In this insightful episode of The Blue Collar Millionaire Show, host Chad Hufford and financial planner Greg Parrot discuss the often-overwhelming topic of how politics, especially elections, impact personal finance and investing. With the U.S. presidential election looming, many are wondering if now is the right time to make financial moves or whether they should wait. Chad and Greg debunk the myth that elections should dictate your investment strategy, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what happens in your house, not the White House. They walk listeners through historical data showing that staying invested regardless of political shifts leads to much stronger long-term returns.

Using real-life data and examples, they illustrate why timing the market based on political changes can actually hurt your portfolio, and how maintaining a steady, consistent approach—whether in bull or bear markets—leads to financial success. With advice on managing fear, avoiding distractions, and building a solid financial blueprint, this episode is packed with actionable insights for the blue-collar investor.

Key Points Discussed:

• The impact of elections on financial markets is overstated; long-term investment plans should be based on personal goals, not political events.
• Historical data shows that staying invested over decades yields greater returns than timing investments around political parties.
• Focusing on what you can control—your personal financial plan—is far more critical than reacting to external economic factors.
• The importance of not interrupting compound returns, and why waiting for the "perfect time" to invest is a mistake.
• How to handle anxiety about political and economic uncertainty and continue building wealth.

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Stay invested regardless of political changes—don’t let fear or uncertainty drive financial decisions.
2. Build a long-term financial blueprint tailored to your goals, and execute it relentlessly.
3. Use tools like Veritas Alaska’s "Find Your Number" calculator to determine how much you need to save and invest to retire comfortably.