First up, a quick reminder to check and make sure you've got correct and up-to-date beneficiaries designated for all of your retirement accounts. It's the right thing to do on, say, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed.

And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem:

"In Flanders Fields"

BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

    That mark our place; and in the sky

    The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

        In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

    The torch; be yours to hold it high.

    If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

        In Flanders fields.

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Remember: Dave Ramsey HATES Bitcoin.

Remember: I love Bitcoin.

Remember: Peter Zeihan HATES Bitcoin.

And go HERE to start your Bitcoin SEP IRA - https://rogueretirementlounge.com/sep

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Today one caught my eye; it was a very brief synopsis of the book, "Die With Zero" on Business Insider.

Today's a quick rundown on that article with some commentary by your kickass host. Enjoy, and remember: Learn about Bitcoin.

Speaking of Bitcoin, I hold the majority of mine with Swan. Why? Because I trust them (and you know I've been burned, so I'm extra sensitive) and they're Bitcoin-only. Click here, sign up with Swan and you'll get $10 for free. Oh, and they provide excellent service, and the fees are very low.

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Some resources for you:

Venmo

Lolli

Gemini

Fold

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After you've taken the class, get with me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com and I'll send you $50 worth of bitcoin via lightning. (Don't worry if you don't know how that works now; you will after the class)

Remember: I love you and I want you to have a prosperous retirement. I want you to learn about bitcoin.

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1) Inside your brokerage account with the new ETFs

2) Using apps on your phone

3) Buying in an exchange

This is basic stuff, but you might learn something. And if you want to check out Swan, go here: www.swan.com

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Listen up, 'cause we get into some REAL TALK about the bullish situation with Bitcoin right now. Are you in? I said, ARE YOU IN?!?!?!?!?!?

I love you. I care about your future. I care about your financial stability in retirement. That's why I want you to have some Bitcoin in your holdings. Can't you feel the love? Don't be a dumbass.

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If you don't wanna hear my semi-literate, stammering preamble, you can skip ahead to around 11:30.

Her speech, titled "You Are the Last Line of Defense" is the most important piece of content I've consumed in 2023. Please listen. Please, seriously, listen.

Bari Weiss is the founder and editor of The Free Press and host of the podcast Honestly. From 2017 to 2020 Weiss was an opinion writer and editor at The New York Times. Before that, she was an op-ed and book review editor at The Wall Street Journal and a senior editor at Tablet Magazine.

Weiss is the winner of the LA Press Club's 2021 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism. She is also the winner of the Reason Foundation’s 2018 Bastiat Prize, which honors writing that “best demonstrates the importance of freedom with originality, wit, and eloquence.” In 2019, Vanity Fair called Weiss the Times's "star opinion writer."

Weiss is a proud Pittsburgh native. Her first book, "How to Fight Anti-Semitism," was the winner of a 2019 National Jewish Book Award. She lives with her wife and daughter in Los Angeles.

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Listen up, SUCKAS! Time to get some precious, precious-metal EDU-cation!

Also, go here to subscribe to Simon Black's newsletter:

https://www.sovereignman.com/

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On today's show, I'm honored to have Anthony Scaramucci. You may know him from his 11-day stint working for Trump, and you may have seen him on the reality show, "Special Forces..."

But there's a lot more to Anthony than meets the eye, and that's why I wanted to talk to him. He's VERY smart, he's very successful, and he has a firm grasp of the economy, politics and history.

In this episode, among other things, we hit on the following topics:

• Bitcoin and Skybridge
• Suggested asset allocation to bitcoin
• Some comments on Gary Gensler
• Gold and Bitcoin
• Is ESG dead?
• Paying yourself first

Plus, thoughts on five people:

• Cynthia Lummis
• Dwight Howard
• Cathie Wood
• Karine Jean-Pierre
• Uncle Anthony

To learn more about Anthony's Skybridge Capital, GO HERE:

https://www.skybridge.com/

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Overall, I probably come off like a total dick (and maybe I do in every episode??) but my point is that no matter where you get your content from, it's informed by the bias of the journalists, or whoever's writing/producing/performing. Left or right, up or down, whatever.

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One EASY way to get exposure to real estate, without actually buying it yourself, is through real estate syndications. And today's guest, Whitney Sewell, is a very successful syndicator.

**Disclosure: I have money invested in one of Whitney's syndications.

If you're interested in a passive way to get into real estate, you need to hear this episode.

If you want to know more about Whitney, check out www.lifebridgecapital.com

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I've talked to tons of self-employed people and there are FOUR main reasons we're at a disadvantage for retirement planning and saving. You'll hear about them in today's replay episode and you'll also find out some tips on how to handle any of the four.

So sit back, grab a cold one, loosen that belt buckle a notch or two and make yourself comfortable. Learning is fun!

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Today I'm gonna drone on about some of the signs I've been seeing that tell me we're in for dark times in multiple markets.

I think about retirement all the time. I think about Bitcoin all the time.

I want you to own some Bitcoin for your retirement. I care about you and I don't want you to get left behind when the price of Bitcoin goes absolutely parabolic.

But I also want you to learn about why our current financial system, our political economy, is fucked up beyond repair. Learning about Bitcoin can help you understand our corrupt monetary system. It could change your life.

Where to start? I'd recommend reading The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous

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Will it affect your retirement planning? Maybe so, maybe not.

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So why would a company facilitating 1031 exchanges even HAVE a Blockfi interest account? Weird, huh?

IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: https://rogueretirementlounge.com

Today's topic isn't particularly pleasant. We're talking about Blockfi. Do you have assets stuck there? Well, listen up and maybe there's a bit of good news for you.

By the way, I took somewhat of a break from this podcast while I enjoyed a kickass NFL season and kind of enjoyed being very busy with work. But I'm back and I appreciate YOUR patience. Things should be back to about an episode a week from now until the 2023 football season starts...

Diania Merriam is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-finance-daily/id1090822398

She also started the EconoME Conference:

www.economeconference.com

I really enjoyed this conversation -- we covered a lot more than just F.I.R.E., so pour yourself a beer, grab a coffee, whatever makes you happy.... Get comfortable and enjoy this episode. You will be smarter afterwards, I promise.

Here's a link to the book that was briefly mentioned, "Die With Zero":

https://amzn.to/3PTyLnT

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We've all had this chat with ourselves thousands of times, right? Well, maybe not, but either way, sometimes, before you do something that you might regret, like smoking crack, hiring a hooker from Craigslist, saying 'yes' when your buddy says, "Smell my finger," or buying Tesla stock in 2022, you want some help, maybe some kind of INDICATOR that might sway you to say YES if it's a good idea, and NO if it's a bad idea.

