The Higher Standard

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." 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources: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) ⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

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.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 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)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In episode 233 of "The Higher Standard," Chris, Saied and Haroon dive into the crucial topic of home affordability, exploring how much house you can actually afford without breaking the bank or sacrificing your prized Pokémon collection. ➡️ They delve into the latest housing market trends, discussing the surge in new single-family homes for sale as highlighted by The Kobeissi Letter and the rising listings in the US housing market noted by Mohamed A. El-Erian. Lance Lambert’s insights on housing affordability also get the spotlight, while the trio adds their unique commentary on job market shifts, Trump’s trial verdict, and the postponement of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:The number of NEW single-family houses for sale has surged (The Kobeissi Letter via X)The US housing market is finally starting to see listings rise (Mohamed A. El-Erian via X).Housing affordability is the story (Lance Lambert via X).Job openings fall to lowest level since February 2021 (Yahoo! Finance).Trump trial: After guilty verdict (NBC News).Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed (NBC News)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In this episode of The Higher Standard podcast, hosts Chris, Saied, and Haroon engage in an insightful conversation with Alessandro Chesser, co-founder of GetDynasty. GetDynasty is revolutionizing estate planning by offering a platform that allows users to create and manage living trusts entirely online. This innovative approach helps protect assets, avoid probate, and ensure seamless inheritance. Highlighted in the discussion are Dynasty's notable investors, including Bill Ackman, Henry Ward, and Jerry Murdock, underscoring the company's strong backing and potential impact on democratizing wealth management. ➡️ If Alessandro looks strikingly handsome, you can chalk that up to good genetics as he also happens to be the cousin of the one and only Sal Di Stefano, who is partially responsible for The Higher Standard podcast's creation. Learn More Here: https://www.getdynasty.com📌 Get Dynasty On:https://www.youtube.com/@GetDynastyhttps://www.instagram.com/getdynastyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@getdynastyhttps://www.facebook.com/getdynastycom https://x.com/getdynasty_comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/getdynasty/💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Mind Pump Media (Mind Pump's Website)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Sometimes the title says it all. Shelter is actually propping up inflation and Chris, Saied and Haroon have the data to prove it. ➡️ Specifically, shelter accounts for approximately 33% of the total CPI and approximately 40% of core inflation. With this much weighting, you can't hit the Fed's 2% target without a decrease in shelter costs.💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Inflation cools off in April (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Inflation has not fallen in a single month since January 2021, according to Zerohedge (Kobeissi Letter via X)U.S. Rental vacancy (Kobeissi Letter via X)Housing Market Data (Redfin)Total US household debt increased by $190 billion in Q1 2024 (Kobessi Letter via X)U.S. Household debt climbs to a record $17.69 trillion (Yahoo! Finance via X)US credit card delinquency rates jumped to 8.9% in Q1 2024 (Kobessi Letter via X)U.S. jobless claims jump to highest level in eight months (Yahoo! Finance)In New York City, rents grew more than seven times faster than wages last year (Unusual whales via X)Fed Governor Waller wants ‘several months’ of good inflation data before lowering rates (CNBC)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

It's been a while since the boys have had a guest on and they thought why not keep it in the family. Saied's cousin, Weiss Surkhabi, MD and his co-founder, Dr. Sina Arham join us to talk about their journey in building their company "Fridays." Fridays aims to provide patients with weight loss solutions that fit their biology and their budget. They believe in a patient's right to fair and equitable medical treatment to achieve their healthiest weight. Essentially treating obesity as a disease before someone's health deteriorates in to so many of the conditions that tend to develop afterward. ➡️ If you have followed the show, you already know that Chris is a big fan of peptides and what they mean for longevity and preventative care. So naturally it made sense to speak to two subject matter experts on some of the more popular variants and the nuances of how and when they are prescribed. Of course, it wouldn't be The Higher Standard podcast if we didn't get in to the nuances of how the business was started, the challenges that needed to be overcome and the lessons learned along the way. Learn More Here: https://www.joinfridays.com📌 Join Fridays On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinfridays/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinfridays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinfridaysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinfridays💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Breakdown of all lifestyle (Dave Pascoe's Website)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Okay, look, we admit it. We are a tiny bit older than 20 years-old and sure, that makes us the "old guys." But, it does mean we have lived through some good and bad decisions. Particularly when it comes to investing. Chris, Saied and Haroon open the show by breaking down their most important lessons in investing. Some have lead to big wins and some have lead to big losses. We hope they help you decide whether or not you are will to take the risk and invest on your own. ➡️ After a prolongated trip down memory lane, the boys dive right in to the week's important data and what yo should watch out for, Neel Kashkari is doing Neel Kashkari things again and rental vacancy for apartments is at its highest level in 4 years. Then, just after the hour mark, they pivot to Haroon's pop culture segment which includes all the things you should know from the past week. We got rap beefs, met galas and artificial intelligence. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Notable data this week (Chris Naghibi via X)Fed may need to hold rates steady all year, Kashkari says (Reuters)U.S. Rental vacancy (Kobeissi Letter via X)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

So many people use Zillow or Redfin to determine the value of their home, but should they? Even if you get a value, how do you have confidence that it is the right one and not skewed by the wrong data? Realtors would tell you to leave it to the professionals, but a fun fact is that Realtors are not licensed to value homes, but rather only to sell them. Chris, Saied and Haroon are going to tell you how to value your home like a licensed real estate appraiser. ➡️ The great real estate professionals use this same methodology when they try to figure out what value to sell your home for or what the offer price should be of a home you are looking to buy. It's time you knew how to do it too. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: http://www.thspod.com🔗 Resources:Notable data this week (Chris Naghibi via X)Consumer confidence hits lowest level since July 2022 (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)U.S. Economic grows slower than expected in first Quarter (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Avg. 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 51 bps below the cycle high (Lance Lambert via X)Mortgage rates rise further above 7% (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

