Wolf of Magic Presents: The CREDIT CARD WARRIOR for Magic The Gathering

All Credit Cards shown in this video WERE DISABLED DURING the "Credit Crunch" of 2008, but the Black Lotuses are real :-)
/ alphainvestments

[@tomasmendesmartini]

Look Around the Magic Table; If You Can’t See the Timmy, You’re It

[@spencerdavis867]

This needs to be a tshirt "Look around the table; If you can't see the Timmy, You're It"

[@AlphaInvestments69]

hahahaha

[@spkoftdvl]

Good one haha

[@mark5617]

you need to do more videos on "How not to be a Timmy with your income"

[@henrycho2431]

Holy Shiz! You have nothing to do with MTG. You just broke down rich dad poor dad for all these teenage nerds at home. You are passing on knowledge which is far more valuable than a black lotus. Way to break it down for anyone to understand, nice moves.

[@cyan0xide]

i just wanna look at cool freshly opened cards of a game i dont understand and i end up learning life lessons

[@bryanbonar]

I'm sorry but this is probably one of the top 10 Rudy moments of ALL TIME. Including all future videos.

[@chargere]

Agreed

[@sluggger]

the best channel on youtube

[@AlphaInvestments69]

I wish............

[@cruzinbill]

top 3 easily dude no joke.. you will see soon enough

[@KapteeniKlamydia]

Believe it. I was almost going through withdrawal symptoms while your channel was closed. Checking it every day for a new video, or update in the comments on the situation. You are addictive! I watch a lot of stuff, but most of those are just background noise. You I actually listen to, even if the stuff you talk about (like the cashback thing) doesn't apply to me.

[@WaypointComics]

I agree, one of the few channels where i watch many of the videos multiple times.

[@smilesaredaggers3088]

it teaches real things and your RULE #1 "If you don't have the money that you can afford to consider lost this advice is NOT FOR YOU" the realest shit ever that everyone is in denial of while they cry about an initial hit on MM17 reprinted singles and panic sells their foil zendikar fetches for half the actual value and people like you and I pick em up knowing the RoI will payoff within 36 months (my current 0 interest timer on my 60k$ limit)

[@cyrodiilbunz938]

Laughing along the video when suddenly: Cost basis of ZERO. Jaw, dropped. The whole world is listening now, Rudy.

[@MetroidHatchling]

Been a long time since I watched these videos from 3+ years ago. Crazy to think how much things have changed in that time. How much I've changed. Many of these types of videos but this video in particular changed my entire perspective on credit cards and debt and really helped to change my life and how I handle my finances. Still my favorite video on this channel. I send this (and the IRS Form 8880 video) to any of my friends whenever we're talking about life and money and making decisions for the future. It's valuable stuff.

[@RareBrink]

so basically: - get credit cards - buy things with tangible value with said credit card - pay off entire balance monthly as to not pay interest - earn cashback on purchase - down the line sell the item for a profit on top of the cash back you already earned - do this in as many parallel chains as possible to increase cash flow - use 0% interest offers to make large purchases and pay them off because larger purchase means better profit margin Once I laid it out, it seemed like common sense but here I am, not doing it. I buy and sell cameras but I am doing it with liquid funds. Had I been doing it with a credit card and just paying off the credit card with those same liquid funds I would have a bunch of cash back AND would have more credit. I guess I will call my credit union tomorrow and get a card through them.

[@knavenformed9436]

So, did you do it and what's the result.

[@RareBrink]

@@knavenformed9436 honestly forgot I had made this comment. I started using a credit card through my credit union for most normal expenses (food and gas), a 0% interest line of credit for buying items online that I intend to flip, and a third line of credit to cover large expenses like dentist visits, car repairs, etc. Score went up and is still steadily rising, but more importantly I have great credit diversity and more lines of running credit which makes me more attractive to lend money to. I am going to be buying a house soon so this will be a great boon to me. My score was already good before I started doing this, but I improved from the high 700s into the low 800s.

[@knavenformed9436]

@@RareBrink Huh, cool. Good to hear that you're doing great.

[@odd_dogwood]

I wish I had seen this video when I was eighteen.

[@freedomgaming9987]

This is why I wanted to blow my brains out after I finished business school. Getting A's & understanding something is one thing... I wish I never knew what I learned; ignorance is bliss.

[@codelicious6590]

Amen to that- A frickin men.

[@AlphaInvestments69]

Most truthful and accurate comment of the day goes to Tara

[@Dexecute.]