Well, there are a hundred indicators that can provide that help when you're talking about investing. Today, we're talking about the Relative Strength Index, or RSI and how it might help you make decisions when you're considering buying a certain stock, mutual fund, ETF or cryptocurrency.

The long, drawn-out explanation, with the eye-crossing equations used to determine a given RSI, can be found here:

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rsi.asp

Here's that Finviz chart for the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF:

https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=URNM

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So our president claimed zero inflation for July.

Here's where you can see the clip:

https://www.yahoo.com/now/biden-says-zero-inflation-july-160404223.html

Here's the dumb Slate article defending the old man:

https://slate.com/business/2022/08/biden-zero-inflation-republicans-economy.html

Here's my Rogue Retirement Lounge Episode talking about your REAL rate of inflation:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/what-is-the-real-inflation-rate-how-will-it-affect-your-retirement/

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We're living in interesting times, am I right? Venture capital firms are investing BOAT-LOADS of dough into the crypto/Web 3 space. Are we having a repeat of the dotcom bubble? Maybe...

Speaking of VC, here's a link to Andreeson Horowitz's "Team" page, as I mentioned in today's episode:

https://a16z.com/about/team/

As promised, here's the EXCELLENT paper from Fidelity about Bitcoin:

https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf

Here's the episode I did last year with a FANTASTIC explanation of XRP:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/retirement-news-for-friday-october-15-2021-ripple-101-how-to-buy-xrp-crypto-etf-approved-miami-mayor-suarez-rules/

Here's where you can buy the book we ALL should own, "The Bitcoin Standard"

https://amzn.to/3d8Is3Z

Here's the SSA life expectancy calculator:

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/population/longevity.html

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Today is just about catching up, a brief account of my San Francisco trip, some Bitcoin news and a little reading about the career of Shinzo Abe.

Here's a link to the Guardian article about Abe:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/08/shinzo-abe-obituary

And remember: Bitcoin, in 2022, priced under $50K, is a GIFT FROM GOD.

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If you weren't watching the California primary results, I've got a little update for you. And hey, who cares anyway, 'cause California POLICY is cummin' your way, LIKE IT OR NOT.

Here's Michael Shellenberger on the Adam Corolla podcast. It's good:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-2-ca-gubernatorial-candidate-michael-shellenberger/

Here's the New York Times article that claims "overall crime in San Francisco has changed little since [SF DA Chesa] Boudin took office in early 2020."

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/chesa-boudin-recall-san-francisco.html?smid=url-share

Here's an article from The Economist that has a slightly different slant on the topic:

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2022/06/05/why-san-franciscos-clash-with-its-district-attorney-matters

Here's my interview with Tim Leffel about retirement abroad:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/tim-leffel-interview-mexico-as-a-2000month-geographic-plan-b

And finally, here's that Wall Street Journal article about your actual spending in retirement:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/retirement-spending-advice-tips-secrets-11654100402?st=hm161z6whppj7t3&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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First up, a quick reminder to check and make sure you've got correct and up-to-date beneficiaries designated for all of your retirement accounts. It's the right thing to do on, say, Memorial Day, when the markets are closed.

And the story of the VFW "Buddy" Poppy. Here's the poem:

In Flanders Fields

BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

    That mark our place; and in the sky

    The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

    Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

        In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

    The torch; be yours to hold it high.

    If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

        In Flanders fields.

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What kind of city do you want to retire in? Is your current town getting better or worse? Why do I harp on the homeless issue? Because it affects the livability (safety/walkability/etc.) of your town.

Reading San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger is a great way to improve your understanding of how policy drives reality. And policy drives homelessness, like it or not.

Here's a link to the SF Chronicle I talk about:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2022/san-francisco-sros/

Here's Shellenberger's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ShellenbergerMD

And here's that article, "Slow Motion Suicide In San Francisco":

https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/slow-motion-suicide-in-san-francisco?s=r

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When you retire, will you be a vegetable or will you be sharp?

Dr. Krystal L. Culler knows what she's talking about.

Learn more about her work here:

www.virtualbrainhealthcenter.com

***Wanna join me and learn how to program using Python?

Here's a link where you can learn more about the class:

https://carnegie-mellon-computer-sci-online.emeritus.org/programming-python

Email me if you want to join up!

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Oh, and if you want to learn more about ESG and what it means, check out the Rogue Retirement Lounge ESG special edition!

https://rogueretirementlounge.com/30

Here's that article about the "Childfree" lifestyle movement:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/childfree-retirement-planning-answers-questions-all-of-us-should-be-asking-11652875473

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Find it on Amazon here:

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Thanks for listening! Could I ask you a huge favor? If you would be willing to give this podcast a positive review on whatever site or player you listen to it on, it'll help more people find the show. And because I'll really appreciate it...

Today I talk to listener "J," who just retired at 53. Congrats, J!!! A beard and a six pack and you just retired? AWESOME!

Also, here's the Portland car theft article:

https://www.wweek.com/news/2021/12/15/1140-cars-were-stolen-in-november-across-portland-mine-was-one-of-them/

And the San Francisco Chronicle article telling where all the Californians are going:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2021/california-bay-area-migration-maps/

Thanks so much for listening to this retirement planning podcast. It means a lot to me.

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I don't really have a poignant takeaway; just always do your research, dig a little deeper, and find out what kind of motives the writer might have.

Be sure to check out these previous episodes:

Why I don’t trust financial advisors

https://rogueretirementlounge.com/65

How to buy gold (with minimum premium)

https://rogueretirementlounge.com/60

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What's worse for the climate? Natural gas or coal?

Anyway, this is a little editorial in the Wall Street Journal I found this weekend and I thought you'd find it interesting...

And here's where you can read it:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/fossil-fuels-toby-rice-eqt-pipeline-natural-gas-lng-emissions-reduction-climate-change-warren-granholm-energy-prices-white-house-council-environmental-quality-11650634990?st=baqfsfdum3scouc&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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And if you haven't heard it, check out last year's HSA rundown episode. It was good!

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/22

Oh, and idiocy delivered to your screen via Twitter from intellectual-giant-Karen Elizabeth Warren.