If you have ever wondered if you can ask a question and be a guest on the show, the answer is absolutely... yes! Episode 227 of The Higher Standard podcast brings us a long time listener and first time caller, Vache. The young father-to-be sent a direct message to Chris about how to begin real estate investing and plan for his future. Saied, Chris and Haroon thought it would make a wonderful segment that would provide value to all. So we hope you like this analytical breakdown and personalized approach. If you have any questions or would like to be on the show, please do not hesitate to reach out. ➡️ Should the target inflation rate be 2%? The Fed is going to keep rates higher for longer after all. And, some interesting side hustle data that we thought would be compelling enough to share. Of course, no show would be complete without Haroon's growing pop culture segment. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: https://thspodcast.myshopify.com🔗 Resources:Inflation will likely be above the Fed's 2% inflation target for the rest of 2024 (The Kobeissi Letter via X)The Fed is keeping interest rates higher for longer than normal (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)This Flexible Side Hustle Is Helping Millions Earn Extra Cash — and Might Be 'More Attractive' Than an Office Job (Entrepreneur)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Do I need a corporation? Do I need an LLC? What the hell is an "S" corporation and a "C" corporation? We have been asked this question so many times that it became obvious we needed to provide some insight in to what you need to know and do before you build a business. Chris, Saied and Haroon are here to help you get your business started with the right foundation in episode 226 of The Higher Standard. ➡️ Inflation also came in super hot and layoffs are happening in the market with some of the largest companies in business today. We also have an extra sexy dose of pop culture coming your way with commentary on Coachella, Caitlin Clark, Joe Rogan, Max Holloway, UFC and more. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP👕 THS MERCH: https://thspodcast.myshopify.com🔗 Resources:Inflation comes in hotter than expected in March (Yahoo! Finance)Where inflation is… and isn’t (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Powell Dials Back Expectations on Rate Cuts (Wall Street Journal)Credit card delinquency rates are still on the rise (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Apple will lay off over 600 employees in California (CNET via Instagram)Tesla plans to lay off more than 10% of workforce as sales slump (CBS News via Instagram)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In a jam packed episode of The Higher Standard podcast, Chris, Saied and Haroon cover everything you need to know before you buy a property. They then jump over the the importance of financial literacy in schools before the hit the hardcore data segment. A big recession indicator is flashing red, total credit card debt is up while the saving rate is plummeting and the boy have concerns of the looming inflation print. They think we won't see a probably of a rate cut until likely July at the earliest. ➡️ Episode 225 is also the beginning of testing a third show segment where Haroon hits us with some popular culture topics to discuss. Some will be finance related, some will not be, but for those of you who wanted to hear more about our thoughts and a more intimate look at who we are. We got you. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP🔗 Resources:Value of a financial education: why more schools are providing financial literacy classes (CNBC via Instagram)The US economy is flashing a recession warning that has only been wrong once in the last century, top economist says (Kobeissi Letter via X)Total credit card debt vs. savings rate (Kobeissi Letter via X)Oregon Player comes forward as $1.3 billion powerball lottery winner, officials say (USA Today)Lara Croft is the ‘most iconic’ video game character, new polls finds (NBC News)‘House of the Dragon’ Drops ‘Dueling’ Season 2 Trailers as HBO Makes Viewers Choose Between Rhaenyra and Alicent (Variety) The UConn men's basketball team has won back-to-back NCAA championships (Variety) Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Screen Rant)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Years after reading an article on CNBC titled "There are 4 main paths to becoming a millionaire—and this is the easiest one, says money expert" Chris still feels like the salient points are still very much relevant to this day. Chris, Saied and Haroon kick off the show with Rich Corley's 4 paths to becoming a millionaire from his book titled "Rich Habits." ➡️ Episode 224 then pivots to a breakdown of Jerome Powell's love for Neel Kashkari, some fresh perspective on the FOMC's thoughts and methodology on what may happen next and an 800,000 payroll mistake. 💥 Have you left your "honest ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" review? 🏆 Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. ✔️ Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP🔗 Resources:There are 4 main paths to becoming a millionaire—and this is the easiest one, says money expert (CNBC)Remarks from Chair Jerome H. Powell at the Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco)We now have…Higher for longer back? (Kobeissi Letter via X)The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rises to 2.5% (Kobeissi Letter via X)Philadelphia Fed Admits US Payrolls Overstated By At Least 800,000 (Zero Hedge)Corporate Profits reach new highs & profit margins hover at historic highs (Yahoo! Finance)⚠️ Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Friends, please make sure your financial seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position because we are about to tell you why you need a trust. Make sure your economic seat belt is securely fastened and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you like Diddy sneaking through customs or in the overhead bins like his drug mule.➡️ We are going to dive in to the last Fed meeting, the impact to the rate environment and talk to you about how it impacts you in the near future. Then, even though home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, new home prices are now down 20% and THS is here to tell you why. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:Top takeaways from Jerome Powell’s FOMC press conference (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)The FED Reserve posts record loss of $114 billion in 2023 (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)A rush of money has hit US corporate bond markets in 2024 (Mohamed El-Erian via LinkedIn)Average rate for U.S. savings accounts (Chart of the Day via Instagram)Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s (CNBC via Instagram)New home prices are now down 20% (Kobeissi Letter via X)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

