Is the $895 Amex Platinum a Trap? How to Unlock $1,400 in Hidden Credits

The SpaceX IPO Valuation Trap: Why SPCX Could Crash

Stop letting hidden financial traps and bad market timing drain your bank account, and start mastering the rules of modern capitalism on this packed episode of The Red, White and Green. In News You Can Use, Ted Jenkin and Southside Steve Rickman expose the shocking new dating trend where nearly 40% of Americans admit to going on a date solely for a free meal, and how the average $93 first date bill is crushing single budgets. Plus, find out how California's new Robotaxi laws allow police to ticket driverless vehicle manufacturers, why the massive upcoming SpaceX IPO could leave everyday investors holding the bag, and how Boxable is shaking up affordable housing with $40,000 pop-up homes. In They Didn't Teach You This, we break down the ultimate wealth-building secret the education system completely missed: why every 50-year-old needs a 529 plan, even if they don't have kids. Master the exact 15-year clock strategy to legally roll over $35,000 into a tax-free Roth IRA by saving just $115 a month. Finally, our Money Hacks segment solves the eternal investing dilemma: Should you invest at the beginning, middle, or end of the month? Ted delivers the automated math showing why waiting to time the market loses you money and why consistent automation secures your financial freedom. Stick around for our Viewer Mailbag, where we answer the ultimate modern etiquette question: Is it rude to demand to see the paper bill instead of blindly tipping on high-pressure touchscreens? Ready to stop letting sneaky financial traps drain your wallet and start building a fatter net worth? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you're ready to take control of your money today! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join a movement of Americans building bigger wealth on their own terms. — // REACH OUT// General Inquiries: info@redwhiteandgreen.com Media Requests: media@redwhiteandgreen.com // LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE // Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteandGreen?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://bit.ly/3Nj5asa Ted Jenkin has launched America's first AI financial coach to provide you with 24/7 accountability and expert guidance. Don't let the high cost of traditional advisors stand in the way of your financial freedom—get instant answers on tax returns, insurance policies, and wealth-building strategies today. 🌐 Start for FREE today: https://www.exitwealth.ai/ [https://www.exitwealth.ai/] 📞 THE RED, WHITE & GREEN HOTLINE: (470) 758-9769 Do you have a financial "unfiltered truth" or a burning question for the show? We want to hear from you! Whether it's a confusing line on your paystub, a small business tax trap, or a money hack that worked for you—get involved with the movement. // CONNECT WITH TED // LinkedIn (The CEO Advisor): https://bit.ly/48XDHoB Exit Stage Left Advisors: https://bit.ly/4qnUyXt Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealtedjenkin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedjenkin // THE MISSION //  Red, White & Green is dedicated to teaching the next 250 years of Americans how to build a fatter wallet and a bigger net worth through capitalism and smart financial planning. // ABOUT TED JENKIN // Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits. // LEGAL DISCLAIMER // The information provided in any content produced, distributed, or communicated by Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing contained in these materials constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement of any specific investment, strategy, or financial product. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances. All content is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of these materials does not create an advisor-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green or any affiliated parties. #RedWhiteandGreen #529Plan #RothIRARollover #RetirementPlanning #HowToInvestMoney

