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.
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Jun 25, 2020 • 35min
336: Mortgage Credit Availability MCAI, Migration with Evan Moffic
The key is to take action, but the purpose of today’s show is to explain why the actions we take make sense. Jason Hartman and Evan Moffic discuss the mortgage credit availability index, MCAI, and affordability. What has changed since 2004? Why would one wait and try to time the market? What’s the opportunity cost of timing the market? Key Takeaways: [3:00] Discussing the opportunity cost of lost money by waiting and trying to time the market. [4:00] Diving into the affordability index and the MCAI [9:20] Mortgage Credit Availability Index MCAI [10:00] Affordability = mortgage payments vs income [12:30] Show recommendation, America In Color [14:00] Watching the index move, in hindsight, from 2004 to 2019. What can we learn and expect? [22:00] At some point, you want to be satisfied. [24:15] “Successful people are willing to do things that unsuccessful people are unwilling to do.” [30:00] Choose your company well. Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Jun 19, 2020 • 27min
335: The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World by Mark Spitznagel
Position or Profit? Position yourself for the rise of suburbia. With several contributing factors for people migrating away from mid-rise and high-rise condos, suburbia looks better and better. Jason Hartman shares real estate investing strategies that have proven effective for decades. However, current events have made these strategies more appealing. Investment Counselor, Doug, shares supporting investment tips based on the book, The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel. Books: The Dao of Capital by Mark Spitznagel Key Takeaways: [1:00] Investment Counselor, Doug [1:30] Discussing, The Dao of Capital, Investing in a Distorted World, Mark Spitznagel [3:00] Instead of focusing on profit, focus on your position. [7:00] Discussing strategies like searching for weak companies [11:00] When you have population migrations it puts upward pressure on both price and rents [14:30] The demand for sub 250k homes goes up, as 2.3 million potentially leave mid and high-rise condos. [20:00] Dollar-cost averaging, the Spitznagel way. [22:00] Timing the market, people often forget to calculate the cash that they lose by waiting. [24:00] People buy a house because the payment is affordable, not the price. Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Jun 17, 2020 • 28min
334: Consuelo Mack WealthTrack PBS, The Wall Street Journal Report
Consuelo Mack of Wealth Track on PBS joins the show today to elaborate on the effects of the non-discriminatory Coronavirus. She expects to see two economic waves from this, and the second has yet to hit. Find out where she, unlike many others, recommends that you invest. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Yes, this pandemic is non-discriminating, but a great takeaway is how lucky we are in America. Now is a time for most to reevaluate their personal, and professional lives. [4:00] Expecting two waves in the economy. First, the shock and stop. Second, the aftershock and termination of employees. [5:00] Cash reserves are extremely valuable in times of crisis. [6:00] Cash is not trash! [7:45] The value of liquidity can not be underestimated at times like this. [12:00] People are already taking action to leave high-density areas. [17:20] Reverse mortgages [23:15] What role does FinTech play in all of this? Websites: WealthTrack.com JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/Ask Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Jun 12, 2020 • 42min
333: What’s Next for Bitcoin, Real Estate Strategic Investing, Mark Moss
Jason Hartman talks with guest, Mark Moss, who believes in fully diversifying your investment portfolio. Mark shares his strategy on investing in gold, stocks, real estate, and even cryptocurrency. All of his strategy leads back to the idea that cashflow is the name of the game. Bitcoin does not need to be the global currency to have weight and validity. From game-theory to understanding what gives the currency its value, Mark shares what he knows about investing across the board. Key Takeaways: [1:30] The smartest people in the world know that they don’t know. [3:00] Cashflow is always the name of the game, but I don’t forget about investing for growth. [7:00] Determine your own tolerance for risk. [9:45] Understanding money creating, through debt. [11:25] Since 1971, our standard unit of value has been severed. [14:00] Fake wealth vs creating wealth [17:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [19:00] Shifting to Cryptocurrencies [22:20] Will cryptos lead to a separation of money and state? [26:00] There shall never be sound money again until it is taken from the government. [29:10] Understanding the bitcoin halving. [32:30] While bitcoin may be limited, Cryptos, in general, have no limit? Websites: 1markmoss.com/ Mark Moss On Youtube JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/Ask Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