After many repeated requests, Chris shares his own basic investment strategy that took his personal growth portfolio from $0 to over $1,000,000 with as little oversight as possible. He provides you the names of the low cost index funds he uses, the allocation to each and then explains how he has built his portfolio from there. This is not investment advice; however, it is what he did to create his wealth in the markets and is still what he does today. This strategy will work for the novice investor and for most experts; however, your own risk profile will determine if it is the best strategy for you. The Higher Standard boys, missing Haroon, then turn to the landmark lawsuit settlement by the National Association of Realtors and its potential impacts to the housing market. They dive in to the stock market's wild levels lead by the Magnificent 7 and then cap off the episode with a quick look at the rental housing market with a new found economist. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:What to Know about the New Rules for Buying and Selling Homes (Wall Street Journal)Real Estate Stocks Slide Following Landmark Realtor Settlement (Yahoo! Finance)U.S. Home Values Are Growing Faster Than National Debt (Investopedia via X)Stock concentration is now at Great Depression levels (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Rental Housing Economist (Jay Parsons via LinkedIn)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Chris, Saied and the spirit of Haroon are back at it and still playing with an updated beta version of the format for "The Higher Standard" podcast. We are trying to hit you right in the face before the intro, before the shenanigans with useful financial literacy. We are still going to get in to current events and our take, but we want to make sure that each and every single one of you find value within each episode. So, please let us know what you think. We start off today's show with the #1 one killer of wealth. Auto debt can be way more deadly to your financial prosperity than you know. In breaking this all down, Chris and Saied share their mistakes along the way. Then they hop on over to a detailed breakdown on why the jobs report is broken and why the numbers you are hearing do not match the reality of the world around you. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:February jobs report: US economy adds 275,000 jobs, unemployment rate hits 3.9% (Yahoo! Finance)Inside The Most Ridiculous Jobs Report In History: Record 1.2 Million Immigrant Jobs Added In One Month (Zero Hedge)Employment numbers actually fell (The Kobeisissi Letter via X)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In this "The Higher Standard" episode, Chris, Saied, and Haroon mix humor with economic deep dives. They cover building a top credit score and analyze S&P 500's performance via Bloomberg. Next, they tackle CNBC's report on the Fed's latest inflation measure. They then explore SuperCore Inflation with The Kobeissi Letter and tackle rent inflation's mysteries with the Washington Post. Plus, they dissect dire predictions of a $34 trillion debt crisis and rising mortgage rates from Fortune. Join them for a blend of laughs and insights in today's financial seas.Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:S&P 500 Sector Performance (Bloomberg)Key Fed inflation measure rose 0.4% in January as expected, up 2.8% from a year ago (CNBC)Core services less shelter inflation is a key metric that the Fed follows, also known as SuperCore Inflation (The Kobeisissi Letter via X)Rent is driving inflation. But there’s something off in the data (Washington Post)Pending homes sales are officially back below 2008 levels in the US (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Hotshot Wharton professor sees $34 trillion debt triggering 2025 meltdown as mortgage rates spike above 7%: ‘It could derail the next administration’ (Fortune) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

The boys start the show right off the bat with a commonly asked about mortgage hack that will actually save you a whole lot of money. The problem is that it isn't really something too many people actually do. It requires discipline, planning and making sure your bank applies the payments correctly. The rest of the episode is spent diving in to the Fed and their rate cut paradigm. By all outward measures, the FOMC should take a victory lap in that they have gotten inflation back in line while employment remains strong according to the data. You do know that Chris, Saied and Haroon already don't trust the jobs reports though. Episode 219 of The Higher Standard brings you a lot to think about as far as what may come for the economy and how to plan for your financial future. Also, Chris needs to stop doing drugs, he thinks he can take The Rock. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Interest rate cut expectations continue to scale back (Kobeissi Letter via X)Assets: Total Assets: Total Assets Less eliminations from consolidation (St. Louis Fed FRED Economic Data)Fed Minutes show unease over premature cuts (Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

The boys are off and running with shenanigans from the beginning. Haroon inadvertently opens his energy drink before the show started so he can't entertain you with his usual unnecessary interruptions, but don't worry, he filled his can with water for reasons we still don't fully understand. They spend a good amount of time recapping Jerome Powell's commentary from Jackson Hole, Wyoming which were clearly designed to strike fear in to the markets. One of their favorite economists, Mohamed El-Erian is very concerned that the Fed's actions to date may have 'destroyed the housing market by crushing both supply and demand.' Which was a fantastic segue in to the complete trash nonsense that Zillow is attempting to market. What do you do when home affordability is at an all time low? Rates are rising, home values haven't come down. Well, if you're Zillow, you offer a 1% down payment program to lure in homebuyers so you can sell more leads to Realtors. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Japan is no longer the world's third-largest economy as it slips into recession (CNBC)0.3% decline in Q4 GDP (Mohamed A. El-Erian via X)U.S. Layoffs more than double month-over-month to start 2024 (Yahoo Finance)Frigid temperatures chill US retail sales, factory production (Reuters)Investors bought 26% of low-priced US homes that sold in Q4 2023 (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Excess Supply Of Apartment Deliveries Now, But Possible Shortages By 2026 (Forbes)What to know about the debut of Trump's $399 golden, high-top sneakers (NPR)Data Show the Economy Is Booming. Wall Street Thinks Otherwise (The Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Dive into the financial deep end with Chris, Saied, and Haroon for episode 217 of The Higher Standard podcast where they slice through the week's money maze with sharp wit and wisdom. From the dizzying heights of household debt mountains—mortgages to credit cards—revealed by The Kobeissi Letter, to decoding the inflation crystal ball before the big CPI reveal of 2024, they've got you covered. Don't miss their take on TikTok's "get-rich-quick" gurus, where the math's as fuzzy as a two-dollar wig, and the Airbnb arbitrage scandal that's left investors with pockets emptier than a politician's promises. They are brining all the smoke and dropping names of some of the most cliché of “influencers.” It's all about keeping it real with laughs, insights, and advice that could just save your financial bacon. Tune in for a rollercoaster ride through the money matters that matter!Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Household debt, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit card debt (The Kobeissi Letter via X)The first big inflation report of 2024 is coming out. Here’s what the CPI is likely to show (Market Watch) TikTok Influencers Promise They’ll Make You Rich. The Math Doesn’t Add Up (Rolling Stone)Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising ‘higher returns than the stock market’ (CNBC) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In this exhilarating episode 216 of The Higher Standard Podcast, Chris, Saied, and Haroon dive into the the tumultuous tumble of regional bank stocks, led by New York Community Bancorp's dramatic diva moment — cutting dividends and flaunting losses like it's going out of style. But don't let NYCB's solo act fool you; while they're busy singing the blues and getting sued by shareholders for a throwback to their 1997 stock price, Moody’s isn't here for the nostalgia, slapping them with a junk rating faster than you can say "financial meltdown." Meanwhile, Powell plays it cool, promising rate cuts with the enthusiasm of a parent telling their kids they’ll think about getting a puppy. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Regional Bank Stocks Fall After New York Community Bancorp Cuts Dividend, Posts Loss (The Wall Street Journal)New York Community Bank’s Problems Look Mostly to Be Its Own (The Wall Street Journal)New York Community Bancorp is sued by shareholders as stock sinks to 1997 level (Reuters)Moody’s Cuts NYCB to Junk, Extending Sharp Decline in Shares (The Wall Street Journal)Powell insists the Fed will move carefully on rate cuts, with probably fewer than the market expects(CNBC)Credit card delinquencies surged in 2023, indicating ‘financial stress,’ New York Fed says (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