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Want More Rogue Retirement Lounge episodes about Inflation????? Check out these bad boys:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/12

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/16

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/18

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/47

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/53

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/62

I'm back with a quick reply to listener email regarding my lack of compassion for Portland's ever-growing population of homeless folks.

FOR YOUR REVIEW - Here's a link to that Atlantic article about the crazy state of meth these days:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/the-new-meth/620174/

And I PROOOOOOOOMISE I'll be getting back to talking about the economy, about retirement planning and investing, and about Bitcoin soon!

Much love to you and have a great week!

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My response: Well, if you want a quick, insider's look at the state of the city of Portland in 2022, LISTEN UP. Hint: It ain't pretty.

Here's a link to the Willamette Week article describing how in Portland, EVEN OUR LIBRARIANS AREN'T SAVE ANYMORE!!

https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/04/13/multnomah-county-librarians-say-theyre-no-longer-willing-to-work-as-de-facto-security-guards

And I mentioned California gubernatorial candidate Michael Schellenberger. Here's his Twitter address: https://twitter.com/ShellenbergerMD

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Help spread the word about this podcast. Subscribe, share, and most important, if you'd give me a positive review, it'll help more people find me. Actually, the way Apple's f-d up algorithms work, a negative review would probably help me more, but I'd love it if you'd help me out with a positive review...

Today we talk about:

• Asset Protection
• The Tax Tuesday Podcast
• Loving your work
• Las Vegas Restaurants
• S-Corps
• Crypto
• Business tax revenue
• Real inflation
• Does money buy happiness?
• ...and more

If you want to learn more about Toby, find him...

...on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaxWiseToby

...at Infinity Investing: https://infinityinvesting.com/

...at Anderson Business Advisors: https://andersonadvisors.com/

...and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tobymathisesq

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Today I've got a little rant about some stupid Dave Ramsey advice I heard.

Also, I mention two books by Saifedean Ammous that you really should read:

Fiat Standard:

https://www.amazon.com/Fiat-Standard-Slavery-Alternative-Civilization/dp/B09VVFCQ63/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1HR1LYB103PE7&keywords=saifedean+ammous&qid=1649353653&sprefix=saifade%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-3

Bitcoin Standard:

https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central/dp/1119473861/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1HR1LYB103PE7&keywords=saifedean+ammous&qid=1649353692&sprefix=saifade%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-4

And finally, I cover a clickbait article which basically calls Millennials stupid for keeping some of their retirement savings in cryptocurrency.

Here's a link to that piece:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/millennials-have-solved-the-retirement-crisis-11649199310

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Let's face it:

You're being watched.

You're being tracked.

You're being followed.

You have FAR LESS privacy than you might think.

Buying Bitcoin is not anonymous. But can it be?

I think it can. I may be wrong, but I think it can. It's not easy, but it can be done. In this episode I'll talk about how.

NOTHING IN THIS PODCAST IS FINANCIAL ADVICE.

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This is a bit of a deep-dive into a Twitter post made recently by the great Robert Breedlove.

Find him here: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22

Here's a link to the post I talk about in today's episode:

https://twitter.com/Breedlove22/status/1503443148432838659/photo/1

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https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/financial-advisors-i-like-and-trust-the-jeremy-keil-interview-part-i/

Here's Jeremy's company website:

https://keilfp.com/

Here's where you can listen to his podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/retirement-revealed/id1488769337

Among other topics, in part one of this interview, we touch on:

How long will you live? Look it up, buttercup!

How much will you really need?

Where will you take your retirement income from?

When you retire, you may have 30 or more years left. Invest some of your money for long-term growth. 

Tapering you risk exposure as you get closer to retirement.

Planning to take your Social Security early? Jeremy’s wise words on this topic.

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How do you protect your wealth in an age when it's pretty much all ones and zeroes?

What will sanctions do to the Russian economy?

Well, listen up and let's find out...

By the way, if you wanna follow the Russian finance professor I reference in this episode, here's his twitter address: https://twitter.com/mironov_fm

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Here's his company website:

https://keilfp.com/

Here's where you can listen to his podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/retirement-revealed/id1488769337

Among other topics, in part one of this interview, we touch on:

How long will you live? Look it up, buttercup!

How much will you really need?

Where will you take your retirement income from?

When you retire, you may have 30 or more years left. Invest some of your money for long-term growth. 

Tapering you risk exposure as you get closer to retirement.

Planning to take your Social Security early? Jeremy’s wise words on this topic.

We'll have part two of this interview in a future episode, but before I let you go... remember, go to rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate!

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But to prove that I'm not a total jerk, I wanted to promote three REALLY GOOD retirement planning podcasts that are hosted by financial advisors that I really like and trust:

1) Finishing Well with Hans Sheil

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finishing-well/id1345523361

2) Retirement Revealed with Jeremy Keil

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/retirement-revealed/id1488769337

3) The Retirement Answer Man with Roger Whitney

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retirement-answer-man/id834314596

Okay, after showing my nice side I get to dressing down this other podcast I listened to that was filled with (in my opinion) terrible information.

One thing I do talk about is the great Fidelity report called "Bitcoin First." Here's a link to where you can view or download it:

https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/bin-public/060_www_fidelity_com/documents/FDAS/bitcoin-first.pdf

So as I mention in this episode, I'm really not doing this to be a jerk. It's not my style to hammer on some other dude's retirement podcast. And this will probably never happen again. I just wanted to point out that you need to VERIFY information. You need to do your own research. And most important, just because someone has a three-letter acronym after their name DOESN'T mean they know what they're talking about. And in defense of this kid, he's barely 30 years old, if that, so we can all give him a break for being young.

Again, do your own research and take control of your finances.

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Could your government freeze or seize your retirement savings? Most definitely. So DON'T HAVE WRONG THOUGHTS, DON'T SAY WRONG THINGS, AND DON'T ENGAGE IN TRACEABLE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH WRONG PEOPLE. Got it? Good.

Today we're gonna talk about this. But this topic, as uncomfortable as it is, opens the door to another uncomfortable topic:

CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES.

They're coming, my friend. We still have a couple years, or, well, at least probably one year. So it's time to start preparing yourself.

Today I'm going to help you understand how the mechanics of CBDCs might work, and how programmability will help your government keep more of "their share" of your money, while keeping an eye on exactly where you spend your money.

This episode is kinda long, but it'll be educational, I promise. Especially the CBDC part.

Grab a beer and let's do this.

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To learn more about Boron Capital, text "info" to 31996.