Jun 9, 2020 • 40min
332: ‘Plandemic’ Investing, Jim Puplava Financial Sense Newshour
Jim Puplava joins today’s show with much to talk about the supply chain disruption, and what’s to come of it. Jim says that business innovation is a must, and it looks as though companies like Walmart have already started making changes. These efficiencies aren’t only applicable in pandemic times, these strategies will prove to benefit businesses and patrons while we shelter-in-place or not. Jim Puplava’s interview is continues with a discussion on inflation or stagflation, where do we see the immediate future of the U.S.? As well, Jim shares some interesting concepts about cryptocurrency, why it might be used, and why it might be rejected. Finally, Jim answers why negative interest rates cause a problem with cash. Key Takeaways: Jim Puplava [1:00] The supply chain has been disrupted. While it will take some time to correct, some of it will be beneficial. [3:00] Inflation is a lot more money chasing fewer goods and services. [10:40] Still singing the “creative destruction” tune. Business innovation is a must. [11:45] The oil market, and the perfect storm. [17:15] Is our future inflationary or stagflationary? [24:20] Jim, what do you think about cryptocurrency? [26:35] Why do negative interest rates cause a problem with cash? [30:48] In the U.S., what’s the result of our debt to GDP ratio getting out of line? Websites: FinancialSense.Com JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/Ask 1-800-HARTMAN
Jun 7, 2020 • 29min
331: COVID-19 & Universal Basic Income UBI Economy Is Chronically Short of Money, Ellen Brown
Ellen Brown is today’s guest here to discuss Universal Basic Income, UBI. As well, she shares some interesting details about what happens to the money when a debt is paid. How did China increase its money supply by such a large percentage in two decades? Key Takeaways: Guest: Ellen Brown, author of over a dozen books including, The Public Bank Solution, From Austerity to Prosperity [2:30] What is a postal account? [10:45] What is the end game of money spending? [12:10] Money is lent into existence. Banks create the principal but they don’t create the interest, so debt always grows faster than the money supply. [15:00] The real economy is always short of money because there’s a hole in the bucket that always drains into the financial economy. [16:00] What is the financialized economy? [20:20] Debt grows until it gets so high that people can’t borrow anymore, so they pay down their debts instead of taking out new debts. That shrinks the money supply. That goes into deflation which goes into depression. [22:30] Money evaporates when it pays off the debt. [26:30] All of our money is credit. China increased its money supply by 1800% in twenty years, and they did not run into hyperinflation. Find out more. Websites: EllenBrown.com PublicBankingInstitute.org 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/ask Jason Hartman University Membership Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)
May 29, 2020 • 18min
330: Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor “Where in the World is Juanita Ingram, Mommy Talk Live by Juanita Ingram
Coronavirus Quarantine Survivor, attorney, author, and actress, Juanita Ingram joins Jason Hartman to discuss Taiwan’s reaction to Coronavirus, approximately 30 days before it hit the U.S. What did Taiwan do right, and how did SARS prepare them for this problem. Born in Tennessee, and made her way through the U.K. and finally to Taiwan, hear Juanita’s perspective on the differences of culture and how Coronavirus was handled. Key Takeaways: [1:45] What’s going on in Taiwan, so close to China? [5:00] From Wuhan Virus to COVID-19, the changes made in Taiwan, approximately 30 days ahead of the U.S. [6:45] After Taiwan’s experience with SARS, they had a pandemic plan in place. Taiwan is now being called the blueprint of what should’ve been done [9:30] Taiwan’s cases escalated due to the import of cases from outside of the country. [13:30] Two ER Doctors in Atlanta, Georgia that both tested positive. One is very sick, and the other is asymptomatic. Websites: www.iamjuanitaingram.com www.JasonHartman.com
May 27, 2020 • 33min
329: The Person Who Loses The Least Wins with Doug Casey, Past Recession Home Price
Doug Casey, author of Crisis Investing: Opportunities and Profits in the Coming Great Depression, joins Jason to discuss the biggest hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. Casey shares his opinion on The Great Recession and the role it might play in the potential Greater Depression. Learn why Casey advises one to invest in mining, and his feelings on bonds, stocks, cash, gold, and cryptocurrency in comparison. Key Takeaways: [1:20] “The biggest hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials” - Casey [4:45] Casey presupposes that the worst of the 2008 recession is yet to come, and that for the last 8-10 years, we have been in the calm, the eye, of the storm. [6:30] “This could be more than a financial meltdown. Possibly an economic and social meltdown as well.” [7:00] The U.S. is no longer a country, but more-so a multi-dimensional, domestic, empire. [9:20] Bonds are a triple threat, about the worst place for your money at this time. [11:30] Bonds, stocks, cash, gold, cryptocurrency? [15:15] Have we entered the greater depression? This could potentially be the biggest upset since the industrial revolution. [20:50] Surviving a depression, the most important thing is to have assets where there is no counter-party risk. Something in which you don’t have to trust a bank, insurance company, or your pension fund. [23:30] Having fun, what about mining the asteroids? Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN www.InternationalMan.com www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman University Membership Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)
May 23, 2020 • 42min
328: The Altucher Report, COVID-19 Population Migration, Talking Stocks
James Altucher joins Jason to share his viewpoints on the economy, stocks, and more specifically the stimulus. As well, listen to the seriousness of this pandemic from a New Yorker’s perspective, and what it’s like managing life in the most challenging U.S. coronavirus area. James also discusses his moves in the stock market, and why he favors certain positions. As well, this pandemic will accelerate our development with technology and how we perceive colleges vs certificates. Key Takeaways: Guest: James Altucher [2:30] The New York and New Jersey Coronavirus perspective vs the rest of the nation. [5:30] “The earlier models were wrong” [10:10] “As long as you keep seeing insanity happen, those are all canaries in the coal mine.” -Altucher [11:00] We know that the economy is going to wake up, we just don’t know when and how. [12:40] Understanding why we should prep for supply shock. [14:15] The GDP of a year is about 20 trillion dollars, 5 trillion per quarter. There is an expectation that 2 to 3 trillion will be withdrawn from the economy this quarter. [18:30] Is this stimulus enough, are the right people getting it? [20:10] We, the proverbial We, all live better now than the richest people of the past. [28:39] Don’t buy SPY “the spider”, go with RVT instead. Royce Value Trust Inc [29:20] Anything that was going to happen in ten years, will happen tomorrow [31:00] Altucher shares his preferences on stocks based on some forced trends bound to happen in the next ten years. [35:45] Florida has “luxury weather.” [39:30] 40 alternatives to college, with James Altucher. Websites: www.JamesAltucher.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/ask Jason Hartman University Membership Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)
May 21, 2020 • 37min
327: Be A Doer! Jim Rogers Adventure Capitalist 4200% ROI in 10 Years
Be a doer! Jason Hartman discusses the risk/reward investment concepts when looked at in hindsight. It’s not about gambling, it’s about building solid fundamentals for investing. It’s understanding the advantages of multi-dimensional assets. Jim Rogers returns to the show for his first time in seven years. Jim talks with Jason about government power, and their financial strategies. The big question concerning government stimulus right now is, “how will we suffer from this?” Jason’s Recommendations For Your Library: Earl Nightingale’s Greatest Discovery Jim Rogers, Adventure Capitalist Key Takeaways: [3:15] The hardest ship to sail is a partnership. Investing Commandment Number 3, “thou shalt maintain control” [7:30] When you look back over time, the rewards always go to the doers. They always go to the risk takers! [12:00] Returns based only on inflation induced debt destruction…at the official rate of inflation, which is often understated. [13:30] Jim Rogers [19:30] Every government wants more power than they have. [21:20] How will we suffer from this? [27:00] “Whenever things go wrong in a country, thought history, politicians blame foreigns” [36:00] “When I was younger, many people helped me. Even if I look like a fool, I’d like to help people where I can” -Jim Rogers Websites: JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/Ask Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
