Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network

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Consumer credit appears to be crashing, and the rate of increase on credit card debt is slowing down, which means that there has never been a more opportune time to pay off your credit cards than now. Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified, comes on the show to unpack what’s happening with consumer credit, and why it is sinking at this particular time. Paul describes all of the pressures of the economy that are pushing the consumers under water; with providers raising prices left and right, driving costs up, it’s getting difficult to tread water. Ultimately, we must change our behavior if we want a brighter, debt-less future. These changes can start with small savings, such as eliminating various monthly subscriptions. Paul says that consumers are often surprised to find that they have more money than they think, and have merely been spending it in the wrong places. Tune in for more insight. 

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This wouldn’t be the Financial Survival Network if we didn’t talk about how to prosper and thrive in a less than ideal economy. Thankfully, Dave Valentine appears in this episode to provide a unique perspective on how to do this—offering solutions you may have neglected to consider until now. Dave owns seven businesses that collectively generate over $1 billion for major clients and, in short, he knows a thing or two about growing a business. In the age of social media and digital marketing, we often dismiss “old-school” methods of communication (i.e. direct mail), but Dave claims that the resurgence of some of these tactics has yielded much success. Revisiting tried and true marketing strategies with an irresistible offer for clients could just save your business in this economy. Tune in for more details.

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If you’re in search of a sound business investment, franchising could be the way to go. Franchise expert Jon Ostenson comes on the show to discuss the benefits of owning a franchise—allowing entrepreneurs from various occupations and backgrounds to generate another stream of income and operate a business. His consulting firm assesses clients’ desired level of involvement in the business and shares case studies with them in order to determine what companies would be best suited to them. While many of his clients are doctors, lawyers, and other highly educated individuals, Jon says that the most successful among them understand and adhere to the system. Tune in for more information about franchising and how you can get involved. 

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Thought leader Doug Casey joins us in this episode to discuss the endangerment of critical thinking, posing major risks for global politics and the economic future alike. Doug attributes the root of the problem to increased support for organized coercion—a system that only looks attractive when economics and history are excluded from the equation. This lack of background knowledge and reasoning is already giving way to major difficulties (i.e. trade and food supply chain) and we’re subsequently seeing the dissolution of the globalist model. The government’s survival mode tactics may adversely affect the survival of its people, and it’s only a matter of time before this becomes even more clear. Tune in for more insight.

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“Doug Casey is a well-known investor, author, and entrepreneur in the world of finance. He is a strong advocate for gold and has been investing in the precious metal for over four decades.
Casey is the founder and chairman of Casey Research, a company that provides investment analysis and research to its clients. Through his company, he has been a vocal advocate for gold, arguing that it is one of the best long-term investments an individual can make.
Casey believes that gold is a safe haven for investors in uncertain times, as it holds its value regardless of the state of the economy. He also argues that gold is a hedge against inflation, as its value has historically risen in response to inflationary pressures.
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Casey is a strong believer in the importance of diversifying one's investments, both in terms of asset classes and geography. He argues that investors should have a portion of their portfolios in physical gold, held in a secure location outside of their home country.
Despite his strong views on gold and investing, Casey is also known for his contrarian outlook. He often takes positions that run counter to the prevailing wisdom in the investment world, and has been successful in his investments as a result.
In conclusion, Doug Casey is a prominent figure in the world of finance and investing, known for his advocacy of gold and individual liberty. He is the founder and chairman of Casey Research, and has written several books on the topics of investing and personal freedom. His contrarian outlook and strong beliefs have made him a respected voice in the investment community.”

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While we had hoped that the latest job report would provide useful figures, it seems to be bogus. Brad Williams sits down with me to take a deeper look into the report and talk about how/why the employment situation has evolved in the way that it has. The job market remains strong in some locations due to large quantities of people moving to those places, but this is not the situation in every region. With the interest rate rise, the housing market has slowed significantly, and there is a direct relationship between increases in interest rates and the amount of money needed to service the national debt. As the rate of increases diminishes, Brad advises investing conservatively, and to pay close attention as we transition. Tune in for more insight. 

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In last week’s report, the job numbers came out surprisingly high, but is it too good to be true? David Stryzewski comes on the show to discuss these numbers and the way they have been purposefully distorted over the last few months. The high number of jobs is a product of seasonal adjustment—in which 3 million jobs were added in order to come up with the most recent figure. If we look back at November and December, 2.4 million jobs were subtracted to subsequently come up with these numbers. We should not invest our attention in these reports since they do not reflect accuracy; rather, we should anticipate a future that is somewhere between what the Fed thinks and what the market actually believes. David outlines five unwavering indicators that depict what’s to come, so be sure to tune in for more information. 