Today we hit on a lot of topics, in no particular order. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and I hope you will too.

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Today we'll go into the insidious nature of inflation as it relates to normal, everyday, workin' folks.

Also, the new crypto report from Wells Fargo. You can check it out for yourself here:

https://saf.wellsfargoadvisors.com/emx/dctm/Research/wfii/wfii_reports/Investment_Strategy/cryptocurrency020722.pdf

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Is real estate in your retirement plan? Are you behind on retirement savings and hoping to make up for it with Social Security? Have you ever heard of Modern Monetary Theory?

Well, today we're gonna talk about all this stuff and it's going to make you SMARTER.

First up, the weak article about MMT in the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/06/business/economy/modern-monetary-theory-stephanie-kelton.html

Here's a link to the Redfin 2022 Real Estate forecast update(and it's not as bad as you might think...)

https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-2022-forecast

And finally, we get to a listener question about Social Security. Unfortunately, if you're depending on SS for the bulk of your retirement income, it's hard to increase your benefit by simply earning more money. I cover a couple numbers and it's not pretty.

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Well, I'll let you decide that, but I will show you how to buy gold for pretty much the lowest possible cost.

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Have you ever considered starting a podcast as a side hustle? Well, if you have or haven't, please check out today's episode. You don't need a huge audience or following to build a successful podcasting business.

Adam is also gonna share some great tips on money management. This guy is young (compared to me) and he's CRUSHING it in his FIRE journey. We could all learn a thing or two from Adam.

Enjoy and please let me know what you think of this episode. I loved it!

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Kris is awesome and I'd highly recommend you check out her podcast here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-got-side-hustle-show/id1440536489

Here's her website:

https://www.krismcpeak.com/

...and her Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/krismaspeak/

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Quick question. I am self-employed and started my own business after being in a partnership for six years. Seven months of 2021 I got to 302,000 so I decided that it is time to talk to Financial Advisor. I want to contribute to a sep IRA but he is saying that instead he recommends a individual joint account with my wife which would also be invested the same SSS in American funds active core. Both will get the same amount of return the difference is tax deferred versus not and one I can pull money out at any time versus the other not to 59 1/2 what are your recommendations do you think the sep is still the right way to go? Main goal is retirement

Man, I wish my business would've pulled in $300K in seven months.

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Also, there's some legislation that just passed committee and might actually see the light of day after almost a year.

Did you know you could be earning a living abroad and pay NO US federal income tax? It's true, and if you want to go deep into the weeds, you can check out the IRS's Tax Guide For US Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p54.pdf

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Hey, what're you gonna do in 2022 when interest rates pop THREE times? Will that decimate your retirement portfolio? How 'bout your real estate holdings?

More talk about inflation... Tired of hearing about it yet?

A healthy awareness of inflation is an important part of EVERYONE'S retirement plan.

Today I give a brief rundown on why I LOVE Marathon Digital (MARA).

And finally, I found a KICKASS tool that can help with end of year LOSSES on crypto and save you on your tax bill if any of your crypto has gone down the last couple months. Check out Taxbit! Go to https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/tax and you'll get 10% off for being my friend. In five minutes I was able to grab a few thousand in losses. SO cool!

And if you haven't purchased any Bitcoin yet, now might be the time...

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Elizabeth Warren, your annoying sweater-clad step-grandma, called Elon Musk a "freeloader."

If 1% of American retirement assets made their way into Bitcoin, our lives are gonna change dramatically. (That is, if we already own some bitcoin...)

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Today we're talking about the insane discrepancy between CPI-reported rent increase and REAL rent increases.

We're also talking about the politicization of economic indicators and how young progressives are downplaying the inflation crisis as a problem only for 'rich people.'

Here's that article trying to debunk Shadowstats:

https://fullstackeconomics.com/no-the-real-inflation-rate-isnt-14-percent/

We also briefly touch on the gender gap in retirement savings. Spoiler: It's real.

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It's the BLOCKFI collateralized loan program where your Bitcoin enables you to BORROW money to BUY MORE BITCOIN!!!

Oh, and if you want to dig deep into the 4% rule (which is now, apparently, the 3.3% rule), check out this article in the Wall Street Journal. No subscription required: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-4-retirement-rule-is-in-doubt-will-your-nest-egg-last-11636713035?st=s23fbwrqh4j62iw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Here's what China is laughing at today:

https://www.npr.org/2021/11/07/1053330774/navy-ship-harvey-milk

And check out the latest fun we're having in Portland with our homeless friends:

https://www.kptv.com/news/this-couldve-been-avoided-homeless-camp-blocks-drainage-pump-access-at-fairview-lake/article_cbe6d42a-45ac-11ec-8d09-87d01dc8935d.html?block_id=666189

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Here's the article:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/the-new-meth/620174/

Also, we cover a way to get access to your crypto quicker, say, if you need it to buy XRP on your Atomic Wallet...

And finally, some KICKASS crypto mining stocks you should be aware of...

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 Check out Brent's coaching here:

https://www.thelandsharks.com/

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Here's your weekly dose of retirement news from your second or third favorite retirement planning podcast.

The SEC approves a Bitcoin ETF, it goes live, and a billion bucks POUR in. People are psyched...

How can you secure guaranteed income without having to buy a crappy annuity or a volatile dividend-paying stock. Stablecoins, that's how!

And you can get 8.25% interest on the DAI stablecoin over at Blockfi

Here's a link to the MarketWatch article about the expats in Columbia:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/forget-colombias-violent-past-these-americans-live-a-very-comfortable-life-outside-medellin-on-4-000-a-month-11634910544

Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate!

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Here are a couple source articles:

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-secs-lawsuit-against-ripple-labs-is-a-pandoras-box-2021-09-17

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripple_(payment_protocol)#:~:text=3%20Reception-,History,community%20via%20a%20global%20network.

And here's the SWIFT vs. Ripple Financial Times article:

https://www.ft.com/content/631af8cc-47cc-11e8-8c77-ff51caedcde6

And if you want to learn more about Miami's awesome mayor, here's the WSJ article:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/come-to-miami-sunshine-low-taxes-normal-life-suarez-florida-11634309693?st=q34814zdvzdeomz&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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I'm back from Arizona and I'm ready to rock.

Our PRO-Crypto Wyoming senator bought another Bitcoin...

