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Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of Money Moves!
Matty A flies solo this week with Ryan out celebrating fatherhood (congrats, Breedwell fam! 🍼). We kick things off reflecting on the true value of time—especially as a parent—and why controlling your time is the ultimate wealth strategy.

From there, Matty shares market and policy updates, including Warren Buffett’s retirement, surprising tax news, major global trade agreements, AI education reform, and record-breaking credit card debt. Whether you're investing, parenting, or just trying to survive the "messy middle," this episode is full of perspective and actionable gems.

⏱ Episode Breakdown

[00:00] Life update: Ryan becomes a dad 👶
[01:00] The value of time and why it’s the real wealth
[02:30] Warren Buffett retires – the GOAT of investing steps down 🐐
[04:00] 98% of Buffett’s wealth came after 65 — it's never too late
[06:30] How emotional discipline fuels wealth building
[07:30] Buffett’s timeless advice: Index funds > stock-picking
[08:30] Senate pushes to ban politicians from launching crypto assets
[09:00] Trump’s tax cuts may return — here's what that means for investors
[11:00] Bonus depreciation, estate tax, and why this matters for real estate
[13:30] NPR/PBS lose federal funding — Matty’s take on media bias
[15:30] AI in K–12 schools: Why this matters (and how Matty is teaching his kids)
[18:00] India, Ukraine & Saudi Arabia ink trade deals with the US
[20:00] US-China deal odds? Only 19% before June, per Polymarket
[21:30] Section 8 and rental programs: New proposal to return power to the states
[22:30] Credit card defaults hit all-time highs — above 2008 levels
[24:00] Rate cut outlook: June/July still possible despite sticky inflation
[25:30] Fed signals caution; labor market still solid
[26:30] S&P 500 logs 9-day win streak—biggest since 2004
[27:30] Matty on staying grounded in the “messy middle”

💥 What You’ll Learn:

• Why time is the most valuable currency—and how to take control of it
  
  

• The truth behind Warren Buffett’s $169B fortune (and how long it took)
  
  

• How proposed tax reforms could help investors & business owners
  
  

• What new trade deals mean for the global economy
  
  

• Why Matty’s fired up about AI in education
  
  

• How to stay calm and focused in uncertain markets
  
  

🧠 Notable Quotes:

“98% of Buffett’s wealth came after age 65. That’s the power of compound growth—and staying in the game.”

“If you don’t control your time, someone else will.”

“The messy middle is where legends are built.”

“Stop looking for the unicorn. Get consistent, get boring, and stay in the game.”

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