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In 2008, the financial crisis destroyed $16 trillion in household wealth. Banks collapsed. Millions lost their homes. But while ordinary Americans suffered, a small group of billionaires made fortunes betting against the system.

This is the untold story of how the 2008 crisis became the greatest wealth transfer in modern history—and how the ultra-rich turned economic disaster into opportunity.

🔍 What You'll Learn:
How mortgage-backed securities created the housing bubble
The hedge fund managers who predicted the crash (and profited)
Why bailouts saved Wall Street but not Main Street
How $430 billion flowed from the middle class to billionaires
The warning signs we're seeing again in 2024

📊 Key Figures Covered:
John Paulson (made $15 billion shorting subprime mortgages)
Michael Burry (predicted the crash, featured in The Big Short)
Steve Eisman (bet against the banks and won)
Goldman Sachs (profited while selling toxic assets)

⚠️ This isn't just history—it's a blueprint for understanding how financial crises benefit those who know the system.

💰 Why This Matters Today:
The same patterns are emerging: rising debt, overleveraged banks, asset bubbles. Understanding 2008 isn't about the past—it's about preparing for what's coming.

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - The Hook: How Crisis Made Billionaires
0:30 - The Housing Bubble Explained
2:00 - The Players Who Saw It Coming
3:30 - How They Profited While Others Lost
5:00 - The Bailout: Why Banks Won, You Lost
6:30 - Where Did The Money Go?
8:00 - The Warning Signs Today

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📚 Sources & Further Reading:
"The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
"Too Big to Fail" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Federal Reserve Historical Data
Forbes 400 Wealth Analysis 2008-2009

⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. Not financial advice.