Is the $895 Amex Platinum a Trap? How to Unlock $1,400 in Hidden Credits

Beat skyrocketing airline fees, dodge predatory auto loans, and steal the marketing secrets of a self-made millionaire salon owner on this packed episode of The Red, White and Green. In News You Can Use, Ted Jenkin and Southside Steve Rickman expose luggage abandonment, which is the bizarre trend where travelers leave suitcases behind to protest surging check fees. Discover how airports flip unclaimed bags for profit and get the ultimate wardrobe hack to bypass the counter entirely. Plus, learn why beer and wine sales are crashing while Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and viral brands like Buzzballs trigger a massive Ready-To-Drink canned cocktail boom. In They Didn't Teach You This, we fix the auto crisis crushing Americans with $800 monthly payments. Stop letting dealerships trap you in brutal 7-year loans; instead, master Ted's ironclad 20-10-4 Rule to test your exact financial math before you sign. Then, go inside The Green Room with serial entrepreneur CJ Nicotera, owner of Balance Salon. She reveals how she bypassed corporate greed, leveraged low-cost guerrilla marketing strategies, and structured life-changing commissions to turn everyday stylists into true wealth builders. Finally, our Money Hacks segment takes on the great plastic debate. Ted delivers 5 reasons why absorbing the $895 Amex Platinum fee actually nets you over $1,400 in hidden credits, streaming packages, and top-tier travel protections to unlock the best credit card rewards 2026 has to offer. Are you ready to stop letting sneaky fees drain your bank account and start mastering the rules of modern capitalism? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join a movement of hardworking Americans building bigger net worths on their own terms. // REACH OUT// General Inquiries: info@redwhiteandgreen.com Media Requests: media@redwhiteandgreen.com // LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE // Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteandGreen?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://bit.ly/3Nj5asa Ted Jenkin has launched America's first AI financial coach to provide you with 24/7 accountability and expert guidance. Don't let the high cost of traditional advisors stand in the way of your financial freedom—get instant answers on tax returns, insurance policies, and wealth-building strategies today. 🌐 Start for FREE today: https://www.exitwealth.ai/ [https://www.exitwealth.ai/] 📞 THE RED, WHITE & GREEN HOTLINE: (470) 758-9769 Do you have a financial "unfiltered truth" or a burning question for the show? We want to hear from you! Whether it's a confusing line on your paystub, a small business tax trap, or a money hack that worked for you—get involved with the movement. // CONNECT WITH TED // LinkedIn (The CEO Advisor): https://bit.ly/48XDHoB Exit Stage Left Advisors: https://bit.ly/4qnUyXt Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealtedjenkin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedjenkin // THE MISSION //  Red, White & Green is dedicated to teaching the next 250 years of Americans how to build a fatter wallet and a bigger net worth through capitalism and smart financial planning. // ABOUT TED JENKIN // Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits. // LEGAL DISCLAIMER // The information provided in any content produced, distributed, or communicated by Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing contained in these materials constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement of any specific investment, strategy, or financial product. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances. All content is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of these materials does not create an advisor-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green or any affiliated parties. #RedWhiteandGreen #HowToBeatInflation #CreditCardRewards #CarBuyingTips #SmartMoneyHacks

You’re Being Taxed Wrong: The Secret LLC Trick to Protect Your Wealth

On this special episode of The Red, White and Green Show, we break away from our usual format to dive straight into the massive small business startup boom happening right now. If you are launching a side hustle, whether you are reselling Pokémon cards on eBay or starting a consulting gig, you need to understand the power of a Limited Liability Company. Ted Jenkin exposes the massive financial divide between a W2 worker and an LLC owner, showing you how to escape the W2 trap, legally stop paying taxes on your gross income, and start building real wealth with pretax dollars. As part of this strategy, you will discover the ultimate 1099 blueprint to transform ordinary household expenses into legal, IRS approved business tax deductions. We show you exactly how to write off everyday costs, like your family cell phone plan, your kitchen snack pantry, and even your wardrobe, by utilizing your business structure. We wrap up by tackling the allowance trap that is ruining the next generation of Americans. Instead of handing your kids cash for doing nothing, you will learn how to transform standard household chores into a corporate structure. By treating their chores like a business, you activate your child’s single greatest financial asset, which is their ability to earn an income, and teach them the pillars of saving, spending, donating, and investing before they even turn 10. Are you ready to stop working for your money and start making your money work for you? // REACH OUT// General Inquiries: info@redwhiteandgreen.com Media Requests: media@redwhiteandgreen.com // LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE // Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteandGreen?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://bit.ly/3Nj5asa Ted Jenkin has launched America's first AI financial coach to provide you with 24/7 accountability and expert guidance. Don't let the high cost of traditional advisors stand in the way of your financial freedom—get instant answers on tax returns, insurance policies, and wealth-building strategies today. 🌐 Start for FREE today: https://www.exitwealth.ai/ [https://www.exitwealth.ai/] 📞 THE RED, WHITE & GREEN HOTLINE: (470) 758-9769 Do you have a financial "unfiltered truth" or a burning question for the show? We want to hear from you! Whether it's a confusing line on your paystub, a small business tax trap, or a money hack that worked for you—get involved with the movement. Call or Text: (470) 758-9769 // CONNECT WITH TED // LinkedIn (The CEO Advisor): https://bit.ly/48XDHoB Exit Stage Left Advisors: https://bit.ly/4qnUyXt Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealtedjenkin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedjenkin // THE MISSION //  Red, White & Green is dedicated to teaching the next 250 years of Americans how to build a fatter wallet and a bigger net worth through capitalism and smart financial planning. // ABOUT TED JENKIN // Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits. // LEGAL DISCLAIMER // The information provided in any content produced, distributed, or communicated by Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing contained in these materials constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement of any specific investment, strategy, or financial product. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances. All content is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of these materials does not create an advisor-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green or any affiliated parties. #RedWhiteandGreen #LLCTaxDeductions #1099TaxWriteOffs #HowToStartAnLLC #FinancialPlanning