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Metals prices are getting slammed, sending gold and silver down. Andy Schectman comes on the show to talk about the circumstances of precious metals which, while frustrating, do not discredit the value of these assets during this time. Volatile conditions and the possibility of the London Metals Exchange running out of silver in 2023 speak to the fragility of the system. Gold and silver are not commodities; rather, they are the barometer for the health of the dollar and the US economy. Furthermore, Andy emphasizes that the valuation of gold and silver are not subject to counterpart liability, which will make the precious metals even more attractive as the effects of interest rate hikes sink in. Tune in for more expert insight.

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Miles Franklin
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FPX Nickel’s (OTC: FPOCF — TSX-V: FPX) CEO Martin Turenne joined us for a much-awaited sponsor update. The Baptiste Project pilot plant’s results are in, and they are quite positive. The novel environmentally clean process of extracting nickel from lower grade deposits, without toxic smelting, has exceeded all expectations. The end product yielded a 65% nickel concentrate, with an impressive 85+% recovery rate.

Martin is confident that a commercial-scale plant will produce 100 million pounds per annum. With nickel at $13 per pound, and costs of $3 per pound, there’s a huge profit margin. Even at $10 nickel the profits are enormous.The naysayers who doubted FPX’s ability to profitably produce high-grade nickel from low grade deposits have all been proven wrong.

FPX recently announced a $12 million investment by a corporate strategic investor means that the pieces are falling into place. (The well-known company requested confidentiality for now.) FPX’s current stock price of CAD$.43 means that the market hasn’t yet to factor in these important developments.

The company’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) is expected in September. FPX is sitting on CAD$18 million and is fully funded for the foreseeable future. The Van Project discovery promises to be larger than Baptiste but is currently on the back burner. It is also not reflected in the share price. Both are among the largest undeveloped nickel deposits in the world.

The nickel market’s demand characteristics are highly positive. The rushed conversion to Electric Vehicles, coupled with a lack of environmentally friendly sources, means that FPX’s project will come into production at exactly the right time. Upstream users such as Tesla, Ford and GM have been rushing to secure battery metals sources and gone directly to the producers. GM’s recent $650 million investment in Lithium America is but one example.

The US Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) is adding even more fuel to the fire. Its generous subsidies and favorable pro-development policies are highly positive for both the Canadian battery metals and FPX. Martin is moving quickly to secure these benefits for FPX.

The stars are aligning for FPX. Martin is quite clear that these projects will require a major company to take over to fully exploit these reserves. News flow has been brisk and will increase in anticipation of FPX’s PFS. This bodes well for shareholders and the end users who are anxious to work with companies such as FPX.

Company website: www.FPXNickel.com

Ticker symbols: OTC: FPOCF — TSX-V: FPX

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As we encounter another basis point hike, you may be wondering what this will mean for the real estate market. How can we continue to prosper in uncertain times? Oftentimes, successful outcomes start as unfavorable situations transformed by dedication and hard work, and Tracy Miller comes on the show to talk about this. Tracy came from what she describes as an ordinary, middle class background. Learning to juggle being a single mom, continuing her education, and climbing the corporate ladder, Tracy was motivated to find a career that would enable her freedom and to utilize her people/business skills. This led her to real estate, and she is now a successful speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and investor—to name a few pursuits she has taken on over the years. Now focused on educating and sharing the information she has learned in her life and career, Tracy is eager to help others transform what they have into something great. Tune in for more insight.

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If you’re interested in commercial and residential real estate development, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode. Michael Liebman comes on the show to shed some light on his area of expertise within real estate, which encompasses buying land and re-zoning it to generate a profit. We’ve featured his father, Sam Liebman, on the show before, and they use their knowledge base to manage WealthWay Equity Group. Michael talks about what’s happening in New York with commercial areas being re-zoned, and how the politicians may not grasp the importance of the situation. Tune in for more expert insight.

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Tier One Silver’s (TSXV: TSLV, OTCQB: TSLVF) CEO Peter Dembicki and Exploration SVP Christian Rios provided us with a sponsor update. Extensive CSAMT surveying has identified two promising copper porphyry targets. Drill targets are currently being defined. This will be a focus of their Q2 ’23 5000-meter drill program.

CEO Dembicki explains that “While silver remains the focus at Curibaya, we have a fantastic potential porphyry target … that can’t be ignored. We’re on a prolific copper porphyry belt in Southern Peru with many giant mines, all within 100 kilometers of us to the north and south. We just happen to be in a fortunate situation where we have a preserved precious metals epithermal system and then residing below is this potential copper porphyry target.”

SVP Rios said, “We believe the targets we’ve identified could be associated with a porphyry copper system at depth, particularly considering the absolute dating results, which indicate the mineralization to be from the Paleocene era. This provides further evidence that we are in the correct regional environment as the similar Paleocene-aged giant porphyry copper deposits nearby. We look forward to testing these strong targets in our next drill campaign.”

CEO Dembicki reflected that while metals’ prices have come roaring back ($24 silver and $4 copper) and Tier One’s share price is up 50%, it’s still very early in the cycle and he’s expecting a major move ahead.

Once the next drill program commences, Tier One will become the tier one choice for sector investors, which is why we’re maintaining our position.

Visit the company’s website at www.TierOneSilver.com.

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As fraud crimes become more prevalent, it’s crucial to adapt and have a strategy in place to protect all of your assets. Cyber security expert Robert Siciliano comes on the show to talk about how you can stay protected and why you should—explaining how it’s one of the simplest and smarted decisions you can make. Security measures are not for the paranoid; rather, simple security systems allow any person to be a more difficult target, and to maintain an attitude of vigilance and determination. Robert talks about options for home security and the variety of cameras and products available based on your preferences. We also discuss financial asset protection, and Robert names some free tools that can assist you in protecting your credit and identity. Tune in for more information about how to stay secure.

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We have a big week ahead—with the potential for lots of turmoil—and John Rubino joins us in this episode to discuss what we can expect out of it. Three big central banks are having meetings this week and are supposed to raise interest rates. This implies the potential for surprise, and to induce one of two outcomes: sending the markets into a relief rally or sending stocks crashing. With uncertainty of what the outcome of these meetings will bring, there has undoubtedly been a shrinkage of trust amongst individuals. People are growing hesitant to trust larger systems, seeking out ways to attain food, education, and healthcare not mandated by the government and large corporations. With money being one of the largest systems of all, many are investigating alternatives to help secure their capital in the event that the system fails us. Tune in for more insight.

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If you’re looking for an investment with huge returns, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. Self Storage Syndicated Equities CEO, Fernando Angelucci, comes on the show to talk about investing in storage facilities—a venture he has been profiting from since 2018. Fernando had been in real estate for many years, and about six years ago he noticed difficulties surfacing for landlords. In search of change, he decided to move single family homes and multi family properties out of his portfolio and start purchasing self storage facilities. Fernando slowly scaled up from there, and now builds facilities that are between 80,000 and 120,000 square feet. With the number of people using storage facilities increasing year over year, it’s the perfect time to look into this investment opportunity. Tune in for more information.

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The markets are on a bounce, and yet, layoffs are more plentiful than ever. This is not the beginning of a bull market or an upward shift in economic growth; rather, inflation is disguising the inevitable recession ahead. Here to dispel the confusion and discuss what’s truly happening is Michael Pento, President and Founder of Pinto Portfolio Strategies. Michael emphasizes that real economic growth is shrinking while GDP is going up. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics came out with a better-than-expected number of unemployed individuals, this provides little hope amidst the large-scale layoffs at big corporations. Moreover, the death of inflation has been grossly exaggerated, with the monetization of debt being the root cause of our inflationary circumstance. We still have a long way to go before the Fed pivots, and it’s essential to be on the right side of the cycle for what’s to come. Tune in for more insight.

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Businesses are pushing for their employees to return to the workplace, which has generated a lot of push back amongst workers in numerous fields. Here to discuss this is Carl Gould, who is not surprised at the collective reluctance to go back to the office. For the last two years, people have adjusted to the ‘new normal,’ and the thought of transitioning back can be daunting. Under certain roles and circumstances, some professionals have thrived in the remote atmosphere, but the truth is that company culture is difficult to foster when employees are isolated in their homes. Amidst these difficulties, Carl is hopeful that we will come out of this stronger and better than before, and encourages employers/employees to be transparent with one another about their concerns. Listen in for the full conversation on the future of the workplace.

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Alongside the attempt to digitize everything in sight, a similar trend is taking place in the global economy: financialization. Here to discuss this is Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leader in the future of finance. He describes the latest instances of data commodification as just one example of businesses seeking to financialize everything, and these trends are becoming extremely prevalent. Moreover, as people begin to gravitate towards alternative assets, it’s crucial to bear in mind that they subscribe to the same rules of the market and can be more volatile in early stages. Looking ahead, the US and other major economies will continue to generate debt, causing investors to question long term sustainability and where to put their trust.

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Most working individuals want to retire at some point. In fact, we spend the entirety of our careers contributing to (most likely) the most expensive purchase that we’ll ever make: a retirement fund. How does one make sure that they set aside the right amount of money for retirement, generating enough income to survive off of during the final phase of life? Anthony Saccaro has been a retirement advisor for 23 years, and appears in this episode to talk about what you may not know about preparing for retirement—so that you don’t get hurt later on. He contends that the biggest mistake you can make is not being invested appropriately for the phase of life you’re in. A lot of people neglect to shift their portfolio when they transition phases, and this adjustment can have a massive affect on your retirement fund. Furthermore, it’s important to enlist the help of an advisor that is an income specialist, and to build a fund that is sustainable in any scenario.

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More Life Than Money

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Changes in the economy bring about subsequent changes in the housing market, which have been more prominent than ever in the post-pandemic world. Is it possible that we’ve seen the lows and housing is making a comeback? Texas-based mortgage broker Debbie Bloyd comes on the show to talk about what she is observing in real estate, and it looks as if people are returning to the markets in search of their future home. Interest rate fluctuations and intense bidding wars last year caused many people to put their home purchase on hold, and rent rather than buy. As these leases come to an end, buyers are circling back to the housing market in hopes of finding the property they want at a more reasonable price. Whether or not prices are coming down, however, is still relatively dependent upon the seller. While some need to sell more urgently, others are riding out the storm, set on a very specific price. Tune in for more information on what’s to come in housing.

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We talked about the God Bless America ETF back in October 2022 and it has performed extremely well since—beating a lot of the major indices. In this episode I sit down with Adam Curran, the creator of the ETF, who has been dreaming of this moment ever since he first visited the New York Stock Exchange as a child. Adam attributes the success of the fund to his somewhat aberrant strategy: focusing on businesses that put profit over politics. As many big corporations get tied up with every political conversation, Adam believes that it is critical for businesses to stay focused on performance, and looks for these sort of companies when investing. Tune in to learn more about some of the sectors the God Bless America ETF is involved with, and things to watch for in this year’s market.

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As we quickly approach the end of January, many are wondering what is in store for the rest of 2023 with regard to inflation rates and the markets. Is the Fed going to follow through on lowering inflation, and how will this affect the rest of the economy? Jim Welsh comes on the show to talk about some of the things that will take place this year, and assures us that the Fed is very intent on sticking to their guns—meaning that we can expect inflation to make its way down to 3%. Although Wall Street is skeptical, Jim reminds us that getting inflation to 3% is doable; on the other hand, taking inflation below 3% will be the tricky endeavor. Jim, among a number of experts, expects that we will see a recession this year and that the effort of globalization will unwind. Furthermore, a combination of factors will result in a secular bear market, which Jim elaborates on in his latest piece. Tune in to this episode for more insight.

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Macro Tides
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An exit may mark your final moments with your business, but it’s something you need to start thinking about at the beginning stages. Violetta Terpeluk joins me in this episode to talk about pitfalls to avoid when planning an exit, and stresses that the planning process starts right when you begin to grow your business. Rather than a one time event, the exit strategy should be viewed as part of larger process—influencing the specific approach to business growth. It’s critical to have a core team collaborating on decisions, and to evaluate emotional readiness, personal financial readiness, and business readiness in regard to the exit strategy. Listen in for more valuable insight.

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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 eliminated. Matt explains why this is such a game changer, and how smart contracts speed up the transaction process; additionally, crypto helps to eliminate Western Union fees and allows for the seamless transport of money to/from places with fewer banks. Matt emphasizes that crypto is not an attempt to replace the current monetary system, but that it offers a viable alternative for those wanting to protect their capital against inflation and unforeseen obstacles in the economy.

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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 money again. Volatility, however, is ever-present, and charts demonstrate the first decrease after 30-40 years of steady increases. We’re in for a year of crisis and capitulation, and there are many factors at play. Tune in to this episode for more of John’s perspective on what’s to come.

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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 the unexpected and run through scenarios that haven’t occurred yet. Attaining outside perspective is also a key component of this process so that you can be sure to consider all possibilities and prepare yourself. Listen in for more tips so that you and your business can be ready for whatever comes your way.

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Hope Is Not A Business Strategy: How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won't Take Control Of You