I can't tell if you're a comedic genius or insane. Love it

[@garmatey3816]

Dude, thank you. Seriously. I dont get how, but I love how much, in a 20 minute video, you were able to open my flippin eyes. Honestly. And I'm really happy I'll be getting a signed land from you every month! Thank you for your past and future videos.

[@ComicBuying]

Loving the daily videos!! Keep up the awesome work!

[@SanityLapse]

This is probably my favorite channel on KZbin. What I love about your channel is that while you talk a lot about MTG, the stuff you say can apply to so many other investment opportunities. It's an awesome combination of legitimate hobby interests and ways to better oneself in life. I find every video to be interesting, entertaining, and inspiring! Keep it up man!

[@verdalis-official]

Great video. I never looked ad CC's this way. Thanks Rudy. One of the best channels on YT.

[@josephs.4813]

2022 Timmy here learning about credit cards. If only I could understand what he’s saying but he doesn’t have the pink visor.

[@AoiKaze2000]

You know, some of us would probably buy a Timmy t-shirt as a show of support XD

[@LawryBoyer]

We need AI timmy shirts

[@galic711]

Being a product manager for credit cards at a major bank in Australia, Rudy is 100% correct. I advise this to my family and friends all the time, the only thing you sometimes can't escape is the annual fee and please god don't use cash. Also cash back is non-existence in Australia otherwise the banks wouldn't make their millions. I think also the real challenge is understanding what product you want to invest into, jumping in with a large investment and not knowing if you will make your return is risky. Think about how much cash flow you have and the capital required, you don't want to invest $20k and having to pay it off in full within the month unless you can liquidate your product and make profit or break even, if your investment will take longer overtime to grow try going finding a balance transfer as the banks are throwing them all over the place to get new customers...my current goal is trying to find a product to sell to start a small business that I understand and Rudy channel is a great example of a small business doing it right with a commodity.

[@Tololeiro]

I looooove these kind of videos, Rudy. The way you uncover those things that everyone knows but nobody talks about. In finance as in MTG

[@Gus_Chiggins]

Applies for credit card, gets declined.

[@RandomPerson-nd2ey]

Start with secured and work your way up.

[@oldmankermit]

Going to send this video to all my Non-Magic friends. I have done this my entire credit card life... never once paid interest! I am now ignoring credit limit increases since I don't ever want to be in a place where I can't pay it off. GREAT VIDEO, everyone, not just Magic players need to see this.

[@ddamien1717]

I bought my first house using a credit card. I now have 3 rental properties and a commercial property as my HQ and partially rent out. CC are good when used properly. Excellent video Rudy.

[@nph4work]

thank you for coming back! I love this shit! It puts a smile on my face and i love the Timmy stereotyping. This video was great and keep up more creepy Ruddy. Keep it up this is legit the best magic vlog. Have you ever thought of doing a podcast to? thanks

[@TheCurryLanka]

Loving the content boss. This was really informative, and left much food for thought! Thanks Rudy :)

[@4x4truck53]

Dude this video was the best I have seen of yours so far! Please do more like this! Thank you!

[@Neveri93]

I really like these types of videos from you Rudy. Keep up the good work!

[@KingPeanutAndTaz]

one of the best Finance videos I've ever seen. My parents always told me to avoid credit cards just as you were saying some people do. I now see the light. Thank you for the needed inspiration!

[@Folko]

Get home from work. Fix dinner. Open KZbin. New Alpha Investments video.... Beautiful!!

[@STLSpartan]

Your videos are very insightful and fun to watch. keep it up.

[@therestofustlou8525]

OMG THIS GUY IS A LEGEND. as soon as you put that credit card tie on I was hysterical

[@dariroch]

Thank the Timmies you're back! Thanks for the awesome video. I have a relative that is the ultimate Timmy with credit cards. Fortunately I use mine similarly to the way you use yours.

[@LucasAlexander]

i see you ma, i see that spark in the way you talk about things. you've got a real good heart and a real good eye. keep it up (y) ill defiantly keep an eye out for that info that the drones just miss ;)

[@AndroidJdm]

I'll admit it, i really fucked up so toss me 15 Timmy t-shirts. Thanks for inspiring me to push forward and seize the opportunities out there. I don't wanna be a Timmy any more, I wanna be a Rudy.

[@computerrepairclub465]

Your financial advice is like music to my ears. I might not be interested getting into wholesale magic, but the fundamental financial values you discuss here are solid. I had a feeling that was true about credit, so Ive been building mine up, and after watching this I realized that it is imperative to get the highest limits possible, of course keep the balance low until you make a purchase of something huge that will make you a very hefty profit.

