesn't Works | Pocket Byte #42
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode examines why people often ignore even good, free financial advice, focusing on psychological reasons like present bias, social signaling,...
Back of the Yards
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about Back of the Yards on Chicago’s South Side. It’s an honest reflection on growing up surrounded by diminishing dreams. More th...
1 Year Anniversary
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wealth Effect 1 Year Anniversary
Restart | pocket Byte #41
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Wealth Effect. We're talking about The Restart. After meeting someone who lost everything and starting over at my age. This episod...
Numismatics | Pocket Byte #40
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a hobby, a history lesson, or a legitimate asset class? In this episode of The Wealth Effect, Bob takes a detour from traditional finance to dis...
How Wealthy People Manage Their Money | Pocket Byte #39
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we break down one misconception about wealth: the idea that once people have money, they can’t resist spending...
AI vs. Human Judgment | Pocket Byte #38
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we dive deep into the growing battle between artificial intelligence and human intuition in the world of investi...
Can You Handle the Work It Takes to Get Somewhere | Pocket Byte #37
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you capable of becoming one? This isn’t motivation dressed up in comfort. It’s truth wrapped in experience. Because while everyone wants wealt...
Can You Become a Millionaire? | Pocket Byte #36
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second installment of Random Thoughts, can anyone become a millionaire? The answer is no, not everyone can. But You Can. Let’s fill your poc...
Random Thought #1 | Pocket Byte #35
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect Podcast, we step away from structure and embrace the flow of thought. This is less about answers and more about...
Revenue is a Lie | Pocket Byte #34
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revenue looks good on paper, it sounds impressive at conferences, and it makes headlines in the business world. Revenue grabs attention, but it’s pr...
Social Media and Your Debt | Pocket Byte #33
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world where comparison is constant. Scroll through social media, walk into your office, or glance at your neighbor’s driveway, and the ...
Is It Immoral to Be Rich? | Pocket Byte #32
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the tension between morality and wealth. From ancient philosophy to modern social media outrage, we unpack why wealth makes people uncomf...
Blockchain Overview | Pocket Byte #31
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pocket Byte, we strip away the buzzwords and get to the heart of blockchain. Too often, it’s framed as either a get-rich-quick scheme or a c...
Interest Rates | Pocket Byte #30
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you there’s a force influencing your financial life every single day, and you might not even notice it? From the cost of your mortgag...
Financial Literacy Is Not Enough | Pocket Byte #29
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pocket Byte, we challenge a widely accepted belief: that financial literacy alone is the key to economic freedom. From budgeting ba...
How to Calculate Your Net Worth and Why It Matters | Pocket Byte #28
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick episode of The Wealth Effect, we break down the concept of net worth, not as a buzzword, but as your personal financial GPS. Too often, ...
Is the American Dream Dead? | Pocket Byte #27
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the American Dream still alive, or has it evolved into something else? We journey through the origins of the American Dream, its shifting meaning a...
Is College Still Worth It? | Pocket Byte #26
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Wealth Effect. In today’s episode, we dive headfirst into one of the most pressing questions of our generation: Is college still wo...
Why High Earners Stay Broke | Pocket Byte #25
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pocket Byte, we unpack one of the most counterintuitive financial truths: making more money doesn’t guarantee wealth. In fact, many high ear...
Social Media and Personal Finance | Pocket Byte #24
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Wealth Effect. We live in an era where your financial mindset is shaped as much by Instagram and TikTok as it is by banks and book...
Real Value of Money | Pocket Byte #23
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Wealth Effect. In today’s episode, we dig into a question that challenges the way most people think about wealth: What is the re...
Credit Cards | Pocket Byte #22
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, We unpack one of the most misunderstood financial tools in modern life: the credit card. Are they a trap designe...
Is Day Trading Worth It? | Pocket Byte #21
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day trading is sold as the modern path to wealth, fast money, freedom, and financial independence, all from your laptop. But behind the flashy screens...
The Invisible Hand | Pocket Byte #20
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Byte-sized episode of The Wealth Effect, we explore a powerful and misunderstood force in economics: the Invisible Hand. Coined by Adam Smith,...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Have an Investment Portfolio | Pocket Byte #19
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pocket Byte episode of The Wealth Effect, we explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: investing beyond your business...
Rethinking Death - Dr.Kimberly Harms | The Wealth Effect
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode of The Wealth Effect, Dr. Kimberly Harms joins us to share her powerful life journey from a career in ...
Julius Jooste Digital Artist | The Wealth Effect
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we sit down with Julius, a digital content creator whose artistic vision is shaped by a life rich in culture, tr...
Sunk Cost Fallacy | Pocket Byte #18
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do smart people make irrational financial choices? Why do we stick with doomed projects, failing investments, or toxic commitments, just because w...
How Much Do You Need? | Pocket Byte #17
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Wealth Effect, we’re asking a question most people run from: How much is enough? Not what society says. Not what social ...
Financial Coach - Nancy Ward | The Wealth Effect
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, I chat with Nancy Ward, a passionate and purpose-driven financial coach helping clients break free from credit c...
Health Coach - Brian Parana | The Wealth Effect
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Brian Parana! More than a health coach, Brian Parana is a transformative catalyst who comprehends the intricate balance between professional...
Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine - Dr. Jose Mendoza | The Wealth Effect
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We Welcome Dr.Jose Mendoza! Dr.Jose Mendoza got his start in cardiac surgical procedures assisting physicians. At the same time his path on nutritio...
Avoiding Scams | Pocket Byte #16
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Wealth Effect, where we don’t just talk about making money. We talk about keeping it. In this episode, we're diving into the dar...
Financial Educator & Money Coach - Dr. Annie Cole | The Wealth Effect
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome our third special guest, Dr. Annie Cole! Dr. Annie Cole, Ed.D., is an expert educator turned financial coach who teaches women how to ma...
Passive Income | Pocket Byte #15
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Passive income: It’s the dream sold in every YouTube ad. Money that flows in while you sleep. Freedom from the 9-to-5. In this episode of The Weal...
The Psychology of Spending | Pocket Byte #14
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we dive into the hidden psychology of spending. Why do we buy things to feel in control? To signal who we are? T...
The Wealth Gap | Pocket Byte #13
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that impacts millions but often feels too massive to face: the wealth gap. Closing that gap doesn’t start...
Risk Tolerance | Pocket Byte #12
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Risk tolerance—two words that separate those who build lasting wealth from those who stay stuck in fear. In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we ta...
Money & Happiness | Pocket Byte #11
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is money the key to happiness, or is it just a tool? In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between wealth and happiness. You’ll lea...
Real Estate 101 | Pocket Byte #10
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to turn real estate into your wealth-building powerhouse? In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we break down everything you need to know about ...
Wealth and Family | Pocket Byte #9
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in success balancing wealth and family. We’ll break down how to...
Investing in yourself | Pocket Byte #8
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the one investment that guarantees success? YOU. In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we’re diving into the most powerful wealth-building ...
My High School Debate Partner | Part 2 | The Wealth Effect
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of the second special guest interview. Sorry about the long delay for the second part. In this episode, we discuss ambition...
Intro to Financial Literacy | Pocket Byte #7
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into something that could change your financial life: financial literacy. You’ve probably been doing it wrong this whole time,...
Overcoming the Fear of Investing | Pocket Byte #6
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you scared to invest? You're not alone! Fear holds too many people back from financial success. In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we break dow...
The Wealth Effect | Trailer
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how millionaires think? Curious about the financial journeys of everyday folks? Tune into our podcast where money meets storytelling. Ev...
Debt 101: The Beginner’s Guide | Pocket Byte #5
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with debt and not sure where to start? In this episode of Pocket Byte, we break down the basics of getting out of debt in a way that actual...
Financial Independence 101: How to Build Wealth & Gain Freedom | Pocket Byte #4
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to break free and take control of your money! In this episode of The Wealth Effect, we’re diving into Financial Independence 101—how t...
Who is your host Green Moon? | The Wealth Effect
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the host of the Wealth Effect Podcast
My High School Debate Partner | Part 1 | The Wealth Effect
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second special guest interview. This episode discusses ambition, life as a social worker, family burdens, community, and Mental healt...
My Favorite SLP | Part 2 | The Wealth Effect
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two. This episode discusses family expectations, vacations, credit, and more.
My Favorite SLP | Part 1 | The Wealth Effect
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I welcome the first special guest interview, split into two parts. This episode discusses education, income/spending, growing up in a rough area, immi...
The Shocking Truth About Why Wealth Doesn't Grow in a Straight Line! 💸 | Pocket Byte #3
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we dive into the surprising truth about wealth scaling! 📉💸We break down the key factors that lead to nonlinear growth. If you’r...
How to Prepare for the Future of Finance | Pocket Byte #2
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the future of finance and how emerging trends are reshaping wealth building! 💸 From digital currencies like Bitcoin a...
The Wealth Effect | Pocket Byte #1
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pocket Byte, where we dive into the world of economics and personal finance in byte-sized pieces! In this first episode of the series, we e...