In this episode of the RE Social Podcast, host Vince Rodriguez continues the conversation from the previous episode with guests Vivek Girisan and JK Emezi, unpacking why today’s economy feels so confusing. Despite strong headline indicators like low unemployment and a booming stock market, many everyday people are still feeling the strain of rising living costs and financial pressure. They dive into how massive COVID-era money printing and ongoing deficit spending have reshaped the financial landscape, with the U.S. national debt nearing $35 trillion and continuing to grow each year. They also compare the 2008 financial crisis, when bailouts largely supported banks, to pandemic stimulus programs that put money directly into consumers’ hands, ultimately fueling inflation and pushing asset prices higher across housing, stocks, and other markets. If you want a clearer perspective on today’s economic contradictions and the mindset needed to navigate them, tune in and listen to this episode now!

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