IRS Hiding Your Money? The July 10th "Kwong" Deadline You Need To Know

Are you one of the millions of Americans waiting on an IRS refund? You might be sitting on a windfall without even knowing it. In this episode, national money expert Ted Jenkin and Southside Steve Rickman break down the landmark Kwong v. United States ruling. If you paid tax penalties between April 2020 and May 2023, you have a hard deadline of July 10, 2026, to file Form 843 and get your money back. If you miss it, the government keeps your capital forever. We also expose the "stalker" in your pocket: Surveillance Pricing. We explain how AI uses your zip code and browsing history to surge prices specifically for you. Finally, we provide a "Money Hack" to help you buy back seven years of your life by making one simple adjustment to your mortgage payments. No fluff—just the financial truth you need to protect your wallet. The IRS Refund Secret: How the Kwong ruling affects anyone who paid tax penalties during the pandemic years. The July 10th Deadline: Why you must file Form 843 immediately to reclaim your assets. Surveillance Pricing Exposed: How your smartphone tracks your digital footprint to charge you more based on your shopping habits. Beating the AI Algorithm: Using "Incognito Mode" to reset prices and stop the data-driven premium. The 7-Year Mortgage Hack: Turning a 30-year loan into a 23-year loan with one extra payment per year. Are you ready to stop working for your money and start making your money work for you? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you’re going incognito to beat surveillance pricing today. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join the movement of Americans turning capitalism into a life on their own terms. // REACH OUT// General Inquiries: info@redwhiteandgreen.com Media Requests: media@redwhiteandgreen.com // LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE // Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteandGreen?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://bit.ly/3Nj5asa Ted Jenkin has launched America's first AI financial coach to provide you with 24/7 accountability and expert guidance. Don't let the high cost of traditional advisors stand in the way of your financial freedom—get instant answers on tax returns, insurance policies, and wealth-building strategies today. 🌐 Start for FREE today: https://www.exitwealth.ai/ [https://www.exitwealth.ai/] 📞 THE RED, WHITE & GREEN HOTLINE: (470) 758-9769 Do you have a financial "unfiltered truth" or a burning question for the show? We want to hear from you! Whether it's a confusing line on your paystub, a small business tax trap, or a money hack that worked for you—get involved with the movement. // CONNECT WITH TED // LinkedIn (The CEO Advisor): https://bit.ly/48XDHoB Exit Stage Left Advisors: https://bit.ly/4qnUyXt Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealtedjenkin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedjenkin // THE MISSION //  Red, White & Green is dedicated to teaching the next 250 years of Americans how to build a fatter wallet and a bigger net worth through capitalism and smart financial planning. // ABOUT TED JENKIN // Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits. // LEGAL DISCLAIMER // The information provided in any content produced, distributed, or communicated by Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing contained in these materials constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement of any specific investment, strategy, or financial product. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances. All content is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of these materials does not create an advisor-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green or any affiliated parties. #RedWhiteandGreen #IRSRefund #KwongRuling #SurveillancePricing #MortgageHacks

