Yes, it is Episode 10. No, you didn't miss any, just changing to an easier structure for you to follow along. Thanks for joining us as we talk about tracking quarterly goals, when to stop investing, and about some hobbies that may or may not hold value. Please drop a comment![00:00:00] - Q4 plans and small projects[00:02:26] - Bitcoin goal reached, next steps[00:06:25] - Reading goals and time value[00:11:04] - Fitness reboot and habit stacking[00:15:05] - Teaching kids about money (make it fun)[00:19:42] - Allocation discussion and near-term buys[00:23:21] - Car talk: values, regrets, storage[00:31:12] - AI music, creative ideas, and side hustlesDisclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Welcome back to part 2, with our guest Jordan, as we talk more about actions taken by the government, gold, and how everything is affected by time. Please drop a question below, we would love to hear from you.00:20 COVID stimulus mechanics and Fed balance sheet expansion02:00 How banks profit from spreads and infinite lending capacity04:30 Inflation as hidden taxation and the need for investment hedges06:30 US banking advantages and entrepreneurial opportunities10:30 Gold and Bitcoin as superior inflation protection assets12:30 Escaping the hamster wheel of trading time for money18:00 Inflation cooling predictions and economic indicators analysis25:00 Geopolitical strategy and removing the "veil of altruism"37:00 Comprehensive gold charts showing real purchasing power over time58:30 Physical gold acquisition strategy and generational wealth transferFor the graphs we were referencing, go check out: https://pricedingold.com/ and the charts are on the right hand side.Disclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Welcome back for Season 2 of Financially Focused. As always, thanks for joining us, we hope you enjoy this episode with our special guest, as we talk about technology, current, and future economics. Please drop questions below, we love to hear from you.00:00 Introduction and our guest's background in finance and business06:24 S&P 500 diversification problems and MAG 7 stock concentration08:36 Technology's impact on jobs and potential future economic disruption19:18 AI automation replacing jobs and Wall-E dystopian future comparison28:18 Inflation versus deflation debate and Federal Reserve policy failures33:54 Dollar as store of value and real estate investment strategies40:06 Manufacturing decline and Trump's reindustrialization agenda48:54 The Fourth Turning theory and generational economic cycles54:42 Dollar reserve currency system and global debt mechanics64:42 Dollar milkshake theory and how the dollar rises as it diesDisclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

We are closing out Season 1 with a bang! Listen in on our second and final ramble session of the season. If you want to talk cars, finding opportunity, making money work for you, adding assets to your portfolio, short selling, calculating net worth, or how debt is losing its value then this one is for you! Season 2 incoming so drop topic recommendations below and start working on those quarterly goals!

00:00 Sold the Cobra and discussing what to do with the cash

04:31 Real estate market conditions and Fed rate cuts impact

11:14 Diversifying into physical gold due to stock market overvaluation concerns

21:59 Bitcoin vs gold investment strategies for children

25:32 Market recession indicators and inflation hedge assets

26:51 Bitcoin mining basics and lottery mining explanation

33:03 Understanding stock shorting and its risks

43:10 Finding opportunities in different industries and markets

47:54 Importance of tracking net worth quarterly

52:11 Episode wrap-up and sponsor message

Disclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Buckle up, these ramble sessions have no outline and we let our thoughts and feelings flow freely. You should do the same - drop a comment. Enjoy the show.

Viewer discretion advised for strong language.

13:14 Exploring Bitcoin investment strategies

29:05 Setting Bitcoin investment goals and targets

35:48 Considering loans against Bitcoin holdings

41:19 Assessing risks in Bitcoin-backed loans

45:12 Evaluating opportunity costs in investments

49:29 Philosophy on spending vs investing

52:01 Analyzing Bitcoin price movements

54:23 Understanding trading volumes and market dynamics

Disclosure:The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 1 where we talk all about money! What is it, why do we have it, and a little bit of history. What happened to the dollar? Is the dollar still working? Are there better options? Tune in for the scoop. As always, stay focused!

00:39 Introduction to money and currency discussion

01:28 Three key requirements of money explained

04:17 History of commodity money and trade

05:14 Era of representative money and gold standard

06:38 Transition to fiat currency system

09:53 Problems with current monetary system

17:29 Introduction to Bitcoin as alternative

21:47 Bitcoin as a store of value

23:43 Addressing Bitcoin Ponzi scheme concerns

25:29 Final thoughts on broken monetary system

Disclosure:

The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Go ahead caller, you are on the air. In this episode we dive into our friend's situation and our thoughts on if it is right for him and if it is right for you.

Are financial advisors worth it?

Do financial advisors make you more money?

Is AI going to replace financial advisors?

00:12 Introduction to financial advisor discussion

02:14 Understanding financial advisor fees and costs

06:37 When financial advisors are worth it

09:02 How much money is needed for retirement

14:27 Getting started with personal investing

20:12 Breakdown of recommended ETFs

23:45 AI's influence on energy sector investments

26:28 Discussion of alternative investment strategies

Disclosure:

The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Thank you for tuning in to Financially Focused! In this episode we introduce ourselves, share a bit of our backgrounds, and why we embarked on this journey. We cover our mission statement, what we aim to achieve, and how you can help us build a community. We look forward to, and welcome, your feedback. Please like videos that interest you, share with friends, subscribe, and comment if there is anything you would like to learn next!

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00:40 Introduction and previous videos
01:10 Origins of their YouTube channel
01:39 How Nick and Vernon first met
04:00 Nick's career journey and background
05:00 Vernon's career journey and background
13:40 The story behind "Mondays" meetups
14:54 Why they started the channel
15:08 Mission statement and goals
18:50 Building a learning community
21:29 Call for engagement and our contact information

Disclosure:
The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Join us as we dive head first into our finances, budgets, and investments. We break down budgets and what makes up the largest portions for most households. Explore generational opportunities on the horizon, what they could mean for you, and how you can take advantage. Should you incorporate land, commercial/residential real estate, and foreign investments into your portfolio. Also learn how to teach your kids about money. 

00:30 Daily financial monitoring habits
03:52 Three biggest budget factors
06:01 Long-term savings and investment goals
17:57 Investment strategies for teaching kids
27:57 Using games and stocks to teach financial literacy
31:55 Starting over after financial loss
34:02 Finding balance between saving and enjoying life

Disclosure:
The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

This episode we take a deeper dive into Bitcoin. We discuss its volatility, recent all-time highs, why it has pulled back, investment strategies, and our prediction for 2025. Learn about different saving strategies, pensions, Roth and Traditional 401k’s. 

00:31 Why is Bitcoin so volatile?
03:29 Bitcoin's 21 million coin limit explained
12:08 Transition to retirement planning discussion
17:15 Understanding pension plans and benefits
27:14 Traditional vs Roth retirement accounts compared
31:36 Tax bracket considerations in retirement planning
33:27 Episode wrap-up and future topics

Disclosure:
The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.

This episode we discuss our thoughts on various investment vehicles. We compare Bitcoin vs gold vs real estate. Here is our road map for different investment vehicles based on several variables. We even touch on types of retirement accounts and how they may apply to you.

00:37 What is Bitcoin and is it worth the hype?
01:37 Understanding Bitcoin as digital gold
04:22 Investment strategies for different timeframes
06:57 Bitcoin versus traditional investments
16:08 When to retire: Age considerations
25:41 Personal retirement planning goals
31:45 Target retirement savings numbers
32:52 Social Security concerns and reform
34:06 Future generation financial challenges

Disclosure:
The information shared in this video reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not financial advisors. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.