Did you know there are cities in the US where you can retire and live comfortably for $1,500 a month? I didn't believe it myself, but check out this article to learn more:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-cities-retire-budget-1-220027490.html

Have you ever considered South Dakota as a retirement destination? Well, if you're on a budget, you might consider it. Here is a rundown of the best counties in SoDak to retire:

https://www.keloland.com/news/your-money-matters/best-counties-to-retire-to-in-south-dakota/

Do you like to travel? If so, you NEED to subscribe to Scott's Cheap Flights.

Click here to get on the Scott's Cheap Flights mailing list. Once you get that first bargain flight, you'll be GLAD you did.

Here's that WSJ article on energy price inflation. Scary, but important info:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/soaring-energy-prices-raise-concerns-about-u-s-inflation-economy-11633870800

Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate!

If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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Today we meet Bill Harris of WH Cornerstone Investments. He's the author of "Inheriting Your Spouse’s IRA: The Widow’s Guide to Keeping More of Her Assets"

We cover properly naming beneficiaries AND contingent beneficiaries, and a lot more.

“Change your clock, change your smoke alarm batteries, check your beneficiaries”

A 401(k) is NOT an IRA. They’re treated differently when you die, and you need to properly name your beneficiary. And your beneficiary needs to know what to do when you die...

Here's Bill's website:

https://whcornerstone.com/

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You might have heard about 31-year-old waitress Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and her "Tax the rich" message on her dress at the Met Gala. But did you hear about her dress designer's unwillingness to pay her taxes? I've got the scoop right here!

And there's new legislation being proposed to help encourage retirement savings. Is it gonna be a good thing, or just more bureaucracy?

And I have some free advice for you: avoid 'all-you-can-eat' sushi at all costs...

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We cover a lot of ground, including Shark Tank, real estate, syndications, fear of the stock market, and other retirement information for solopreneurs. Self-employed people and entrepreneurs, as it turns out, can always use help with retirement planning and money management.

Check out the Cortez Hustle show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cortez-hustle-show/id1509031372

And here's that link to the cut-down version of our Shark Tank appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYwoCzv4FKw&t=74s

(If I look terrified and uncomfortable, it's because I WAS...)

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Retirement News for the last week includes...

Socialist imbecile offers his dumbass opinion about Bitcoin in the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/14/opinion/bitcoin-el-salvador.html

*The nationwide housing shortage is only getting worse. Aren't you glad you own real estate????*

Have you ever been penalized for not paying your quarterlies on time? If so, write me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Today we have a special little departure. An obituary for a very cool guy named Cornell Maier.

You can read it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ceos-retirement-plan-included-tending-babies-in-intensive-care-11631802685?st=l430qraffiz4fhd&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Remember, go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com/crypto to sign up for your own Blockfi account. You'll get up to a $250 crypto bonus and you'll be on the best exchange out there. AND you'll be able to earn interest on your crypto. And, you'll be supporting this show, as I'm a Blockfi affiliate!

If you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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Sometimes, it just ain't smart to follow the advice of financial gurus. Sometimes, you gotta do what Uncle Matt did, and you might get your retirement plan up and running sooner than later.

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PPI up 8.3% year over year.

Here's the shrinkflation link I talked about: https://www.mouseprint.org/2021/08/09/here-we-downsize-again-summer-2021-part-2/

Campus insanity continues. Ideologues indoctrinating your already water-headed kids.

IRS has a sweet little tax credit if you've had a slow year this year. Read about it here: https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/09/08/irs-is-rewarding-retirement-savers-with-up-to-2000/

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In today's episode, I'll share some of the good AND the bad news about the new El Salvador law.

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Remember to buy $30 worth of Bitcoin on Tuesday, September 7th!

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This inaugural episode is focused on Kevin Rose. You'll learn a bit about him, and you'll learn how he has helped me make some very easy money.

Find Kevin's "Modern Finance" podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-finance/id1338620184

Find Kevin's podcast "Proof," which focuses on NFTs, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/proof/id1580998139

Kevin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrose

The Modern Finance Twitter: https://twitter.com/modern_fi

Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinrose/

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Here's the article about the landlord who's homeless due to her deadbeat tenants: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eviction-ban-landlord-homelessness-tenants-rent/

The NY Times ham-fisted article on Bitcoin's calamitous environmental impact:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/03/climate/bitcoin-carbon-footprint-electricity.html

Lyn Alden's excellent article on Bitcoin's REAL environmental impact: https://www.lynalden.com/bitcoin-energy/

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Have a great weekend!

Today's good. We find out rents are going way up, so be happy you bought that investment real estate!!

Crypto and Bitcoin news and YOUR retirement!! Mark Cuban lashes out, which is awesome, and I miss out on some serious NFT profit, which sucks.

Speaking of NFTs, check out my new on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lairdgrainger/

And while you're there, follow me! I'm a social media dummy, so I need all the friends I can get.

Be sure to check out my retirement podcast website at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

In today's episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge, I do a deep dive into REITs. What they are, how they work, advantages, disadvantages, and on and on and on.

And remember, Dave Ramsey PROHIBITS investing with REITs, so if you follow his investing advice, please avoid this episode. Oh, and don't have PRE-MARITAL SEX!!!!!

Most important note for you today: Sign up for a Blockfi account, so you can buy cryptocurrencies with MINIMAL fees, and earn interest on those cryptos. CLICK HERE and they'll give you some bonus crypto when you fund your account. This is the FUTURE, my friend. Retirement planning is all about diversification and I would say that crypto should be part of anyone's portfolio...

Be sure to check out my retirement planning podcast website.

And don't forget to email me with questions: matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

40% of Americans fear retirement worse than death. Read the whole article here:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/40-americans-fear-retirement-more-210049829.html

Oregon high school students no longer have to be able to read, write or do math to graduate. Seriously.

Read the Wall Street Journal article here

Wanna use Bitcoin to buy your house? Well, the second-largest mortgage lender is about to make that possible.

Sign up for your Blockfi crypto account and support this show! I'll love you forever and you'll be trading crypto in no time. Just click here and make it happen!

We've got some viewer mail for you, and we end today's show with a little wrap-up on how your dollars' value has faired since Nixon took us off the gold standard.

As always, check out my retirement planning podcast website at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

Hey, have you followed me on Twitter yet? You should! Here's the link: https://twitter.com/LoungeRogue

If your retirement plan includes stocks, you'll want to watch that video.

Did you hear about Gene Simmons buying a boatload of Bitcoin? Listen and learn!!

