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Why Understanding the Tech Job Landscape Is Crucial for Career Success

The high-tech job market is booming. With rapid advancements in technology and industry developments, career education platforms are essential for success in industry jobs and knowledge growth, revolutionizing industries. These platforms provide vital skills that align with industry demands. Historically, tech jobs have evolved significantly, moving from basic programming to roles involving AI and data […]

481: Finance and Market News 11/27/24

Buck Joffrey and Zulfi Ali tackle critical issues shaping the U.S. economic landscape, from the mounting government debt and entitlement challenges to the looming risks of a debt crisis. They examine the current state of U.S. debt, its global context, and the future of treasury auctions, emphasizing the unsustainable debt-to-GDP trajectory and the political hurdles […]

Cryptocurrency for the Cautious: A High-Net-Worth Investor’s Guide

Navigating the world of innovative cryptocurrencies can be tricky, especially for wealthy traders seeking investment advice on platforms like Coinbase. The volatility and risks often make it daunting. This guide focuses on cryptocurrency for the cautious, offering insights tailored to curious investors and advisers who want to explore without diving headfirst into something investors might […]

460: News of the Week 09/11/24

Buck and Zulfe discuss the concept of sovereign wealth funds and their purpose, particularly in countries heavily reliant on a single source of revenue, such as oil. They also explore the idea of the United States establishing its own sovereign wealth fund and the potential challenges and drawbacks associated with it. The conversation touches on […]

417: Market Update from a Former Sovereign Wealth Fund Manager

I feel like I am going through another major transition in my life. I turned 50 last September—a fact that I deliberately chose not to publicize.  I hate to admit it, but much of my behavior is stereotypical divorced midlife crisis stuff. I got a Ferrari, I’ve been working out incessantly and…I’ve been considering adding […]

414: The Safest Double Digit Returning Investment in History?

When I was fresh out of surgical residency and started to make some money, I started looking for advice on what to do with it.  One of the questions I had was about life insurance. I was a newlywed and had a baby on the way (now she’s in high school by the way). So, […]

406: Wealth Without Wall Street

When I first started podcasting a decade ago, I was very anti-Wall Street. But what does that even mean? I guess I hadn’t really contemplated that. My show started not long after the financial meltdown of 2008-2009. For many of us, the greed that was unveiled during that period was eye-opening as we saw major […]