Hey there! This is part two of my special podcast series celebrating my new book, "The Truth About College," coming December 4th. Today, I'm taking you on what might be the most important detour we'll make in this entire series. I want to talk to you about something most families completely miss when discussing college: lifestyle and money. Before your teenager even thinks about which school to attend, they need to understand what kind of life they actually want to live after graduation. I'm going to challenge you to ask your teen some tough questions. When they travel, do they want to stay at a $270-a-night hotel or a $5,000-a-night suite? Economy class for $100 or business class for $1,000? These aren't just hypothetical questions – they reveal the income level your teen will need to support their desired lifestyle. Here's the problem: most people choose a career first, then build their lifestyle around whatever income that career provides. That's completely backwards! You should figure out your desired lifestyle costs first, then choose a career that can fund it. Just ask the 300,000 teachers who quit last year – many citing compensation as the primary reason. I'll also dive deep into something no one talks to teens about: taxes. That $80,000 salary your teen is excited about? They'll actually net around $56,000. Everything costs more than they think because of taxes, fees, and the real cost of living. Then we get into the nitty-gritty of college costs. Spoiler alert: it's not just tuition. When you factor in inflation, the reality that most students take six years to graduate (not four), and all the hidden costs, we're talking about potentially $600,000 less in retirement savings for students who don't graduate on time. This episode is about making sure your teen makes informed decisions about their future – because the choices they make now will determine the lifestyle they can afford for the rest of their lives. Ready to help your teen avoid the college trap and find their path to success? Pre-Order The Truth About College Now for Exclusive Bonuses:  https://thetayf.com/college/ #CollegePlanning #RicEdelman #TruthAboutCollege #StudentDebt #CollegeGoals #HigherEducation #ParentingTips #CollegeSuccess #StudentLoans #CollegeCosts #EducationPlanning #CollegePrep #FinancialPlanning #CollegeAdvice #StudentSuccess #EducationStrategy #CollegeDecisions #CollegeMyths #StudentMentalHealth #CollegeROI #EducationInvestment #CollegeAlternatives #CareerPlanning #StudyTips #AcademicSuccess #CollegeReadiness -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/ricedelman⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman⁠

Hey, Ric Edelman here, and I'm back with something special: a four-episode podcast series about college. After 32 years on the radio and three years as a Top 1% podcast, I couldn't stay away when I realized how many families are struggling with the biggest decision teenagers face today. Here's the reality: College graduates earn nearly a million dollars more over their careers and live seven years longer than non-graduates. But here's what's scary: a quarter of freshmen drop out, only 62% graduate in six years, and 42% are still paying student loans 20 years later. No wonder 78% of adults say college isn't worth the cost anymore! In this first episode, I'm sharing the top 10 mistakes parents make about college - from assuming your teen must go, to not funding their education properly, to giving them unlimited choices without parameters. I've seen these mistakes destroy families financially and emotionally during my decades running the largest independent financial planning firm in the nation. But here's the good news: when done right, college can set your teen up for an amazing life. I'm going to show you the one goal every college-bound student needs to set - and it's not just "going to college." It's graduating in four years, debt-free, on the Dean's List, with a degree that leads to their dream career. I even share my personal story of how I went from a 2.1 GPA to straight A's - and the exact study method that got me there. Spoiler alert: it's all about hard work, not being super smart! This series launches alongside my 14th book, "The Truth About College," coming December 4th. Whether you're a parent, educator, or student, this is your roadmap to making college work - or deciding if it's even the right path. Ready to help your teen avoid the college trap and find their path to success? Pre-Order The Truth About College Now for Exclusive Bonuses:  https://thetayf.com/college/ #CollegePlanning #RicEdelman #TruthAboutCollege #StudentDebt #CollegeGoals #HigherEducation #ParentingTips #CollegeSuccess #StudentLoans #CollegeCosts #EducationPlanning #CollegePrep #FinancialPlanning #CollegeAdvice #StudentSuccess #EducationStrategy #CollegeDecisions #CollegeMyths #StudentMentalHealth #CollegeROI #EducationInvestment #CollegeAlternatives #CareerPlanning #StudyTips #AcademicSuccess #CollegeReadiness -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/ricedelman⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman⁠