And Orthodox Jews' exodus from NY to Florida. Here's the article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/orthodox-jews-leaving-brooklyn-florida-taxes-lockdowns-school-choice-11628265034?st=fsaqrpsk9bgigfb&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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I finished Atlas Shrugged and I hope you'll read it if you haven't yet.

Infrastructure bill passes and things ain't looking pretty when the budget bill passes.

Dig this chart of the P/E ratio for the S&P 500 going back to 1950: https://www.currentmarketvaluation.com/models/price-earnings.php

Crypto retirement news...

Here's a link to the online event with the author of the new Thomas Sowell biography: https://oregoncatalyst.com/5   4732-cascade-policy-institute-online-event-discovering-life-thomas-sowell-authorunsigned.html

Be sure to check out my retirement planning podcast website at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

And as always, be sure to email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com with questions about YOUR retirement

Today's special guest to help us unravel the mysteries of life insurance as it relates to our retirement planning is Daphne Jones, from sunny Houston, Texas. She's a wealth coach and co-host of the Smart Women, Smart Money podcast.

This is a basic intro to life insurance and we get into the whole "term vs. whole life" debate. Remember, Dave Ramsey forbids you from buying a whole life policy. But what if you become uninsurable in your later years, but you still want life insurance? Well, you'll be out of luck.

There's a lot of food for thought in here, so sit back, crack open a beer and get yourself a quick education on what can be a confusing topic.

To get on Daphne's calendar for a complimentary wealth checkup and review, go here: https://calendly.com/daphne-tsmc/comp-session

Be sure to visit my retirement planning podcast website at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

And if you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the show, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

How are retirees affected when this kind of thing happens?

Do you have real estate as part of your retirement plan? Do things like this scare you?

Also, we talk about my new Bitcoin node. Is Bitcoin part of your retirement plan? I think it might be sooner than you think.

Check out the Rogue Retirement Lounge retirement podcast website at https://rogueretirementlounge.com

And if the mean things I said in today's episode upset you, please send your hate mail to matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Okay, maybe not all of us.

But either way, ESG is becoming a buzzword in the investing world and a lot of us are very concerned about how companies treat the environment, their employees, their customers, etc.

So today I'm giving a little rundown on what exactly ESG investing is and how you can be a more socially responsible investor while you plan for your retirement.

Also, I have an update on my progress relating to the CRAZY Damien Hirst NFT circus.

Want to learn more about this batch of 10,000 NFTs? Here are a couple links:

https://currency.nft.heni.com/marketplace?

https://opensea.io/collection/thecurrency

Do you have a question I can answer on air? Or would you like to just chat about retirement planning? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

And be sure to check out my retirement planning podcast website at https://rogueretirementlounge.com

If you want to follow gold and precious metals, you need to subscribe to the Gold Newsletter. Full stop.

And if you want to read that Barron's article about the upcoming gold rally, click here.

Damien Hirst's "Currency" NFT project can be found here.

Check out my retirement planning podcast website at https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com

And please email me if you have any questions! matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Also, some people will tell you it's better to rent than to own in retirement. While this is a personal decision everyone has to make, I share some numbers that might challenge conventional wisdom.

And I talk about a dumb article Trulia produced five years ago, which contends that if you're not worried about leaving your home to your kids when you kick the bucket, it's better to rent.

Here's a link to the article: https://www.trulia.com/research/rentvsbuy_retirees_spring16/

If you see a dumb article or if you hear some bad retirement advice, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com so I can share it on the show.

Be sure to check out my retirement planning podcast website at https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com

Check out https://www.instagram.com/portlandlookslikeshit/ and watch how my city is swirling the bowl...

Dig this article on Coinbase versus Blockfi.

Get on the waiting list for the Blockfi credit card! Amp up your retirement with crypto, yo!

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Questions? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

This is important stuff and anyone planning their retirement should be thinking about these factors well before they quit their job or exit their business.

Susan is a Family Enterprise Advisor, FEA, (Family Enterprise Exchange), and holds an Executive MBA. Susan is a former board member of Richardson Financial Group and holds her ICD.D designation (Institute of Corporate Directors). Susan is a certified Retirement Coach (CRC). She is the author of The RichLife – Managing Wealth and Purpose, It’s Not Just about the Money – The Whole Life Approach to Wealth Management, co-author of On the Shoulders of Atlas- a Story about Transitioning a Family Owned Business and co-author – Thriving Throughout Your Retirement Transition.

Take Susan's SuccessFinder assessment at www.successdna.ca

Learn more about Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors at : www.nextchapterlifestyleadvisors.com

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And if you have questions about any topic, from pop culture to world geography, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

This week we've got a quick look at the Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study.

Check out the full document from Northwestern Mutual here

I also give you a quick update on my progress in the Anthony Pompliano Crypto Academy. Good times!!

Also, how has COVID shown YOUR readiness for retirement? I'd give myself about a C- grade on my reaction to the pandemic...

And is your Roth gonna get taxed? Check out this Forbes article about how Peter Thiel's $5 Billion Roth is attracting the attention of haters...

Check out my retirement planning podcast website at https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com

Got retirement questions you'd like me to answer on my podcast? Write me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Here's the NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/10/us/politics/global-tax-overhaul-g20.html

And here's the Early Retirement website I like to lurk in: https://www.early-retirement.org/

Here's the Pompliano Crypto Course: https://www.pompscryptocourse.com/ (I'm not an affiliate - I don't get a kick back from Anthony if you join the class)

And remember, if you want to earn up to 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points while helping me earn a few bonus points in the process, just click here and sign up for the Marriott Chase Visa!

Here's the Detroit News article on the life expectancies by neighborhood:

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/12/18/life-expectancy-michigan-neighborhoods/2305048002/

Here's the Bankrate Best and Worst States for Retirement:

https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/best-and-worst-states-for-retirement/

Here's the CNBC Social Security Quiz:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/04/claiming-social-security-take-this-quiz-to-see-how-much-you-know.html

And here's the page where you can click and sign up for the Marriott Bonvoy Rewards Visa:

https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com/blog/points/

Remember, if you click the link on that page, I'll get bonus points when you join. You'll get up to 100,000 points and I'll get a bonus. How awesome is that???? Or you can just click here and go strait to the sign-up page.

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And if you have questions, feel free to email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Here's the RBC Wealth Management "Taking Control of Health Care in Retirement" report.

Here's a list of 7 HSA custodians that offer investment options.

Here's the Investopedia article about IRA-to-HSA transfers.

