Invest Like a Billionaire

At the start of 2026, many economists expected growth to slow.Since then, we've had tariffs, inflation concerns, conflict in the Middle East, oil volatility, and a new Fed Chair. Yet the economy keeps growing.In this episode, Bob Fraser and Ellis Hammond sit down with Belinda Román, Associate Professor of Economics at St. Mary's University, to discuss what's changed, what's surprised her, and whether the economy is proving more resilient than investors expected.We cover tariffs, inflation, consumer spending, interest rates, AI-driven productivity, recession risks, and what investors should be watching in the second half of 2026.Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://investlikeabillionaire.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aspenfunds.us/

California is pushing a wealth tax. Missouri just eliminated capital gains tax. What does that mean for investors?In this episode, Ellis Hammond sits down with Bob and Ben Fraser to break down the billionaire tax battle between CA vs. MO—and how high-net-worth investors adapt. Learn how the wealthy use LLCs, balance-sheet thinking, and smart tax strategy to legally protect and grow their wealth.If you want to pay less in taxes and keep more of your returns, this episode is for you.Don’t miss the 2026 Macro Economic Outlook—announced in the outro of this episode! Sign up here: ⁠https://aspenfunds.us/2026-macro-economic-outlook/⁠Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to ⁠https://investlikeabillionaire.org/⁠ to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at ⁠https://aspenfunds.us/

Is infinite banking a smart wealth strategy or just well-marketed?In Part 2 of this two-part debate, Ben and Bob continue their conversation with Caleb Guilliams ( @BetterWealth ) and Jim Dew ( @DewWealth ) Together, they unpack the realities of infinite banking and whole life insurance. Ben shares his own experience implementing these strategies, while the group debates the math, tradeoffs, and why infinite banking is often oversold to investors.Thinking about adding infinite banking to your financial plan or wealth strategy? This episode is packed with expert insights and real-world lessons.Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to https://investlikeabillionaire.org to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/

Is whole life insurance a smart investment strategy or an expensive mistake?In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, Ben and Bob sit down with financial experts Caleb Guilliams (Better Wealth) and Jim Dew (Dew Wealth Management) to break down the truth about whole life insurance and infinite banking.They explain whole life insurance, compare whole life vs term life insurance, reveal what makes a strong life insurance policy, highlight common mistakes, and show when these strategies benefit your wealth, and when they don’t.Investors and entrepreneurs: this two-part series gives you the clarity the financial world doesn’t.Have more questions, or want more resources like a tax calculator? Go to investlikeabillionaire.org to learn more about our community. Check out Ben & Bob’s company and invest along at https://aspenfunds.us/