Bezos Saving $600M in Miami Move & Zuck Roasts Apple Vision Pro
Feb 15, 2024
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Guest Bezos, billionaire selling Amazon stock and moving to Miami for tax benefits. Topics covered include Bezos' stock sale and Miami move, Bitcoin reaching $1 trillion market cap, Zuck's critique of Apple Vision Pro, Taylor Swift's influence on elections, and scholarships for corn hole players.
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Jeff Bezos relocated to Miami from Washington to save hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes, emphasizing the impact of varying state tax policies on wealth redistribution across the country.
Bitcoin's market cap surpassing $1 trillion is fueled by the approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC and the upcoming Bitcoin halving, showcasing its potential as a valuable financial asset.
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Jeff Bezos Moves to Florida to Avoid Taxes
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, has moved to Florida from Washington, which allows him to save hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes. Florida has no taxes on capital gains, unlike Washington, which has imposed a 7% capital gains tax. Bezos has already saved $288 million in taxes and could ultimately save at least $610 million when all his stock sales go through. This move highlights how tax policies in different states can impact the redistribution of wealth across the country.
Bitcoin's Market Cap Reaches Trillions
Bitcoin's recent rally has pushed its market cap over $1 trillion, making it the eighth largest company in the world by market cap. This rally has been driven by the approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, with net inflows to these ETFs exceeding outflows. The increased interest in Bitcoin is also attributed to the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which reduces the reward for mining Bitcoin. The continued growth and interest in Bitcoin highlights its potential as a valuable asset in the financial market.
Mark Zuckerberg Reviews Apple Vision Pro
Mark Zuckerberg recently posted a video on Instagram discussing Apple's new product, the Apple Vision Pro. In the video, Zuckerberg expressed his disappointment with the device, comparing it unfavorably to his own product, the Quest 3. He highlighted features such as weight, motion, and field of view, where he believed the Quest 3 was superior. While it is unusual for a CEO to openly discuss and critique a competitor's product, Zuckerberg's remarks reflect the fierce competition between Meta and Apple in the virtual reality market.
Episode 258: Neal and Toby chat about Bezos’ sale of $4 billion of Amazon stock and his move to Miami where he could save $600 million in tax benefits. Billionaire flex. Then, Bitcoin is so back as it reaches the $1 trillion market cap. Does it have something to do with the EFT hype? Next, the Zuck takes a shot at Apple with his “honest” review of the Vision Pro. Plus, Neal’s numbers from Baylor, Cornhole, and Taylor Swift (yes, again). Also, a poignant response by Lyft’s CEO over its “extra zero” typo mess. Lastly, rom-coms aren’t going away just yet. Why they might be going through a renaissance in Hollywood.
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