Financial Survival Network

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, and allocates money accordingly. Tune in for more information on The Shred Method and tips on how to re-think your debt. Highlights: -Adam uses what he called “The Shred Method,” or home equity lines of credit -The line of credit moves in tandem with where rates are going -By next summer, we could see 8% mortgage rates -Income begins to cycle through the HELOC -Interest is charged on the ending daily balance -The Shred Method involves working with a coach because everyone has a certain risk profile -Adam’s team likes to analyze income, equity, and the consistency/predictability of these things -You can save a large a

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 energy and agriculture (i.e. grain) have been greatly impacted by the war on Ukraine, and have caused further geopolitical conflict. Tune in for more insight on what’s to come. Highlights: -Professor at Stockton University -The total wealth of the stock market has declined by almost $9 trillion -The price you’re willing to pay for a stock depends on your expectation of future earnings -If you believe a recession is coming and corporate profit is going to go down, then the price of your stock is going to go down -The stock market/investors are telling us that this recession is real and is going to get worse over the next

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 to take action and put in the time/work to grow your business. Rather than imagining failure and looking for obstacles, start learning and get feedback from other entrepreneurs to make the necessary improvements. Highlights: -Ken is all about teaching people to embed growth in their businesses -Entrepreneurship is a learned skill; it is a passion to create something out of nothing -How do you know when your passion/business idea is legitimate? If you have an idea, remember that action creates momentum -Google competitors and other products/services to take steps towards your idea -A great entrepreneurial skill is pa

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, there is a lot to be taken advantage of right now from an investing standpoint, and Chris names some assets and ventures to keep your eye on. Highlights: -Inflation is not transitory. Additionally, the Fed had raised rates slightly last year or cut back on bond buying, the situation could be different -Markets got crunched this year -The concept that the Fed is going to be able to solve this is just one part of the solution—things can be fixed in a myriad of ways -We don’t have enough resources for things like alternative energy -A lot of this inflation is self inflicted -Many recessions in the past haven’t been nam

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 interest rates going up, we’re big on real estate because of the housing shortages -We’re bullish on real estate, but the biggest obstacle you’re going to encounter in real estate is raising capital -Dave discusses strategies for getting the money for the initial costs/down payment -If possible, use your own cash/credit for your first deal -Get in the game and learn what’s going on with the deal -Be actively involved in the after-purchase part of the process -Focus on a type of real estate investment that makes sense long term -With interest rates going up, it can actually help to raise capital and bring investors on b

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 stresses the importance of having the longest term view when investing in crypto. Tune in for more expert insight. Highlights: -There’s a lot going on in crypto; bear market and Bitcoin is with us -We have been trading mildly under the resistance point in the last few days -A lot of the crypto behavior is going to depend on what’s happening in the financial world. We’ve seen interest rates going up, but this shouldn’t deter the optimism and excitement for the timeline investors should be thinking about in terms of digital assets -Ethereum is the largest cryptocurrency in terms of network usage and integration -The d

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 chains cannot be fixed with easy money. Tune in for more insight on what’s to come for Europe. Highlights: -The dollar is strong—which is the flip-side of this situation -Europe has screwed up their energy system and is trying to run a modern economy on ancient energy resources -There was a major drop in Pound Sterling -There’s not obvious end to this. They have to borrow money to cut taxes, as well—which means creating more currency -The Euro is below the dollar now -Europe’s mistakes cannot be fixed with monetary policy, but they’re going to have to tighten -Inflation and broken supply chains cannot be fixed with e

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 rather than getting lost in what’s happening with the rest of the markets. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -Most investors try to make a winner out of a loser -We have dramatic inflation and the dollar is exploding, but this isn’t the idea situation for gold -It’s important, however, to focus on your own portfolio/finances. Not being a loser makes you a winner -We’re coming into a major food shortage in the U.S. There are already food riots in the Middle East -Food shortage has been underplayed/underreported in China. They now can’t buy enough food -Todd believes in buying physical gold—as long as you’re not buyi

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 change is lurking on the horizon -Europe is going through a major energy crisis, however -Octavio’s gas bill just doubled -A group of politicians may come forward that is not as likely to put sanctions on Russia; they may also rethink some of the environmental policies -The woman who running for Prime Minister in Italy looks a bit like a right-wing populist -There is a flawed system within the politics that no one has gotten around to fixing. People who have gotten to the top within these systems are reluctant to change them -Russian gas flow has been mostly cut off to Europe -The Russians perhaps feel more attacked than

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 promising. We are also seeing the energy sector struggle; Chris points out that all assets follow the broad market, and advises not to get overly confident in this circumstance. Ultimately, capital preservation is the most important thing right now—with an emphasis on low risk investments. Highlights: -We’ve were seeing a rally over the last few weeks, but now we’re experiencing panic selling; people want to just get out of the markets -We’re in a strong down-trend. Bonds and equities are selling out; however, this could give us a bottom for a tradable bounce -With panic selling comes strong rallies -Downward price

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Summary: Commodity prices have gone down and interest rates have gone up, but what else is going on? Is inflation peaking? Erik Hadik comes on the show to talk about this, and reports that multiple gauges for inflation indicate that it is most likely at its peak. Erik urges us, however, to not read too far into these cycles—pointing out that cycle highs don’t necessitate an immediate down trend to follow. Tune in for more expert insight. Highlights: -Erik Hadik said inflation was going to peak in Q3; is this true? Commodity prices have gone down and interest rates have gone up, but what else is going on? -There are many gauges for inflation -Each indicator/cycle gives you a certain amount of information or data, but don’t read into it too much. When you’re in an up trend, it could top at ten in one month and then pull back to eight—trading between these -A cycle high doesn’t tell you that there is a down trend to immediately follow -The dollar is making highs and was trading above par with the dollar; it look

Summary: What do you do when markets get volatile? Dutch Masters, the CEO of Carnivore Traders, sits down and chats with me about some of the trading strategies they use within his group to combat the effects of this volatility. Tune in to learn about what types of stocks to watch in this market, and to get knowledgable expertise from Dutch. Highlights: -We’ve been long, short, long/short at the same time…when the markets get volatile like this, it’s difficult to find a trend either way -To combat this, they shorten their trading time frame -In a bull market, they go after SAS companies—stocks that are very volatile and move many points a day -Many people don’t understand the dynamics of the stock market, which is crucial in comprehending how individual stock prices move Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Carnivore Trading

Summary: Craig Hemke comes on the show to give a comprehensive update on precious metals—which have been sinking. Craig says that it’s remarkable that they’re not even more down based on interest rates, the stock market, and the Fed’s recent decisions. There seems to be a sense of complacency with the Fed, but it’s time to acknowledge that they can’t fix everything, and many of their recent moves have worsened the problems we’re currently facing. Listen in for more insight from myself and Craig. Highlights: -Precious metals have been sinking -Gold and silver are down, but it’s remarkable that they’re not down more in consideration of interest rates, the stock market, and the Fed’s moves -Silver is closer to/has already seen its lows -Craig is more worried about gold, running its stops -The Fed needs to make a choice between letting the dollar go to nothing, or killing the economy/stock market -People are viewing the Fed as an omnipotent force with full control over currency -There is complacency across the ma

Summary: Adam Curran comes on the show to share his investment philosophy—influenced by his upbringing and exposure to middle class life. Adam’s view of the economy is largely shaped by the people he advises; in his career he quickly learned that much of his Wall Street knowledge was useless. Rather, kitchen table financial planning taught him a lot about how everyday finances work, and what’s really important within the markets. Tune in for more information. Highlights: -Adam grew up helping him answer his Mom’s business calls. His Dad was an engineer so he also became skilled with numbers/math -Certain communities have lost touch with the challenges and concerns that people have on main street kitchen tables -Adam started his company after having conversations with these people and learning about their struggles -Kitchen table financial planning taught him that what he learned on Wall Street was meaningless—especially for families trying to calculate their expenses -How low can the current markets go? There

Summary: Adam Curran comes on the show to share his investment philosophy—influenced by his upbringing and exposure to middle class life. Adam’s view of the economy is largely shaped by the people he advises; in his career he quickly learned that much of his Wall Street knowledge was useless. Rather, kitchen table financial planning taught him a lot about how everyday finances work, and what’s really important within the markets. Tune in for more information. Highlights: -Adam grew up helping him answer his Mom’s business calls. His Dad was an engineer so he also became skilled with numbers/math -Certain communities have lost touch with the challenges and concerns that people have on main street kitchen tables -Adam started his company after having conversations with these people and learning about their struggles -Kitchen table financial planning taught him that what he learned on Wall Street was meaningless—especially for families trying to calculate their expenses -How low can the current markets go? There

Summary: John D. Kuhns sits down and chats with me about Chinese infrastructure—which is lacking in strength and often misrepresented by the media. John provides an insider perspective; as someone who is working to save Bougainville, he notices a lot of the corrupt methodologies of the Chinese when it comes to building and infrastructure. He also predicts that China is at its peak as a commercial enterprise. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -In addition to being a novelist, John D. Kuhns has extensive experience working overseas and in various fields -He’s handled various hydro-projects and electric projects in China -John thinks China is probably right at its peak as a commercial enterprise due to a few reasons, one being demographic trends -Additionally, the no-COVID policy has slowed the country down -Lastly, most economists estimate that the pervasive fraud takes about 20% of the cash out of the system manually, which isn’t sustainable -There are quality issues with the Three Gorges Dam -They have no

Summary: Are we going to face perpetual shortages? Daniel T. Matalon comes on the show to assure us that the shortage of resources is not our fate. Daniel points out that there has never been a point in human history that we didn’t replace a resource that ran out with a better one. Furthermore, Daniel discusses how we measure wealth, and the way that communication and agreement allows us to produce more access to wealth. Tune in for more insight. Highlights: -Are we going to face perpetual shortages? It comes down to survival economics -When discussing human impact investors, Daniel looks to the question of how we can raise $3.5T in what we need for human infrastructure spending -Is there enough energy in California? If you’re in Europe, the answer is also know. Energy prices in Europe are 17x higher than they are in the United States -We are proponents of the world game -Have we ever run out of a resource in human history that we didn’t replace with a better one? Up until now, we haven’t -Human beings are mo

We met up with Tier One Silver’s CEO Peter Dembicki for a sponsor update. We were attending the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, CO, as you can see the mountains in the background. Peter is very pleased with the company's direction. Their silver targets for the next drill program are lined up. They have a pretty good fix on where they need to be. But Peter is really focused on pursuing the copper porphyry deposit that has every sign of being present. He related, “The CSAMT geophysical survey is a key component to learning more about potential copper porphyry mineralization, which we saw indications for in our first phase of exploration at Curibaya. This is an exciting development for the Company toward unlocking the large opportunity of a potential copper porphyry deposit alongside the epithermal silver system that we’ve already identified, and we look forward to defining these targets for our next drill program.” Once the survey is completed and final targeting is locked in, the company plans to begin