The Stacking Benjamins Show Our Magic 8 Ball Predicts Our Financial Future (SB1632)
Jan 17, 2025
Mindy Jensen, host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast and real estate investing expert, joins the fun as they consult the Magic 8-Ball to predict the financial landscape for 2025. They hilariously reflect on past predictions, share personal investing mishaps, and explore the unpredictable nature of the markets. Topics like Bitcoin's performance, the stock market's future, and cultural reflections on Taylor Swift add a lively twist. With insights on economic behavior and a light-hearted approach, this conversation promises both laughter and valuable financial wisdom!
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Times Square From A Plane Window
- Mindy Jensen flew from Las Vegas to New York City for New Year's and saw Times Square from her plane window, which she found chaotic and unpleasant.
- She described landing at 6:30 PM and witnessing crowds already packed in Times Square well before midnight.
Dominate Debt With A Plan
- Use 0% balance-transfer offers intentionally as part of a debt payoff plan and avoid accumulating new charges on the card.
- Pay the same or higher monthly amount when rates drop to accelerate principal reduction and save interest.
Money Supply Pushed Many Assets Up
- 2024 showed broad asset-price gains across stocks, gold, and crypto driven by increased money supply and liquidity.
- Correlated rallies make predicting single-asset outcomes difficult, reinforcing diversification.