Secret HR Document Draining Your Account & 2026 Asset Protection Hacks

Is your marriage protected from your dog? Is your 401k quietly draining your future? This week on Red, White and Green, Ted Jenkin and Southside Steve Rickman expose the "unfiltered truths" of Asset Protection 2026. From the rise of "Petnups" to the "sketch factor" of modern marriage, the legal rules are being rewritten. We reveal why couples are battling over dog custody and frozen embryos, and Ted warns of the MetaMask trap—where one forgotten crypto password can cost you a $75 million fortune. Most Americans have a 401k "disease" because HR hides the SPD (Summary Plan Description). We show you how to demand this document to unlock a Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA). Stop settling for boring mutual funds; use the "Brokerage Link" to buy high-growth stocks like Nvidia and Apple directly inside your retirement plan and take control of your Financial Freedom. Finally, we head into The Green Room with special guest John Hannis Mize, a serial entrepreneur who turned a passion for veterinary medicine into an eight-figure empire. Hannes opens up about the "sandpaper" start of his career—from the 3:00 AM payroll panics to the controversial "litmus test" of gutting a staff to ensure absolute loyalty. Learn how he scaled to three clinics, managed "bad cat" personalities in business, and eventually executed a massive exit to retire in his 50s. Master the "Bargain Flex" with our Style Per Dollar strategy. Ted reveals why a $250 Moon Swatch earns 3x the compliments of a $14,000 Omega—the ultimate money hack for looking like a million bucks on a budget. Learn the "EBITDA Dad" mindset to turn your participation in capitalism into true legacy wealth. Ready to build a legacy and a fatter wallet? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you’re checking your 401k for a "Brokerage Link" today. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join the movement of Americans turning capitalism into a fatter wallet. — // REACH OUT// General Inquiries: info@redwhiteandgreen.com Media Requests: media@redwhiteandgreen.com // LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE // Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteandGreen?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://bit.ly/3Nj5asa Ted Jenkin has launched America's first AI financial coach to provide you with 24/7 accountability and expert guidance. Don't let the high cost of traditional advisors stand in the way of your financial freedom—get instant answers on tax returns, insurance policies, and wealth-building strategies today. 🌐 Start for FREE today: https://www.exitwealth.ai/ [https://www.exitwealth.ai/] — 📞 THE RED, WHITE & GREEN HOTLINE: (470) 758-9769 Do you have a financial "unfiltered truth" or a burning question for the show? We want to hear from you! Whether it's a confusing line on your paystub, a small business tax trap, or a money hack that worked for you—get involved with the movement. Join the Show: Your voice memo or text could be featured in our next Viewer Mailbag or Wealth Building Block segment. // CONNECT WITH TED // LinkedIn (The CEO Advisor): https://bit.ly/48XDHoB Exit Stage Left Advisors: https://bit.ly/4qnUyXt Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealtedjenkin/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedjenkin // THE MISSION //  Red, White & Green is dedicated to teaching the next 250 years of Americans how to build a fatter wallet and a bigger net worth through capitalism and smart financial planning. // ABOUT TED JENKIN // Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits. // LEGAL DISCLAIMER // The information provided in any content produced, distributed, or communicated by Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Nothing contained in these materials constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or endorsement of any specific investment, strategy, or financial product. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information contained in these materials without seeking appropriate professional advice from a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney who is familiar with your individual circumstances. All content is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of these materials does not create an advisor-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and Ted Jenkin and Red, White and Green or any affiliated parties. #RedWhiteandGreen #AssetProtection #401kHack #Petnup #FinancialFreedom