With this weekly cadence, the boys have a jam packed episode of data and things to challenge your perspective about what's going on in the market. They hit CRE and office prices, the yield curve inversion, corporate debt defaults and even a theoretical Tech Bubble 2.0 discussion. Lots of charts, lots of fun and all The Higher Standard you can handle. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Key events this week (Kobeissi Letter via X)14% of all CRE loans and 44% of office buildings loans are now in negative equity (Kobeissi Letter via X)The inventor of Wall Street's favorite recession indicator predicts a slowdown this year - and slams the Fed for making things worse (Business Insider)Corporate debt defaults soared 80% in 2023 and could be high again this year, S&P says (CNBC)'You are now living through Tech Bubble 2.0': A 32-year market vet warns stocks are doomed to suffer substantial losses with valuations at historic highs and the economy on the verge of recession (Business Insider)The S&P 500 is back at a record level for the first time in 2 years (Mohamed A. El-Erian via X)Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose 0.2% in December and was up 2.9% from a year ago (CNBC)Jeff Bezos shares his childhood working on a ranch (MoneyCelebs via YouTube)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

The Higher Standard is back, fresh off their new once a week cadence. It feels equally as weird for Chris, Saied and Haroon. Behind the scenes, our boy Hayden, is getting up to speed on all the editing work. The end goal is to bring you all better content, better shows and better guests. We start off episode 214 with a hard look at the housing market and where it could be going. Chris expresses concerns for the "repo" market and the pressure it may ultimately put on the Fed to cut rates earlier than expected. Then the boys dive in to a long segment on saving and investing your twenties, why that's so important and what you can do to build wealth right now!Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:2023 was the worst year to buy a house since the 1990s. But there's hope for 2024 (NPR) December home sales slump to close out worst year since 1995 (CNBC) In the Market: Repo market may throw a fit, spur Fed to action (Reuters)Here’s why it’s so important to start saving and investing in your 20s (CNBC) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

This was a sad episode. Reluctantly, the boys have decided to try and change things up a bit by going from two shows a week down to one. Chris, Saied and Haroon are eliminating the Friday episode so that they can focus on improving the quality of content and growing the brand. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. I guess we are a little crazy. But not as crazy as the CEO who was the most accurate home-price forecaster in 2023. Chris has objections to that stance. The Fed's Raphael Bostic expects rate cuts to happen in the third quarter and Saied is convinced they are trying to scare the economy out of the optimism. And the Biden administration may have actually got something right for once. We are as shocked as you are.Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:This CEO was the most accurate home-price forecaster in 2023. Here’s what he expects for 2024 (Fast Company)The $8.8 Trillion Cash Pile That Has Stock-Market Bulls Salivating (Wall Street Journal)Fed’s Raphael Bostic expects rate cuts to happen in the third quarter (CNBC) Macy’s to Cut About 2,350 Jobs, Close Five Stores (Wall Street Journal) Biden administration unveils proposed changes to big banks’ overdraft fees (CNBC) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

The boys stepped in to the studio a little saucy from an earlier business meeting over steaks and adult beverages.  So much so that they forgot to do the introduction of the show.  After 20 minutes of a sobriety check, they hop in to a recession discussion pointing out that history is pretty clear that we have not in fact avoided a recession.  Although Chris disagreed with an article from The Wall Street Journal, he thought it was worthwhile to share for additional recession perspective.  Saied breaks down the massive 2023 economic loss as he take a victory lap for calling it a year in advance.  And, despite what you heard, Wall Street is not buying all the homes and driving up home prices.  Oh!  And Haroon sounds like Grover. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP  Resources:Recession avoided? History says otherwise (CNN)  It Won’t Be a Recession—It Will Just Feel Like One (Wall Street Journal) Fed reports record loss for 2023 amid surge in interest expenses (Reuters) No, Wall Street investors haven’t bought 44% of homes this year (Housing Wire)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Chris, Saied and Haroon kick off the show with a slow and sexy leisurely introduction.  They know the road ahead is filled with some dark data and wanted you to be nice and warm for the cold, hard truth.  Then the roundhouse of data which signals that office space has hit an all time high vacancy number across the country.  A sign of the potential challenges that are on the horizon for the sector.  Then in a surprising turn of events, a Bitcoin ETF was actually approved by the SEC. The Higher Stand was stunned at this move after all the open criticism from high ranking government officials and long respected investors like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, not to mention Jamie Dimon is openly not a fan.  The new inflation report is in and after cooling most of 2023, it is back up incrementally.  Then the boys spend a good amount of time breaking down the newly announced $100 million dollar lawsuit filed by Grant Cardone against John Legere for defamation. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:Offices Around America Hit a New Vacancy Record (Wall Street Journal) Here’s what a bitcoin ETF actually means for investors (CNBC) Inflation Edged Up in December After Rapid Cooling Most of 2023 (Wall Street Journal) Finance guru Grant Cardone slaps telecom big John Legere with $100M defamation suit (New York Post) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

