Financial Survival Network

Summary: It’s a new era for crypto, and I sit down and chat with Collin O’Brien to get the latest insight on digital asset prices, regulation, and long term feasibility when competing with other sovereign currencies. The company Collin works for, Rubic, is assisting with cryptocurrency transactions and making digital trading more fit for everyday use. He is helping to build the future of cryptocur...

Summary: Inflation numbers are coming out at 30 year highs, and CPI isn’t going down any time soon. What indicators should we analyze in order to explain the current economic circumstances? I sit down and chat with Eddie Yoon, who attributes some of the trends in labor force participation and unemployment to an unusual number of baby boomers working for decades and now retiring. We are trying to s...

Summary: When is the capitulation going to come by the central banks? Gordon T. Long comes on this episode to talk about our current economic problems—including energy, central bank issues, and the progression of inflation. There’s no easy way out of the current inflationary environment, and it looks as if the Fed is going to have to hold rates up longer than we want in order to reach capitulation...

Dan Ariely is a Founding Partner of Irrational Capital and a leading behavioural economist, author, entrepreneur, and a James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University. He is also a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight.  Dan’s groundbreaking work in behavioural economics has led to the publication of several New York Times bestselling publications...

Summary: Where are the precious metals markets going? Furthermore, why are they going down, and how is the dollar going up? Andy Schectman comes on the show to break down what has been happening in the metals markets, which are defying logic in many respects. We’re seeing more silver being drained at the top, and massive withdrawals of gold from the exchange—with deliveries to China. Tune in to he...

In all actuality is not a huge surprise that PPI increased.  When you consider the economy as a large heavy car, (think 1976 Lincoln Continental) this thing was completely stalled blocking the middle of the road in 2020.  That’s good for no one, so the motivation is “do something!”   The government starting pushing on the car to get it moving.  They print a lot of money, flooding the economy with...

Summary: We’re in a post bubble contraction, and Bob Hoye comes on the show to break this down for us. Bob specifically studies financial bubbles, and notes a few features that are indicative of these bubbles—such as the decline of real long interest rates. Furthermore, we talk about gold stocks in relation to the bubble, and Bob shares some information about what to expect in the near future. Use...

Summary: Can a career in production yield a successful real estate investing career? In Matt Picheny’s case, it absolutely can. Matt moved to NYC years ago to pursue acting, and then found himself in a digital marketing career that eventually transitioned to real estate. He has discovered the importance of persistence in each of his career paths—especially real estate investing—and emphasizes the...

Summary: Global turmoil is deepening, and the Russia/Ukraine war is escalating. How are these problems going to affect commodities/markets? John Rubino comes on the show to unpack this. Energy and food are going up while housing and used cars continue to go down. Additionally, we have a crucial election coming up that could yield a very divided government. There is a lot to discuss, so be sure to...

Summary: Job numbers appear to be strong; are they a lagging indicator or a leading indicator? Edward Siddell, CEO of EGSI Financial, comes on the show to warn us of the recession we are in. Rather than moving towards recovery, we are approaching a tough year; we will probably see one more rate raise in March of 2023, and other subsequent shifts. Tune in for more information on what’s to come. Hig...

Summary: You may have escaped the recent hurricane on the East coast of the US, but everyone is going to get hit by the economic storm taking place. Here to talk about this is Michael Pento, who predicted the record high inflation that has been rampant throughout 2022. He explains some of the culprits of the most pressing economic problems today—to which demand destruction and rising nominal inter...

Summary: These are dangerous times in global markets, stock markets, and commodities. Can you make money in a market like this? Chance Finucane comes on the show to discuss this topic; based on past long term bear markets, there’s still a way to go before you should consider hopping back in. Inflation has already peaked, but it is not going to decelerate in the way that the Fed hopes. There are ma...

Summary: Real estate is the big question on everyone’s mind: can you stay in real estate or should you sell? I have real estate expert Naresh Vissa on this episode to talk about this, and we are facing precarious market conditions. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eye on real estate over the next few months. Naresh advises investors to wait until interest rates peak, and look int...

Summary: Looking to rid yourself of your debt? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Adam Carroll’s business implements what he calls “The Shred Method” in order to get people out of debt in 3-5 years. This is done through home equity lines of credit that move in tandem with where rates are going. Using a special software, the algorithm adapts to someone’s specific income, equity, and debt,...

Summary: What’s going on in the markets? Stockton University Professor of Finance, Michael Busler, comes on the show to talk about why markets are behaving in the way that they are. The stock market and investors are ultimately telling us that the recession we’ve been talking about is real, and and it is going to continue to get worse over the next year. Additionally, multiple sectors such as ener...

Summary: We love having guests on Financial Survival Network that can help you bring your entrepreneur game to the next level. Ken Burke comes on this episode to tell you about how you can combine your idea for a business with action to supercharge your entrepreneurial career. Ken discusses multiple strategies for getting your business out there; it’s important to not only manifest your goals, but...

Summary: Chris Markowski—AKA Wall Street’s Watchdog—has some criticism for the Fed, and comes on the show to talk about what they’re doing wrong at the moment. A lot of the conventional wisdom that is being taught about the Fed needs to be re-evaluated; there are a myriad of solutions for the current economic problems that go beyond our conventional perception of the Fed’s role/power. Nonetheless,...

Summary: Looking to raise capital as a real estate investor? Dave Dubeau has some useful strategies to share. Even with interest rates going up and rampant inflation, Dave says that this can actually work to your advantage with raising capital for real estate investing. Comparatively, these ventures look more promising than other investments. Tune in for more information. Highlights: -Even with in...

Summary: There’s so much happening in crypto with the bear market, so Gregory Johnson comes on the show to tell us how cryptocurrencies are going to behave in light of the financial world. As the CEO/Founder of Rubicon Crypto, Gregory’s mission is to provide investment solutions and understanding within the crypto space. He explains that regulation is actually going to drive the next bull run, and...

Summary: An election took place in Italy that could change things, and the Euro has been sinking like a stone…What’s in store for Europe? I sit down and chat with John Rubino to discuss the European economy. Their energy system has taken a turn for the worse, and their currency problems cannot be fixed with with monetary policy. They will inevitably have to tighten, as inflation and broken supply...

Summary: Gold and silver prices have gotten beaten up in the last few days/months. What is the reason for this? Todd “Bubba” Horwitz comes on the show to bring us up to speed with the precious metals, and emphasizes that we are not in the idea situation for gold at the moment. He advises buying it—but not with leveraged money. Moreover, it’s most crucial to focus on your own portfolio right now ra...

Summary: he euro is going higher than ever…How does this affect Europe? Octavio Marenzi comes on the show to talk about the circumstances in Europe with regard to currency, the energy crisis, and the prospect of shifting politics. There is change on the horizon—some of it being negative—and Octavio gives his firsthand perspective on what’s to come. Highlights: -Things look normal so far, but chang...

Summary: Where are the markets heading? Chris Vermeulen comes on the show to talk stock markets, precious metals, oil, and the other industries we’ve kept our eye on. The predominant theme right now is panic selling; people are eager to get out of the stock market, but with this selling comes strong rallies. Gold is hanging on by a thread, and needs to show more consistency in order for it to look...

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