

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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May 15, 2020 • 40min
326: Pandemic Investing Principles with Casey Weade
Casey Weade interviews Jason on the idea of pandemic investing, and how to know when it’s the right time to start investing in real estate. Since the remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free, suburbia is on the rise. More so than ever, the home is the center of the universe. Pandemic investing means knowing about investment principles that work in hard times or easy times. If it makes sense the day you buy it, and the property is for essential living, you’re off to a good start. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Casey Weade talks pandemic investing [7:05] Crisis is an opportunity riding the dangerous wind [10:00] Suburbia is uniquely American [14:00] The remote world is becoming easier, and more friction-free [16:00] When is the right time to start investing in real estate? [24:30] The home is the center of the universe [28:00] Travel will change, and rentals will follow [31:30] Vacationing is optional, so in tougher times, short-term rentals may suffer [35:00] A good RV ratio, 1%, is worth its weight Websites: www.RetireWithPurpose.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

May 9, 2020 • 34min
325: Elliott Wave, The Phillips Curve, Kim Jong-un
Today, Jason Hartman discusses the Phillips curve and its relevance to our current economic situation. While we are all challenged in ways to adapt to our shelter-in-place advising, several benefits are being popularized out of necessity. Telemedicine, or telehealth, is growing rapidly, and not just for humans. Veterinary practices are using telemedicine for your pet's health as well. Steve Hochberg returns to elaborate on the Elliott Wave. How do we know when we have too much debt, the U.S., or the individual? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Is Kim Jong-Un alive? [5:30] Telemedicine, we’re finally there [8:00] The Phillips curve [14:00] Monetary policy comes from central banks, and fiscal policy comes from the government Guest: Steve Hochberg [22:00] Everything the Fed has said they’re going to do has been backed by the Treasury. The treasury has pledged to cover any losses that the Fed is going to incur through their lending programs, and this can’t go on forever [24:00] How do we know when we have too much debt? [28:30] “I think there’s a huge bull market starting right now, and it’s the bull-market in cash” -Hochberg Websites: www.elliottwave.com Jason Hartman University Membership 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast

May 7, 2020 • 1h 7min
324: Shadow Demand, Creative Destruction, COVID-19 Media, Quantitative Easing
Returning guest, Harry Dent, discusses the economy, company buybacks, and quantitative easing. Take a deeper look into the economic influence of each generation with their peak earning power, and peak spending trends. We are all searching for information on what to expect in uncertain times. Look at patterns Harry has analyzed to predict what’s to come. Jason discusses the roommate component as a part of understanding shadow demand for housing. Harry Dent shares his thoughts on where Baby Boomers and Millennials will go next, be that downsizing or repurposing the McMansions. What differences between the two generations have led to peak earning and peak spending trends, and how will they affect the housing market? [1:30] Harry Dent, Demographer [2:30] Puerto Rico, better weather, lower cost and better tax benefits [3:53] Famous for predictions on all aspects of the economy [3:50 ] QE Quantitative easing [8:00] What is the age of someone’s peak earning power and peak spending? [8:50] “Quantitative easing is not putting money into the banks system and lending, it is literally buying financial assets like bonds, which puts more money into the pool that’s actually chasing financial assets, and that drives up financial assets.” - Dent [13:55] Company stocks are going up because of shrinking the number of shares, rather than growing the economy [13:25] You say the economy is fake? [14:25] Governments always stimulate the economy [17:55] Are company stock buybacks really that bad? [18:00] The stock market is the best leading indicator of the economy [23:00] After 1995, things start to get out of whack in relation to GDP [27:10] Every 90 years, like a clock, we see a bigger bubble and a crash [31:00] What are the biggest bubbles now, Apple, Google, Amazon, tech companies [34:00] China’s workforce peaked in 2011 and has been declining ever since [38:40] Harry explains the repo-market [40:00] Harry Dent, "The baby boomers have sold their homes and joined the renters" [43:00] In general, are the millennials in a good place or a bad place? [46:00] Harry, “I like the high quality, the ten and thirty-year U.S. Treasury Bonds” [50:00] What’s to come of the Millenials and the McMansions? [52:00] If we don’t rebalance this debt, and go through what you always go through after a debt bubble, we may end up like Japan [56:00] Jason, "Financial assets like the wall street economy vs real assets like the main street economy are far riskier" Websites: www.HarryDent.com PandemicInvesting.com Jason Hartman Youtube: Harry Dent 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com

