Takeaways:

1. Investing has appeared deceptively simple over the past fifteen years, creating a false sense of security.
2. In 2025, international stocks significantly outperformed US stocks, revealing the dangers of home country bias.
3. The market dynamics shifted, as small-cap value companies in Europe and Japan yielded exceptional returns.
4. Recency bias can lead investors to misjudge future performance based on past results, causing financial anxiety.
5. A balanced portfolio, inclusive of international investments, is essential for long-term wealth protection.
6. Diversification across asset classes, including bonds, is crucial, as market winners rotate over time.

Trump Accounts for Kids: Government Investment or Marketing Hype?

Trump Accounts offer $1,000 government seed funding for kids born 2025-2028. Learn how these new IRAs work, contribution limits, restrictions, and if they’re right for your family.

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Trump Accounts:

https://trumpaccounts.gov/

Source:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-issue-guidance-on-trump-accounts-established-under-the-working-families-tax-cuts-notice-announces-upcoming-regulations

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Trump Accounts Explained: Hype vs. Fine Print

00:52 What Trump Accounts Are (and Who Can Open One)

01:42 The $1,000 Treasury Seed + How the Rollout Timeline Works

02:45 How You Can Add Money: Family, Employer Match, Philanthropy & States

04:21 The Big Restrictions: Lockup Until 18, Limited Investments, Admin Rules

06:56 Should You Open One? 4 Real-World Scenarios

09:12 Trump Account vs. 529 vs. Other Options (Flexibility, Taxes, Aid)

10:49 Action Plan: Step-by-Step Checklist Before You Commit

13:26 Final Takeaways: A Tool, Not a Magic Solution

You’ve spent 40 years saving, but are you ready to spend? In this video, I challenge the "Saver's Trap" and introduce the M.A.D.E. Framework (Meaning, Accomplishment, Difference, Experiences)—a strategy designed to help you stop hoarding cash and start maximizing your life energy.

Conventional wisdom says to preserve your principal at all costs. But relying on "safe withdrawal rates" often leads to a regret-filled life where you run out of health before you run out of wealth. We break down the math of the "Go-Go" vs. "No-Go" years, why your 401k needs a "Difference" strategy, and how to spend without fear of running out.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Saver's Trap

00:33 The Reality of Retirement Finances

01:09 Introducing the MADE Framework

01:37 Finding Meaning in Retirement

02:28 Accomplishment: Keep Growing

03:17 Making a Difference Now

04:02 Experiences: The Golden Years

04:53 Planning for Uncertainty

05:55 Conclusion: Live a Richer Life

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