Micron's 600% Surge: Why Large Gains Don't Solve Cash Flow (5/2/2026)

What happens when your 401(k) suddenly surges and your lifestyle starts rising with it?

This week, Brian and Jeremiah uses a real example of Micron stock climbing over 600% in about a year to show how quickly investor behavior can change. They break down how rising account balances lead to increased spending, more confidence, and a shift away from the original concern many had just a year ago: how to generate reliable income in retirement.

The conversation centers on a key idea: Growth doesn't solve income. Without a plan, big gains can actually increase risk by creating dependency on account values rather than sustainable cash flow.

A caller dealing with Boeing stock highlights another real-world issue: confusion around ownership, dividends, and managing investments held outside traditional custodians. Plus, when to reassess, how to convert gains into income, and why protecting what you've built matters just as much as growing it. The guys also introduces the concept of "insuring" investments and recognizing the cycle between fear, growth, and overconfidence.

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Brian Wiley & Jeremiah Bates

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