474: News of the Week 10/30/24
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Buck and Zulfe discuss the implications of gold-backed bonds, the current economic outlook, the impact of the upcoming election on fiscal policies, and the trends in Bitcoin and the tech industry. They explore how these factors intertwine and influence market dynamics and the future of investments and economic strategies.
Your Health: The Missing Piece in Your Wealth Strategy
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Buck discusses the intersection of financial success and health, emphasizing the importance of longevity medicine. He introduces the concept of a proactive approach to health, advocating for education and empowerment in disease prevention. Buck also unveils his Longevity Roadmap course, designed to help individuals understand their health and prevent diseases, ultimately aiming to enhance their […]
You Can Always Tell Someone to Go to Hell Tomorrow
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Buck discusses the importance of understanding our emotional responses, particularly the interplay between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex in decision-making. Through various examples, including high-stakes situations and everyday interactions, Buck emphasizes the significance of self-regulation and the power of pausing before reacting. He offers practical advice on how to manage emotions effectively to foster […]
Has the first person to live to 500 already been born?
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Buck introduces his brand new health and longevity podcast, Longevity Junky. Longevity Junky is a compelling and accessible new podcast that works for all longevity enthusiasts, whether you’re a hardened scholar who craves detailed science or a relative newcomer to this fascinating and quickly evolving world. Dr. Buck Joffrey, MD, is a former neurosurgeon, successful […]
429: Taxocracy
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Tom Wheelwright, my friend and author of Tax-Free Wealth, describes the US tax code simply as a series of government-sponsored incentives. As someone who hates paying taxes, this fact has made me extraordinarily patriotic. The problem is, that sometimes incentives backfire. Case in point—during the British Raj rule in India, there was a proliferation of […]
428: Velerity Wealth Update 5/15/24
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My key takeaway from our guest (Ryan Bourne from the Cato Institute) on this week’s episode is that policy mistakes that adversely impact the free markets happen for a variety of reasons:Misread of dataPoor use of policy toolsPolitical motivationNational Security interests Whatever the reason, the consequences of policy mistakes are real for investors. For example, […]
402: Investing with Benefits: Real Stories from Wealth Formula Nation
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As the end of the year approaches, many of us are thinking about ways to mitigate our tax liability for 2023. Unfortunately, this year there is not a whole lot in terms of options. The IRS has clamped down on syndicated conservation easements and anything resembling it. If you are being talked into something like […]