Financial Survival Network

Kerry Lutz and Naresh Vissa critically examined the inefficiencies in government spending, particularly highlighting the waste associated with programs like USAID, Medicare, and Social Security. Naresh emphasized the lack of awareness among taxpayers regarding how their money is spent, advocating for transparency and accountability through zero-based budgeting to eliminate unnecessary expenditures. Both speakers discussed the potential for significant savings that could be redirected towards tax cuts or debt reduction, and they underscored the importance of using technology, including AI, to enhance government efficiency. They also noted bipartisan support for trimming excess spending as a means to reduce the national debt. The conversation further delved into the implications of political changes under the Trump administration, with Naresh expressing optimism about the potential for substantial tax cuts and economic growth. He argued that high taxes on wealthy individuals could harm various sectors, usin