501: Real Estate Postmortem – Lessons from the Crash and the Opportunity Ahead
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Charlie Munger, the late sage of value investing and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, once said there are only three ways a smart man can go broke: “liquor, ladies, and leverage.” Now, of the three, leverage is the sneakiest. It shows up dressed like opportunity, whispers promises of scale and speed, and before you know it—you’re […]
500: What Is the Big Deal about Private Equity?
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When it comes to building wealth, the allure of exotic investment products can be hard to resist. From cryptocurrencies to rare collectibles, these options promise excitement, exclusivity, and the potential for big returns. But are they truly superior to buying the market or some rental real estate? Let’s take a look at a few popular […]
499: Scott Bessent’s 3-Part Playbook for America
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As I reflect on the difference between Trump’s first administration and his current one, I notice a marked shift. When Trump first took office, his message and objectives weren’t clear to me. Beyond the promise of building a wall, I struggled to understand his vision. This time around, it’s vastly different. His message is laser-focused, […]
498: What Renewable Energy Looks Like without the Politics
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Renewable energy is often discussed in political terms, but here’s a straightforward look at the financial side. In the last decade, solar energy costs have fallen dramatically—by nearly 90% since 2010. In top markets, solar panel costs dropped from about 29 cents per kilowatt-hour to under 3 cents. By contrast, new coal and gas plants […]
497: Starting from Scratch as a New High Paid Professional
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It’s been some time since we did an Ask Buck show, and I realized last week that I have some unanswered questions in the inbox. The first question I read ended up being kind of a broad one, but it made me really think about how it all started for me. I started this podcast […]
496: The Gold Bug Who Got Infected by Bitcoin
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I really hope you listened to last week’s episode of Wealth Formula Podcast. If you did, it may have convinced you to get some exposure to bitcoin in your portfolio. And if you did that last week, all I have to say is…WELCOME TO CRYPTO! As of this writing, bitcoin is trading at approximately $84,000, […]
495: What You MUST Know about Bitcoin in the Era of Wall Street and Government Adoption!
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To my credit, I was relatively early in my recognition that Bitcoin was for real and that it wasn’t going to zero. It was 2016, and, up to this point, I had the misfortune of hearing only one narrative about Bitcoin—that of Peter Schiff. Peter is a very smart guy and quite convincing if you […]