In this episode, Ric explores the record-low fertility rates in Hong Kong and the government's financial incentives to encourage childbirth. He discusses the broader societal shifts, including grandparental resistance to traditional childcare roles, as evidenced by recent legal actions in China. Ric raises critical questions about the future of family dynamics and the financial and lifestyle implications of raising children in today's economy.Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ricRic's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM-----Links from today's show:Read about NFTs and digital assets (exclusive content): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/exclusive-content-----Follow Ric on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman-----Brought to you by:Global X ETFs: https://www.globalxetfs.com/Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.htmlSchwab: https://www.schwab.com/Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee-----