Financial Survival Network

Summary: We’re already in the second half of January, and many are wondering what’s in store for crypto this year. Are we going to see more decentralized finance, or is the system going to reclaim its power? Here to discuss this is former Bloomberg reporter, Matt Leising, who discusses some of the implications of currency decentralization—the most impactful one being that the middle man is elimina...

Summary: It’s only the beginning of the new year, but so much has happened already. John Rubino comes on the show to discuss some of the latest and most interesting news, and we kick off this episode with some of the recent happenings in gold. With Ghana using gold to purchase oil and Russia and Iran looking into setting up their own gold stable coin, this signifies the start of gold being used as...

Summary: You can’t control everything that happens in life, which makes having a backup plan that much more important. Here to talk about the significance of planning is Chuck Knabusch, a bestselling author and leadership expert helping to guide other leaders through the planning and execution process. Chuck discusses strategies for planning within a business—suggesting that it is best to plan for...

Summary: We’re halfway through the first month of 2023 and consumer sentiment is better than expected. Will the January effect continue, and are good times here to stay? Edward Siddell comes on the show to talk about this, and is unsurprised by consumer sentiment given everything else going on. With rising inflation comes a subsequent rise in credit, meaning that people’s spending ability was unaf...

Summary: I sit down and chat with Eric Hadik to get some insight on 2023—with specific regard to trends and cycles taking precedence in the global economy. Eric suggests that we are going to see the extreme side of some trends, and the reversal of others. As global supply chain disruptions continue and the Euro gets hammered, we’re preparing for a seismic shift in the Dollar’s strength that will t...

Summary: Recently, the precious metals have displayed positive upside. Does this allude to prosperity for the sector in 2023? Jordan Roy-Byrne comes on the show to provide some information to be excited about regarding the precious metals—namely that gold will likely have its most significant breakout in 50 years. Jordan’s optimism about the metals comes from a few key indicators of strength; gold...

We sat down with, sponsor Regenx Tech's (TSX-V: RGX - OTCQB: RGXTF) CEO Greg Pendura and their US division's President Rick Purdy. The company is engaged in economically recovering large amounts of platinum and palladium from discarded diesel catalytic converters, most of which were headed for the landfill. They have first mover advantage. Purdy's commitment to the company led him and his family's...

Summary: I invite James Locke on the show to discuss 2023 in regard to the markets: where are the markets and interest rates headed, and will it be a happy new year for investors? James emphasizes that market behavior will ultimately rely on the Federal Reserve. Amongst other uncertainties, we should keep an eye out for predictability, which reduces volatility in any case. The war in Russia will h...

Summary: In this episode, Craig Hemke and I review some predictions he made in 2022, using these outcomes as a guideline for the year ahead. The Fed is going to have to decide if they want to continue to hike rates, and with history as a trustworthy guide, Craig suggests that we have seen this narrative before. A pivot is to be expected later in the year, and negative reports will ultimately cause...

Summary: Is traditional investing serving you, or is it time to search for alternative approaches? Robert Napolitano comes on the show to discuss what he learned from the ’08 crash, and how he re-structured his investing strategies to align with the modern financial economy. Following in his parents’ footsteps, Robert got into real estate investing about 20 years back, which was smooth sailing unt...

Summary: To kick off the new year, John Rubino and I sit down and chat about expectations for 2023—specifically in regard to the state of the economy. One of the Fed branches announced that we are in a recession, which is a fair assessment given all of the recessionary indicators that can be observed. We’ve been seeing slowed growth for quite some time now, and should expect to see even more of de...

Summary: Looking for a shortcut into real estate investing? Peter Vekselman comes on the show to talk about how to enter the real estate business—and the best part is that you don’t have to do it alone. Peter’s company, Partner Driven, is made up of knowledgable real estate partners that provide coaching and support throughout the investing process and help you secure funds. It’s a great way to ge...