[@paulshiersfineart]

Great videos. Really enjoy them all. Thanks. I would support through Patreon but I'm in the UK.

[@phillipjankiewicz2904]

Rudy, this video is something I will share with friends. It contains a life changing message. I see comments below that poke fun at , or even worse, misinterpret and then criticize the message. You are so accurate in your video when you explain not just how to spend into increased limits, but WHAT to buy, or stay away from. Credit is misunderstood, and people fear and ridicule what they don't understand. Looking forward to your next video!

[@7Alberto7]

God...Rudy and this channel just got better and better everyday...what a journey....i want this Rudy to know about the 2020/2022 dumpsterfire and 30th anniversary....can you imagine? Thanks Rudy and much love thru all these years together!

[@caferockgarito3310]

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for such a great advice and important modern life lecture. Very appreciated.

[@beaver2206]

Great video, I was hanging on your every word dude. Keep up the good content!

[@AlphaInvestments69]

thank u :-)

[@OGJackW]

Can I have a timmy t-shirt?

[@LOLcigarettes]

I honestly don't play Magic nor will I invest in it ever but my god if you aren't one charismatic son of a bitch.

[@gotadrop]

just found your channel, your videos are freaking entertaining . well done

[@PeterParker-zu8js]

Rudy isnt the wolf gotham deserves.Hes the wolf gotham needs.

[@vintagemagic]

Welcome back, Sire.

[@mojo45678]

Thank you for this video, very informative. You should do more videos on finances, I am particularly interested in your climb to owning your own business and would like to get some insight from your side! great videos overall.

[@KineBuds]

great video rudy ... keep up the great work

[@fitzgigler]

Alpha Investments with that real info. Teaching the kids what they should learn in their Econ classes.

[@roguedeckbuilder]

What econ classes? Schools these days require multiple diversity classes but not ONE class on economics...

[@Ski4Life111]

I graduated high school in 2014 and was required to take economics.

[@Radditz68]

My Econ class taught me nothing that I learned myself the last 15 years of my life.

[@chickenj90]

I have an economics class in university with no strings straight economics

[@AlphaInvestments69]

Kevin at Rogue is correct.....they DO NOT teach anything along these lines

[@Chidon0]

Love how you are so real with your videos!

[@EdwintheMagicEngineer]

And what happens if you are carrying 35k or credit debt, and the next 2008 happens and what you have is now only worth 15k yet you still have those bills coming due at a future interest rate of 20%. Guys, you have effectively described the bubble that creating the housing boom then crash of 2008. Borrow everything you can, buy homes that appreciate, sell them for a profit and go borrow more money. THIS FALLS APART when markets pull back and YOU are stuck with the bills. This kind of stuff works until it doesn't, then it destroys you. It also destroys you if you are un-organized and you miss payments. Most people I know are not organized and aware enough to make this work. It all relies on your ability to 1. Keep up with the system/payments/required time investment. 2. Actually make purchases that do in fact gain in value. Nothing always gains money and markets drop. If a market drop happens you cannot sell that investment unless you take a loss. Then while sitting there holding the investment... waiting for a recovery... the credit card starts to chew you away at 25% interest... Know the risk people. Don't assume there is no risk in this plan.

[@ginbim]

I would be happy to see a credit card with an interest rate as low as 20%. Usually credit card interest rates are over 30% in my country and the 0% interest period is about 20-30 days at most. There is no cash back of any shape or form. For example my Citibank Mastercard has a limit of 10k USD and it has an interest rate of 34% with a 20 day 0% interest period so that I have to pay back everything within a few weeks. I have 3 other cards at other banks offering almost identical conditions. I rarely use credit cards because they've been always too expensive over here in Hungary. A lot of people use them though and no wonder they get screwed really quickly.

[@LevyS]

ginbim Just like in Brazil, we pay for the US bankers give a better condition to the US citizens.

[@LakeVermilionDreams]

Edwin Tracy the point people tend to miss is that you shouldn't spend money you need, and you shouldn't spend money you don't have. it's not about carrying a balance. Rudy said multiple times, pay it off each month. if you have a few thousand dollars of disposable income, meaning your bills are paid this month and you've already invested in your retirement accounts or whatever, and you're going to buy a piece of power 9 already, there's two options: exchange that cash for the goods with the vendor, or use your credit card with the vendor, gain your rewards, then immediately give that cash to pay off the card. the first route gets you the goods you want only, the second route gets you the goods you want plus the rewards. Rudy's said multiple times since and maybe even before this video that you shouldn't be investing in magic until you have can manage cash flow and have other investments giving you returns. people want to skip that step because they come here already knowing magic cards and they don't want to learn about bonds and stocks and mutual funds and stuff. so you're right, if you skip the investing 101 and 102 classes and don't have a positive cash flow and start racking up credit card debt, yeah you're going to get yourself into trouble. watching Rudy's videos, I understand he's targeting people who already have their financial life sorted, not the people who think magic cards are going to pay off their mortgage, car loan, 8 credit cards , and student loans. if that's where you're at (where I'm currently at), watch and learn, but don't act on this until you become financially responsible. anybody who needs help, check out reddit.com/r/personalfinance one of the better parts of reddit.

