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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Feb 2, 2018 • 30min
AMA 210 - The Importance of Identity with Peter Sage
In this 10th episode interview, Jason talks with serial entrepreneur Peter Sage, author of 5 Keys to Master Your Life, about his recent 6 month stay in jail and how he was able to use that as a teaching (and learning) experience for himself, the inmates, and his students. The two touch on the importance of identity, the need for ego strength & ego drive, what drives people, and more. Key Takeaways: [2:29] Peter's latest "adventure" that landed him in jail [6:55] Identity plays a huge part in how you deal with life [12:46] Peter's idea of a "contrast frame" [15:03] Why do people give up at the first sign of adversity? The difference between ego strength & ego drive [17:14] Most people are driven by G.O.O.P. [21:37] We need to learn how to love more Websites: www.PeterSage.com Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Jan 26, 2018 • 48min
AMA 209 - Why Governments Won't Be Able to Stop Cryptocurrency with David Mondrus
Fake news is abound in our country, and it's getting harder to figure out what to believe and what not to. David Mondrus, however, has founded Trive, which uses the blockchain to stop the spread of fake news through crowd sourcing. Jason Hartman talks with David about how the blockchain is able to do that, why cryptocurrencies won't be shut down by the government, the transformation of Bitcoin, why Trive is releasing their own coin, and more. Key Takeaways: [1:51] How Bitcoin and Blockchain are related [3:37] Is there more than one blockchain? [10:25] Is this all just a bunch of fake work using vast quantities of energy? [13:35] Bitcoin's transformation over the past few years [16:08] Bitcoin represents a fundamental change in society [17:35] Why government cryptocurrency won't be the one that succeeds [21:51] The friction in money movement and why it's different with Bitcoin [25:44] How blockchain can provide a way to avoid things like "fake news" [30:20] Figuring out what news should be trusted BEFORE you consume it could stop fake news from happening [31:56] Why Trive needs to release a new coin rather than using an existing one [35:50] How the SEC is inserting itself into the cryptocurrency world Website: www.Trive.news "Bitcoin represents a fundamental change to society equal to the printing press"
Jan 19, 2018 • 22min
AMA 208 - Where Have All the Assets Gone? with Kerry Lutz
Jason Hartman went on The Financal Survival Network with Kerry Lutz on October 16, 2017, to discuss what's going on in real estate around the country, if we're approaching the top of the market, what's happened to the banks that were "too big to fail", Blockchain technology, and more. Host Kerry Lutz and Jason also take a dive into the mortgage crisis of 2008, and whether it could make a comeback in today's environment. Key Takeaways: [2:26] Where are the assets? [7:02] Why it's important to remember that you can't hear the dogs that don't bark [9:07] Too big to fail has gotten even bigger [12:34] Jason saw the first part of the mortgage crisis coming, but didn't see the second part that involved Wall Street coming at all [17:37] Blockchain technology is phenomenal, but it's not Bitcoin, which you HAVE to remember Website: www.FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com www.JasonHartman.com
Jan 12, 2018 • 30min
AMA 207 - Economics vs the Constitution with Dr Paul Broun
Jason Hartman talks with Congressman Dr. Paul Broun about what's going on in Washington in regards to policy and the constitutionality of it all. This was recorded prior to the GOP Tax Reform bill passing, but Dr. Broun is a proponent of a tax system that's more in line with a flat tax. The two discuss the irrational belief people have that the marketplace won't react to actions the government takes, as well as why the corporate tax rate needs to be reduced (and who that ultimately helps). They also discuss how to make change actually happen, and whether getting rid of the federal income tax is feasible and if it'd be harmful for the economy on the whole. Key Takeaways: [2:20] The major principle of most politicians is re-election [5:37] It's unrealistic to think that people are going to stop voting for things that are in their immediate best interest [12:32] Many people seem to not think about the fact that the marketplace reacts [16:28] Corporations don't actually pay the corporate tax, it's the consumer who bears the weight [22:04] Making change happen is very hard, everything has been going to the left for at least 50 years. Paul wants to get rid of a lot of federal departments [25:33] Would getting rid of the federal income tax and moving to a sales tax harm the overall US economy? Website: www.PaulBroun.com
Jan 5, 2018 • 26min
AMA 206 - Danielle DiMartino-Booth: Why The Federal Reserve is Bad for America
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2017 is in the rear view mirror and we're meeting 2018 straight on. Today, Jason Hartman talks with Danielle DiMartino-Booth, author of FED UP! and founder of Money Strong, about her thoughts on the new tax reform bill, whether the corporate repatriation will improve the economy, cryptocurrency, the US shrinking labor force and more. