Money Makes the World Go 'Round

This week I talk about what has been going on in my personal life, Bitcoin, and outer space.

This week I talked to my good friend Fabian and he goes into detail about his personal story. He discuss how he got into Stanford, was able to study in abroad in Japan, and now making the big bucks at Microsoft. He is very open about his financials and his various investment accounts he uses to build his wealth.

In this week's episode I talk about a variety of business stories that came up throughout the week.

This week I cover the changes made by the Senate to the $1.9 trillion relief package and I cover what is the big fuzz with the big tech sell off. 

In this week's episode Ruben and I discuss the tips that our parents gave us growing up about money. We also discuss how much the right mindset aids in building wealth.

This week I talk with Felipe about his investment into GameStop and all the craziness that has been going in the stock market and Robinhood.

This week I talk with Christian and Eric about the craze that continues to go with cryptocurrencies and we discuss our goals of investing real estate.

On this week's episode I discuss the differences and similarities between eSport and traditional sports with Oscar (host of TQLPod), Ruben, and Rafa.

This week I talk about my predictions for different markets that I believe will continue to boom in 2021.

This week I talk about the various lawsuits that Google, Facebook, and Robinhood are dealing with. I also talk about the big uptick to Bitcoin's pricing and recommend "We Study Billionaires - The Investor's Podcast" to learn more about Bitcoin investing.

This week I talk with Orlando Gallegos about all things data. We talk about his role in data analytics at his company and how he helps shape the way their clients use digital marketing to gain a larger market share and which business avenues may need additional work. We also discuss how he uses the knowledge he gain of forecasting trends in his career and applied it to investing. 

On this week's episode I speak with, David Blancas, the program manger of the City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center and we talk about all of the great FREE financial services they offer. The City of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center offers free one-on-one professional financial counseling to low- and moderate-income households in the region. The City of Aurora has contracted with the Neighbor Project to deliver professional financial counseling for the Center on an appointment basis. Please reach out to them if you or someone you know may need financial counseling. Website: https://www.cityofaurorafec.org Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuroraFEC/ https://twitter.com/AuroraFec

This week I touch up on a variety of IPO's that were recently filed. Personally, I am looking into the Affirm, Roblox, and Airbnb IPO's for my personal investing. I also discuss how the Fed and Treasury chair are up against each other now to determine whether or not COVID relieve programs continue passed December 26th. China is now selling bonds at negative rates in the hopes to continue their upward economic trend.

This week I discuss the various policies that were voted on. Uber and Lyft dodge a bullet as Prop 22 passed. More states were added to the list where cannabis is now legal for medical or recreational use. Joe Bidden has become the President-elect and that is good news for the economy and the stock market. All articles will be linked below. California Proposition 22, App-Based Drivers as Contractors and Labor Policies Initiative (2020) - https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_22,_App-Based_Drivers_as_Contractors_and_Labor_Policies_Initiative_(2020) Economists Agree: Democratic Presidents are Better at Making Us Rich. Eight Reasons Why - https://evonomics.com/economists-agree-democratic-presidents-better-making-us-rich-eight-reasons/ The Economy Under Democratic vs. Republican Presidents - https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/309cc8e1-b971-45c6-ab52-29ffb1da9bf5/jec-fact-sheet---the-economy-under-democratic-vs.-republican-presidents-june-2016.pdf

Leo and I discuss the big changes that COVID-19 brought to business and we discuss our predictions for markets that will do well in quarter 4 and beyond.

This week I discuss how the Federal Reserve Bank has started to look into crypto currency complementing the U.S. dollar. How electric vehicles are no longer a thing of the future, but it is the current auto market. Also how 5G may no longer be a thing just on Earth but on the Moon too.

DISCLAIMER: What you hear on this podcast is not investment advise. It is only what Leo and I have done and where we see the future going for certain markets. On this week's episode, Leo and I discuss Penn National Gaming acquiring a percentage of Barstool. We get into what has made Barstool such a household name with sports fans and the key role they play in developing the market for betting apps. We also discuss how we setup our investment portfolios and whether or not crypto currency should be a part of it.

This week I discuss the cons to the Fair Tax being proposed by J.B. Pritzker. All of the information I discussed will be linked below if you would like to check out the articles yourselves. Twelve Things to Know About the “Fair Tax for Illinois” - https://taxfoundation.org/illinois-fair-tax/ PRITZKER 'FAIR TAX' WOULD COST TYPICAL ILLINOIS FAMILY $3,500, COST STATE ECONOMY 286,000 JOBS - https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/pritzker-fair-tax-would-cost-typical-illinois-family-3500-cost-state-economy-286000-jobs/ Five Charts That Show Who's Leaving Illinois And Why - https://www.npr.org/local/309/2020/01/08/794320135/five-charts-that-show-who-s-leaving-illinois-and-why

Danielle was kind enough to give me a glimpse at what it takes to plan a wedding and the budgeting skills it takes to continue living life and paying for what should be a day she will never forget.

Eric and I discuss how our career goals have changed throughout our lives and our future business plans.

This week I discuss certain company moves that caught my attention and I discuss the tech bubble "bursting" and what exactly boosted these tech companies to hit new record highs.

Ruben and I discuss his plans for his first year of teaching and some helpful tips for parents and students who may be having a hard time adapting to e-learning.

This week I am changing up the format. No guest and it's all business. I talk about different current events that caught my attention and some that are just too mainstream not to talk about. Don't forget to leave a rating and share with your friends and family. Check out the podcast Twitter page @MoneyMakestheW2

On this episode I speak with the artist behind the logo, Juan Pantoja, and we discuss his journey to becoming a freelance art designer. Link for his website and Instagram is right below. Website: https://www.juanpantoja.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juantoja_/ for the latest Follow the podcast Twitter page @MoneyMakestheW2

My good friend and host of The Quarter Life Podcast, Oscar Magaña, talk about what truly goes on in a salesman's mind when trying to get a deal, how he strives to provide the best buying experience, and how so many people have been able to become financial sound through OnlyFans. Go check out TQLPod at https://t.co/HN11dmMj9m?amp=1

Angel and I discuss how we made mistakes when it came to credit cards and how we have built up our credit after tarnishing it.

My good friend Jose and I discuss COVID-19 and how it has changed the landscape of America while discussing both the economy and the politics behind it.