Happy 2025! Ally Jane and Shane kick off the year with a deep dive into which major private companies might finally go public.

From SpaceX to Canva, we break down who's ready to make the leap (and who's still playing the IPO waiting game). Plus, an honest discussion about reaching financial independence and whether FIRE is all it's cracked up to be. Society isn’t built for early retirement. What happens if you’re rich and have lots of free time with no one to share it with?

Key Moments:

0:00 Welcome to 2025 & reflections on 2024

5:51 IPO Market Analysis: From winter to spring? A look at the numbers

13:34 Deep dive into potential 2025 IPOs (Canva, DataBricks, Rippling & more)

20:37 The Mystery Trip Reveal: Shane's diabolical plan for AJ

24:31 Real Talk: When reaching financial independence isn't what you expected

Between Shane plotting AJ's mystery destination and frank discussions about post-FIRE regret, this episode balances market insights with real talk about money and life.

And yes, there's a detour into dental drama because even financial advisors have to deal with crown complications. 🦷

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