Financial Survival Network

Summary: Understanding the economy is a lot easier than you think, and Howard Yaruss comes on this episode to prove it. His newest book, Understandable Economics, fosters a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of markets—outlining clear justifications for government intervention and the creation and allocation of goods/services. Rather than labelling some markets ‘free’ and others ‘controlled,’ it is more helpful to explore the degrees to which each market utilizes both characteristics. Tune in to hear us discuss the most useful fundamentals of the economy, and be sure to check out Howard’s book for a fruitful source of concepts and explanations. Highlights: -Howard Yaruss discusses his new book, Understandable Economics -Howard is an attorney, author, business man, and professor at NYU -Howard believes that economics is not readily understandable because it is frequently not taught correctly. You may leave an economics course with even more confusion about how the economy works -Economics is not a sci

Summary: I invite Russell Stone on the show to talk about what’s really happening with the employment numbers, because the data put out is often manipulated—failing to account for several criteria. Although it seems that jobs have gone up, Russell suggests that this could be attributed to old jobs resurfacing rather than organic growth. Furthermore, we discuss the underlying problem of the US dollar, which is that we are backed by credit that is eventually going to run out. For more insight and tips for how to prepare for the bumpy ride ahead, be sure to tune in to this episode. Highlights: -You can’t always take what you’re given from government sources because there is a lot of manipulation within these numbers -No one talks about the birth to death ratio, which alters the job numbers quite a bit -The trend over the last three months has been stagnant -Are these new jobs being created, or old jobs that people were laid off from? Russell believes it might be the latter option rather than organic growth -Wage

Summary: What’s in store for inflation and the markets? Charles Nenner comes on the show to discuss some financial charts and explain how cycles work. We’re in an inflationary cycle that could go on for the greater part of a decade, and we can expect low inflation until February of next year. This cycle correlates with the prices of things like food and energy, and will determine how the Fed feels at any given moment. Tune in for more analytical insight from Charles. Highlights: -We’re in an inflationary cycle that could go on for quite a while—as long as a decade -We can expect low inflation until February of next year -This cycle is going to correlate with food prices and energy prices -Understanding these cycles makes investing more low risk because you can determine when it’s going up/down -Is the Fed going to be strict? It depends on how we feel at the moment, and cycles determine these feelings -Energy prices are headed lower until the end of the year -We are in the thick of the war cycle, and we have a

Summary: Recognizing red flags is helpful within personal relationships, but it can also help investigators unravel complex crimes. Chris S. Simmons, the author of Castro’s Nemesis, is extremely familiar with these behavioral analyses. He talks about discovering a subject that happened to be someone he already worked with—which was a surreal experience. Tune in for fascinating glimpses inside the mind of a spy, and be sure to check out Chris’s book linked below. Highlights: -After three years of working with a few puzzle pieces, they narrowed it down to 10,000 people in the US working in an intelligence community. From there, they narrowed it down to 50 people, and three weeks later they found their subject -Chris describes finding the subject surreal, especially because they knew her personally -A big life lesson Chris learned was to follow people’s actions and behaviors rather than their words -If you’re leading a double life, they will eventually coincide -How do you train people to recognize red flags? To

Summary: As rates continue to increase, it is difficult to pinpoint the Fed’s plan for the year ahead. I sit down and chat with Jim Welsh, who explains the thinking behind the rate increases and how to plan ahead using this information. Jim predicts that the Fed is going to keep the funds rate and monetary policy tighter for a longer period of time. Ultimately, we’re going to have to address problems that have been building up for decades, and although inflation will be reduced, it’s still going to hold above 3% for a while. Tune in for more valuable insight from Jim. Highlights: -Back in March/April, no one thought they were going to raise the Fed funds rate. By summer, people started to panic about rates going up -Rates increasing by 50 basis points does not represent a pivot -They are going to hold the funds rate at a high level for all of next year -Rather than jamming on the breaks to ease, they’re aiming to do it in a gradual manner—which will probably lead to a recession -We don’t have enough people to

