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@LHJoshuaWrites walmart is holding it up lol

@themarkethustle LOL! Walmart!

The S&P 500 vs The S&P 10:

@cc_video_edit yup

@themarkethustle That gap is real. Just makes it more important to have money working somewhere, not just sitting.

Home prices rose 70% since 2017. Wages rose 35%. The gap between those 2 numbers is the reason you feel behind. Because mathematically, many are. You can’t control the system. But you can pick which side of the gap you sit on.

Stock market investing becomes a lot more appealing when you break down the cost of mortgage interest, inspections, appraisals, closing costs, home maintenance, property taxes, PMI, pest control, HOA fees, landscaping/lawn care, home insurance, and a 6% fee to resell your home.

You're reaction to days like this says a lot about how successful you'll be investing:

@cc_video_edit Tech has been pulling much of the weight lol

@themarkethustle $VGT and $QQQM really separated from the rest.

How These 8 ETFs Performed Over The Last 12 Months:

The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75%. No rate change. They still expect one rate cut later in 2026 and another in 2027. Inflation is still slightly above avg and oil spike risks are keeping them cautious. Translation: The Fed wants to cut rates but doesn't feel safe doing it yet.

@cc_video_edit Time IN the market is the variable

@themarkethustle Crazy how much starting a bit earlier changes the math.

How much you need to invest monthly (8% average return) to hit these milestones by age 59:

The longer you wait to take investing seriously, the more expensive it gets. Keep in mind this post assumes you're starting from absolutely nothing with $0 invested.

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership:

I guess what I've learned is you have to be more afraid of wasting your life than of embarrassing yourself

Your biggest edge in the stock market will come from sitting still while everyone else chases the next distraction trying to get rich quickly.

The S&P 500 Performance Since 1980:

I don’t have to care about everything and it’s not my place to save people from the results of their own choices

Make buying ownership a habit. Especially when it goes on sale.

Markets are at "Extreme Fear." The S&P 500 is down 3% year to date. Many right now are panic selling or frozen. The average investor earns 3-4% per year. The S&P 500 averages ~10% per year. The difference? Behavior during moments exactly like this.

We are overstimulated and we don't even notice. Netflix while eating. Reels in the bathroom. Music while cooking. Podcasts on walks. We consume by default, not by intention. You keep filling every gap, then wonder why you feel foggy and unmotivated. Boredom and silence are the real growth drivers. They give you space to think and create. That's when solutions show up for problems that have been stuck for months. Leave some room.