May 1, 2020 • 43min
323: COVID-19 Bailout, SBA Loans PPP & EIDL, inDinero’s Jessica Mah
Beware of the 'invisible tax,' inflation. Jason Hartman discusses inflation, poverty, and work-from-home lifestyle and advantages. In these challenging times, what professionals are able to stay optimistic? How are the elites transferring wealth? In part II of today’s show, Jason interviews Jessica Mah, founder of inDinero. Tune in for pro-tips on loan approval for PPP & EIDL. How can you optimize your time with loan delays, and get ahead of the game? And, don’t forget to prep for the end-game of these loans, will they be forgiven? Follow the rules and we shall see. Key Takeaways: [3:15] There are two types of taxation that we are paying: 1) The tax that we see, income tax, sales tax, etc 2) The inflation tax, which destroys the purchasing power of our money [7:30] People are being driven into poverty in this quarantine, making it very difficult for some to adjust to the work-from-home lifestyle [13:30] “Tis the set of the sails, And not the gales, Which tell us the way to go.” -Ella Wheeler Wilcox [16:00] How are the elites transferring wealth? [19:30] Jessica Mah, founder of inDinero, helping entrepreneurs run better businesses [20:50] PPP has run out? Only 6% of all applications have been approved by the SBA and funded. [21:15] The SBA is saying the best option is to use the bank you are already with, although Jessica has seen more success getting a loan through smaller regional banks [23:15] Have you seen success in getting loans with brokers? [25:30] Every bank is accepting PPP & EIDL applications even though they’re both on hold due to running out of money [26:45] How can you be successful at getting your slice of the bailout pie? [18:30] Pro-Tips: Show your work; have an excel spreadsheet that shows how you came to your figures [30:30] How difficult is the one-page application? [31:00] The Magic Question, “What is all of the information you need from me in order for the bank to formally process my loan application and submit it to the SBA?” [34:00] This loan could be forgiven if properly played out [38:00] Encouraged to apply for PPP & EIDL, but PPP is the better of the two options for covering big payroll sheets Websites: Blog.indinero.com covid@indinero.com www.PandemicInvesting.Com www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Apr 27, 2020 • 31min
322: CARES Act $170 Billion RE Investors, Global Crypto-Currency?
Stay Calm, Keep Good Counsel, Keep Your Eye On The Ball, Take Action. Rinse, and repeat. Jason Hartman is joined in today’s episode with his co-host from the Solomon Success Show, Rabbi Evan Moffic. Evan brings up some challenging questions about a new potential tax break from the CARES Act. What does Trump bring to the table as our first RE President? Will there be a global currency or an ever-growing nationwide rental assistance program? Key Takeaways: [1:25] New tax break, CARES Act, using depreciation to offset capital gains? [5:20] Trump is the first RE President [8:30] Herd immunity thoughts in the U.S. [10:00] Public health is linked to the economy [12:30] Stay calm, keep good counsel, keep your eye on the ball, take action [23:00] Review from a listener, Andrew. Thank you! [25:15] Will we go to a nationwide rental assistance program, like section-8? [27:00] Will there be a push to a crypto-currency? Websites: TAX SALE Webinar Link www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Apr 20, 2020 • 44min
321: COVID-19 Baby Boom, When Tenants Can’t Pay, Mortgage Update
Jason speaks with a client about their experience with a tenant not paying April 1. What are some creative resolutions to a tenant not being able to pay in hard times? In most situations, being strict with your tenant is advised, but in times as tragic as these, compassion goes a long way. What’s to come of China’s role in the world? In part two of today’s show, Adam checks in with a lender for updates on mortgage rates and what to expect going forward. Lenders are still wary about how the market will go but advances in technology are being improved to close deals remotely. This is because tools are becoming more readily available like online notary with video proof. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Tenants aren’t paying rent, but it’s our time as landlords to adjust our strategies [8:00] Have a little compassion for your tenants [12:30] Look for creative resolutions to tenants not able to pay April rent [17:40] Now, what is China’s role in the world, it’s changed so fast? [28:00] When mortgage rates hit historic lows, and everyone is trying to refinance in one month, lenders hit capacity [29:30] As we look for normalcy in the market, lenders are still very wary of where it may go [25:15] Unemployment claims typically hover around $600k (weekly basis), predicted by Goldman Sachs to rise to $2.25 million [39:00] If you want to know what’s best for your rate, you want to see the fed or other entities buying up mortgage-backed securities [42:40] Technology is making advances so loans can continue to close, eg. online notary Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Apr 13, 2020 • 1h 8min
320: The Next Depression, QE, Shadow Demand, Repo-Market Harry Dent
Our returning guest, Harry Dent, discusses the economy, company buybacks, and quantitative easing. Take a deeper look into the economic influence of each generation with their peak earning power, and peak spending trends. We are all searching for information on what to expect in uncertain times. Look at patterns Harry has analyzed to predict what’s to come. Jason discusses the roommate component as a part of understanding shadow demand for housing. As well, Harry explains the repo-market. Harry Dent shares his thoughts on where Baby Boomers and Millennials will go next, be that downsizing or repurposing the McMansions. What differences between the two generations have led to peak earning and peak spending trends, and how will they affect the housing market? Key Takeaways: [1:30] Harry Dent, Demographer, Famous for predictions on all aspects of the economy [6:00] What is the age of someone’s peak earning power and peak spending? [8:50] “Quantitative easing is not putting money into the banks system and lending, it is literally buying financial assets like bonds, which puts more money into the pool that’s actually chasing financial assets, and that drives up financial assets.” - Dent [11:55] Company stocks are going up because of shrinking the number of shares, rather than growing the economy [13:25] You say the economy is fake? [17:55] Are company stock buybacks really that bad? [18:30] The stock market is the leading indicator of the economy [27:10] Every 90 years, like a clock, we see a bigger bubble and a crash [31:00] What are the biggest bubbles now, Apple, Google, Amazon, tech companies [34:00] China’s workforce peaked in 2011 and has been declining ever since [38:40] Harry explains the repo-market [42:00] In general, are the millennials in a good place or a bad place? [52:00] What’s to come of the Millenials and the McMansions? [58:00] If we don’t rebalance this debt, and go through what you always go through after a debt bubble, we may end up like Japan Websites: www.HarryDent.com PandemicInvesting.com TAX SALE Webinar Link Jason Hartman Youtube: Harry Dent 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Apr 11, 2020 • 33min
319: Mastering Money, Build Wealth & Financial Crisis & Going Public, Inside The SEC Norm Champ
Jason Hartman talks with Norm Champ, a partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP about preventing the next crisis. Find out some helpful financial tips from the author of Mastering Money: How to Beat Debt, and Be Prepared for Any Financial Crisis. As the former director of the Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Norm’s experience and viewpoint has many valuable lessons. Key Takeaways: [2:05] Where is the next financial crisis going to come from? [5:00] The home in which you live, is not necessarily something that needs to be owned [11:00] Renting vs owning, taking care of the property is one of the major benefits to seeing ownership [15:00] Understanding affinity fraud [20:00] What is the Volker Rule? Was it supposed to replace the Glass-Steagall Act? [28:00] There are some benefits from circulation between the private side and the public side Websites: www.NormChamp.com www.JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