This is an eclectic episode where the boys talk about boiling frogs and somehow relate it to the $34 trillion mountain of nation debt. Then they dive right in to how the pain in the real estate market is now beginning to have a heavy impact on Realtors with 45% of US real estate agents saying they're struggling to pay rent. If buying a home wasn't bad enough, home and auto insurance is becoming nothing short of impossible. It could be worse though, if you're the National Association of Realtors president who announced she is resigning after a "blackmail threat." Then to cap off the show, Chris, Saied and Haroon dive in to how the insanely high rent in most markets is impacting Gen Z. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:The $34 trillion mountain of national debt is a 'boiling frog' situation for the US economy, JPMorgan warns (Business Insider)‘Incredible distortions in our marketplace’: 45% of US real estate agents say they're struggling to pay rent — another bad omen for the housing market. But 2024 could be better (Money Wise)Buying Home and Auto Insurance Is Becoming Impossible (Wall Street Journal) Rent is so expensive for Gen Zers that almost one-third are living with their parents, new report finds (Fortune)National Association of Realtors president says she is resigning after blackmail threat (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Despite all the positive commentary regarding the increasing likelihood of a "soft landing," Chris, Saied and Haroon are not convinced that the economy is in a good place. Episode 209 kicks off with a look at the looming CPI report data and US national debt. Then they break down how the Fed has stopped talking about a recession for three consecutive meetings in a row now. The Higher Standard boys urge you not to make the same mistake that many made during the dot-com and housing bubbles because they believe The Great Correction is coming. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:What To Look For From The December 2023 CPI Report (Forbes)US national debt hits record $34 trillion as Congress gears up for funding fight (Yahoo! Finance)The Federal Reserve is done talking about recession (Business Insider)A soft landing for US economy is 'increasingly conceivable' but not 'inevitable': Fed's Barkin (Yahoo! Finance)Recession deniers are making the same mistake as during the dot-com and housing bubbles, top economist David Rosenberg says (Business Insider)5 Best Money Resolutions for the Middle Class, According to Experts (Yahoo! Finance)Fed Minutes Suggest Rate Hikes Are Over, but Offer No Timetable on Cuts (Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Trying something new, Chris, Saied and Haroon wanted to play a little game of "Cash or Trash." In this game they asked for you, the listener, to ask any questions you wanted to or name a popular social media personality you wanted to hear their opinion on. The idea was not to disparage anyone, but provide a roadmap and some insight in to what we look at when trying to determine if someone on social media is what they are representing themselves to be. Since The Higher Standard has not done an episode like this before, we really want to hear your thoughts. Did you like it or was it "trash?" Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:2024 Global Investment Outlook (BlackRock)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Happy New Year friends! The Higher Standard is kicking off the year with some heat to make you think about all the positive data you are hearing. Chris and Saied were in the studio just before New Year's Eve to cook up this banger for you, while Haroon remained out on a prolongated PTO. He may be out on a sabbatical at this point. The boys dive in to the home prices and some red flags you need to be aware of. Then after giving you the you the good, bad and the ugly, they drop seven reasons why there is likely to be a recession in 2024. We hope it makes you think about what is in store for the year. Thank you for a wonderful 2023 and for supporting the show!Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSP Resources:Home prices are up in all major U.S. cities, except one (CNBC Chart Of The Day via Instagram )2023 Home Price Growth, by City (The Kobeissi Letter via X)End of the Middle-Class Dream? (Newsweek) Home prices to heat up after Fed rate cuts with 88% of market overvalued (Business Insider) U.S. Pending Home Sales Stuck At 22-Year Low Despite Falling Rates (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)10-Year Treasury Yield Sees Biggest December Drop Since 2008 Crisis (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Recession Outlook 2024: 6 reasons why a 2024 downturn looms RBC says (Business Insider) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

That's right! While most other podcasts are on a winter break, The Higher Standard boys are still bringing you some fresh content the day after Christmas. We cover all the topics you want to hear most in this holiday banger. Mortgage rates could soon drop to 6.5% and Saied, Chris and Haroon will tell you why they know that is likely to be true. The housing market slowdown is rippling through the economy. Nike sinks 10% after it slashes their sales outlook leading to $2 billion in cost cuts. And, finally, we top you of with a U.S. is in a silent depression debate. 2023 isn't over yet, let's gooooooooo!Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Mortgage Rates Could Soon Drop to 6.5%. The Bond Rally Helps (Barron’s) How the Housing Market Slowdown Is Rippling Through the Economy in Five Charts (Wall Street Journal) Nike sinks 10% after it slashes sales outlook, unveils $2 billion in cost cuts (CNBC)Is the U.S. in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

As fans of Patrick Bet-David, Chris, Saied and Haroon were getting asked to review his "Reverse Market Crash: The Worst Possible Economic Outcome" video on YouTube. So we thought we would take a stab at watching it for the first time live and giving you our visceral and real reactions to it. It should be no surprise that The Higher Standard boys agree with many of PBD's points; however, they do clearly disagree on some of it. Oh and yeah, we went full clickbait with the thumbnail and title. We blame our marketing department, Haroon. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Patrick Bet-David (Wikipedia)Reverse Market Crash: The Worst Possible Economic Outcome (Valuetainment via YouTube)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Spoiler alert, Haroon is once again out on PTO. Man, The Higher Standard podcast must have some incredible employee benefits. So to honor the unsupervised recording, Chris and Saied elected to go almost entirely off script. No show notes, no structure, just two old friends talking about the economy and their lives. Chris and Saied dive in to what a "soft landing" for the U.S. economy means for you. They hop in to regional bank indexes pivoting past their "contagion period" losses to erase all the damage done by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. And, the boys go H.A.M. on Janet Yellen who predicted a soft landing for the U.S. economy. This episode was so good that Haroon actually text the boys that he thought it was a really good listen and we all know he hates listening to this show. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Economists now predict the U.S. is heading for a soft landing. Here's what that means.. (CBS News)Regional bank indexes just erased all losses since the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (Yahoo! Finance)Janet Yellen on Why She Predicts a Soft Landing for the U.S. Economy (The Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back and ready for the December 12-13 FOMC meeting results. They already know it's going to be a "pause," but Chris, Saied and Haroon predict what they think will be the rhetoric coming out of the meeting. More likely than not is a rally based on pure market optimism. The boys pivot to a thorough breakdown of the wealth stratification in America today because we have reached an alarming milestone. The top 1% of American earners now own more wealth than the entire middle class. Lastly, they round out the show with a discussion regarding the housing market and what lower rates could do to the economy while Larry Summers issues a sharp warning for the real estate entrepreneur bros. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:A 'severe recession' may be coming in 2024 as the stock market, job market flash warning signs, strategist says(Business Insider) The top 1% of American earners now own more wealth than the entire middle class (USA Today) Homebuyer conundrum: If mortgage rates fall, bidding wars will follow, expert says (Yahoo! Finance) Home prices will fall for the first time since 2012, Redfin’s chief economist predicts. Here’s why they will still be ‘out of reach’ for many buyers (Fortune)  Here's Where Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Are Heading, According to Zillow and Redfin (Money) Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says YOLO spenders aren’t wrung out just yet: They’re ‘in pretty decent shape’ (Fortune)  The Fed will spark a 'seismic moment' if it cuts rates, and should wait for overwhelming evidence the economy is slowing, Larry Summers says (Business Insider) How many times will the Fed cut rates? Here's what Wall Street expects for the key stock-market driver in 2024 (Business Insider) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Jordan Franks is a fan of The Higher Standard having heard about it from the one and only Mind Pump! Having a huge personal interest in finance and building wealth has helped this former professional football player pivot to post football life with a zeal toward building his next chapter with the same discipline and commitment. After an impressive college football career at Jordan played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. He capped his career by winning Super Bowl LVII as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 just before his retirement. It's a fascinating episode with an inside look at how he plans to build wealthy moving forward, how NFL athletes are paid and his thoughts on the economy. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPJordan's Links:Personal Training Website InstagramLinkedInWikipediaDisclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Chris, Saied and Haroon are back and trying to read the economic tea leaves to help us all figure out what may or may not happen next.  Inflation cooled in October, but that doesn’t mean we have officially “beaten it.”  But, even the Fed’s Waller is out sounding confident that we have.  There has been a strong pull back in consumer spending, which the boys think is really good news for the battle against inflation.  The cost-of-living squeeze isn’t getting much better though.  Don’t forget that inflation dropping to the target of 2% still means things are getting slowly more expensive.  Even though all this is happening, cash hoarding investors are ready to invest in the market when the time is right.  Lastly, the great Charlie Munger has left us and the boy are slightly devastated in their own, special comedic way.  May he rest in peace. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Inflation continued to cool in October (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Just How Bad Is the US Cost-of-Living Squeeze? We Did the Math (Bloomberg)Consumers Pulled Back on Spending, Inflation Eased in October (Wall Street Journal)Median New vs. Existing Home Sale Price (Kobeissi Letter via X)Fed’s Waller expresses confidence that policy is in the right place to bring down inflation (CNBC)Investors Are Hungry for Risk—and Holding Record Cash Sums (Wall Street Journal)Charlie Munger, Who Helped Buffett Build Berkshire, Dies at 99 (Bloomberg)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

