Where should you put your money right now? 

Ryan Gibson and Tait Duryea sit down with economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg to decode the markets, interest rates, and the economic forces shaping your portfolio. From AI layoffs to multifamily real estate, they break down how high-income earners, especially pilots, can build wealth intelligently amid uncertainty. Elliot reveals why the top 10% of earners are keeping the economy afloat, what sectors look undervalued, and which indicators truly predict where we’re headed next. Packed with humor, clarity, and actionable advice, this episode helps you read the financial skies with confidence.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an Internationally Acclaimed Economist and Public Speaker Specializing in Making the Arcana and Minutia of Economics Fun, Relevant, and Educational.

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(03:15) Where We Are in the Market Cycle

(05:53) AI, Automation, and Job Layoffs

(07:29) The Power of Diversification

(09:54) Stock Market Overvaluation Explained

(13:03) Will AI Replace Pilots?

(15:14) Building Wealth on a Pilot’s Salary

(17:00) Why the Rich Keep the Economy Strong

(24:07) Flying Blind: Government Shutdown Effects

(25:51) Real Estate Cycles and Rate Cuts

(27:00) Office and Multifamily Market Outlook

(30:26) Where to Invest in 2025

(31:44) Defense, Gold, and Space Stocks

(32:11) Top 5 Economic Indicators to Watch

(37:00) How ChatGPT Boosted Productivity

Connect with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg:

• Website: https://econ70.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-eisenberg-b9a1894/

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