Financial Survival Network

Kerry and guest Charles Lubar discussed Lubar's journey from working for the IRS to representing celebrities and moving to Kenya to start a business. Lubar shared his fascination with music and his involvement with the 4th and 5th generations of Yo Hung Nepo M kmo. He also talked about his decision to leave the IRS and move to Kenya with his wife and daughter, the challenges they faced in building...

Martin Turenne, CEO of FPX Nickel (🇺🇸FPOCF -- 🇨🇦FPX) provided a sponsor update. The company is currently sitting on C$32 million with a good likelihood of more coming. C$16 million came in via an investment by giant European stainless producer Outokumpu. An additional C$2 million arrived via FPX’s confidential investor, to maintain its %9.9 FPX share. Martin also discussed the significance of FPX’...

During the meeting, Kerry Lutz interviewed Kevin Jefferson, a seasoned forex trading pro, who shared his success secret and how anyone can do forex trading and earn passive income. Jefferson's company, FM Trades Com, presented their passive cash flow creation system, which involves using prop trading firm capital and FMTrades' expertise as a trader to build cash flow for members without them havin...

The Fed "paused" but didn't stop? What does that mean? Are we there yet? Stocks tanked on Friday. Europe might be a big story in 2H. Recession, spiking interest rates, German deindustrialization. China meltdown continues, where will it end? San Francisco is failing, the laboratory of democracy. Violence over the weekend across the country was stupefying. Trump indictment backfires, majority of cou...

Gerald Celente and Kerry Lutz discussed various topics, including the dangers of the military industrial complex, the negative consequences of US interventions in other countries, the state of the economy and real estate trends, and the JFK assassination. They criticized politicians on both sides for supporting war and sending money to Ukraine while the country's infrastructure is falling apart. C...

Noted cycle analyst Eric Hadik joined us for a market overview. He believes the dollar will stay close to its current range for a protracted period of time. Interest rates have peaked and are heading lower, perhaps in anticipation of the coming election cycle.  What affect this will have on housing is yet to be determined. Rates look like they are staying higher than they were during the housing b...

Federal Reserve – to hike or not to hike Pause is expected – further notes after the release of the interest rate move Bullish stocks, low bond yields and recovering housing market suggest interest rates aren’t that restrictive The Fed’s mission has been to get interest rates high enough to slash inflation from its current 4% to 5% range to 2%, even if that means pushing the economy into recession...

During the meeting, Kerry Lutz and Aaron Clary discussed the benefits of getting off the societal support and validation grid by building your own home. They argued that this approach could provide economic opportunities and valuable skills, and could be a solution to the housing crisis. They also discussed the potential mental benefits of opting-out of society and rediscovering oneself, but ackno...

Kerry Lutz and Eddie Gifford analyzed the latest CPI and PPI numbers, highlighting the potential for stagflation and its impact on the markets. They also discussed the ongoing FOMC meeting and the possibility of a hawkish stance from the Fed. The role of AI in investment portfolios was explored, with an emphasis on the need for interpretation of AI-generated inputs. Additionally, the importance of...

During the meeting, Kerry Lutz interviewed Joseph Gradante, the Founder of Allio Finance, about the company's mission to democratize access to sophisticated investing strategies. Alio Finance uses an AI-powered investment engine that utilizes machine learning and future forecasting to optimize portfolios, providing users with a flexible and affordable investment experience. The interview covered t...

Economic historian extraordinaire is with us today to explain the credit bust, where it's heading, where we're going, and put it in historical perspective as well. As Bob explains, this credit/economic bust is just like all the others, only potentially much worse. This is great news for the US Dollar and eventually gold. But it's bad news for tech stocks and the rest of the economy. Bob believes t...

During the meeting, Kerry Lutz and Eddie Seidel discussed the recent job numbers and consumer credit. Eddie pointed out that the added jobs are lower paying and without benefits, and they discussed the potential impact of high levels of consumer credit on the economy. Eddie suggested being cautious with investments and hedging in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and utilities. They also touc...

During the meeting, Kerry Lutz and John Rubino discussed various economic and political issues. They talked about the possibility of Europe being in recession due to revised data and how it could affect the ECB's policies. They also discussed the potential triggers for the next recession, such as the student loan crisis and predatory practices of credit card companies. The real estate bubble in Ch...

Addison Wiggin was with Kerry to discuss a broad range of topics related to finance and economics. They talked about the importance of understanding big trends and positioning personal money accordingly, as well as the mistakes made during the boom and the importance of good investment practices. They also discussed the causes of inflation and how it is impacted by the reserve currency of the worl...

Bob is an experienced franchise consultant who provides personalized guidance and support to clients throughout the entire process of Franchise evaluation, financing, and acquisition. Having spent over 30 years in franchise development and consulting, Bob has a deep understanding of the industry and is committed to helping people achieve their personal and financial goals through franchise ownersh...

Jim Masiello, the founder of insurance giant SIAA, had banks and the IRS come after him for tens of millions of dollars. He fought them for two years and was able to negotiate a deal with the IRS to pay $400 a month for ten years, which ended up being $48,000. He learned that hard work and persistence can pay off and that it is important to build relationships in business. Get the book at: https:/...

Dave Dubeau helps real estate investors access private capital to grow their portfolios. He recommends bringing on a joint venture partner to share in the risks and rewards of a deal, and suggests getting featured on podcasts to show their network that they know their stuff. He also advises to keep deals simple and to educate their network about the benefits of investing in real estate. Dave Dubea...

1 .Friday was a huge market surge as the debt ceiling was approved by the Senate. There was also a goldilocks job report released on Friday morning. It's amazing how that happens. 2. Saudi Arabia will implement an additional voluntary cut in its production of crude oil, amounting to one million barrels per day. OPEC+ makes no changes to oil production targets. Crude is trading higher by 1% to $72....

Kerry Lutz and Jeremy Cordon discussed Gold Backs, a form of commodity money that is split into a thousand pieces and wrapped in a protective layer to make it nearly impossible to counterfeit. Nearly half of all small businesses approached are interested in accepting Gold Backs. Since 2019, they have become the most successful local currency in American history. They are worth four dollars each an...

Russell Stone discussed the current state of the economy with Kerry Lutz on the Financial Survival Network. He believes that the Consumer Confidence Index is a hiccup and that the market is trending down due to the decrease in used car prices, real estate prices, and unemployment. He suggests that people should have a base of their portfolio in precious metals and money market accounts that only b...

Roei Ganzarski's company Alithieon has developed a technology that enables authentication and verification of items without the need for etching, serial numbers, or any other form of identification. This technology uses a feature print to identify items with just a camera. BMW is the lead investor in the company, which has over 45 patents and is already being used in five distinct segments, includ...

Wayne Zell, a CPA and attorney, discussed the importance of having an exit plan in place when starting a business. He recommends creating a revocable trust to avoid probate and to maintain control of the business. He also suggests having a management succession plan in place to ensure family harmony and to benefit the community. Wayne also advises entrepreneurs to make time for their passions outs...

Jordan Roy-Byrne agrees that the market often seeks to frustrate the majority of participants, especially in the precious metals and mining stocks, particularly the juniors. He believes that gold will break out above $2100 when the economy moves towards a recession and the Fed is forced to ease policy. This could happen as soon as September or as late as winter. Jordan Roy-Byrne discussed the curr...

Christina Curtis believes that success is no accident and that it requires getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, managing cognitive dissonance, and setting up a regiment that brings out one's best. She also suggests that eating healthy food can help increase productivity. Christina Curtis discussed the importance of exercise and fasting for optimizing mental acuity and building confidence....

David Erfle and Kerry Lutz discussed the differences between the price of metals and stocks, and how the lack of retail investors in the sector has allowed for manipulation of stock prices. They also discussed the debt ceiling and how it is used as a political tool, and how it is ultimately meaningless. The also talked about the current state of the market, the effects of inflation and deflation,...