Summary: If you’re a wage earner or small business owner looking to enhance your career in 2023, you won’t want to miss this episode. Global CFO Council’s President and Founder, Robert Bendetti, appears in this episode to provide strategies that will open up a multitude of career opportunities. Robert stresses the importance of networking; he emphasizes that 99% of your success comes from talking...

Summary: With the start of 2023, it’s time to start thinking about the year ahead. Is there a way to make money this year? If not, is there a way to hold on to what you already have? Jerry Fetta comes on the show to talk about how you can continue to make money in times of rampant inflation and heightened interest rates. It’s more costly to borrow money at the moment, so it’s wise to focus on inve...

Summary: One of the predominant topics on Financial Survival Network is the importance of street smarts. We’re always looking for ways to grow this knowledge, and John and Rock Positano come on the show to share some of their insight with us. Their latest book, Street Smart: The Primer for Success in the New World, is a guide to spotting, seizing, and exploiting a lucky break. They talk about thei...

Summary: Tough times are ahead as we approach the new year. Should we expect a white collar recession, or is the recession going to hit all parts of the economy equally? Eddie Yoon appears in this episode to discuss which industries are being impacted the most by the current economic conditions. Looking at employment, enormous cuts have been made in the realm of corporate staff. Recent instances o...

Summary: If you’ve given up on the stock market, it might be time to think again. Global portfolio manager and author Darrin Erickson comes on the show to discuss the financial opportunities still available, with special attention towards investing for the long term. Luckily, the contractionary market phase we are in creates opportunities, and Darrin identifies some key indicators of businesses th...

Summary: What’s in store when the holiday season is over? We’re fairly certain it’s a recession, and John Rubino appears in this episode to talk about what we can expect in 2023. The near future of the economy isn’t something to get too excited about; we’ve had negative growth for decades, paving the way for a currency collapse as the end result. John and I discuss the bad stats across the board—e...

Summary: Drew Pelton makes a guest appearance in this episode to discuss the Fed’s posturing, what to expect down the road, and how to position yourself in order to soften the blow of their next moves. When we analyze inflation overall, the percentage has come down a bit, but we are still at a whopping 7%. Even more worrisome is Jerome Powell’s talk of tightening, which is not what will motivate t...

Summary: Darryl Schoon comes on the show to highlight some of the points from his latest book, Docking at the Mothership: Notes on Going Home. Darryl was able to predict the economic crash a year before it happened, reflecting on the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates in 2006. Darryl watches these trends closely to develop his philosophy, and explains how a credit based structure largely deter...

Summary: Will gold finally have its day? Junior stock mining analyst David Erfle comes on the show to discuss what’s happening to gold with regard to the markets and global economy. All numbers that are coming out point to a recession, and the stock market is beginning to roll over. As people realize that the central banks do not have a handle on the situation, heads are starting to turn towards t...

Summary: Murray Sabrin comes on this episode of Financial Survival Network to provide some expert libertarian perspective. Murray’s chief aim is to educate as many people as possible about economics, identifying teaching as one of the major highlights of his career. We discuss how an understanding of economics influences daily decisions—such as protecting oneself from inflation as a consumer. Furt...

Summary: It’s mid-December and Bitcoin is trading upwards of $18k. Cryptocurrency is gaining popularity and, if you are curious about how and why it works, then you will definitely want to tune in to this episode. I sit down and chat with Chuck Palm, the author of Demystifying Cryptocurrency, and we discuss his motivations for educating others on cryptocurrency as well as his personal view on cryp...

Summary: In turbulent economic circumstances, we’ve been asking one question: why is today’s inflation so different from the inflation back in the 1980s? David Stockman comes on the show to provide some direct perspective; as Ronald Reagan’s budget director and a former Michigan congressman, he pinpoints some of the factors that make our modern situation inherently different. Some of the contribut...

Summary: Now is the time to be the most vigilant and think ahead about how you secure your personal data. Security expert Bryant Tow comes on the show to inform us about this. Oftentimes, people go as long as 100 days without knowing that an account of theirs has been hacked. How does this happen? Bryant explains the difference between open and closed operating systems and the risks to be aware of...