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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Apr 2, 2020 • 38min
316: Michael Ainslie, “A Nose For Trouble: Sotheby’s, Lehman Brothers, and My Life of Redefining Adversity”
Can we talk about something else? Jason Hartman invites Michael Ainslie to the show to discuss his book, A Nose For Trouble. As well, Michael shares his business tactics helping to grow Sotheby’s in his time with the company. In his stories as Director of Lehman Brothers, Michael talks about SATURDAY MORNING, the weekend that changed Wall Street forever, and some hypotheticals had things gone differently in 2008. And finally, Michael shares a brief story about the beginning of The Posse Foundation. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Ten (actually 21) Commandments of Successful Investing, Amendment: Commandment number 22? [7:00] Michael Ainslie [9:15] Sotheby’s growth using “good, basic business tactics” [13:18] The art market and purchasing of major works has become a way for new wealth to distinguish themselves [13:40] The Sotheby’s scandal with Christie’s Auction Company [16:00] Sotheby’s real estate, “white elephants” [20:00] SATURDAY MORNING, Geithner said, “you have two hours to save Lehman,” the weekend that changed Wall Street forever [24:08] If there were no bailouts, what would that have looked like? [33:10] The Posse Foundation story Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.ANoseForTrouble.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) www.holisticsurvival.com/
Mar 28, 2020 • 37min
315: Social Distancing, Flattening The Curve & Mike Zlotnik
Hoax or not, we are facing a recession. Jason Hartman discusses the suburban differences between China and the U.S. We should all expect to see Stimulus Maximus. How much debt can we handle before things don’t work out? Our guest today is Venture Alliance Member Mike Zlotnik who is preparing for the good, bad and ugly. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Hoax or not, we are facing a recession [5:15] √ [10:00] The U.S. is unlike China, think suburbia [11:50] Stimulus Maximus [14:00] How much debt is too much debt? Nobody knows [19:30] How is the market responding to the Coronavirus right now? [20:30] I cannot predict the future, just prepare for the good, bad, and the ugly [29:15] Buying limited partner (LP) shares at a big discount [31:30] A migration away from the dense areas of residence Websites: VIDEO: Don't Expect Millions To Die From Coronavirus, Says Richard Epstein 1.800.Hartman www.JasonHartman.com www.SolomonSuccess.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) www.BigMikeFund.com
Mar 20, 2020 • 25min
314: Black Swan Event Coronavirus, ALM Asset Liability Management Profits with Jeff Twigg
In today’s episode, Jason is joined from across the world with Shenzhen, China local, Gary Halmbacher to discuss Black Swan Event Coronavirus. Gary shares his experiences with self-quarantining, and local changes just north of Hong Kong. In the second segment, Jason is joined by Sarasota, Florida realtor, Jeff Twigg. Jason and Jeff discuss aspects of Dan Amerman’s workshop, including ALM. The two also discuss the unanticipated predictions made by Dan Amerman. Key Takeaways: [3:05] Guest Gary, from Shenzhen, China explains being self-quarantined [9:40] Guest Jeff Twigg [13:11] Discussion on Dan Amerman workshop, and some of his surprising predictions [16:45] The Roth IRA might go away? [22:35] Means-testing for Social Security [24:00] ALM Asset Liability Management Strategy Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.JeffTwiggHomes.Com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast
Mar 16, 2020 • 36min
313: The Rising 3 Billion, Heads I Win Tails You Lose
Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest and author of the book, “Heads I Win Tails You Lose,” Patrick Donohoe. The conversation touches on topics of an ever changing world culture that continues to reshape how we approach wealth, the freedom to do, and in what we find meaning. Despite some of the chaos and cultural decay, the 2020’s are going to bring some excitement to the world. Key Takeaways: [20:40] It’s not freedom from having to do something, it’s freedom to do something. [22:07] The order of magnitude: an interesting time in history where we are going to see massive change. [24:00] The rising 3 billion, that aren’t online yet: If you think that society has benefited from sharing knowledge, you’re right. [26:38] There will always be winners and losers [28:40] The Ritz Carlton Slogan discussion “Systemize the predictable so you can humanize the exceptional.” [32:27] People are still trying to find meaning in other things. [33:16] A little bit of struggle is good for the human spirit Websites: www.Jason Hartman.com/Properties www.HeadsOrTailsIWin.com
Mar 13, 2020 • 39min
312: Housing Shortage, Rents Rising, Jen Du Plessis
Jason Hartman is joined today by mortgage consultant and trainer, Jen Du Plessis. As a real estate investor, it’s great to gain insight on both sides of the mortgage business. Jason and Jen discuss GSE, QM and non-QM loans, as well as the great recession and where the pendulum has moved to now. This leads to a prediction of interest rates dropping even more. But before that, Jason offers congratulations because rent is on the rise. Listen to some average rent rates across the country and plan accordingly. Key Takeaways: [1:50] Investor Congratulations! Rents on the rise [3:40] Book, “Debt, The First 5,000 Years” by David Graeber [6:50] Not one person in a thousand can understand our monetary system [9:00] Landlord vs tenant in NYC [12:28] According to Yardi Matrix; About 1.5 million housing units were delivered over the last five years, and 3,000 more expected for delivery this year. A housing shortage? Yes! [17:00] GSE: Government Sponsored Enterprise [19:00] What’s QM? And what’s non-QM? [29:16] From 2004, through the great recession, where is the pendulum now? [30:20] Right now, the average mortgage company makes $457/loan they originate. [32:30] Are we going to see interest rates go down even more?
