Rate Cuts, Higher Payments? The Ugly Math

Check out my newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join my community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theEscape.club America’s middle class is disappearing — crushed by rent, corporate greed, and a financial system built to keep it that way. In this 3-part series, Matt tears into the truth behind what’s really happening to your paycheck, your savings, and the dollar in your wallet — and why fighting back might be the only option left. Part 1: How the Middle Class Fights Back and Saves Itself Why housing, wages, and corporate power have turned the “American Dream” into a rigged game — and what you can actually do to win again. Part 2: What Happens to Your Savings When Powell Leaves What Trump’s war with the Fed means for your bank account, your mortgage, and the price of literally everything you buy. Part 3: 10 Reasons BRICS Won’t Beat the Dollar Why the dollar isn’t dying, no matter what the internet fearmongers say — and how to use the system’s own inflation machine to your advantage. Your new biggest fan, Matt P.S. Hey, if any of this stuff resonated with you, I've got a few things that might help: My book - Rich Dad asked me to create a course to go with it. It's everything I wish someone told me before I wasted years figuring this stuff out the hard way. 👉 https://MyEscapeBook.com Oh yeah, and if you need passive income without all the guru nonsense... I made this guide 👉 https://FrustratedInvestor.com And if you could use some money for deals, there's this 0% interest thing at 👉 https://LoopholeLending.com that banks really don't want you to know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seven states just admitted they can’t keep taxing your home the same way. This episode's sponsor: https://ridgelendinggroup.com/ Your new biggest fan, Matt P.S. Hey, if any of this stuff resonated with you, I've got a few things that might help: My new newsletter thing - It's called Shadow Capital Brief. Basically, I take all the confusing money news and break it down so you actually know what to do next. 👉 https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com My book - Rich Dad asked me to create a course to go with it. It's everything I wish someone told me before I wasted years figuring this stuff out the hard way. 👉 https://MyEscapeBook.com Our community - It's a bunch of fed-up professionals who got tired of playing by rules that don't work. We're doing creative real estate, AI stuff, alternative investing... you know, actual solutions. 👉 https://TheEscape.club Oh yeah, and if you need passive income without all the guru nonsense... I made this guide 👉 https://FrustratedInvestor.com And if you could use some money for deals, there's this 0% interest thing at 👉 https://LoopholeLending.com that banks really don't want you to know about. Property taxes are exploding across America—and seven states just changed the rules forever. From California’s generational tax traps to North Dakota’s plan to eliminate property taxes completely, these reforms reveal just how broken the system really is. If you own a home—or dream of owning one—this isn’t background noise. It’s your money, your future, and maybe even your ability to stay in your own house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed just found a new way to drain your savings. It’s called the $12 trillion trap, and it hides inside “safe” bonds and boring bank accounts. Give me 10 minutes and I’ll show you how they built it, why rate cuts don’t save you, and a simple shift real investors use to stop the bleed. 🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My main channel = fast, straight-to-the-point breakdowns → https://YouTube.com/@EpicRealEstate 🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com #podcast #TheFed #BondMarket #realestateinvesting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your lender is hiding four secrets in plain sight. And if you’re a W-2 worker or first-time investor, these secrets are the difference between paying 7% and paying 5%. I’ll walk you through each one—moves they hope you never learn. Contact today's guests at https://convoyhomeloans.com/ 🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My main channel = fast, straight-to-the-point breakdowns → https://YouTube.com/@EpicRealEstate 🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com #podcast #RealEstateInvesting #MortgageLoopholes #BeatTheBank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Busy W-2? You can borrow seller’s old rate instead of today’s.” If you hate 7% payments, borrow the seller’s 3% payment instead. Yes, that’s a thing. We’ll cover where these deals hide, how to lock them, and how to protect your credit while you do it. Connect with our guest today, Dani Beit-Or, at https://simplydoit.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club 👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com The next 2008? It won’t start where you think. Everybody’s betting on single-family crashing. But the real housing market storm is building somewhere else entirely... $500 billion of it. Let me show you where ground zero is. Connect with today's guest, Rod Khleif, at https://RodsLinks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs up, stocks up—does that make any sense to you? Because it shouldn’t. Tariffs usually tank markets. This time, Wall Street cheered. Why? Stick with me, because if you’re holding cash or investments right now, this story will hit closer to home than you think. Stocks are hitting record highs while tariffs surge and the Fed can’t decide between cuts and hikes. Does that make sense—or are you caught in a fake rally? In this episode, we cut through the noise to show what’s really driving markets right now. Tariffs used to tank stocks, yet Wall Street is celebrating. Everyday investors are left confused, paralyzed, and wondering if they’re sitting on a gold mine or a ticking time bomb. You’ll learn how to spot the hidden signals under the chaos, why old investing advice like “just dollar-cost average” no longer works, and what professionals are actually watching when headlines don’t match reality. If you’re an unfulfilled professional ready to step out of the “fog of finance,” this lesson will change how you see the game. 👉 Subscribe for plain-English, contrarian insights on money, housing, and real estate that cut through the noise... ...and get the newsletter, too! 👉 ShadowCapitalBrief.com #finance #investing #realestate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Matt warns that the U.S. government is preparing to monetize the asset side of the American balance sheet—specifically targeting home equity—as a way to address mounting federal debt and revenue shortfalls. He explains how new policies and financial mechanisms, such as property tax increases, second liens, and forced equity releases, are being positioned as solutions to economic challenges but ultimately extract value from homeowners. Matt outlines a five-step playbook the government may use to tap into household wealth, highlights the risks for average Americans, and offers practical advice for protecting personal assets, urging listeners to be proactive in safeguarding their home equity before these changes take full effect. BUT BEFORE THAT, learn how the rich use debt, while you're stuck using cash! Also, check out how they are resetting your home price right NOW! Useful links: https://www.notion.so/The-Epic-Funding-Playbook-2565d21d71958002afc3fae0ef869763 https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Matt discusses Texas's recent move to cap property taxes and the upcoming vote that could eliminate $10 billion in property taxes, highlighting the potential impact on homeowners like seniors and those on fixed incomes. He contrasts Texas's approach with other states, some of which have considered or rejected similar measures, and warns of possible unintended consequences, such as funding shortfalls for schools. Matt also exposes a practice in several states where governments kept surplus funds from property tax foreclosures, a practice recently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He introduces his friend Bob, an attorney who helps people recover these surplus funds, and suggests that listeners could turn this into a lucrative side business. The episode blends policy analysis, personal stories, and practical advice for those interested in property tax issues and financial opportunities. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear about why YOUR prices are about to EXPLODE! Useful links: https://live.americastaxsaleattorney.com/s/JRosbg?_ef_transaction_id=2a3b320b5eba45b1ab0b500c82bc218a&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=webinar&utm_campaign=epicrealestate-Promo-Aug-2025&utm_content=webinar&utm_term=epicrealestate-List https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Matt explores how Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) continues to drive aggressive cost-cutting and anti-corruption efforts in government, even after Musk’s departure. He covers the ongoing influence of Musk’s original team, the billions saved, the controversial access to Social Security data, and the spread of Doge-inspired reforms to other states. Matt also shares a unique offer for listeners to join him in Vegas and learn his real estate business system. Tune in for a fast-paced look at government reform, tech culture, and big opportunities. BUT BEFORE THAT, hear about Trump’s new moves, and big bets on OIL! Useful links: https://myescapebook.com/escape-2?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://epicearnwhileyoulearn.com/yfd?video=0KDH7rzZZWk https://intensive2025.com/?video=0KDH7rzZZWk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices