Now that the dust has settled, Braden takes you on a wild ride to recount the turbulence within the banking system of the past last month. He recounts the collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Credit Suisse and describes what it means for you and the regional banking system. Hope you enjoy!…

In this episode, Braden details the steps Saudi Arabia is taking to turn their economy from one entirely dependent on oil to one entirely independent of oil. He describes the psyche of Mohamad bin Salman, the current Crown Prince and architect of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and tries to unwrap why he believes this transformation is so important. Mo…

In this episode, Braden covers the layoffs from big companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Salesforce, and Amazon. Braden seeks to answer the question if these layoffs and a falling stock market will lead to a recession that everyone has been talking about for nearly a year. Braden sees us at a fork in the economic road, and he details what will happe…

In this episode, Braden provides a comprehensive analysis of ChatGPT. He describes what it is, what you use it for, and what it means for the future. He also discusses OpenAI, the company that released ChatGPT. He describes all the directors and the Silicon Elite that funded the project. Finally, he discusses what technology means for the future of…

In this episode, I break down the importance of where you invest, not what you invest in. Most hedge fund managers fail to exceed market returns, but you can exceed the returns of simply investing in the S&P 500 in a brokerage account by investing in the S&P in other accounts. Moreover, Braden covers the most important place to invest, in yourself.…

In this episode, Braden describes the paradox between the two major types of Bitcoin holders. On one hand, you have people who want you to spend your Bitcoin as a currency; and on the other hand, you have other buyers wanting you to hold Bitcoin for the long-term as an inflation hedge. Braden breaks down what you need to know about this disconnect.…

In this episode, Braden describes the psychology behind saving just for saving. He details how the mental benefits of saving are the most subtle yet the best reason to save, even when you don't have a goal. Moreover, Braden provides a mental roadmap for saving and building habits to grow your bank account.…

In this episode, Braden breaks down the coming threat of stagflation. Stagflation is the combination of a stagnant economy and high inflation. Braden breaks down the previous instance of stagflation in the 1970s and describes how we could be in a similar position today. He then looks at how it could play out going forward, describing the two paths …

In this episode, Braden breaks down stablecoins. He describes what they are, why they are essential, and how you can benefit from knowing about them. Follow Braden along in the journey to understand the world of stablecoins!By Braden Starck

Now, I know what you're thinking, everyone knows what the stock market is. But, I believe a few details underpinning the stock market are necessary to understand how it truly works. In this episode, I will dive into how the stock market works. First, I will describe what types of companies are in the stock market and why companies choose to go publ…

In this episode, Braden breaks down the Fed. He explains what it is, what it does, how it does it, and why. Moreover, Braden explains why the Fed has been in the news lately and why the market is crashing based on the Fed's moves.By Braden Starck

In this episode, Braden unpacks the complicated topic of bitcoin and the blockchain. He describes what bitcoin is, how it uses the blockchain, and three different investment theses. Is bitcoin trash, gold 2.0, or the future of money? Find out in this episode.By Braden Starck

In the return to Finding Freedom in Finance, Braden discusses the inflation that no one is talking about, asset inflation. He flushes out a potential reason for the sharp rise in the prices of stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrencies since March of 2020. He also describes how the help the Federal Reserve gave to buoy markets is coming to a close, …

In this episode, Braden breaks down the pros and cons of diversification. He talks about what diversification is and who should diversify and who shouldn't. Keep listening to learn what diversification is and who should diversify.By Braden Starck

In this episode, Braden and two special guests talk you through the do's and don'ts of banking and credit.By Braden Starck

In this episode, Braden and special co-host Orion Gregory along with special guest Michael Pritchard outline the 6 types of investing. The six types of investments are stocks, bonds, index funds, ETF's, real estate, and fixed income investments. Braden describes the chief driver of return is risk, and details the risk and return ratio for each inve…

In this episode, Dhruv and Braden break down how an individual can maximize their use of credit. They discuss how credit drives the economy, and what that means for an average person. Braden and Dhruv discuss the components of credit scores, and how an individual person can use this knowledge to maximize their credit score and get the best credit c…

In this episode, Braden and Dhruv dive into a successful budget. They describe the largest expenses in a budget, and discuss how to minimize them with a special guest, Michael. Happy listening, and hope you enjoy our new intro and outro music!By Braden Starck

In the Finding Freedom in Finance teaser, Braden and Dhruv outline a scenario where an average person can become a millionaire. Afterwards, Braden and Dhruv outline the direction of the podcast, with a brief look into our future episodes and what to expect.By Braden Starck

In the first episode of Finding Freedom in Finance, Braden and Dhruv break down the complex web of personal finance. Braden and Dhruv assert that understanding the big picture of personal finance is crucial motivation and information for anyone trying to take control of their financial future. Braden and Dhruv connect topics such as goal setting, s…