Financial Survival Network

Jan 31 2025 1000 ep. 21 mins 283

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A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!

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Fed Pause, Inflation, AI & Your Future - Anthony Saccaro #6227

Jan 31 2025 20 mins

Kerry Lutz and Anthony Saccaro discussed the Federal Reserve's current pause on interest rate changes amid ongoing inflation concerns, with Saccaro noting that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may not fully reflect real inflation due to its exclusion of essential expenses. They emphasized the importance of fiscal policy in conjunction with monetary policy to manage inflation and high

Smart Investments in Changing Markets - Cliff Nonnenmacher #6226

Jan 30 2025 32 mins

Kerry Lutz and Cliff Nottenmacher discussed the food franchise sector, highlighting the gap between consumer intentions to eat healthily and their actual choices, which often lean towards fast food. Cliff noted that despite a rising demand for clean, non-GMO food, many consumers continue to patronize quick service restaurants, as demonstrated by McDonald's strong performance. He em

Federal Contracts, Cuts, & Job Gains - Lloyd Chapman #6225

Jan 28 2025 19 mins

Kerry Lutz and Lloyd Chapman discussed the critical challenges facing small businesses in America, emphasizing their role as 99.9% of U.S. companies and their importance for job creation and economic stability. Chapman criticized the Small Business Administration's (SBA) budget for 2024, the lowest in 40 years, and expressed concern over the misallocation of federal contracts, whic

CPI Data Sparks Economic Optimism - Eddy Gifford #6223

Jan 27 2025 14 mins

Eddy Gifford discussed the recent better-than-expected CPI numbers, which have contributed to a market rally, while noting that inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target. He expressed cautious optimism about potential positive changes from the new administration but warned of initial difficulties, likening economic adjustments to the challenges of starting a diet. Giffor

Meme Coins & The Future of Crypto - Dan Novaes #6224

Jan 24 2025 14 mins

Kerry Lutz and Dan Novaes discussed the implications of Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 and the launch of a meme coin associated with Trump, highlighting the U.S. administration's goal to establish the country as a leader in the cryptocurrency sector. Dan proposed creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve akin to the gold standard and noted the potential benefits of not taxing gains on U.S.

National Debt Threatens Economic Stability - Elliot Kallen #6222

Jan 22 2025 26 mins

Kerry Lutz and Elliot Kallen discussed the current economic climate, emphasizing the disconnect between official inflation statistics and the real experiences of consumers. Kallen highlighted significant price increases in essential goods, such as food and wine, arguing that reported inflation figures do not reflect the reality faced by average consumers. They also addressed the ec

Exposing Inflation Myths and Realities - Tom DiLorenzo #6221

Jan 20 2025 30 mins

Tom DiLorenzo and Kerry Lutz discussed the significant influence of Mises.org, which attracts over three million annual readers and fosters interest in libertarian principles, particularly among youth. DiLorenzo highlighted the role of professors in introducing students to Mises' writings and provided an overview of the Austrian School of Economics, emphasizing its focus on human a

Guaranteed Income for Peaceful Retirement - Tom Wall #6220

Jan 16 2025 16 mins

Kerry Lutz interviewed Tom Wall about retirement planning, highlighting the psychological barriers retirees face in spending their savings due to fears of depleting their funds, which can diminish their retirement experience. Tom advocated for life insurance and annuities as tools to ensure a guaranteed income stream and mitigate financial risks, recommending mutual life insurance

West Red Lake Pre-Feasibility Study Projects 255% IRR with VP Gwen Preston

Jan 15 2025 9 mins

Gwen Preston, Communications VP at West Red Lake Gold (WRLGF 🇺🇸- WRLG 🇨🇦)gave us a sponsor update after releasing its pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the Madsen Mine restart in Ontario. Key points: •• Ultra-Conservative PFS Results 🛡️ : The study uses a low cut-off gold price of $2,200/oz (well below the current price of $2,675+), showing 6+ years of production

New Rule Could Raise Your Credit Score - Paul Oster #6219

Jan 15 2025 27 mins

Kerry Lutz introduced the topic of the recent decision to remove medical debt from credit reports, emphasizing its significance for consumers. Paul Oster elaborated on the positive implications of this change, noting that it will benefit approximately 15 million Americans by potentially increasing their credit scores by an average of 20 points. He clarified that this initiative doe