In a jam packed episode 198, Chris, Saied and Haroon are very caffeinated and coming in hot.  You can just feel the palpable stench of the powerful combination of sarcasm and data.  Kicking off the show, the boys jump into US holiday retail sales.  They quickly pivot to how much the “typical American” has in a 401(k) account.  Then wham! Its all housing market updates all day for you the rest of the way.  Almost too much data for you to handle.  I guess that’s why we are the #1 financial literacy podcast in the world isn’t it? Let’s go!  Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Growth in US holiday retail sales (CNBC Chart Of The Day via Instagram)Here's how much — or little — the typical American has in a 401(k) (CBS News)Stocks, houses, and commercial real estate are all expensive – and prices are under 'notable' pressure, Fed economists say (Business Insider)40% of all US homes currently don't have mortgages (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Existing Home sales drop again in October (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)Home prices are falling fastest in these 25 cities, helping buyers escape the least affordable housing market since 1985 (Business Insider)‘To buy or not to buy, that is the question’: BofA reveals rent is cheaper than mortgages in all but two of 97 major metros (Fortune)OpenAI brings Sam Altman back as CEO less than a week after he was fired by board (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of the recession, I shall fear no Gary Shilling. Gary has been a permanent bear in the markets, but he did call and make a lot of money of The Great Recession. Now he is saying you can expect stocks may crash 30%, a recession looks imminent, and commercial real estate is a bubble about to burst. We give you 8 of his best quotes from a new interview. Chris, Saied and Haroon once again break down the impossible mess of the housing market. And, then place all tray tables and seat backs in their locked and upright positions because the boys are going all in on OpenAI's massive CEO debacle. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Stocks may crash 30%, a recession looks imminent, and commercial real estate is a bubble about to burst, market prophet says. Here are Gary Shilling's 8 best quotes from a new interview (Business Insider)The US Housing Market Has Become an Impossible Mess (Bloomberg)  OpenAI Investors Try to Get Sam Altman Back as CEO After Sudden Firing (Wall Street Journal)OpenAI’s Unusual Corporate Structure Gave the Board Complete Control (Chartr Daily via Instagram)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

October is in and it appears to have moderated, cooling measurably more than anticipated. Consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in the year through October, decelerating from the previous month and showing encouraging signs under the surface, but is it enough to keep Jerome Powell and The Fed data dependent and focused on the potential for future rate cuts? Saied, Chris and Haroon breakdown what they think "higher for longer" may mean and what you should actually expect. Walmart CEO says "deflation could be coming this holiday season" and the boys take the opportunity to remind you that they feel we are already in an earnings recession. Lastly, what would an episode of The Higher Standard be without a healthy degree of trash talk? Did you know that almost no one else in the world pays a 6% real estate commission outside of Americans? Join the boys as they dive in to how the rest of the world buys and sells homes. Oh! And, full disclosure, everyone had a cocktail or two this episode. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:October Inflation Report (New York Times) Wholesale prices fell 0.5% in October for biggest monthly drop since April 2020 (CNBC) Deflation could be coming this holiday season, Walmart CEO says (CNBC) Almost No One Pays a 6% Real-Estate Commission—Except Americans (Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Welcome back to the number one financial literacy podcast in the world! It's The Higher Standard podcast. This episode Chris, Saied and Haroon continue to breakdown why they think we are likely already in a recession and the overwhelming likelihood that a "soft landing" was never actually possible. Owning a home has gotten way too unaffordable and despite the rhetoric from too many real estate economists, the boys think we have a long adjustment period in front of us. Lastly, there appears to be some mounting evidence that Airbnbs being banned actually helps rental rates go down in cities with new restrictions. All facts, no cap. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Recession: The Stars Continue To Align (Forbes) Owning a Home Has Gotten Pricey, Fast. A Market Adjustment Is Coming (Barrons)The best evidence yet that banning Airbnbs will make rent go down (Business Insider) Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