In his final podcast, Ric discusses the most important topic that will impact the future of personal finance: crypto. He discusses the amazing growth and the factors that will chart the future course of crypto with fellow crypto pioneer Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy. And Ric reflects on his radio-tv broadcast journey in financial education as he paved the way for advisors to host radio shows across the country. Plus, a look at what's next for Ric. #CryptoEducation #DiversifiedPortfolio #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalInvestors #GetOffZero #Crypto #Bitcoin #InvestmentOpportunities #FinancialAdvice #CryptoEducation #DiversifiedPortfolio #FinancialPlanning #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalInvestors #GetOffZero#RicEdelman #FinancialMedia #InstitutionalInvestors #GetOffZero #RadioPioneer #Copycats #FinancialEducation #PersonalFinance #Investing #Legacy #FinancialLiteracy #MediaInnovation #Galaxy ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List: https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   12/26 Podcast - The Most Important Personal Finance Message, Part 2: Investing https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/the-most-important-personal-finance-message-part-2-investing 12/23 Podcast - The Most Important Personal Finance Message, Part 1: Longevity: https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/the-most-important-personal-finance-message-part-1-longevity Galaxy Digital https://www.galaxy.com/ Galaxy Investor's Guide - The Investable Universe of Digital Assets: https://www.galaxy.com/investable-universe/?utm_campaign=The%20Investable%20Universe%20of%20Digital%20Assets&utm_source=TAYF%20Email&utm_medium=Banner%20Ad Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) https://www.invesco.com/us/financial-products/etfs/product-detail?ticker=BTCO Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH) https://www.invesco.com/us/financial-products/etfs/product-detail?ticker=QETH State Street Galaxy SPDR Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF (DECO) https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/spdr-galaxy-digital-asset-ecosystem-etf-deco State Street Galaxy SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF (HECO) https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/spdr-galaxy-hedged-digital-asset-ecosystem-etf-heco State Street Galaxy SPDR Galaxy Transformative Tech Accelerators ETF (TEKX): https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/spdr-galaxy-transformative-tech-accelerators-etf-tekx 1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

The podcast focuses on the importance of adjusting investment strategies due to longer lifespans, highlighting five key subjects: college, real estate, exponential technologies (including AI), and the rising risks of scams. As an example, a listener who lost $1.7 million to a crypto scam and took further action by borrowing money to send to the scammers. #InvestmentStrategy #AgingAndLongevity #RealEstateInvesting #ExponentialTechnologies #ArtificialIntelligence #CollegeCosts #FinancialPlanning #DiversifiedPortfolio #ScamAwareness #TechInFinance #CryptoScam #FinancialAdvice #InvestmentScams #BankFraud #ScamAwareness #PersonalFinance #InvestorProtection #RetirementSavings #FinancialSecurity #ExponentialTechnologies ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List: https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

As people are living longer and healthier lives thanks to advancements in technology, healthcare, and public policy, it is critical to rethink investment strategies, family dynamics, and wealth distribution is critical. As we approach a future where living to 100 is the norm, longevity is a key factor in managing healthcare costs and embracing reinvention, has never been greater. #Longevity #Aging #Healthcare #InvestmentStrategy #WealthTransfer #RetirementPlanning #FamilyDynamics #AlzheimersAwareness #Reinvention #FinancialPlanning #SocialSecurity #Pensions #Webinars #Personalfinance #Investmentmanagement #Cryptoeducation #Financialliteracy #Investmentstrategy #Financialplanning #RicEdelman ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List: https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