Websites: www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Podcast The PropertyCast
www.JenDuPlessis.com
Mar 12, 2020 • 51min
311: Coronavirus, Oil Prices, Bonds, The Doom Vortex, & George Gammon
Today, Jason Hartman and George Gammon discuss topics such as, The Doom Vortex/feedback loop, oil prices, bonds, and what the world needs to prepare for the Coronavirus fallout. COVID-19 is playing a big role in economic changes and Jason and George break down some of the less obvious concepts of how this plays out. Today’s episode dives deep into understanding the relationships existing in the global market. Key Takeaways: [3:05] The big differences between the Coronavirus and the normal Flu are the R Naught Value, and Serious (non-fatal) Complication Rate [9:25] COVID-19: a tougher, more hardy virus, living outside of the body [12:00] A supply shock and a demand shock in the U.S.? [16:05] How the corporate bond markets and the credit markets are affected by the crash in oil, Coronavirus and everything bubble turning into an everything crash [14:15] The stock market is like buying in cyclical real estate markets [28:15] When Triple B bonds get downgraded to junk bonds [34:25] Sooner or later, companies like Tesla or Uber will need to sell equity to generate the cash they need to sustain themselves, especially in a recession [40:10] During a recession, tax receipts plummet Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.GeorgeGammon.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast
Mar 7, 2020 • 32min
310: March, Mortgage Rate Update
Jason Hartman speaks with today’s returning guest, Adam, about current news including; another federal rate cut and COVID-19. While it’s hard to escape the COVID-19 discussion right now, it’s easy to plan for your financial future. Jason and Adam discuss the property investment benefits of an ever-increasing work-from-home environment. Check out two new construction property profiles with a great debt coverage ratio. Also, be the first to see new properties in the Proforma by subscribing to the PropertyCast in the link below. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Another rate cut by the not-so federal reserve [4:40] COVID-19 may fade out by springtime [7:00] The 100k bread-and-butter home holds a profit until your rent drops more than 20% [9:00] New construction in Jacksonville [10:37] Debt coverage ratio = how likely am I to ever get into trouble with this property [13:00] Property Cast – uploaded Proformas in pdf form, distributed like a podcast [17:30] A new construction in Palm Coast [21:00] General health: stop high-fiving. Instead, maybe bow? [24:45] The British government is telling people to avoid human contact for twelve weeks Websites: www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast
Feb 28, 2020 • 30min
309: MMT & Inflation, Giving Money Value & Importance of Deficits
Jason Hartman and Investment Counselor Adam take a moment today to discuss the hot topic of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Adam, being a big proponent of MMT, plays a clip from a recent episode of The MMT Podcast and discusses what MMT is, how we can use it in our observation of the economy, and what it can mean for our investing. After they finish up their MMT talk, the two profile a property that's available in the Atlanta, GA market. Key Takeaways: [3:49] How money becomes money [8:03] Why Adam and Jason think cryptocurrencies not backed by the government will never thrive [14:25] What we actually need to worry about when we have a tax cut or increase in government spending [17:37] Shrinking deficits lead to pullbacks and federal surpluses lead to recessions [25:40] Property profile in Atlanta Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Ask www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
Feb 21, 2020 • 26min
308: What Coming Up for the Economy with George Gammon
Jason Hartman talks with George Gammon, real estate investor, entrepreneur, investor and TV producer, about what's happening in the repo market and how that impacts the overall economy moving forward. The two address misconceptions about several aspects of investing and whether you should be happy or dismayed about certain aspects of the new Trump tax plan. Key Takeaways: [5:05] What is the repo market and why does it matter in the macroeconomic world? [10:44] Money market funds are big players in the repo market [13:20] The only "cheap" investment in today's economy is a 30 year fixed rate mortgage [17:19] The new tax law has changed the way inflation is dealt with, and George doesn't think it'll be good long term Website: www.YouTube.com/GeorgeGammon www.Twitter.com/GeorgeGammon
Feb 14, 2020 • 10min
307: Mortgage Rate Update February 2020
Jason Hartman’s investment counselor, Adam Schroeder, talks with one the network’s lenders to discuss what mortgage rates are in today’s market. The two discuss current events and the impact that those events might have on available rates with the hypothetical purchase price of $100,000. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