This show, like Saied's jumper 15 years ago is "moist." The boys start off acknowledging there is a noticeable hum in Haroon's microphone. We apologize for the technical glitch. Jerome Powell finally proves he is about that life. Sadly, Chris, Saied and Haroon are horrified at one of their favorite economists selling out in the most hypocritical way possible. And, if that wasn't bad enough, Planet Fitness is raising prices so that you can get your Tootsie Roll and pizza treatments. This economy is out of control! Someone ring the "lunk" alarm things are getting out of control.Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Federal Reserve ‘Won’t Hesitate’ To Raise Rates Again If Necessary, Powell Says (Forbes)Jerome Powell says to “Close the fucking door.” when climate protests interrupted his speech today (Wall Street Bets via Instagram)Right Now Is a Bad Time to Spend Money (Wall Street Journal)Crypto Critic Nouriel Roubini is Launching a Token (Yahoo! Finance)Never Mind the 1%. Mini-Millionaires Are Where Wealth Is Growing Fastest (Wall Street Journal)CHART OF THE DAY: Inflation will hit the Fed's 2% target by April and keep falling, analyst says (Business Insider)Beloved fitness brand may have very bad news for customers (The Street)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Let's not mince words here, we got three spectacular reviews and they were the highlight of our night. Thank you to the listeners who made this episode extra special. The episode of The Higher Standard podcast is a ton of fun at every stop. The boys briefly touch on mortgage demand dropping to approximately 50% of pre-pandemic levels, a sharp slowdown in hiring and where to put your money while all this is going on. Saied couldn't resist diving head first in to Sam Bankman-Fried's most recent conviction on all seven federal charges against him and both Chris and Haroon show no sympathy. Make sure to stay tuned all the way to the end when the guys are simply at a loss for words. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Mortgage demand is now down 50% from pre-pandemic levels (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Sharp U.S. Hiring Slowdown Signals Cooling Economy Ahead (Wall Street Journal) If Interest Rates Are Peaking, What Investments Are Likely to Do Best? (Wall Street Journal)Sam Bankman-Fried Is Convicted of Fraud in FTX Collapse (Wall Street Journal)  Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts (CNBC)Desperately Faking Riches: Inside A Hong Kong Businessman’s Outlandish Efforts To Get On The Forbes Billionaire List (Forbes)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

The boys called it, The Fed has left rates unchanged. Granted, it wasn't that hard of a call as all the data seemed to suggest that was the overwhelming likely result. Yet, somehow Jamie Dimon came out sounding hawkish after Jerome Powell came out dovish. Adjustable-rate mortgage demand jumps nearly 10% and Wells Fargo is now warning of a 1980s style recession. Confused, don't be. Saied, Chris and Haroon are here to break it all down and make sense out of all this chaos. All facts, no cap. Bars. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here’s what that means for your wallet (CNBC)JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon suspects Fed 'may not be done' raising rates amid 'stickier' inflation (Yahoo! Finance)Adjustable-rate mortgage demand jumps nearly 10% as buyers struggle to afford housing market (CNBC)M&A to explode in 2024 as roughly 1,200 companies are expected to run out of money (Yahoo! Finance)Housing Market Crash: Wells Fargo Warns of 1980s Recession (Investor Place)Private sector payrolls rose 113,000 in October, less than expected, ADP says (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Chris, Saied and Haroon unpack the outstanding mortgage market by rate before hopping in to an example of how tenuous the business has become for lenders and their employees. Then they dive in to some chart work with sexy visual stimulus regarding the current state of the consumer credit market. To round off the show ahead of jumping in to Saied's self-inflated basketball ego, they boys take a look at Americans' net worth at every age. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Outstanding mortgages by their mortgage rates (Kobeissi Letter via X)The Mortgage Market Is So Bad Lenders Want Ex-Employees to Give Back Their Bonuses (Wall Street Journal) Credit card balances in the U.S. have crested at $1 trillion (CNBC Chart of the Day via Instagram)Here’s Americans’ net worth at every age—for people under 35, it’s up 142% (CNBC)Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows biggest monthly jump since May (Yahoo! Finance)M&A to explode in 2024 as roughly 1,200 companies are expected to run out of money (Yahoo! Finance)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter, better than expected, but Chris, Saied and Haroon aren't convinced this is a good thing. They look back at previous recessions and some of the GDP trending before and after declaration to try and determine if the newest GDP print really has any meaning. Mohammaed El-Erian seems to share many of the same fears regarding the impact of rates on the economy and is apparently equally as skeptical of the GDP print. Jamie Dimon then rips central banks a new one for being 100% dead wrong on economic forecasts. Then this dark episode takes a darker turn as The Fed's Raphael Bostic doesn't foresee a rate cut coming until "late 2024." And, for those of you who missed Haroon's desk pop of a Monster Energy mid-show, don't worry, he comes back strong in episode 189 of The Higher Standard. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter, better than expected (CNBC)Strong GDP growth isn't a sign the US has escaped a recession, and interest rates are a big headwind to economic activity, top economist Mohamed El-Erian says (Business Insider)Jamie Dimon rips central banks for being ‘100% dead wrong’ on economic forecasts (CNBC)Fed’s Raphael Bostic doesn’t foresee rate cuts coming until ‘late 2024’ (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