Summary: As we start the final month of the year, sentiment is not looking great. The market is indecisive, and employment, confidence, and decisiveness are all intertwined, Edward Siddell comes on the show to discuss what’s in store for 2023, starting with the fact that we are a victim of our own success. We’ve pushed inflation all the way around the world, and the enlarging debt bubble has to pop eventually. Edward advises us to be cautiously optimistic during this time—being meticulous and adopting strategies for the year ahead. Amongst other market uncertainties, one should pay special attention to the energy sector as a solid area of investment for 2023. Tune in for more insight Highlights: -They’re not shedding jobs at a record rate yet, but this could change within the first month of the new year -There were close to 150,000 layoffs last month -We’re becoming a victim of our own success. We pushed inflation all the way around the world—importing goods and spreading the devaluing dollar -The debt bubble

Summary: Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday there were over 61 million transactions, but not because inflation is getting better. I sit down and chat with Matthew Johnson, who points out that, as businesses make it increasingly easy to pay using credit, interest on these lines of credit is simultaneously skyrocketing. Credit card companies are taking full advantage of higher interest rates, and the problem isn’t being resolved any time soon. Tune in to hear more on this topic and to learn how you can be financially defensive in these circumstances. Highlights: -The items that had the biggest purchase increase under buy now and pay later were food and beverage related -We are up tremendously in debt, and credit card companies are taking full advantage of higher interest rates -The average interest rate on a new credit line opened today is over 22% -We have grown to expect that the government is always going to come to the rescue -Both people who have and don’t have money are spending -We need to be careful

We received a further sponsor update from Torq Resources' (OTCQX:TRBMF -- TSX.V: TORQ) CEO/Chair Shawn Wallace and Chief Geological Officer Michael Henrichsen. There's been a steady stream of positive news and the pace is accelerating. The company announced that it has defined a gold--copper mineralized system over an impressive 800 meter strike length at the Falla 13 discovery (in its Margarita project). Most notable among the results: 64 m of 0.63 g/t gold (Au) and 0.63% copper (Cu) in 22MAR-017R, 130 m of 0.36 g/t Au and 0.28% Cu (including 30 m of 1.02 g/t Au and 0.57% Cu) in 22MAR-023R, and 62 m of 0.51 g/t Au and 0.38% Cu (including 16 m of 1.6 g/t Au and 0.98% Cu), in 22MAR-024R.'' CEO Wallace stated, "The successful completion of the second drill program at Margarita marks an important milestone for the project and the Company. It is incredible that less than one year ago, Margarita was a prospect without a single drill hole." Chief Geological Officer Henrichsen concurred, "With our second phase of dr

Summary: Kyle O’Dell has a long history in the financial sector, and comes on the show to give his take on the latest GDP numbers. Although the 2.9% GDP headline looks promising, Kyle suggests that there is a lot more to it. Other variables such as increasing credit card balances, lower income levels, and lower savings indicate that the reality is less positive than we may be led to think. Kyle outlines some investing opportunities that provide safety within the downside, and we discuss the future implications of what is happening right now. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -The employment numbers are looking weak and GDP is looking better -The reality isn’t quite as encouraging as the 2.9% GDP headline; Kyle suggests that there is a lot more to it -Credit card balances are going up, income is down, and savings are down. We’re also seeing sluggish business investments and a slowing housing market -The reality is that the 2.9% is not as positive as it looks on the surface -The reasons to stay away from th

Summary: With all the recent social unrest and demonstrations are taking place in China, it is important to gather perspectives from those that have insight on the entire situation. Asia & Emerging Markets Strategist Carl Delfeld comes on the show to discuss why everything unfolding in this way, emphasizing that China’s primary goal is to preserve the Communist party and reunite Taiwan with their mother country. The overarching concern for America right now is preserving our dynamic stability, and Carl outlines some things to watch out for in the near future. Highlights: -Carl Delfeld has a long history in this part of the world -Growth has been slowing and there is discontent among the private sector in China -Their healthcare infrastructure is nowhere close to what it needs to be for how densely populated it is -They have to put the rebellion down before they change the policy -Everything happening right now is the perfect storm for the communist party -Their ultimate goal is the preservation of the Com

Summary: As we start to think about tax planning, it’s important to plan for asset protection. How do you hold on to your wealth and establish protection? Clint Coons comes on the show to talk about how you can position your assets so that, in the event of a lawsuit, you won’t lose everything. Clint explains how you can use structures and trusts to keep your name hidden from the assets that you own if a creditor runs a search on you. Tune in for more insight and tips from Clint. Highlights: -There are lots of attorneys out there, and they bring in revenue by picking up clients with peculiar cases -Many of Clint’s clients have faced shakedown losses -Clint shows investors how to position their assets so that, if they get sued, they don’t lose everything. -If someone is going to come after you -People are typically focused on high value targets, which are people that have assets -If someone runs an asset search on you, it’s good to make sure that nothing found puts you at higher risk. You can set up structures

Summary: This Black Friday didn’t look quite like last year’s, so I sit down and chat with Eddy Gifford to discuss the shift in shopping habits. Given the adjusted inflation numbers, online sales are not up in the way that businesses want us to think they are. As foot traffic declines, we’re starting to see the destruction of demand, which also means that employment will start to go up. Ultimately, things are going to get worse before they get better. Tune to get a glimpse of what’s to come in 2023. Highlights: -Black Friday is not what it used to be; the retail sector has spread out Black Friday promotions -Online sales are not actually up given the adjusted inflation numbers -We’re not seeing the same foot traffic we used to in stores -We’re seeing the destruction of demand, which means employment is going to start going up -Treasuries have started to retreat -The first/second quarter of next year are probably going to be ugly -We probably haven’t seen a bottom occur yet, and. things are going to get worse

Summary: We saw the average price of a Thanksgiving meal go up this year as a direct result of inflation. How much longer will we see these trends, and can you experience financial wins despite volatility? Business transformation expert Carl Gould comes on the show to talk about this topic, and proposes a few different strategies for investing during this time. Furthermore, we discuss what is going to happen with employment, and things to be mindful of within your career or business. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -The average cost of a Thanksgiving meal is up, which is directly indicative of inflation -Some retailers are rolling back their prices for Thanksgiving food items -We should expect higher than normal prices for the next 3-6 months -You want to look for industries that are low now and on the rise (i.e. real estate) -Invest and then participate in all of the up gains -The Federal Reserve is being careful not to stall the economy while raising rates -The job situation hasn’t deteriorated yet, b

Summary: Unsurprisingly, the crypto space has been imploding. I have David Ackerman on the show to gain some perspective on the recent fraud that occurred, and how we can avoid these situations in the future. David talks about the importance of protecting information, says that clarity of regulation will ensure the safety and prosperity of cryptocurrency going forward. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -The crypto space has been imploding, which is not surprising -David Ackerman comes on the show to give us a unique perspective on how the recent fraud occurred -At a high level, we’re seeing a lot of information being condensed into a few players -In the crypto world, you don’t have protections about what information can/can’t be shared -One of the flags that David missed was people not performing the same work across the board -If you don’t understand what cryptocurrency does or what makes it valuable, it’s best to stay away from it until you gain that understanding -Look inward and understand your own fi

Summary: Author, international real estate expert, and Austrian economics devotee John Michailidis comes on the show to discuss strategic planning and investing, which happens to be part of the title of his latest book. Many people lean on their 401k as their primary retirement plan, but John aims to enlighten people about the world of investment opportunities that exists. Take charge of your future and invest in areas that interest you, putting your money into assets that you believe in. Tune in for more expert knowledge. Highlights: -John’s book is designated to be a series of tastes -A lot of people consider their 401k from their job to be their entire retirement plan -Wall Street intends to maximize their own returns -Is putting your money into the company 401k the best plan? Investing is more than just putting your money into something. There is a whole world of investing opportunity that the average person could know about -The book is not meant to make you an expert, but to provide a general survey of