The pros and cons of SBA loans for small businesses, as entrepreneurs should first assess if borrowing is the right decision for their business's long-term success. Plus a controversial vote in West Virginia about medically-assisted suicide is one example of the global debate on the complexities and growing relevance of euthanasia. #SBALoans #SmallBusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FinancialAdvice #MedicallyAssistedSuicide #WestVirginiaVote #SocialDebate #EuthanasiaDebate #BusinessSuccess #CapitalRaising #RicEdelman #StartupLoans #BusinessFunding #LoanRisks #DebtManagement #YoungEntrepreneurs #InvestorCapital #HomeEquityLoan #BusinessConsulting #ExponentialTechnologies #BusinessMentoring ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

Gold plays a key role in portfolio diversification, however, buying physical gold involves significant challenges such as storage, security, and commissions, which has led many investors to opt for gold-backed ETFs like GLD, offering convenience, liquidity, and lower costs. Plus, the decision of whether to hold investments like Bitcoin in a taxable account or an IRA depends on tax and risk factors making the choice more complex. #Gold #Investing #GoldETF #GoldMarket #GLD #PortfolioDiversification #InflationHedge #InvestmentStrategy #GoldCoins #PhysicalGold #InvestmentAdvice #GoldMining #Bitcoin #IRA #CryptoInvesting #TaxableAccount #RothIRA #CryptoTaxStrategy #InvestmentStrategy #CapitalGainsTax #TaxDeferral #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   SPDR Gold Shares ETF from State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/spdr-gold-shares-gld State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/ 1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

The question "What do you do?" has long been a standard icebreaker, but for many, especially those facing retirement, career changes, or gig work, it’s a challenging question that doesn’t fully capture who they are. Instead of focusing on a job, the key is to reframe the answer to give new perspective on identity and spark more meaningful conversations. #ReframeYourIdentity #CareerChanges #PersonalFulfillment #HobbiesAndPassions #WhatDoYouDo #RetirementLife #JoblessLife #CareerTransition #ReinventYourself #SocialConnection #MeaningfulConversations #LifeBeyondWork #webinars #personalfinance #investmentmanagement #cryptoeducation #financialliteracy #investmentstrategy #financialplanning ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee

There are a variety of area offering away to diversify in the crypto asset class which includes not only bitcoin but also other cryptocurrencies, crypto companies, crypto funds, and ETFs. And while cancer deaths are declining, the number of cancer cases, particularly among adults under 50, is rising, especially for breast and colorectal cancer. Behavior changes, including unhealthy consumption habits, can prevent up to 40% of cancer cases, with a positive attitude also contributing to improved health and longevity. #CryptoInvesting, #Bitcoin, #Diversification, #CryptoPortfolio, #Blockchain, #CryptoAssets, #ETFInvesting, #CryptoFunds, #RicEdelman, #DigitalAssets #CancerPrevention, #HealthyLiving, #AlcoholAndCancer, #BreastCancer, #ColorectalCancer, #PositiveMentalAttitude, #Longevity, #HealthyHabits, #Rapamycin, #CancerAwareness ----- Stay Connected on Ric's Distribution List https://bit.ly/ric_edelman Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----   Links from today’s show:   1/15 Webinar - Your Crypto Questions Answered: https://dacfp.com/events/your-crypto-questions-answered 12/10 Webinar Replay - The Retirement Revolution: ETF Solutions for Modern Retirement Planning: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/the-retirement-revolution-etf-solutions-for-modern-retirement-planning 12/9 Webinar Replay - What the Election Results Mean for Crypto:  https://dacfp.com/events/what-the-election-results-mean-for-crypto 2/24-2/26 Wealth Management Convergence-2025: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence 11/13 Webinar Replay - An Innovative Way to Generate Income in a World of Declining Rates: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/november-13-2024-an-innovative-way-to-generate-income 10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/ -----   Follow Ric on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----   Brought to you by:   Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ TAYF Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee