Is the economy healthy or unhealthy? We’ve had two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction. High inflation and supply problems persist. On the other hand, we have a strong jobs market, low unemployment, and high rent increases. Ultimately, the NBER decides whether or not we’re in a recession. Today’s guest, Wealthability, tells us why he thinks we’re in a recession.  I share with you the exact rent increase numbers I’ve had on my rental single-family homes. Historically, a recession occurs every five years, on average. Whether we’re there yet or not, I believe there’s a likelihood of a recession soon. Tom thinks whether or not a recession is declared is important; it affects consumer sentiment. He breaks down the new “Inflation Reduction Act”. It does not appear to help reduce inflation.  Rather, it appears that it will: increase union wages, enact climate change policy, add taxes to pharmaceuticals, hurt small business, and increase IRS enforcement. “People who have never seen an IRS audit will see IRS audits.” -Tom Wheelwright Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/410 Get started on lowering your taxes with Tom Wheelwright: GetRichEducation.com/Tax All U.S. Employed Persons:  https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PAYEMS 30-Year Mortgage Rate History (gray bars are recessions): https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MORTGAGE30US Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com JWB’s available Florida income property: www.jwbrealestate.com/gre or (904) 677-6777 To learn more about eQRPs: text “GRE” to 307-213-3475 or: eQRP.co Available Central Florida new-build income properties: www.b2rdirect.com Analyze your RE portfolio at: (use code “GRE”): MyPropertyStats.com  Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our free, wealth-building “Don’t Quit Your Daydream Letter”: www.GetRichEducation.com/Letter Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith’s personal Instagram: @keithweinhold