The Higher Standard Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar

Episode 239 of The Higher Standard podcast starts off with Chris, Saied and Haroon diving in to some of the top financial mistakes people make. Some of these may sound basic or simple, but you would be shocked at how many people are impacted by these problems every single day.
➡️ For the second segment of the show, the boys go deep on the first strong probability of a Fed Funds rate cut. See, we told you that we don't only bring you bad news.
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Powell indicates Fed won't wait until inflation is down to 2% before cutting rates (CNBC)
Powell Says US Data Offer Confidence That Inflation Is on Path to 2% (Bloomberg)
Markets are betting there's a 100% chance the Fed cuts rates in September (Yahoo! Finance)
Wall Street Economists See Compelling Case for Fed to Cut Now (Yahoo! Finance)
No rush for US Fed to cut rates, IMF's chief economist says (Yahoo! Finance)
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In this jam-packed episode of The Higher Standard, Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive headfirst into the fiery debate of 529 plans versus brokerage accounts for kids. With Chris hilariously comparing brokerage accounts to the wild west and Haroon trying to make 529 plans sound as exciting as a superhero origin story, this segment is both informative and entertaining.
➡️ And just when you thought things couldn't get crazier, Saied drops the bombshell that US bankruptcies have hit their highest level in 14 years. It’s the perfect mix of financial advice and economic drama you didn’t know you needed. Don’t miss this rollercoaster of an episode that turns financial turmoil into pure podcast gold.
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US Bankruptcies hit the highest level in 14 years (Global Markets Investor via X)
Job openings have been rapidly declining (Game of Trades via X)
50 housing markets where home prices are down the most from peak (Lance Lambert via X)
Price cuts on the US Housing Market just hit their highest level in six years (Nick Gerli via X)
A massive housing bubble has developed, and is about to pop, in the South (Nick Gerli via X)
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Welcome back to another episode of The Higher Standard podcast, where Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive into the latest in finance, investing, and pop culture. Today, we're breaking down some intriguing insights and bringing a touch of humor to your financial woes. First up, the boys aim to demystify "EBITA" – yes, we know you probably thought it was a hip new tech term, but no, it’s just Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization.
➡️ And just when you thought this episode couldn’t get any more eclectic, we shift gears to the world of entertainment. Will Smith made a heartwarming return to music with his BET Awards performance, Jamie Foxx spills the beans on his mystery illness, and J.J. Redick has some thoughts about the Lakers drafting Bronny James.
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EBITA Explained (Nicolas Boucher via LinkedIn)
Where do wealthy younger and older investors see the greatest potential for growth? (CNBC Chart of the Day via Instagram)
Key Fed measure shows inflation rose 2.6% in May from a year ago, as expected (CNBC)
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows prices rose at slowest pace since March 2021 (Yahoo Finance via Instagram)
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Some of you might not know this, but The Higher Standard podcast wouldn't be here if it were not for Mind Pump's Adam Schafer. Chris and Saied were long time fans of Mind Pump, the #1 fitness podcast in the world. Adam and Chris formed a friendship over time and the idea to create The Higher Standard in a model after Mind Pump was born. You may even note the homage to the Mind Pump studio in The Higher Standard's aesthetic.
➡️ It has been a while since Adam Schafer and Chris had an opportunity to sit down in front of a hot mic and talk about life. It's been nearly 10 years since Mind Pump started and a lot has changed. Adam is thinking a lot about the next chapter of his business and his life. The boy talk about cars, watches, the evolution of business, why being an "influencer" is a bad idea and so much more.
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🔗 Resources:
Bringing Truth To Health & Fitness Worldwide (Mind Pump Media)
Some Random Dude (Full Compression via Instagram)
Pejman Ghadimi (Exotic Car Hacks via Instagram)
Episode 232 | 💥 The Get Dynasty Origin Story (The Higher Standard )
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Chris, Saied, and Haroon kick off this episode of The Higher Standard podcast with a look in to dive deep into what was once the hype around the Bilt credit card program. The Flashy Rent Credit Card was backed by Wells Fargo Bank and is costing them $10 million a month thanks to some poor business decisions. Sometimes when something sounds too good to be true, it is. And yes, even big, sophisticated banks can make bad decisions sometimes.
➡️ Even though Chris forgot his introduction in this week's show and Saied stole the show closing, they still managed to provide some economic insights on the Fed holding rates unchanged, what the CPI report means for you and what could potentially be the "mother of all layoffs."
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Wells Fargo Bet on a Flashy Rent Credit Card. It Is Costing the Bank Dearly. (Wall Street Journal)
Another more-of-the-same report on CPI rent (and OER) (Jay Parsons via X) 
The mother of all mass layoffs is coming (ZeroHedge via X) 
Buying conditions in the US housing market have collapsed (Game of Trades via X) 
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In this episode of The Higher Standard podcast, Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive deep into the essential economic data impacting today's market. They kick off with the critical information you need to understand about GDP and CPI, highlighting the significance of the latest CPI print.
➡️ The discussion then moves to the US yield curve problem, including its record-breaking inversion of 702 days. The hosts explore the longest streaks of low unemployment, the surge in people working multiple jobs, and the dramatic 47.1% rise in US home prices since 2020. arket shifts, Trump’s trial verdict, and the postponement of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight.
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🔗 Resources:
Tomorrow's CPI inflation data is HUGE (Kobeissi Letter via X)
The US Yield Curve (Charlie Bilello via X)
The US Treasury yield curve has been inverted for 702 days, the longest streak in bond market history (Kobeissi Letter via X)
This is one of the longest streaks of low unemployment ever (Investopedia)
The number of people working multiple jobs in the US hit a near-record of 8.4 million in May 2024 (Kobeissi Letter via X)
Home prices in the US are up 47.1% since 2020 (Kobeissi Letter via X)
CEO of Reventure’s interpretation of Realtor.com data (Nick Gerli via X)
Market backs off on hopes for interest rate cuts following strong jobs report (CNBC)
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