How Gen Z Can Build Wealth in a Broken Economy | Money Expert David McWilliams Explains

Economist and author David McWilliams joins Adam Metwally to break down how Gen Z and Millennials can still build wealth in a system that feels stacked against them. From mastering interest rates and understanding why “money isn’t real,” to avoiding the traps that keep poor people paying more, McWilliams shares the five rules he wishes he’d known at 20—and why the future now belongs to risk-takers, not security-seekers. If you’ve ever felt the economy is rigged but still want to win, this episode is your blueprint.

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Myth of Money and the Rigged System
02:44 – Investing Fundamentals: Learning to Invest
10:58 – Navigating Financial Anxiety and Credit Risks
13:42 – The Importance of Humility in Wealth Creation
16:21 – Investment Strategies for Different Amounts of Wealth
34:43 – Understanding Market Cycles and Investment Strategies
38:13 – Contrarian Thinking in Financial Decision Making
41:59 – Generational Shifts and the Rise of Gen Z
47:16 – Navigating a Rigged System: Money and Success
51:51 – The Relationship Between Wealth and Happiness

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