[@raziel1132]

......you are essentially saying "this won't work if you are stupid and by shit without return and/or improperly manage payments" which is EXACTLY what rudy was fucking saying.

[@gigngamer]

but what rudy don't say, if you fail your investment you go into Hobo-Rudy instantly.... it's a big commitment...

[@januszo.2180]

I might not always agree with the approach, but I have to agree: you have a natural leader/speaker style. Dig "the spark". Quite unique, fun & engaging.

[@Lethargicwaldo]

I loved Rudy 1.0, but I'm a god damn fanboy of Rudy 2.0.

[@TimBrennan01]

I had too get back into Magic the Gathering after fifteen years in my thirties too learn about simple wealth generation through my bank and credit from you Rudy. The big event hitting the last few years was actually a good thing for business in my own instance, money was being generated but I squandered it and then true tragedy struck as it eventually does, a fire for myself. I should have been maintaining minimum chequing balances too waive fees, investing in a saving account accruing interest and utilizing money saving measures like a cash back credit card instead of sitting on and spending money doing nothing but depreciating in value in my hand. Isn't it sad when your only taught how to get by because growing up you might not have had much. Thanks from a Timmy.

[@matto2659]

Shirt idea. Wolf in top hat playing magic at a table. Caption says "Don't be a Timmy." Ehh ehh i think we have a winner!

[@blazenjestergames4025]

Very awesome video Rudy your very knowledgeable ty for this wonderful piece of knowledge !

[@jimmerfaust5044]

so pumped you are back!

[@warezgaminguk1104]

The Best MTG channel! Really enjoy your stuff :)

[@matthewb8598]

Rudy with the clean shave 10/10

[@AlphaInvestments69]

happens once every 48 days

[@davidelizalde3844]

I don't even play Magic and i can't stop watching your videos. Help.

[@Jackaroo.]

Same

[@JR-xv6mv]

You're a very interesting man Rudy. Which types of credit cards would you recommend? Do you normally only go for cards with a cashback plan or do you use other credit cards too?

[@austinbuhler4775]

Thanks Rudy! Up until now, i thought that credit cards were always bad to use, so thanks for the info that nobody else would put out in the open.

[@claydevil6781]

I've been using a similar process for buying sports season tickets to pad my profits. Now to apply this to my MTG investments :) Thanks for all the vids!!

[@zombiemistress]

I've only ever owned 1 credit card ($1000 limit) and I agree. Credit cards are best for people with a LOT of self control who don't trust other people & NEVER date a high maintenance GF or BF. Huge waste of money for a convenience.

[@zombiemistress]

If you pay off your credit cards super fast, then yeah you're gonna be okay.

[@tylerkelsey7993]

Please do more actual finance videos like this as a 22 year old college student actual finical advice like this goes a long way.

[@chambyknows]

Rudy, you hit it on the head with this! I was lucky enough to work for a credit card company just out of high school for a couple of years. I ended up in the credit approval department eventually. I got to learn a lot of the ropes early on with what you broke down hear before I could make the mistakes. The biggest Timmy move was seeing young adults get their first credit card through their university. I've seen countless people get their first $500 card and blow it the first week on the dorm room party and be paying 25%+ interest for years on that crap.

[@Crester3]

as a 16 almost 17 year old I don't fully understand this yet but I REALLY appreciate you teaching me and everyone else about this I'd like to see more like this. I don't say this everyday but I enjoy learning through you and you are a great role model in my eyes. thank you for being great. :-)

[@namsupak]

This is so spot on. People are so down on credit cards and cash back programs. Make them work for you! I have been paying off my cards in full for years and it is the only way to go. I watch for special offers and pick certain cards for certain purchases to maximize the cash back. Purchase online using extra cash back programs when you can, single and half percents add up, half pennies add up think superman 3. Thanks for the video.

[@NICOTHATKID]

I love you ruddy. 10/10 best info. You really should teach classes on this shit. No one knows about credit cards and they get sucked into debt.

[@luispauloltgc]

Another great video. What are the books you have on the back, top shelf?

[@dreadreturn6591]

Thank you, thank you for this video...what do you track on your spread sheets? (generally) just the balances or everything like due dates and percentages and interest rates. (sorry if I sound like Timmy, I am trying to write this while going to be a drone!)

[@PolishRoman]

Again, your use of props is awesome. Glad to see the shout out to Dante's Inferno.

[@raingodmusic]

love the energy. really raw yet refined

[@jdbaker82]

Loved this video thanks Rudy!!!

[@jessehackey]

Most entertaining and informative youtube subscription.

[@DuzMachines]

Exactly what I do!! Thanks Rudy 2.0 awesome video :D

[@jjyq]

entertaining video LOL I have never played magic but I watches all of your videos

[@Cryolyptic]

loved this video. I'd like to see more videos giving business knowledge

[@xtruekingmeliodasx]

Wasn’t even looking for advice and came across this video randomly but glad I watch the whole thing

[@Orinn000]

One of the very few videos I shared. This shoud be required watching for everyone before they graduate high school. it's silly and offbeat, but what you're saying is so very important.

[@rogermortimer2105]

Very good video Rudy!

[@lintybread]

i knew nothing about magic till i watched this channel and now me and a few friends are playing it

[@Biggif01]

Alpha Investments back with a vengeance! Man I've missed this.

[@Grumdy]

Undeniably my favorite KZbin channel. This guy is my hero. I'd drop everything right now to be his finance protege. Please, make more videos on investing. It doesn't always have to pertain to MtG. Or let us know what your favorite resources are?

[@BoringKBM]

This feels like the first actual Alpha Investments video, shit is getting serious. Love the new name and the creditcard bandoleers btw!

[@williamroggers1882]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@danhan121]

Hey Rudy. What is your opinion of fat packs compared to booster boxes in terms of a sealed product investment? If I could buy a multiple fat packs for 1/3 the price of a hard to find booster boxes hold I pull the trigger?

[@samwoodfield7332]

So Rudy, is it better to invest in things such as Gold and Silver or would you recommend investing into less volatile things such as Reserved list cards

[@ertai222]

good to see you back bud

[@NamirFaraj]

The Wolf of Magic! Love it. Great videos.

[@jacobmccoury2559]

So question Rudy, starting out how would you pay off your credit cards in full every month if you’re making $400-500 purchases? Did you just have that much income starting out and no other bills or would you shuffle the money owed between the cards so you would pay one off in full with another one until you finally had enough perks (cash back) or profit where you’d sell the cards eventually to finally pay them off?

[@Collegekd2006]

Really smart video. I work on people's debts and credits for a living. There is nothing wrong with taking out a massive amount of credit cards. In fact one of your credit score factors is how much of your available credit you use a month. The minimal negative impacts of hard credit inquiries and lack of credit age will fade compared to the amount of credit you have available. Maybe plan accordingly and don't do it right before you're applying for financing for a car or house, but it's very smart.

[@Cevdem]

great content as always keep it up!

[@Kayzizzle]

Great info on this, I've long since learned this, I've not paid for my airline flights in 4 years due to credit card offers

[@AXFIRE_]

Black Lotus easter EGG

[@AlphaInvestments69]

2 x lotuses in the video :-)

[@darkangel9992003]

Rudy, awesome video!!! What are your thoughts on MTGO? I want to hear your piece on this as I personally would be scared sinking too much into it considering it is not physical cards. Don't get me wrong I have a deck I use online, but would never invest in it. Maybe I am looking at it all wrong, but I mean the whole system could close down or just crash. I think this would be a killer video considering many of us play online as well. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@johndeckard6592]

You forgot to put your Patreon link at the bottom of the video, this is going to be a popular one!

[@richardgarcia2576]

Hey Rudy @ Alpha Investments! you are the Best man. I would like to make a video Request, or even a book or guide request if you will be so kind of provide us your viewers with it. Would you do an In depth guide to this method? From head to toe, how to build credit, how to keep track of your payments/expenses, etc.. I would love it if you do that. Or at least I would like some sources where I can find such things. Thanks man! Love your videos!

[@WaypointComics]

On point Rudester of Rude Street, preach it! For those of us saying if only someone had said that back when, it's never too late there is always opportunity. Start slow, start fast, start small, start big but whatever you do, start!

[@loganluptak6876]

you're awesome man, keep up the videos.

[@YodielandInhabitant710]

This video is fucking gold. Good job Rudy, keep it up!