The #1 Reason Most People Will Still Be BROKE In 2026 | Rajat Soni | BFM217
The #1 Reason Most People Will Still Be BROKE In 2026 | Rajat Soni | BFM217  
Podcast: Bitcoin for Millennials
Published On: Sat Dec 27 2025
Description: Rajat Soni is a CFA with 10+ years of experience who simplifies complicated concepts with weekly insights on personal finance and Bitcoin with his audience of 250K+ followers.› https://x.com/Rajatsoni› https://www.youtube.com/@rajatsonifinancePARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Financial Mindset00:41 - Understanding Debt and Its Impact02:42 - The Role of Education in Financial Success04:49 - Consumer Mindset and Spending Habits06:19 - The Importance of Investing for the Future06:51 - Earning More and Spending Less09:40 - The Power of Bitcoin as a Savings Tool11:06 - The Reality of Personal Finance Education15:55 - Bitcoin: Investment or Trade?17:35 - Maintaining Purchasing Power with Bitcoin19:57 - The Short-Term Spending Mentality22:40 - Understanding Saving and Future Uncertainty23:22 - The Challenge of Delayed Gratification25:13 - The Importance of Emergency Funds27:45 - Mindset and Financial Decisions32:06 - Navigating Bitcoin's Volatility37:44 - Bitcoin as a Psychological Assetℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Rajat Soni discuss the complexities of personal finance, focusing on the mindset surrounding debt, investing, and the role of Bitcoin as a superior savings tool. They discuss the psychological impacts of financial stress, the importance of delayed gratification, and the pitfalls of trying to time the market. Soni emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective towards money and investing, advocating for a long-term approach to wealth accumulation through Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of fiat currency debasement and the necessity of emergency funds in achieving financial stability.