Here's a link to the Marriott Bonvoy Rewards card that'll give you excellent travel rewards, (and up to 3 free nights just for joining) while giving me, your loving host, some bonus points.

Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com if you have any questions.

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Today we're gonna briefly talk about financial and retirement-related education for women, and a terrible article I read in Kiplinger's.

I mention the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast, which you can find here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biggerpockets-money-podcast/id1330225136

Here's a link to the blockchain demo I discuss. You're gonna LOVE this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_160oMzblY8

Modern Finance, a podcast we all should be listening to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-finance/id1338620184

The pandemic retirement savings survey: https://www.magnifymoney.com/blog/news/pandemic-impact-on-retirement-survey/

And last but not least, if you want to support this podcast, it's as simple as signing up for a Marriott Bonvoy Rewards credit card through the links on the Rogue Retirement Blog. If you sign up for the card using one of the links on that page, we'll both get great bonuses!

For more retirement planning podcast episodes, check out the Rogue Retirement Lounge website.

And as always, feel free to email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com if you have any questions.

According to Katherine Roy, Chief Retirement Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, “Our 2021 Guide to Retirement considers a number of timely themes impacting those planning for retirement, such as managing lower expected returns for those closer to retirement, the importance of diversified investing, and tax management strategies.”

It's a 50+ slide PowerPoint deck and if you're not a complete retirement nerd, it's a big pile of eye-crossing charts and graphs. But there is some good information. And today I go through some of the highlights and how some of the data might affect you and your retirement plan. So join me, won't you?

And if you want to download a copy for yourself, here's a link:

https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/

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Or send me an email at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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Log onto E*Trade and try to buy investment real estate within your IRA. You can't do it. And that's why you need a solo 401(k). Not to mention, the SUPER-HIGH contribution limits.

Jordan Sheppherd has helped hundreds of people set up solo 401(k) plans. He's an expert in this stuff and he's a really cool dude.

Self-direction is an amazing opportunity that I believe all self-employed people should take advantage of. But don't take my word for it; check out this episode and find out for yourself.

Learn more about Jordan's services at www.checkbookira.com.

Disclosure: I hired Jordan to set up my solo 401(k) a few years back, and it was the single most important decision I've made in my retirement planning process.

Hey, do you have a question about retirement planning you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com or visit my retirement planning podcast website and click the red "Send Matt a Voicemail" button on the side and ask a question there.

Also, if you can leave me a review for this podcast on whatever platform you use, I'll be your best friend!

More inflation as a direct result of labor shortages, which are a direct result of federal unemployment bonus programs.

Will the 1031 exchange go away?

Investing in cryptocurrency within a 401(k)? WTF?

Mortgages for retirees. Here's the Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/get-a-mortgage-after-retirement/

New retirement study shows the pandemic has altered some folks' retirement plans.

Check out the website for this retirement planning podcast at https://www.rogueretirementlounge.com

And email me your questions: matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

A syndication is basically a partnership between a group of investors to purchase some kind of asset. There’s one person or a team of people who act as the sponsor or syndicator, and then there are the investors, who put in money, which is usually used for the down payment, and sometimes partially for improvements to the property, once it’s acquired. Investors in these syndications often receive quarterly distributions, followed by a large payoff once the property eventually sells.

In today's episode, I'm going to run you through my first syndication investment, which I got into in the summer of 2018. My goal is to show you that it's not complicated, and if you get to know the right people, these can be very safe, very lucrative investments.

I believe that real estate can really accelerate the growth of your retirement nest egg, while at the same helping you avoid the volatility of the equities markets.

Check out today's episode and see how easy it is to get real estate into your retirement plan.

For more information and episodes, be sure to visit my retirement planning podcast website at http://www.rogueretirementlounge.com

And if you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the show, feel free to email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Retirement planning is seriously like a part-time job, so I want this podcast to be a one-stop resource for you. Doing a weekly news episode might be part of the plan, so let me know if you get any value out of this.

Meanwhile, this retirement planning podcast does have a website, so pop by and sign up for my mailing list.

And if you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast, email me at matt@rogueretirementlougne.com

Today I'm very proud to have Tim Leffel on the show. He's an award-winning travel writer and author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book A Better Life for Half the Price.

He is also editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel, named “best online travel magazine” by NATJA and “best travel blog” by SATW.

This guy is a true expert on living abroad. Currently he's in Guanajuato, Mexico, living well for less than what his mortgage payment was when he lived in Florida.

Check it out and be sure to visit the website for this retirement planning podcast.

Any questions about retirement planning for the self-employed? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

People respond to incentives.

Here in Portland, we've incentivized homelessness and lawlessness with our attitudes and legislation essentially encouraging our homeless friends to do drugs and commit whatever crime necessary to support their habit. All while letting people camp pretty much anywhere within the city limits.

I talk about this because much of the problem could have been prevented, but it makes us feel good to make it as easy as possible for people to engage in self-destructive behavior. And it makes us feel bad to incarcerate the less fortunate for committing crimes.

Also, I briefly talk about the concept of a "Geographic Plan B." This is basically the idea that if you can't afford to retire where you are, there are many options out there where you can live for MUCH less. It's worth having a Plan B in place, just in case your retirement plans change down the line.

And on the next episode I'm talking with a true expert in living abroad and all the things that go with it. He's Tim Leffel and I guarantee you're going to get a lot out of it.

Thanks for joining me today and it would mean the world to me if you'd subscribe to this podcast and maybe give me a positive review.

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Here's Jon's bio: https://jondwoskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/About-Jon.pdf

Here's where you can find videos of Jon, his books, his blog and more: https://jondwoskin.com/resources/

We don't talk too much about retirement planning in this episode, but if you're self-employed, you'll get a ton of value from Jon.

If you have any questions about this interview, entrepreneurship or retirement planning, email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

And for more retirement planning info or to get on my mailing list, check out www.rogueretirementlounge.com

In today's episode of the Rogue Retirement Lounge Podcast, I'm briefly going to cover yet another reason why you shouldn't pay off your home mortgage early and then we're gonna have some real talk about inflation.

Inflation and taxes are the two biggest destroyers of your retirement wealth, so it's worth talking about them. I know, nobody wants to talk about inflation, but it needs to be done. Inflation is insidious, so you need to have it as part of your retirement planning calculus.

The Rogue Retirement Lounge Podcast is your source of retirement planning info, specifically for self-employed people and entrepreneurs.

If you have any questions you'd like me to answer on a future episode, send me an email at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com.

