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May 27, 2025 36 mins
Wes and Connor deliver timely insights on U.S. debt, tax reform, interest rates, and practical strategies for family life and financial planning. From economic breakdowns to a creative summer challenge for kids, this episode blends national headlines with personal empowerment, including: • Honor and Reflect: As Memorial Day passes, remember the brave service members who gave their lives for our country • Assess the Moody’s Downgrade: Understand the implications of the latest U.S. debt downgrade and why it matters for your investments. • Track Interest Rates: Learn how rising interest rates are shaping the market and impacting U.S. debt payments. • Unpack the New Tax Bill: Dive into the proposed tax reforms and how they could affect deficits and economic growth. • Explore Economic Math: Review real government revenue vs. spending figures and why the math might give room for hope. • Leverage Hauser’s Law: Discover why federal tax revenues have been shown to stay consistent as a percentage of GDP, regardless of tax rates. • Promote Economic Growth: Realize that boosting GDP, not tax hikes, may be the most effective way to reduce deficits. • Launch a Summer Challenge: Get inspired by Wes’s 30-day happy retiree family summer challenge to keep kids engaged, productive, and learning life skills. • Design Financial Plans: Evaluate your own retirement options and financial plans. • Compare Global Productivity: Learn why U.S. tech leads the world—and why Europe may be falling behind in innovation and private funding due to its legacy-based corporate structure.
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