#569: Financial Insights We've Gained - and What to Expect in 2025

      Let's reflect on the most significant financial and economic headlines of 2024 and look forward to what 2025 may bring!

      The Federal Reserve

      Gross Domestic Product

      The Bull Market

      The National Deficit

      Inflation Rates

      Bitcoin

      The Basel III Final Outcome

      and Scientific Innovations

      References and Resources:

      Michael Kitces interview: #525: Michael Kitces: Is the Economy Worse than We Think? – Afford Anything

      One Tweak a Week: 2025 One Tweak a Week – Afford Anything

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