Investing in Real Estate with Clayton Morris | Investing for Beginners

A new government-backed investment program known as "Trump accounts" just launched on July 4th, 2026, creating a new type of IRA for children. Under this initiative, the government will make a one-time $1,000 deposit into accounts for U.S. children born between 2025 and 2028. 

Today’s guest, Karlton Dennis, is the CEO of Tax Alchemy. He’s joining us on this episode of Investing in Real Estate to share the details of Trump Accounts, including who qualifies, the potential returns, and how to get started.

87% of Americans now say they're living in a cost-of-living crisis. We’re not talking about a rough patch or a temporary setback, but a full-blown crisis that is reshaping life in America as we know it. And yet somehow, the mainstream media won’t touch this topic without putting a positive spin on it.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to cover what’s really happening with the cost-of-living crisis across the United States. You’ll learn the truth about inflation and gas prices, and national debt. Most importantly, you’re going to hear about why the old playbook for creating wealth doesn’t work anymore – and what you can do instead.

For decades, the US dollar has been the undisputed king of the global financial system. Countries across the world trade in dollars. Oil is priced in dollars. Central banks hold trillions of dollars in reserves. And when there’s a crisis anywhere in the world, investors usually run toward the dollar, not away from it. But lately, all of that has started to slowly unravel. 

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to discuss what will actually happen if the U.S. dollar slowly loses its global power. You’ll learn about the impacts on the economy, the world, and your wallet.

The average American retirement account balance just hit $146,400, and the media is celebrating. But here’s what they’re not telling you: $146,000 and some change is not a reasonable retirement balance. At the standard 4% withdrawal rate, that's about $488 a month, before factoring in things like fees, taxes, and the brunt of inflation.

On today’s show, I want to get brutally honest about the 401(k) and its downfalls. You’re going to understand exactly how this retirement trap works, you'll understand why the wealthy don't rely on it. And most importantly, you'll understand what you can do instead.

Right now, anxiety over Social Security is exploding across the country. Not just among retirees, but younger workers too. Americans across all age brackets and income levels are asking the same question: “Will Social Security even be there when I retire?”

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to break down why Social Security is running out of money and why younger Americans are losing faith in the retirement system altogether. Most importantly, you’ll learn what you can actually do to protect yourself financially before this becomes a full-blown crisis. 

Will mortgage rates ever go down again? This is one of the biggest questions in the housing market conversation right now, and it’s one of the main points that’s been keeping buyers on the sidelines.  

Because if you experienced the market even just a few years ago, today’s conditions feel totally different. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to break this down, look at the data points, and most importantly, what to focus on moving forward.

Did you know that the dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power since 1913? And the people managing your money, your financial advisor, your 401k provider, your bank, none of them will ever tell you that. That’s because the moment you understand what's actually happening to the dollar, you’re going to change your strategy, and they will stop making money off of you. 

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re going to unpack what’s happening with the decline of the US dollar. We’re going to discuss the national debt, the state of inflation, and how geopolitical tensions are impacting the dollar. Most importantly, you’ll learn about where to put your money before the dollar collapses.

The American Dream is a hundred-year-old ideal, a phrase used to describe upward mobility and the promise of success through hard work. And for decades, the idea of the American Dream has often gone hand-in-hand with homeownership. Is that still the case today? 

That’s the question we’re going to explore on this episode of Investing in Real Estate. We’re going to talk about the state of the economy and the latest statistics on financial security across the United States. You’ll learn about why real estate can help you achieve financial freedom, why the American Dream is being redefined, and much more!

If you or anyone you know has tried to buy a house lately, you know what the housing market is like right now. For many Americans, the whole idea of the American Dream feels like it’s slipping further and further out of reach. This is a crisis that is hurting a large demographic, but it doesn’t seem like there are any real solutions that can make a dent. 

Now President Donald Trump says he has the master plan, a strategy that he claims will rescue the American Dream once and for all. But is it genius, or would it backfire and create an even bigger mess? On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we’re taking a look at what this plan would actually mean for the US housing market.

There have been some major threats to the US dollar’s global dominance over the last several years. Here on the show, we’ve talked about geopolitical shifts, political instability, and the rise of BRICS nations all putting simultaneous pressure on the dollar. But today we’re going to unpack the biggest threat of all: the U.S. national debt. 

On this episode of The Investing in Real Estate Podcast, we’re going to unpack what’s happening with the national debt. You’re going to learn about what it means for the economy, the future of the dollar, and for everyday Americans.