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The Minority Mindset has nothing to do with the way you look. It’s the mindset of thinking differently than the majority of people.

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#348
Yesterday · 22 min
They Stopped Trusting The Dollar
"And the dollar only has value if people believe it has value." This episode breaks down why central banks around the world now hold more gold than US Treasuries for the first time in modern history, and what it signals about global trust in the dollar. He covers France pulling its physical gold out of the US Federal Reserve, talk of Germany doing the same, and Hong Kong's new system for buying gold in Chinese yuan instead of dollars. Jaspreet Singh traces this shift back to the US leaving the gold standard in 1971, the inflation crisis that followed, and the rise of the petrodollar, then compares it to what is happening today as national debt has climbed from about 55% of GDP in 2000 to roughly 125% now. He also explains how the US freezing Russian assets after the invasion of Ukraine pushed other countries to reconsider holding their wealth in dollars, and what this all means for how investors might position their money. In this episode, you'll learn: How the world's reserve asset mix has shifted between gold, US Treasuries, the dollar, and the euro since 1971 Why France pulled its physical gold from the US Federal Reserve and why Germany may be considering the same How the US freezing Russian assets after the Ukraine invasion pushed other countries to diversify away from the dollar The history of the petrodollar and how Hong Kong's new yuan based gold settlement system chips away at dollar dominance Why gold pays no interest yet is gaining favor again after decades of Treasuries being the preferred reserve asset Why US debt has grown from about 55% of GDP in 2000 to roughly 125% today Vladimir Putin's comments on how freezing dollar assets undermines global trust in the currency Two ways to think about positioning investments: debasement assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin versus owning US economic growth through the S&P 500 Keywords: reserve currency, gold, US Treasuries, dollar debasement, national debt, petrodollar, debt to GDP, central banks, Bitcoin, investing ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#347
Tuesday · 17 min
America's Once In A 100 Year Investment Opportunity Just Started
"Because as an investor, anytime money moves, it creates an investment opportunity." This episode breaks down warnings from Tim Cook and Elon Musk about a historic memory chip shortage driven largely by AI, and why it means phones, laptops, and cars are about to get more expensive. He explains why most people are overlooking this shift and how it has quietly been creating investment opportunities for months. Jaspreet Singh walks through the four forces converging at once: surging AI demand for memory, a production halt back in 2023, the years it takes to rebuild chip supply chains, and a helium shortage tied to the war in the Middle East. He compares this moment to past supply shocks like the 1970s oil crisis and the 2021 chip shortage, and covers how the US, South Korea, and China are competing to control memory chip production. In this episode, you'll learn: Why AI data centers require far more memory than before, and why production slowed after a 2023 supply glut How the war in the Middle East disrupted a major helium supply needed to manufacture memory chips Parallels to the 1973 oil shock and the 2021 chip shortage, including their effects on inflation and stock prices Why hedonic adjustments can understate rising phone and computer prices in official inflation numbers How South Korea dominates DRAM and HBM memory production, and why China is racing to catch up The Trump administration's steps to rebuild US chip manufacturing, including tariffs, export restrictions, and Project Vault Example funds like the Roundhill Memory ETF, SMH, and SOXX for exposure to memory and semiconductor companies Why spotting a shift like this early, before it hits headlines, is key to finding investment opportunities Keywords: memory chip shortage, semiconductor stocks, AI data centers, DRAM, HBM memory, supply chain, inflation, South Korea, China, investing ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#346
Monday · 24 min
Watch This Before September 16th
"The Federal Reserve Bank cannot fix the economy without causing pain somewhere." This episode breaks down the decision the Federal Reserve faces on September 16th, caught between President Trump's demand for lower interest rates and a growing inflation problem. He explains why the average American is effectively poorer today than 12 months ago, even after factoring in raises. Jaspreet Singh walks through how quantitative easing and quantitative tightening have shaped the economy since 2020, why new Fed chair Kevin Warsh's comments at Jackson Hole point toward rates staying higher for longer, and why this economic moment echoes the inflation crisis of the 1970s. He also explains why the Fed deliberately targets 2% inflation and how that policy affects investors differently than workers. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between the inflation rate falling and prices actually coming down How quantitative easing and quantitative tightening work, and how the Fed has used both since 2020 Why Kevin Warsh's comments at the Jackson Hole meeting signaled the Fed may keep rates higher or raise them The 1970s parallel: leaving the gold standard, an oil crisis, and interest rates that reached nearly 20% Why $40 trillion in national debt makes lower interest rates so appealing to the Trump administration Why this cycle is unusual, since inflation is a problem even though the economy is not in a recession Why the Federal Reserve deliberately targets 2% inflation instead of 0% How inflation benefits investors over workers, and why that makes becoming an investor matter Keywords: Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, quantitative tightening, national debt, Kevin Warsh, monetary policy, investing, Jackson Hole, dollar devaluation ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#345
Sunday · 23 min
Trump Just Promised Every American $5,000
"The most expensive kind of money is free money." President Trump has promised $5,000 stimulus checks and $2 gas for Americans if Republicans win the midterms. Jaspreet Singh breaks down the math behind that promise, showing that tariff revenue, the funding source Trump has pointed to, brings in about $200 billion a year, nowhere near the $1.25 trillion the checks would actually cost, and walks through the two earlier versions of this same promise that were floated in 2025 and never sent. He explains why sending out that money would mean adding to the $40 trillion national debt and printing more currency through the Federal Reserve, and why that collides directly with the Fed's current fight against inflation. He also connects the recent spike in oil prices from the conflict with Iran to rising gas, grocery, and shipping costs, and shows how the government is quietly becoming a direct investor in rare earth and semiconductor companies as it rebuilds supply chains cut off from China. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a $5,000 stimulus check for every American would cost about $1.25 trillion, while tariffs only bring in roughly $200 billion a year How this is the third stimulus promise from the Trump administration, after a $5,000 DOGE dividend proposed in February 2025 and a $2,000 tariff dividend proposed in November 2025, neither of which was ever sent Why funding the checks would require more government borrowing and money printing, adding to a national debt already at $40 trillion Why the Federal Reserve is stuck choosing between raising interest rates to fight inflation or cutting them to stimulate a slowing job market, and why it can't do both How the attack on Iran disrupted oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil back above $100 a barrel and raising gas, diesel, and grocery prices Why printing money creates more dollars without creating more wealth, a concept Jaspreet calls debasement How the U.S. government is becoming a direct investor in rare earth and semiconductor companies after discovering how reliant American missiles and manufacturing are on Chinese supply chains Why the 1970s oil shock is a useful historical comparison, since the real economic pain showed up months after prices first spiked, not immediately Keywords: stimulus check, tariff revenue, national debt, inflation, Federal Reserve interest rates, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, rare earth metals, money printing, debasement Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#344
Saturday · 18 min
It Started: Washington Just Declared The Economy "Fixed"
"The White House is not going to fix your house." The Treasury Secretary just declared that the economy has shifted from a "K-shaped" recovery, where the rich keep getting richer, to a "C-shaped" recovery, where lower income earners are catching up. Jaspreet Singh breaks down the data behind that claim and shows why the Federal Reserve and Bank of America are reporting very different numbers than the White House. He then explains why the debate over which shape the economy takes misses the bigger point: the system is built to reward investors over workers, and understanding that distinction, not government data, is what actually determines whether inflation and spending make you richer or poorer. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the Treasury Secretary claims the economy shifted from "K-shaped" to "C-shaped," with bottom earners' incomes reportedly rising 5.5% against just 1.8% for top earners How Federal Reserve and Bank of America income data conflicts with the White House's numbers, showing top and bottom earners rising at nearly the same rate Why CEOs disagree on which economy we're in: Hilton says incomes are converging while Marriott and McDonald's say lower income consumers are cutting back on basics like breakfast Why spending and inflation both make investors richer rather than workers, using the example of who profits when a Chipotle order gets more expensive How the $40 trillion national debt and Federal Reserve money printing connect directly to inflation and who benefits from it Why the Federal Reserve targets 2% inflation instead of 0%, and how that target favors investors over everyday workers Why market crashes and recessions are guaranteed to keep happening, and how investors have historically built wealth buying through them, from 2008 to 2020 to 2022 Why becoming an investor, not waiting on government policy, is what actually determines financial outcomes Keywords: K-shaped economy, C-shaped recovery, income inequality, inflation, national debt, Federal Reserve, market crash investing, stock market, investing vs saving, wealth building ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#343
Friday · 24 min
Why The American Economy Has Not Collapsed Yet
"But remember, you only lose money if you sell." This episode breaks down growing concerns from Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Burry, and an internal White House report that AI stocks may be entering bubble territory, and why that matters directly to anyone with a 401k or IRA. He shows just how concentrated most retirement accounts already are in a handful of AI linked tech stocks. Jaspreet Singh compares today's market to the 2000 dot-com bubble using measures like market concentration, tech sector share, the Buffett indicator, and index fund dominance, while pointing out key differences like real company profits and the risk of circular financing among AI companies. He closes by explaining how long-term investors should think about market downturns instead of panicking. In this episode, you'll learn: How much of a typical S&P 500 or target date fund investment goes into Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon Four ways today's market resembles the 2000 dot-com bubble: concentration, tech sector weight, the Buffett indicator, and index fund dominance What circular financing among AI companies means and why it raises risk Two key differences between the dot-com era and today, including real revenue and profits versus story based valuations Why the US-China AI race and competition over the dollar are driving continued investment into AI Why you only lose money in a downturn if you sell, and how past market crashes created major buying opportunities The ABB (Always Be Buying) approach to investing through bubbles and downturns instead of panic selling Why a long-term investor with years ahead of them can treat an AI pullback differently than someone near retirement Keywords: AI bubble, 401k, S&P 500 concentration, index funds, dot-com bubble, circular financing, target date funds, US China AI race, long-term investing, market crash ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#342
September 10 · 22 min
Your 401k Is Fueling The AI Bubble
"But remember, you only lose money if you sell." This episode breaks down growing concerns from Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Burry, and an internal White House report that AI stocks may be entering bubble territory, and why that matters directly to anyone with a 401k or IRA. He shows just how concentrated most retirement accounts already are in a handful of AI linked tech stocks. Jaspreet Singh compares today's market to the 2000 dot-com bubble using measures like market concentration, tech sector share, the Buffett indicator, and index fund dominance, while pointing out key differences like real company profits and the risk of circular financing among AI companies. He closes by explaining how long-term investors should think about market downturns instead of panicking. In this episode, you'll learn: How much of a typical S&P 500 or target date fund investment goes into Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon Four ways today's market resembles the 2000 dot-com bubble: concentration, tech sector weight, the Buffett indicator, and index fund dominance What circular financing among AI companies means and why it raises risk Two key differences between the dot-com era and today, including real revenue and profits versus story based valuations Why the US-China AI race and competition over the dollar are driving continued investment into AI Why you only lose money in a downturn if you sell, and how past market crashes created major buying opportunities The ABB (Always Be Buying) approach to investing through bubbles and downturns instead of panic selling Why a long-term investor with years ahead of them can treat an AI pullback differently than someone near retirement Keywords: AI bubble, 401k, S&P 500 concentration, index funds, dot-com bubble, circular financing, target date funds, US China AI race, long-term investing, market crash Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#341
September 9 · 17 min
Your Money Is Being Quietly Destroyed
"The way you win is by becoming an investor." This episode breaks down why, despite government claims that prices are coming down, the data shows the average person is getting poorer. He shows that cumulative inflation since 2020 has outpaced wage growth, and that everyday essentials like rent, gas, and groceries have risen even faster than the official inflation number suggests. Jaspreet Singh explains why the Federal Reserve deliberately targets 2% inflation rather than 0%, how inflation quietly benefits investors while wages lag behind, and the three current forces pushing prices higher: oil, tariffs, and AI's growing energy demand. He also covers what the Federal Reserve's September 16, 2026 announcement could mean for interest rates and the dollar. In this episode, you'll learn: Why cumulative inflation (32%) has outpaced wage growth (28%) since 2020, with rent, gas, and beef prices rising even faster How core inflation excludes food and energy prices, understating what people actually feel at the register Why the Federal Reserve deliberately targets 2% inflation instead of 0% How inflation benefits investors over workers, illustrated by the S&P 500's roughly 150% growth since 2020 The three current drivers of rising prices: oil tied to the Middle East conflict, tariffs, and AI's energy demand How price increases cascade from energy to food to goods to services, with wages rising last and least What the Federal Reserve's September 16, 2026 announcement could mean for interest rates and the dollar Why paying off high interest debt and building an emergency fund comes before investing Keywords: inflation, core inflation, Federal Reserve, national debt, S&P 500, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living, investing, dollar devaluation ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#340
September 8 · 25 min
Something Just Broke In The Housing Market
"This is where things get weird. Normally, when you were in a buyer's market, that means houses are cheap." This episode breaks down why the housing market has technically flipped into a buyer's market in 41 of the 50 largest metro areas, even though home prices remain near record highs and mortgage rates sit close to 7%. He explains why this combination has made it cheaper to rent than to buy for the first time in 15 years. He also walks through the math comparing the cost of owning versus renting the same median home, why mortgage rates are driven by Treasury yields rather than the Federal Reserve directly, and why today's housing market looks very different from the 2008 crash. He also covers the government's recent efforts to make buying a home more affordable and what to watch for to see where mortgage rates go next. In this episode, you'll learn: Why home prices (up 27%) and mortgage costs (up 90%) have outpaced income growth (up 13%) since 2021 How the 10-year Treasury yield, not the Fed's federal funds rate, actually drives mortgage rates The mortgage lock-in effect keeping 69% of homeowners locked into rates under 5% How 2026 housing conditions compare to 2008, including underwater homeowners, housing supply, and foreclosures The Trump administration's housing initiatives, including AI powered appraisals, the Trump IRA, and limits on Wall Street home buying The math comparing buying versus renting the same median home over a 10 year period Why Jaspreet treats the home he lives in as a liability rather than an investment The three signals to watch for where mortgage rates go next: inflation, the job market, and housing inventory Keywords: housing market, mortgage rates, buyers market, Treasury yields, mortgage lock-in effect, rent vs buy, home affordability, Federal Reserve, real estate investing, housing inventory ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#319
September 7 · 14 min
The 2026 IRS Crackdown Is Here (How To Not Get Audited)
"The IRS is not going away. They're having less humans, but they're replacing those humans with IRS AI agents." The IRS cut 26,000 employees but audits are going up, not down. AI agents are replacing human reviewers and can do something human agents couldn't: automatically compare every tax return against similar filers to detect anomalies at scale. This episode explains what the IRS is now prioritizing and how to avoid triggering a review. Jaspreet Singh walks through five areas the IRS is actively scrutinizing in 2026: red flag deductions, the side hustle reporting threshold, crypto compliance, higher-income audits, and AI-powered detection along with specific guidance on what documentation and habits protect taxpayers in each area. In this episode, you'll learn: How the DIFF score system works: every return gets rated, the top 10% of scores get pulled for review, and roughly 1% of all returns end up audited Three deductions that commonly trigger red flags: home office write-offs not exclusively used for work, claiming 100% vehicle deduction without a driving log to prove business use, and cash-based businesses reporting revenue that doesn't match comparable businesses in the same area The new side hustle reporting threshold under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: platforms like Venmo, PayPal, and Etsy must report users to the IRS after 200 transactions and $20,000 in revenue on a single platform but taxes are still owed below those thresholds Why mixing personal and business transactions on the same payment app increases audit risk and why a dedicated business account is the clean fix How crypto reporting changed starting with 2025 transactions: exchanges are now required to report earnings directly to the IRS, which will then be matched against filed tax returns and DeFi platforms are increasingly subject to the same rules Why the IRS is specifically targeting higher earners: audits are increasing for anyone making over $400,000, making a good accountant more critical as income and complexity grow How AI IRS agents differ from human reviewers: they automatically compare returns against similar filers and flag unusual patterns in income growth or expense ratios that humans would likely miss Why documentation is the single best defense across all five areas: driving logs, office photos, separate accounts, and consistent records reduce both the likelihood of an audit and the exposure if one happens Keywords: IRS audit, tax compliance, side hustle taxes, crypto taxes, home office deduction, Section 179, DIFF score, AI IRS agents, tax strategy, financial education Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#309
September 7 · 28 min
ATTORNEY EXPLAINS: How To Legally Pay $0 In Taxes (3 Ways)
"It's not how much money you make that matters. It's how much money you keep." The tax code is a rulebook and it tells you exactly what you have to pay taxes on and what you don't. Most people never read it, which is why they overpay. This episode walks through three legal strategies that allow business owners, real estate investors, and stock market investors to reduce their tax bill to zero. Jaspreet Singh breaks down each strategy with specific numbers: how ordinary and necessary business expenses work, how real estate depreciation (including accelerated depreciation and the 1031 exchange) can create a paper tax loss while cash sits in the bank, and how the 0% capital gains bracket lets investors earn investment income completely tax-free. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a person making $90,000 with a 0% tax rate ends up keeping more money than someone making $100,000 at a 25% effective rate and why that framing changes how you should think about taxes Who qualifies for the ordinary and necessary expense deduction: LLC owners, S-corp owners, and 1099 contractors and how a side business losing $4,000 a year can offset W2 job income Common ordinary and necessary write-offs: home office, vehicle, cell phone, hardware, software, and business travel and how the Section 179 deduction applies to heavy vehicles over 6,000 pounds used for business How the QBI (Qualified Business Income) deduction gives LLC and S-corp owners an additional 20% write-off on top of regular business expenses How basic real estate depreciation works: take the building's value, divide by 27.5, and deduct that amount from taxable income every year, even if the property is appreciating How accelerated depreciation through a cost segregation study can generate a first-year paper loss large enough to eliminate all rental income tax and offset other income for investors earning under $100,000 a year How the 1031 like-kind exchange allows investors to sell a rental property for a profit, roll all proceeds into new real estate, and pay $0 in capital gains taxes How the 0% long-term capital gains bracket works: single filers earning under $49,000 and married filers under $98,000 pay zero federal tax on investment income Keywords: tax strategy, tax deductions, ordinary and necessary expenses, real estate depreciation, 1031 exchange, capital gains tax, QBI deduction, LLC, tax-free income, financial education Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#317
September 6 · 18 min
These 3 ETFs Built More Millionaires Than Any Other Investment
"When you try to wait for the perfect opportunity, you end up missing the opportunity." Most investors try to find the next Amazon, and most lose money doing it. ETFs solve this by bundling hundreds of companies together, removing the need to pick winners. Three specific ETFs (VOO, SCHD, and QQQ) have created more millionaire investors than virtually any individual stock, and this episode explains exactly why. Jaspreet Singh walks through each ETF, what it invests in, and the logic behind it, then closes with a decade of real market examples showing why the ABB strategy (Always Be Buying) is what separates investors who build wealth from those who watch from the sidelines. In this episode, you'll learn: Warren Buffett's $1 million bet: the S&P 500 returned approximately 7.1% annually over 10 years after fees versus 2.2% for an expensive hedge fund, proving most people can beat professional money managers by simply owning an index Why the S&P 500 is self-cleaning: when a company like Sears fell out of the 500 largest companies, it was automatically replaced, only about 50 of the original companies from the mid-1950s remain in the index today How VOO gives broad exposure to the 500 largest U.S. companies, no stock picking, no active management, and automatic replacement when companies stop qualifying How SCHD invests in approximately 100 strong dividend-paying companies including Chevron, Coca-Cola, Verizon, and Procter & Gamble with a minimum requirement of 10 consecutive years of dividend payments to qualify Why chasing the highest dividend yield is a mistake: a high dividend from a weak company can be cut, taking both the income and the stock price down with it, the goal is finding companies growing both profits and dividends over time How QQQ gives exposure to the NASDAQ 100 (the 100 largest non-financial companies, primarily tech) averaging approximately 20% annual returns over the last decade, but falling more than 75% during the dot-com bust between 2000 and 2002 How the 2020 crash, the 2022 correction, and the 2025 tariff-driven selloffs all followed the same pattern: markets dropped, panic set in, and then broke new record highs shortly after making each downturn a buying opportunity in hindsight How to implement ABB automatically: set up weekly or biweekly transfers from a checking account into a portfolio of ETFs so investing happens regardless of market conditions, news cycle, or who is in the White House Keywords: ETF investing, S&P 500, SCHD, QQQ, dividend investing, NASDAQ, wealth building, always be buying, index funds, long-term investing Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#320
September 6 · 17 min
The Banking Trick No One Is Explaining (This Changes Everything)
