Finding Freedom in Finance

Now that the dust has settled, Braden takes you on a wild ride to recount the turbulence within the banking system of the past last month. He recounts the collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Credit Suisse and describes what it means for you and the regional banking system. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Braden details the steps Saudi Arabia is taking to turn their economy from one entirely dependent on oil to one entirely independent of oil. He describes the psyche of Mohamad bin Salman, the current Crown Prince and architect of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and tries to unwrap why he believes this transformation is so important. Moreover, Braden explains the importance of these moves in the geopolitical landscape and what it means for the cold war between the US and China. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Braden covers the layoffs from big companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Salesforce, and Amazon. Braden seeks to answer the question if these layoffs and a falling stock market will lead to a recession that everyone has been talking about for nearly a year. Braden sees us at a fork in the economic road, and he details what will happen depending on the path we take. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or give a star rating. Happy listening!

In this episode, Braden provides a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT. He describes what it is, what you use it for, and what it means for the future. He also discusses OpenAI, the company that released ChatGPT. He describes all the directors and the Silicon Elite that funded the project. Finally, he discusses what technology means for the future of work and the potential of Universal Basic Income.

In this episode, I break down the importance of where you invest, not what you invest in. Most hedge fund managers fail to exceed market returns, but you can exceed the returns of simply investing in the S&P 500 in a brokerage account by investing in the S&P in other accounts. Moreover, Braden covers the most important place to invest, in yourself. Enjoy!

In this episode, Braden describes the paradox between the two major types of Bitcoin holders. On one hand, you have people who want you to spend your Bitcoin as a currency; and on the other hand, you have other buyers wanting you to hold Bitcoin for the long-term as an inflation hedge. Braden breaks down what you need to know about this disconnect.

In this episode, Braden describes the psychology behind saving just for saving. He details how the mental benefits of saving are the most subtle yet the best reason to save, even when you don't have a goal. Moreover, Braden provides a mental roadmap for saving and building habits to grow your bank account.

In this episode, Braden breaks down the coming threat of stagflation. Stagflation is the combination of a stagnant economy and high inflation. Braden breaks down the previous instance of stagflation in the 1970s and describes how we could be in a similar position today. He then looks at how it could play out going forward, describing the two paths that follow.

In this episode, Braden breaks down stablecoins. He describes what they are, why they are essential, and how you can benefit from knowing about them. Follow Braden along in the journey to understand the world of stablecoins!

Now, I know what you're thinking, everyone knows what the stock market is. But, I believe a few details underpinning the stock market are necessary to understand how it truly works. In this episode, I will dive into how the stock market works. First, I will describe what types of companies are in the stock market and why companies choose to go public. Then, I will move into the types of corporations and some crucial stock market metrics. Lastly, I will describe how to beat the stock market by finding companies that can extend their lifecycles with market expansion and domination. Hopefully, I can give you a new perspective on something everyone thinks they understand. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, Braden breaks down the Fed. He explains what it is, what it does, how it does it, and why. Moreover, Braden explains why the Fed has been in the news lately and why the market is crashing based on the Fed's moves.

In this episode, Braden unpacks the complicated topic of bitcoin and the blockchain. He describes what bitcoin is, how it uses the blockchain, and three different investment theses. Is bitcoin trash, gold 2.0, or the future of money? Find out in this episode.

In the return to Finding Freedom in Finance, Braden discusses the inflation that no one is talking about, asset inflation. He flushes out a potential reason for the sharp rise in the prices of stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrencies since March of 2020. He also describes how the help the Federal Reserve gave to buoy markets is coming to a close, and that some deals in the stock market may be coming due to the fear of interest rate hikes.

In this episode, Braden breaks down the pros and cons of diversification. He talks about what diversification is and who should diversify and who shouldn't. Keep listening to learn what diversification is and who should diversify.

In this episode, Braden and two special guests talk you through the do's and don'ts of banking and credit.

In this episode, Braden and special co-host Orion Gregory along with special guest Michael Pritchard outline the 6 types of investing. The six types of investments are stocks, bonds, index funds, ETF's, real estate, and fixed income investments. Braden describes the chief driver of return is risk, and details the risk and return ratio for each investment. They also describe the inflation tax, and explain that you are actually losing money if you don't invest that money.

In this episode, Dhruv and Braden break down how an individual can maximize their use of credit. They discuss how credit drives the economy, and what that means for an average person. Braden and Dhruv discuss the components of credit scores, and how an individual person can use this knowledge to maximize their credit score and get the best credit card. They discuss what to look for in a credit card, and how anyone can maximize perks while minimizing fees.

In this episode, Braden and Dhruv dive into a successful budget. They describe the largest expenses in a budget, and discuss how to minimize them with a special guest, Michael. Happy listening, and hope you enjoy our new intro and outro music!

In the Finding Freedom in Finance teaser, Braden and Dhruv outline a scenario where an average person can become a millionaire. Afterwards, Braden and Dhruv outline the direction of the podcast, with a brief look into our future episodes and what to expect.

In the first episode of Finding Freedom in Finance, Braden and Dhruv break down the complex web of personal finance. Braden and Dhruv assert that understanding the big picture of personal finance is crucial motivation and information for anyone trying to take control of their financial future. Braden and Dhruv connect topics such as goal setting, self-control, budgeting, investing, debt, and the time value of money into a cohesive web that lays out the basic goals of personal finance and the path to financial freedom.