The 9Innings Podcast

FoF: 💰Trump Accounts: Free Money or Just Another IRA?

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: Trump Accounts have been pitched as a new way to help children build wealth, but what are they actually, and who benefits the most? In this episode of Facts Over Feelings, Kevin Thompson breaks down what Trump Accounts are, what they aren't, and three major ways they differ from other IRAs. We discuss the $1,000 government contribution, taxes, investment restrictions, and why parents may want to compare these accounts to a 529 plan if education is the goal. Are Trump Accounts a real wealth-building tool, or will the biggest benefits go to families who already have the money to contribute? These are the facts. You can decide how you feel about them. How Trump Accounts Work (00:01:40) Difference 1: No Earned Income Required (00:02:54) Difference 2: Restricted Investment Choices (00:04:17) Difference 3: The Money is Locked Up (00:07:02) Comparison with 529 Plans for Education (00:08:04) Kevin's Perspective: Are They Revolutionary? (00:10:24) What Should You Do? (00:12:51) NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 [https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4] Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com [http://www.9icapitalgroup.com] Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com [http://SwoleNerdProductions.com] Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure [https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure]

🚨 Inflation Is Falling... So Why Does Everything Still Cost So Much? | ft. Dr. John Harvey

In this episode, host Kevin interviews Dr. John T. Harvey, the "cowboy economist," about inflation and economic policy. Dr. Harvey distinguishes between demand-pull and cost-push inflation, criticizing the Federal Reserve's focus on core CPI while excluding food and energy prices. He challenges conventional thinking about government debt, supports paying living wages despite inflationary effects, and warns about America's short-term economic thinking compared to China's long-term planning. Dr. Harvey argues the Fed has limited ability to control inflation and that misallocation of resources, rather than debt itself, is America's primary economic concern. (01:47) – Demand-Pull vs. Cost-Push Inflation: Understanding the Difference (04:39) – Trimmed Inflation Explained: Better Data or Statistical Smoke and Mirrors? (12:16) – Corporate Profits, Market Concentration, and the Real Drivers of Post-COVID Inflation (20:44) – The Fed's 2% Inflation Target: Is It Still Realistic? (30:42) – The Future of the U.S. Dollar, National Debt, and America's Economic Outlook (41:11) – Quick Fire Round: Inflation Myths, Interest Rates, and What's Next NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 [https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4] Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com [http://www.9icapitalgroup.com] Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com [http://SwoleNerdProductions.com] Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure [https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure]

Econ 101: ⚡ Data Centers: Who Really Pays the Price?

On This Week's Econ 101... Data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in America, fueled by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and our increasingly digital lives. Communities across the country are competing to attract these facilities with promises of economic growth, new investment, and job creation. But are the benefits matching the promises? In this episode, Kevin Thompson breaks down what data centers are, why they are being built at such an unprecedented pace, and how they impact the communities where they operate. From electricity demand and water consumption to tax incentives and job creation, we explore the economic tradeoffs that local residents and policymakers are increasingly being forced to confront. Topics Covered: * What data centers actually do and why they are essential to modern technology * How artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for new facilities * The impact of data centers on local power grids and utility costs * Why water consumption has become a growing concern * Whether data centers create the jobs communities expect * Tax abatements, incentives, and the debate over corporate subsidies * Why some communities are pushing back against new developments * The economic concept of externalities and who ultimately bears the costs As AI continues to expand, data centers aren't going away. The question is whether the communities hosting them are receiving a fair return for the resources they provide. (00:00) – What Are Data Centers and Why Are They Everywhere? (04:29) – Jobs, Electricity, and Water: The Real Economic Tradeoffs (09:24) – Tax Breaks, Subsidies, and Corporate Incentives (11:01)– Why Communities Are Fighting Back NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 [https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4] Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com [http://www.9icapitalgroup.com] Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure [https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure]

FoF: 🚨 Is Social Security Really Going Broke? Separating Fact from Fear | Facts Over Feelings

In this episode, we break down the realities of Social Security's financial future, separating fact from emotion. He clarifies that the Social Security trust fund and the overall system are not the same — even if the trust fund is depleted, benefits continue, though potentially reduced by 20-25%. We explore contributing pressures including aging demographics, declining birth rates, immigration shifts, and automation replacing payroll-tax-generating workers. We emphasize that benefit cuts would devastate millions of retirees who rely solely on Social Security, while also harming the broader economy through reduced consumer spending and tax revenues. (00:00) – Social Security Isn't Going Broke (03:56) – Why the Current Model Is Under Pressure (07:01) – What a 20–25% Benefit Cut Would Mean (09:32) - Why the System is Under Pressure NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 [https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4] Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com [http://www.9icapitalgroup.com] Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com [http://SwoleNerdProductions.com] Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure [https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure]

🚪 The IPO Exit Strategy: Why Retail Investors Are Buying What Insiders Are Selling 💰

In this episode of the 9innings Podcast, host Kevin Thompson — CEO of 9i Capital Group — breaks down the current IPO boom featuring companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Stripe. Kevin cautions retail investors against getting swept up in the hype, noting that IPOs primarily serve as exit opportunities for early investors and venture capitalists. He highlights concerning trends including shortened lockup periods and faster index inclusions, while reminding listeners that great companies don't always make great investments. His key takeaway: valuations and fundamentals matter, and the easy money has likely already been made. (00:00) – The IPO Boom Is Back: What Retail Investors Need to Know (00:51) – Why SpaceX, Stripe, and Others Are Going Public Now (03:21) – The New IPO Rules: Accelerated Lockups & Forced Index Buying (05:49) – Great Company ≠ Great Investment: The Valuation Problem (09:06) – Why Insiders Are Selling and What Retail Investors Should Watch NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page [https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 [https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4] Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com [http://www.9icapitalgroup.com] Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com [http://SwoleNerdProductions.com] Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure [https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure]