American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman
The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times.
The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.
Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool's Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China),
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery).
Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.
Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool's Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China),
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery).
Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
Episodes
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May 1, 2021 • 28min
397: Is It Time for Universal Basic Income? with Mike Munger
When a libertarian is saying it may be time for Universal Basic Income (UBI), does that mean it's come mainstream? Mike Munger, Professor at Duke University and author of the new book Platforms: The Perils and Promise, joins Jason Hartman to discuss the potential of a $15 minimum wage, and what that would do to the economy vs what a UBI could do. The two also discuss asset prices, monopolies, and what HAS to be fixed with our current version of capitalism. Key Takeaways: [2:47] What is the 3rd revolution [8:17] Why Mike is in favor of Universal Basic Income [12:48] How do you find the ideal amount of UBI? [17:19] Asset prices cause inequality [19:21] Is it time to reexamine what we call antitrust? [24:10] Capitalism is becoming cronyism in the USA. Is that sustainable? Website: www.MichaelMunger.com
Apr 16, 2021 • 26min
396: Interest Rates & Housing Inventory with Doug Utberg
Jason Hartman joins Doug Utberg on The Terminal Value podcast to talk economics of the day. The two discuss how you truly grow wealthy in the United States, whether we're really in a low inflation environment, the impact of low interest rates, and more. Key Takeaways: [4:05] The REAL way you grow wealthy. There's only 2 ways. [10:11] There's more inflation that we're being told [16:10] When you adjust the numbers to current value, real estate has gotten cheaper the last 14 years [20:57] Low interest rates will kill supply in the coming years as people won't want to give up their low interest rate and move Website: www.JasonHartman.com www.TerminalValuePodcast.com
Apr 9, 2021 • 22min
395: The New Age of Gold with Stephen Leeb
Jason Hartman talks with Stephen Leeb, author of the new book China's Rise and the New Age of Gold, as well as The Coming Economic Collapse, about why commodities are in such demand and what that means for investors moving forward. The two also examine how we're going to get 6.5 BILLION people into the middle class. Key Takeaways: [3:05] The world is at a turning point [10:48] Real, physical assets are in short supply and GREAT demand in today's environment [17:00] Gold has outperformed the S&P by 100% in the last 20 years Websites: www.StephenLeeb.com
Mar 26, 2021 • 21min
394: Blockchain Domains, Unstoppable Domains with Matthew Gould
Jason Hartman interviews Matthew Gould of UnstoppableDomains.com. Matthew Gould talks about different domain extensions that liken themselves to early adopters of the new decentralized web. Is China launching its own digital currency with a higher transaction speed, and could this affect the dollar? Gould works to ensure that the people, not the government or the big-tech corporations, get to define the internet in the modern world. Key Takeaways: [2:20] People can move cryptocurrency around easier with over 50 different cryptos. [3:30] Gould speaks on the free speech concerns online. [6:15] What is DNS? [8:40] Is there a modern, blockchain, free speech-oriented hosting platform? [10:00] Who gets to define what the internet will look like in the future? [13:00] How are tech institutions a lack of government action? [16:45] In the 1970s, the US had the best banking system in the world, ex: settlement speed and accuracy. Websites: JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN unstoppabledomains.com
Mar 19, 2021 • 25min
393: Income Property Client Case Study Chad Hewitt
Chad Hewitt appropriately and humorously likens his scaffolding business to a short-term rental property. This Rich Dad, Poor Dad inspired investor shares his real estate story with the Hartman Network. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Owns a scaffolding business is quite similar to owning a short term rental company. [2:10] Triple net leases simply mean that all expenses pass through to the tenant. [3:30] Originally inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad. [7:00] Triple net vs. individual residential real estate. [11:20] Anyone with a decent paying job can get past the 16k barrier to entry. [14:00] Income property is the most tax-favored asset in America because you can depreciate it. [20:30] With a 1031-exchange, you don't need to do the recapture when you sell a home. [25:00] Because of the Green New Deal, the cost to develop your average apartment complex is going to go up. Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Mar 12, 2021 • 48min
392: Inflation's Coming, Housing Collapse or Boom? Ken McElroy
You don't need a booming housing industry to make money, just a good strategy. Ken poses the question, when the dust settles, which businesses will still be standing, and where will the concentration of people be? Jason Hartman predicts a strain on the housing supply in the not-so-distant future as he postulates that few will be incentivized to get rid of a home loan with such historically low-interest rates. Key Takeaways: [2:00] How much has life changed in the recent 10, 20 years? [3:30] The tech companies are likely to be broken up. [5:00] You can make money in any environment if you adjust your strategy. [10:00] Ken's tips on how to find deals and evaluate them. [16:40] Definite move from retail to housing. [22:00] There is obvious truth of an asset shortage - as in bidding against 45 other buyers. [31:10] City/State revenue comes from Taxpayers. There is a potential for cities to file bankruptcy. [37:45] The bubble 'should've popped' already, but 'they' can keep kicking the can down the road. [41:25] "I still think there is going to be a crash; it's just being propped up with money which is going to create inflation." -McElroy [43:20] Jason predicts a future strain on housing supply because of so many home purchases with historically the lowest interest rates ever. Websites: JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN kenmcelroy.com/jasonhartman
Mar 5, 2021 • 41min
391: Real Estate Wealth Formula with Dan Amerman
Wealth is created with compound interest, making your dollar work for you. Dan Amerman talks with Jason Hartman about understanding, The Homeowner Wealth Formula. Dan says, "one way at looking at the mortgage is that it's a short against the dollar." The primary question; is your home an investment? Books: The Homeowner Wealth Formula Key Takeaways: Daniel Amerman [1:30] Is your home an investment or an expense? [3:30] How can we better understand these home price indices? [7:10] The results of the exhaustive research are incredibly positive. Find out more. [9:20] "One way at looking at the mortgage is that it's a short against the dollar." -Amerman [14:00] The number one historically proven method for creating wealth over the centuries is compound interest. How does this relate to inflation? [21:00] A lot of government programs are "shell games." [24:00] We do expect a wealth transfer from boomers to up and coming generations. Websites: http://danielamerman.com/ jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Feb 26, 2021 • 21min
390: Side Hustle Nation, How to Turn Your Spare Time into $1000 a Month or More by Nick Loper
Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation joins Jason Hartman to discuss three different business models, from sales to services, everything from knife sharpening to pooper scooping. Build a side hustle to fund your vacation or fund your next investment property. Nick Loper is host to a podcast and author of a couple of books. His creative approach to building business outside of the standard brick and mortar has inspired thousands. Books: The Side Hustle, The Progress Journal Key Takeaways: [0:45] Nick jokes that one of the best ways to build your side hustle is through a self-published book with extremely long subtitles. [3:00] If you're looking to make money quickly, with the lowest barrier to entry... [6:30] Who hires a lawn service? Twenty years ago, only 5% hired out. Now, it's closer to 40%. [10:00] Podcasting still hasn't reached its full potential. [15:45] 500+ Online Resources? Websites: JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN sidehustlenation.com
Feb 20, 2021 • 42min
389: Saifedean Ammous Discusses The Bitcoin Standard, Time Preference
Saifadean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, joins Jason to explain the three basic functions of money and why this matters with Bitcoin. Will Bitcoin push out the role of central banks? If so, why would the government let Bitcoin exist? Saif continues discussing the government's role or ability to have a role in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As well, what is time preference, and how does it differ from inflation? Key Takeaways: Saifadean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard [1:00] Money has three basic functions of money: [3:45] How does Bitcoin act as a base layer of money, similar to the central banks' settlement layer? [8:00] Why would the government let Bitcoin exist? [17:00] Have you been bitten by the Bitcoin bug? [17:25] Could the government make Bitcoin illegal? [29:45] Is there a distinction between time preference and the time value of money, aka inflation? [31:45] Saifedean's wife sells the chair he's sitting on out from underneath him. [32:10] Art on the gold standard, will it stand the test of time? [41:20] "A lot of people prefer to laugh than to think." -Saifedean on Hedonism Websites: https://saifedean.com/ jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Feb 13, 2021 • 31min
388: Leave The City, Work From Home, Dr. Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University, National Bureau of Economic Research
Jason Hartman talks with Stanford University, Professor of Economics, Dr. Nicholas Bloom. Bloom and Hartman discuss the significant economic changes in the US economy as well as social changes. How has the work from home trend grown through pandemic times, and are employees more productive in this environment? Will this work from home trend continue to give people reason to leave exhaustingly expensive homes in the city? Key Takeaways: [2:25] Working from home has absolutely exploded, from 5% to 60% at the peak of the pandemic. [3:10] Geography is less meaningful than ever in US history. [6:10] San Francisco has a sort of rental apocalypse due to the pandemic. [8:50] Working from home has already been on an upward trend. [16:00] The best way to fix the economy is to eliminate the virus. [18:30] Big tech never set out to censor what's online. [23:00] Are people more or less productive working from home? [25:15] Are we to expect inflation due to all of the money printing? Websites: jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