Apr 8, 2020 • 34min
318: Will COVID-19 Bring Money To The U.S. ?
Kerry Lutz returns to the show to discuss the looming recession due to the coronavirus. China is coming back online with products, but who will be on the receiving end? Jason shares predictions on the rise of suburbia and the ever-diminishing desire to live in high-density cities. Who will receive the U.S. bail-out? Key Takeaways: [2:30] You can’t shut down the economy for even 90 days and expect to not have a major recession [3:50] China is coming back online to some extent now [7:48] Why would the U.S. bail out the cruise lines? [13:00] The Federal Reserve is now a bond buyer and might soon become a stock buyer as well [16:50] What’s to be made of all of the sudden CEO resignations? [19:15] Expansions create millionaires but recessions create billionaires [27:30] The rise of suburbia Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.Financialsurvivalnetwork.com TAX SALE Webinar Link

Apr 3, 2020 • 35min
317: ‘Federal’ Reserve, 1031 Exchange Alternative, Population Density
Today, Jason Hartman unlocks one of the most powerful investment tools as an alternative to the 1031 exchange. The great thing about coupling an unsecured loan with a qualified intermediary installment sale is that you start with a new property and a new depreciation schedule. Before this investment skill is revealed, Jason shares an update on the promise of the ‘federal’ reserve plan to keep the economy in shape. Beware of the elevator, even the NYTimes is talking about the population density problem. Key Takeaways: [2:10] The US ‘federal’ reserve is taking the role of buzz lightyear, to infinity and beyond. They will provide unlimited asset purchases, with no limit to what they will do to prop up the economy [5:32] Winning is a relative game: Here’s how you do it! [9:35] “Density is really an enemy in a situation like this (coronavirus)” NYTimes Dr. Steven Goodman, an Epidemiologist at Stanford University [10:10] Trump is going to reopen the US [11:00] Chinese are cleaning their money, digital currency [12:00] Everybody needs more room if we are going to be at home all the time [14:25] Guest, Tom [16:45] If you do an installment sale, you pay taxes on an annual basis [19:15] Why is a QI (qualified intermediary) needed? [25:50] The great thing about coupling an unsecured loan with a qualified intermediary installment sale is that you start with a new property and depreciation schedule [28:50] Don’t forget the rule of 72 [33:10] This can be a rescue from a 1031 exchange that isn’t working out Websites: www.JasonHartman.com