Optimal Finance Daily · Friday, July 17, 2026
Jeremy Jacobson of Go Curry Cracker discussed the 'miracle of compound interest' and how owning assets, like stocks, has allowed him to recoup 100% of his lifetime earnings. He presented this through the 'Lifetime Wealth Ratio' metric, noting that despite spending on necessities and investments, his net worth reflects all income earned.
“Every dollar spent on food and rent, every dollar lost forever to interest on a mortgage and student loans.”
“It's all been returned to us through the ownership of businesses.”
“That's the miracle of compound interest.”