No Lazy Money

Smart Money Moves: Avoiding Pitfalls and Building Wealth

Episode Summary

March 4, 2026 ~ Hosts Ryan Ermanni and Nick Hopwood discuss mutual fund capital gains distributions, citing an example of a client who owes a large sum in taxes without selling assets. They explain how Obamacare subsidies could be lost if income exceeds $84,000, and highlight the potential of “Trump accounts” for long-term wealth creation for children. The speakers also touch upon proposed wealth taxes in the Netherlands and California, and the broader economic implications of various tax policies.