"The stupider that you are with your money, the richer that your banker gets." Most people deposit money into banks, finance purchases through them, and take financial advice from them, without realizing that the bank's incentives run directly counter to their own. This episode pulls back the curtain on how the banking system actually works and why understanding it is the first step to using it in your favor. Jaspreet Singh walks through five things banks don't want customers to know. From how fractional reserve lending multiplies their money using yours, to why your banker isn't your financial adviser, to how you can flip the script by becoming an owner of the very institutions profiting from your decisions. In this episode, you'll learn: How credit card math works against you: $6,000 in debt at 25% APR compounded over 45 years would grow to over $130 million, which is exactly the math credit card companies have already run How fractional reserve lending works: when you deposit $100, the bank lends out $90, which gets deposited elsewhere and lent out again creating a chain of money creation that only holds up if most customers never withdraw at the same time Why FDIC insurance was created and what it actually protects: deposits up to $250,000 in the event of a bank run or collapse Why your banker is not your financial adviser. They earn commission on loans, and the bigger the mortgage or car loan they sell you, the bigger their paycheck How saving at the average 0.4% interest rate loses real purchasing power against the reported 23% cumulative inflation of the last five years Why high-yield savings accounts are better than standard savings but still don't grow the principal and why investing is required to actually build wealth How to flip the script by owning bank stocks instead of just depositing in them with dividend yield examples from JP Morgan (2.4%), Bank of America (2.8%), and TD Bank (4.9%) Why the economic system is designed to benefit investors, not savers or employees and how shifting from consumer thinking to owner thinking changes financial outcomes Keywords: banking system, fractional reserve lending, credit card debt, FDIC insurance, dividend investing, wealth building, financial education, savings vs investing, inflation, bank stocks Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#339
September 5 · 22 min
Something Just Broke Inside The Federal Reserve
"It's a tax. It's just a hidden tax because the person that pays the price is the person that doesn't understand how it works." This episode explains why the Federal Reserve's new chairman, Kevin Warsh, is now signaling higher interest rates instead of the cuts President Trump has been promising for the last 18 months. He breaks down the Fed's dual mandate, why inflation is currently outweighing job market concerns, and why this shift matters for the government's $40 trillion in national debt. Jaspreet Singh draws a parallel to the 1970s, when money printing, an oil crisis, and interest rate cuts that came too early caused inflation to spike back up, and explains what that history suggests could happen in 2026. He closes by covering how different types of investments tend to perform depending on which direction the Fed moves. In this episode, you'll learn: Why new Fed chair Kevin Warsh is signaling higher interest rates instead of the cuts Trump promised The Fed's dual mandate and why it can't fight inflation and a weak job market at the same time Why tariffs and oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict are pushing inflation higher in 2026 Why the Fed targets 2% inflation and how inflation quietly benefits investors over savers The 1970s parallel: leaving the gold standard, heavy money printing, an oil crisis, and rate cuts that came too early Why almost a third of the national debt is set to refinance in 2026 and how that raises government interest costs How debasement trade assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin react to a stronger versus weaker dollar Why dividend stocks and broad index funds like the S&P 500 tend to hold up during periods of higher rates Keywords: interest rates, Federal Reserve, inflation, national debt, dividend stocks, S&P 500, debasement trade, Bitcoin, gold, monetary policy ✅ Grab a FREE copy of my ebook ABB: Always Be Buying here: Welcome to the Minority Mindset Show! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#338
September 4 · 46 min
Buy These 5 Assets To Replace Your Paycheck (And Never Work Again)
"When you work a job, you have to work to get paid. When you own the asset, you work to buy the asset and then it pays you forever." This episode covers why the paycheck-to-spending cycle most people are taught keeps them working forever, and why wealthy people instead use their paychecks to buy assets that generate cash flow. He covers five types of cash flowing assets and what it actually takes to replace a full time income with passive money coming in. Jaspreet Singh walks through dividend stocks, rental real estate, interest income, royalties, and other creative income sources, using examples like Warren Buffett's Coca-Cola stake and a sample rental property deal. He closes with the math behind building $80,000 a year in passive cash flow using the time, money, and returns framework. In this episode, you'll learn: How Warren Buffett's Coca-Cola dividend stake generates cash flow without selling a single share The difference between investing in individual dividend stocks and dividend focused funds Why chasing a high dividend yield can be a warning sign instead of an opportunity How rental property cash flow, depreciation, and the 1031 exchange work together to build wealth tax efficiently How to generate interest income through high yield savings accounts, bonds, and land contracts How royalties from intellectual property, books, and content create income after the work is done Other cash flow ideas like Airbnb, Turo, renting out baby equipment, and owning a business you don't personally run The time, money, and returns framework behind reaching $80,000 a year in passive cash flow Keywords: cash flow investing, dividend stocks, rental income, real estate depreciation, 1031 exchange, interest income, royalty income, passive income, financial freedom, wealth building ✅ Grab a FREE copy of my ebook ABB: Always Be Buying here: Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#337
