Everybody feels like a genius when everything is going up.
The S&P 500 is hitting new highs. Bitcoin has surged through major resistance. Investors are posting gains, celebrating their portfolios, and once again believing the good times may keep rolling.
But underneath the market euphoria, America has crossed $40 trillion in national debt, interest-rate uncertainty remains, the yield curve continues raising questions, and retirees are still exposed to risks that don't disappear simply because their account balance is growing.
On this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the surge in Bitcoin, the S&P 500's record-setting run, silver's latest move, the U.S. dollar, and the emotional trap that catches investors during powerful bull markets
Greed.
Carlos explains why making money isn't the same as having a retirement plan, why taking profits can be an act of discipline rather than fear, and why investors should understand the difference between Red Money, Yellow Money, and Green Money before volatility returns.
The conversation moves beyond charts when Carlos shares the story of a terminally ill man preparing financially for his wife after he's gone. It's a powerful reminder that retirement planning isn't ultimately about beating Bitcoin, predicting silver, or squeezing another percentage point out of the S&P 500.
It's about knowing what your money is supposed to accomplish.
Growth matters.
Protection matters.
But stewardship means having a plan for the people who depend on youeven when you're no longer here to provide for them yourself.
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