Summary: China and Japan are dumping dollars, and many countries that borrowed in dollars have had their expectations of US currency being cheaper turned upside down. I sit down and chat with John Rubino to discuss this phenomenon, and he contends that extreme volatility is going to make its way from the financial markets to the currency markets. Furthermore, the prospect of a technological totalitarian state is no longer a distant theory, and direct actions are being taken to get us there. Tune in for more valuable insight. Highlights: -China and Japan are dumping dollars. Their currencies are tanking due to massive inflation, and they’re running through foreign exchange reserves to prop their currency up -They’re selling US treasury paper -How long will this last? You eventually run out of dollars -The problem is that many countries borrowed in dollars because they expected for it to be cheaper and for the dollar to go down -We can expect extreme volatility making its way from the financial markets to the c

Art Halleran, CEO of rising star natgas producer Trillion Energy (OTCQB: TRLEF – CSE: TCF) joined us for a sponsor company update. To date, two wells have been recompleted and immediately began selling production. The first payment is due December 20, 2022. These wells alone will be generating US$3 million per month or as much as $36 million per annum. Revenue could potentially go higher as the operator seeks to optimize production and stabilize pipeline gas pressure. Halleran has done the near impossible, he has taken a moth-balled gas field that was given up for dead and turned it into a potential billion-dollar asset. More importantly, while there are many new gas projects on the drawing board, under the best of circumstances they will take several years to come online. Europe needs the gas now! Trillion’s wells go from completion to revenue production in a matter of hours. This is due to some $600 million in off the books infrastructure that enables the company to rapidly connect new wells to its existing

Summary: Inflation continues on, despite the efforts of the federal reserve and the government to make us believe that it is abating. With latent uncertainty and a long ride ahead, which sectors should we invest in right now? I sit down and chat with Dee Carter to recap what’s been happening in the markets—specifically in the energy sector. People are hesitant to invest in oil companies because of the push for renewable energy; on the other hand, fossil fuels are still an integral component of production. For general investing, Dee advises his clients to evaluate which sectors fit their particular situation, and mentions some things to consider in the current economy. Highlights: -We’re in a situation where we really don’t know what is going to take place over the next couple of months -The senate is still 50/50 -We’re in for a long, tough ride that will probably last beyond January -The problem right now is that no one wants to invest in energy—especially in oil companies -No one wants to invest in something

Summary: Your job is never 100% secure, and this is why you need to learn how to think like an entrepreneur—no matter what career you are currently in. Steve Rozenberg comes on the show to talk about how he was forced to do this when he lost his job as a pilot back in 2001. As he reflects on this critical moment in his life, he wishes that he would have adopted this entrepreneurial mindset sooner. Losing his job was extremely difficult, but he gained the opportunity to invest in real estate and build a successful business. He is committed to helping others control their destinies and build wealth, and provides useful tips for adopting entrepreneurial skills and strategies. Highlights: -Steve Rozenberg was a pilot for a major airline for a long time, and was laid off after 9/11. This was a humbling moment for him, because he was solely focused on being a pilot up until this point -Even if you think your job is safe and secure, it is important to remember that your position could be affected at any point. -If y

Summary: We outgrow many things over the course of our lives, financial systems included. Is it time to move beyond capitalism? Marco Dondi, the author of Outgrowing Capitalism: Rethinking Money to Reshape Society and Pursue Purpose, comes on the show to propose how we can rethink capitalism to build a better future. His book sheds light on how the financial system and money operate; furthermore, Marco fosters understanding about how money can be allocated to ensure smooth transitions within the global economy. Proposing more of an equal balance between freedom and government intervention, Marco unveils some solutions for the problems and inequalities that stem from capitalism. Highlights: -Is it time to move beyond capitalism? What’s the difference between capitalism and free markets? -Marco Dondi is the author of Outgrowing Capitalism: Rethinking Money to Reshape Society and Pursue Purpose -We are starting to outgrow capitalism—especially in developed economies -Capitalism has created many useful things, bu