September 3 · 32 min
If You Have $10,000, Do These 3 Things Right Now
"Panic leads to overselling, leads to opportunity, leads to profits." This episode answers a question Jaspreet Singh was asked in New York: what should someone do with $10,000? He breaks down three ways to invest it, passively, actively, or into yourself, and explains why the right approach depends on whether the goal is steady income or long term growth. Jaspreet walks through the historical returns of investing a lump sum in the stock market, his ABB (Always Be Buying) dollar cost averaging strategy, and how to spot buying opportunities during market crashes and market shifts. He also covers starting a business as an active investment and investing in skills, certificates, and networking as ways to grow income outside the market. In this episode, you'll learn: How a one-time $10,000 investment in the S&P 500 would have grown over 10, 30, and 50 years Why a market crash only costs you money if you sell, using the 2020 and 2022 downturns as examples The ABB (Always Be Buying) dollar cost averaging strategy versus investing a lump sum all at once The POP framework, panic, overselling, opportunity, profits, for buying during market downturns How to get exposure to real estate with $10,000 through alternative platforms and syndicate deals The math behind growing a small business by 20% a year over one, five, and twenty years Building an MBA level education by reading 25 books instead of paying for a degree High income skills, certificates, and networking as ways to grow your income outside the market Keywords: investing $10,000, dollar cost averaging, S&P 500, stock market crash, real estate investing, syndicate real estate, starting a business, high income skills, personal finance, wealth building ✅ Grab a FREE copy of my ebook ABB: Always Be Buying here: Welcome to the Minority Mindset Show! Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ---------- Welcome to the Minority Mindset Show! Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#336
September 2 · 22 min
The IRS Is Disappearing (And The Rich Know It)
"It's not how much money you make that matters. It's how much money you keep." This episode covers the newest updates to the tax overhaul President Trump signed in 2025, including how the IRS is now interpreting rules on overtime pay, tips, and the $1,000 Trump accounts for kids. He breaks down the actual 2026 marginal tax brackets, the higher standard deduction, and the new senior deduction, and notes that about a third of IRS auditors have recently been let go. Jaspreet Singh walks through four assets wealthy people use to legally reduce how much they pay in taxes: the Roth IRA, real estate, oil, and business ownership. He explains strategies like the backdoor Roth IRA, real estate depreciation and the 1031 exchange, and the deductions available to business owners, drawing on conversations with Ken McElroy and Robert Kiyosaki to illustrate how each works in practice. In this episode, you'll learn: The updated 2026 marginal tax brackets under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the new rules on tax free overtime pay and tip income, including the income phase out limits The increased standard deduction and the new $6,000 senior deduction for people over 65 How a backdoor Roth IRA works for high earners who exceed the income limits Real estate depreciation, accelerated depreciation, and the 1031 exchange Ken McElroy's example of using bonus depreciation on a billboard investment, and Robert Kiyosaki's approach to reducing his tax bill through oil well investments The qualified business income deduction and other common business write offs Keywords: tax planning, tax brackets, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Roth IRA, real estate depreciation, 1031 exchange, standard deduction, qualified business income, tax deductions, wealth building ✅ Grab a FREE copy of my ebook ABB: Always Be Buying here: Welcome to the Minority Mindset Show! Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#335
September 1 · 36 min
America Is Running Out Of People To Buy Its Debt