From the very beginning of this data heavy episode Saied is salty, dare we say even – grump!  Come for the discussion on housing affordability versus renting, mortgage rate debates and updates on the National Association of Realtors antitrust lawsuits.  But, stay for the sassy attitude that Saied is bringing to the table.  Listen as Chris and Haroon are attacked at every turn by an unprovoked attack. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Peptide Therapy, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:As mortgage rates hit 8% for the first time in 23 years, affordability continues to fall off a cliff (The Kobeissi Letter via X)There’s Never Been a Worse Time to Buy Instead of Rent (Wall Street Journal)America’s Downtowns Are Empty. Fixing Them Will Be Expensive (Wall Street Journal)Is the ongoing run of Fed rate hikes “taking away the American dream”? This economist says so (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram) Why the housing market is going from tough to terrible (CNN)The 30-year fixed mortgage rate just hit 8% for the first time since 2000 as Treasury yields soar (CNBC)Morgan Stanley makes a bold, tough prediction for home prices next year (The Street)Fastest declining Housing Markets (1-year drop) (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Rocky few months for NAR (The Real Deal via Instagram)Real-Estate Commissions Could Be the Next Fee on the Chopping Block (Wall Street Journal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Your favorite bank CEO, Brian Moynihan is back at it again with a full on contradiction from just a year ago. Chris, Saied and Haroon waste no time calling him to the carpet. Not to be outdone, Peter Schiff pointed out that Bank of America has unrealized losses of approximately $47.8 billion dollars. The boys get in to home sales data which indicate that 2023 may be the slowest year since The Great Recession. Not helping things is the 10-year treasury which just moved above 5.00% for the first time since 2007. All the recession red flags are waving and The Higher Standard podcast is here to give you the raw, unfiltered truth.Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Big banks are quietly cutting thousands of employees, and more layoffs are coming (CNBC)Bank of America warned consumers they would be pushed to the ‘point of pain’—and CEO Brian Moynihan says we’ve now reached that point (Fortune)BoA lost $47.8 Billion (Peter Schiff via Instagram)Home Sales on Track for Slowest Year Since Housing Bust (Wall Street Journal)10-year Treasury yield breaks above 4.9% for the first time since 2007 (CNBC)Morgan Stanley shares fall over 6% as wealth management results disappoint (CNBC)Oil jumps as Iran increases rhetoric against Israel, US stockpiles drop (Yahoo! Finance)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Spoiler alert, it's cheaper to rent than it is to buy in many markets and Chris, Saied and Haroon are here to break it all down. They use the Austin market, which was a major growth market during the pandemic, as a prime example of the stress that may be forcing rental rates further down. They take a break to celebrate some of the nation's top colleges eliminating student loans entirely, but then get back to the apartment market by citing Miami's downward rental trends. Finally, to cap the show, Chris and Saied talk a whole lot of trash about novice syndicators like Brad Sumrok. Oh, and apparently Haroon opens up apple juice jars with his rear end.Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Mortgage Cost Surge Makes It Cheaper to Rent in Tough US Market (Bloomberg)Austin has over 120K apartments in pipeline (The Real DealSome of the nation’s top colleges are eliminating student loans (CNBC)Miami’s Rental Market Roller Coaster Is Headed Downhill (Wall Street Journal)Multifamily mentor Brad Sumrok built an empire. Now, the cracks are showing (The Real Deal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Saied, Chris and Haroon are back in the lab with a fun filled dive in to the wild swings of CPI, PPI and a full breakdown on whether or not this will ultimately influence the Fed's next meeting. The boys unpack some housing data and similarities to The Great Recession's housing market bubble and today. Sponsored By Transcend Company:TRANSCEND your goals! With a telehealth physician directed personalized treatment plan you can get a PERSONALIZED PLAN for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Click the link and start today: http://www.transcendcompany.com/THSPResources:Consumer prices rose 0.4% in September, more than expected (CNBC)September PPI inflation rises above expectations (The Kobeissi Letter via X)Dollar steady on underlying moderate PPI data, dovish Fed officials (Reuters)Incomes are falling in 17 states. Here's where Americans are falling furthest behind (CBS News)The housing market looks like a bubble, 2008 regulator says (CNN)Goldman Sachs says home prices are now more unaffordable for the average buyer than they were during the 2008 housing bubble. Here are the 2 things they say would have to happen for home prices to crash (Business Insider)Auto-loan interest rates are now at their highest since 2008 (The kobeissi Letter)How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything’(CNBC)Housing industry urges Powell to stop raising interest rates or risk an economic hard landing (CNBC)Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in September, more than expected (CNBC)Fed officials see ‘restrictive’ policy staying in place until inflation eases, minutes show (CNBC)Bankman-Fried was very concerned about his image, including his big hair, ex-girlfriend Ellison testifies (CNBC)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Chris, Saied and Haroon have been building up slowly on our collective knowledge and discussions about the bond market. Well, in this episode we put it all together and talk about how its current status is likely going to impact you and all the news you're hearing. But first, the boys jump in to some compelling financial facts they quote from one of their favorite X pages - The Kobeissi Letter. One of the boys' favorite economists Mohamed A. El-Erian says that "something is likely to break" after the most recent jobs data came out. And, we are in the worst bond selloff since 1787 which allegedly ends the "Free-Money" era. Chris and Saied also lovingly sound off on Internet trolls because it wouldn't be an episode of The Higher Standard without some sassy banter. Resources:The Kobeissi Letter (via X)How much can and should the government borrow? (Bloomberg Opinion via Instagram)The 5% bond market means pain is heading everyone’s way (Bloomberg)‘Something Is Likely to Break’ After Jobs Data, El-Erian Says (Bloomberg)Markets Brief: Will Bond Yields Top 5%? (Morningstar) Long Bonds’ Historic 46% Meltdown Rivals Burst of Dot-Com Bubble (Bloomberg)Worst US Bond Selloff Since 1787 Marks End of Free-Money Era (Bloomberg)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.

Redfin can't cut ties will the National Association of Realtors ("NAR") because they have a monopoly over the Multiple Listing Service or "MLS." The MLS is a database established by cooperating real estate brokers to provide data about properties for sale and it is under the sole dominion and control of NAR. The MLS allows Realtors to see one another's listings of properties for sale with the goal of connecting homebuyers to sellers. There is only one problem, you have to belong to NAR to have access to it. Chris, Saied and Haroon get in to and give you their perspective of how this looming fight may shake out. Saied then pivots to an article by the Wall Street Journal in which they break down the elements of why your home may not be selling. Lastly, Chris goes deep on the Brentwood Airbnb tenant who has refused to leave and has not paid rent in over 540 days that made national headlines. Also, fun fact, Haroon belongs to a very curious WhatsApp thread titled "Sex Talk" which he states he uses the end-to-end encryption service to talk to friends about "sports." Does he have a valid excuse? Tune in to find out...Resources:NAR’t so easy: MLS control means partners can’t make a clean break (The Real Deal)Why Is Your Home Not Selling? 5 Reasons It’s Sitting on the Market (Wall Street Journal)Brentwood Airbnb tenant refuses to leave or pay rent for 540 days (The Real Deal)Disclaimer: Please note that the content shared on this show is solely for entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal or investment advice or attributed to any company. The views and opinions expressed are personal and not reflective of any entity. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided, and listeners are urged to seek professional advice before making any legal or financial decisions. By listening to The Higher Standard podcast you agree to these terms, and the show, its hosts and employees are not liable for any consequences arising from your use of the content.