In this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane reflect on their first-ever company retreat where AJ admits to being a sore loser, break down the surprising connection between Toys R Us and crypto, and explain why you should give your parents a secret code word to avoid AI scams. Plus, the latest on UK tax loopholes, how many streaming apps are too many, Iceland’s new four-day work week, and a few surprising lessons about monetizing unused flights and hotel rooms.

(00:00) Introductions

(01:09) Certified pre-owned food

(02:48) Are home renovations ever finished in their projected time window?

(03:42) BKFi client event and classic, corporate forced fun work retreat

(04:35) Give your parents a code word, don't let them get scammed by AI

(10:06) Will you buy the new Apple flip phone?

(14:10) AJ is a sore loser at the first company retreat

(16:35) How are Toys R Us and Crypto related?

(22:44) Be real, how many streaming apps does your household use?

(24:40) Shane doesn't know the difference between Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls

(25:38) Lifesyles of the rich and the famous, they're always complaining, always complaining - How the infamous Good Charlotte song applies to the new closed tax loophole in the UK

(31:41) Iceland approved a new four-day work week

(35:07) Monitizing your own unused flights and hotel rooms

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On this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ and Shane are finally reunited, and they cover everything from Missouri’s wild proposal to eliminate capital gains tax to why the return-to-office push might be hurting women more than expected. Plus, Greece’s crumbling infrastructure, sky-high babysitting rates, revoked science grants, and how to track down your long-lost 401(k). Oh… and of course, a little pasta talk.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) Introductions

(02:37) Where in the world has Shane been?

(05:21) Greece's crumbling infrastructure and economy

(09:51) AJ's childhood neighbor has a fascinating way of cooking chicken

(11:00) A new bill in Missouri could eliminate capital gains altogether

(16:00) Why women are struggling with returning to work in the office (hint, they're not)

(20:37) Babysitters make HOW much money in 2025?

(21:13) Is New York the place for you? (Go read AJ's Substack, Money Changes Everything, to get the low down)

(24:10) Capitol Hill Science fair - Grants get revoked

(29:05) Check the lost and found for your old 401(k)

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What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — and how does it impact your taxes, family, equity comp, and retirement? In this episode of The Liquidity Event, AJ Ayers and John Owens break down the OBBB and what it means for high earners, tech professionals, parents, retirees, and everyone in between. We also chat micro-retirements, the new NYC mayor, charitable gifting changes, and yes, beavers with zoning issues.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) Introductions

(03:09) Zohran Mamdani the new mayor of NYC

(07:30) Gen Z discovers micro-retirement and taking vacations

(11:01) Beavers build a local dam in the Czech Republic while authorities await permit

(12:54) One Big Beautiful Bill: What does this mean for Brooklyn Fi clients?

(14:49) OBBB and QSBS

(18:23) What does the OBBB have to do with parents of young children?

(22:34) BKFi Boomers: What can the OBBB do for senior citizens

(26:01) How to give back to those negatively affected by OBBB

(28:03)Charitable Gifting Changes and the OBBB

(31:09) Listener Question: How do I find the right accountant?

If you’re still curious about the One Big Beautiful Bill and how it will affect you, register here for our webinar on July 23. We’ll explain everything you need to know.

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