"Because anytime money moves, somebody gets richer." The U.S. government is running out of lenders for its $40 trillion national debt and what the Treasury Secretary's newly announced buyback plan, set to begin September 9, 2026, means for everyday investors. He explains why the government now plans to borrow short term debt to pay off its own long term debt, and why that shift is already moving markets. Jaspreet Singh walks through the mechanics behind the plan, from the Federal Reserve's role in money printing to the Genius Act's new stablecoin rules, and connects rising Treasury rates to the mortgage, auto loan, and credit card rates people see every day. He closes by outlining how shifts like this one create investment opportunities across different asset types. In this episode, you'll learn: What nominal long end liquidity support buybacks are and why the government is using them, and how the Federal Reserve's money printing connects to inflation and the value of the dollar How the Genius Act requires stablecoin companies to back their coins with U.S. Treasuries Why Treasury rates directly affect mortgage rates, car loan rates, and credit card rates Why cutting government spending by $2 trillion could shrink GDP more than the 2008 crash How debasement assets like gold, Bitcoin, and silver typically react to concerns about the dollar Keywords: national debt, Treasury buybacks, Federal Reserve, inflation, Genius Act, stablecoins, mortgage rates, debasement trade, S&P 500, real estate investing ✅ Grab a FREE copy of my ebook ABB: Always Be Buying here: https://go.briefs.co/abb-ebook/?utm_campaign=tof_content&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=podbean&utm_placement=podbean_description&utm_term=mm&utm_content=its_over_america_is_now_buying_its_own_debt&utm_category=null&utm_headline=null&utm_copy=null&utm_hook=null&utm_media=null&utm_funnel_type=ap2vsl&utm_audience=null&utm_owner=as Welcome to the Minority Mindset Show! Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#334
August 31 · 23 min
You Are Trained To Be POOR - Don't Do These 10 Things
"Our system is designed to keep the majority of people broke financially and poor mentally." Banks profit when you're in debt. Corporations profit when you keep consuming. Governments profit when you're an employee paying ordinary income taxes instead of an investor paying capital gains rates. The system isn't broken; it's working exactly as designed for people who understand it, and against everyone who doesn't. Jaspreet Singh walks through 10 habits that keep most people trapped, from spending money they don't have on depreciating liabilities, to chasing get-rich-quick opportunities, to inflating their lifestyle every time income goes up and explains what to do instead at each step. In this episode, you'll learn: The three C's: cars, credit cards, and lines of credit and why paying interest on things that lose value is a triple wealth killer that compounds against you the same way investing compounds for you Why becoming an investor, not just an employee, is the only way to win in the American economic system. Consumers send money to businesses, and the profits flow to investors and entrepreneurs, not to the people buying the products The tax code advantage most people don't realize: a surgeon earning $1 million pays roughly 50% in combined taxes, while an investor earning $1 million in long-term capital gains pays a maximum of 20%, the system legally rewards investment income over earned income Why lifestyle inflation is one of the fastest ways to stay broke and why investing raises and bonuses more aggressively than you increase spending is how wealth accelerates Keywords: financial education, avoid debt, consumer vs investor, tax advantages, long-term investing, lifestyle inflation, wealth building, financial freedom, capital gains, personal finance Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
#326
August 27 · 24 min
The Real Reason Why Most Americans Feel Poorer (And How To Fix It)
"Nobody wants to buy the decade of sacrifice. But the reality is if you actually want to build wealth, you can't get there without a decade of sacrifice." Between 2020 and 2026, U.S. median income grew 21.8% but the cost of living grew 22.7%, and for many people, real inflation felt closer to double the reported numbers. That's why six-figure earners still feel broke: wages haven't kept up, and without a system for money, a raise just qualifies you for more debt. Jaspreet Singh walks through a step-by-step framework for breaking the cycle; starting with getting out of the financial danger zone, building the 75-15-10 system, paying down consumer debts, and eventually focusing on earning more once the foundation is in place. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the financial danger zone (having no emergency savings and carrying credit card debt) makes you vulnerable to every financial scam and predatory product, and why getting out requires cutting restaurants, travel, name-brand purchases, and Netflix until it's resolved How the 75-15-10 rule works across three separate bank accounts, why automation is non-negotiable, and how to think of the 25% you set aside as a tax on yourself instead of the government The rule of five: if you can't afford to buy five of something, you can't afford one, a spending filter for luxuries that protects investment capital Why earning more money should come last, not first, without a system in place, a raise just unlocks more credit, bigger car payments, and a deeper hole Keywords: inflation vs wages, financial danger zone, 75-15-10 rule, paying off debt, wealth building, emergency savings, decade of sacrifice, investing, earning more money, personal finance Want more financial news? Join Market Briefs, my free daily financial newsletter: https://link2.briefs.co/gie Below are my recommended tools! Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------

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