One of the best and easiest ways to build wealth is simply by owning your house. But in today's low-interest environment, paying off your mortgage early could be an expensive mistake. So why do Dave Ramsey, David Bach and Suze Orman insist that you should pay off your home as soon as possible? Well, it makes for good sound bites and nobody will actually challenge them on it.

If you could have an extra $85,000 in your retirement nest egg, would it help you?

Check out today's episode and remember to get on my mailing list at www.rogueretirementlounge.com.

Log onto E*Trade and try to buy investment real estate within your IRA. You can't do it. And that's why you need to self-direct.

Jordan Sheppherd has helped hundreds of people set up self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k) plans. He's an expert in this stuff and he's a really cool dude.

Self-direction is an amazing opportunity that I believe all self-employed people should take advantage of. But don't take my word for it; check out this episode and find out for yourself.

Learn more about Jordan's services at www.checkbookira.com.

Disclosure: I hired Jordan to set up my solo 401(k) a few years back, and it was the single most important decision I've made in my retirement planning process.

Hey, do you have a question about retirement planning you'd like me to answer on a future episode? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com or visit my website and click the red "Send Matt a Voicemail" button on the side and ask a question there.

Also, if you can leave me a review for this podcast on whatever platform you use, I'll be your best friend!

In today's episode, I cover a couple reasons why this advice is extremely irresponsible. If you follow it, you could be missing out on the easiest money you've ever made.

According to the Federal Reserve Bulletin that came out in late 2020, the median homeowner has about 40 times the household wealth of a renter.

Have a listen and send me an email at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com if you agree or disagree with me.

As always, for the latest in retirement planning for entrepreneurs, come see me at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

BUT, I am a semi-legit entrepreneur and I do understand the challenges that we entrepreneurs face when dealing with retirement planning, so this podcast CAN help you as you do your retirement research.

That said, I wanted to introduce myself to you and tell you what led me to this place where I'm podcasting about retirement planning.

Do YOU have retirement planning questions? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com.

For all the Rogue Retirement Lounge episodes about retirement planning for entrepreneurs, pop by www.rogueretirementlounge.com.

And if you'd be a pal and subscribe to my podcast, I'll love you forever...

Andrew is a teacher who has created classes to help simplify investing and to help people becomes smarter investor. See below for links where you can get 50% off of two of his classes.

One topic we cover is risk management, including the “Six Ways to Lose Your Money”

1.    Failed to do their own research

2.    Failed to properly assess and manage risk

3.    Driven by emotion or flawed thinking

4.    Misplaced trust

5.    Failed to monitor their investment

6.    Invested in a start-up company

Is retirement planning important to you? If so, you need to manage risk in all of your investments.

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Andrew’s podcast. Here’s where you can find it:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-worst-investment-ever-podcast/id1416554991

Here’s the website for his podcast:

https://myworstinvestmentever.com/

Want to take one of Andrew’s classes? You get 50% off by clicking the links below:

Finance Made Ridiculously Simple

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How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market

This proven, step-by-step system will transform you from feeling overwhelmed about investing to being in control of your financial future.

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Andrew’s book recommendation, “Your Money and Your Brain” by Jason Zweig:

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Brain-Science-Neuroeconomics/dp/0743276698

The Rogue Retirement Lounge podcast is new. I’m still getting started and at this point, reviews really mean a lot, so if you would be willing to subscribe and give me a positive review, I’d really appreciate it.

Do you have retirement questions? Email me at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

Back in 2017, as I was making kickass returns in the market, buying shares of Amazon every time I read about another major retailer closing (Remember Macys? JC Pennys?), I knew the bull market was going to have to end. But when?

I knew I wanted to get into real estate and get out of the stock market, but I didn't know where to start. I knew if we had a market crash, renters would still, most likely, have to pay their rents and hell, if an investment property burns down, the insurance company will replace it. A cash-flowing, insurable asset where the tenant pays the debt? Sounds like a win-win!

So I found a lot of turnkey providers, some good, some bad. In today's episode, I run through the process of buying my first turnkey rental investment in the beautiful city of Cincinnati, OH.

If you're an entrepreneur, I'd highly recommend you consider using real estate as part of your retirement plan. It makes sense on so many levels.

Enjoy the episode, and feel free to send me an email if you have any questions: matt@rogueretirementlounge.com

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And finally, if you'd be willing to leave me a positive review, I'll love you forever!

In today's environment of the lowest interest rates in 5,000 years, the home mortgage has become an asset, NOT a liability. The bank is giving you money for less than the rate of inflation, meaning every year, in REAL terms, your payment is going down.

Today's episode is just about getting you comfortable with the fact that paying off your home (or your investment properties), is a bad idea. That is, if you want to retire...

Stay with me. I speak the truth!!

I want to answer your questions. Go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com and click the red tab on the right side of the page to leave me a voicemail. I'll answer your retirement planning and investing questions on the show.

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And finally, if you have any questions about retirement planning or investing, send me an email at matt@rogueretirementlounge.com and I'll answer it on air in a future episode.

Learn more about Matt Franklin at www.rogueretirementlounge.com

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I’m Matt Franklin and I’ve been self-employed for 15 years. I’ve had multiple businesses, including one that got me on Shark Tank in season 4. I talk to entrepreneurs all the time, and one thing is nearly universal: We’re shitty when it comes to preparing for retirement.

I’ve spent the last five years researching ways to hurry up my path to retirement, and I was able to shave almost 10 years off of my working life by completely re-constructing my investment strategy from the ground up, and now I want to help you to retire sooner, retire wealthier, and retire happier.

This podcast is unlike any other retirement show out there because pretty much everything we talk about is specifically for self-employed people like you. If you’re in a normal job with a 401K, you’ll still learn a lot here, but my focus is on the unique problems AND OPPORTUNITIES that we entrepreneurs have. I’m not gonna talk down to you and I don’t try to sell you anything. I’m here to give you ACTIONABLE information, not bullshit life insurance pitches and annuity plans.

I release at least one episode a week, but be sure to subscribe, because there’ll be bonus episodes here and there, either when I discover something super cool related to retirement, or when there’s something scary that YOU need to know about.

The length of this podcast will vary, so be ready for some short ones and some very long ones.

Most of the time it’s just going to be me and you on here, but occasionally I’ll interview experts who are way smarter than I am.

This Rogue Retirement Lounge is available on all the major podcasting platforms, but if you want links to your preferred platform, just go to www.rogueretirementlounge.com.