What does it mean to come of age during chaos—and how does that shape the generations who must lead us through it? In this thought-provoking episode of Rabbit Hole, Dave Nadig speaks with Neil Howe—author of The Fourth Turning Is Here—about the evolving role of Gen X in today's world, the generational dynamics underpinning societal shifts, and what history teaches us about crisis, community, and rebirth. This is not just a theory session—it’s a practical guide to understanding where we are in the cycle and what might come next.Topics Covered:

Why generational transitions are slowing—and why that matters

The Gen X identity crisis: from latchkey kids to future elders

How community rises from conflict during fourth turnings

Millennials' collective investing mindset vs. Gen X contrarianism

The historical role of financial repression and inflation in crises

Parallels between Gen X and the Lost Generation

How institutions are built—and who builds them

Will the next societal reboot be state-driven or community-driven?

Global synchronization of generational crises and what that implies

What comes after the fourth turning—and how Gen X fits into it

For transcripts, commentary and further reading, visit https://www.nadig.com/

Join Dave Nadig as he dives deep into the complex world of ETF tax strategies with expert Brent Sullivan from Tax Alpha Insider. In this illuminating conversation, they break down the often misunderstood concept of "return of capital" distributions in ETFs and how these can impact your investment strategy and tax planning.

## Key Topics Covered:

- What return of capital actually means and how it works in different market conditions

- The origin of return of capital in Master Limited Partnership (MLP) ETFs

- How modern buy-write and covered call strategies utilize return of capital

- Tax implications when your cost basis reaches zero

- Potential downsides and risks of aggressive return of capital strategies

- How ETF sponsors manufacture return of capital through tax-loss harvesting

- The difference between capital gains and ordinary income in distribution planning

- What investors should track and monitor when investing in these products

- How to find reliable information about an ETF's distribution characterization

In this initial episode of Rabbithole, Dave Nadig explores the psychology of money and investing with Barry Ritholtz, author of "How Not to Invest."

Their conversation challenges conventional financial wisdom and reveals insights about what money is, and how we use and invest it.

Key topics include:

Why money is a tool for freedom and agency, not a store of value or end goal

How childhood experiences shape our lifelong money behaviors and attitudes

Why market crashes affect us differently at various life stages

The dangers of algorithmic social media and information overload for investors

Why avoiding mistakes is more important than chasing extraordinary returns

Rethinking Bitcoin and other investments through better framing

The wisdom of humility in financial decision-making

Barry shares candid personal stories and draws on decades of experience as a trader, strategist, and wealth manager to identify the ideas, numbers, and behaviors that typically destroy wealth.

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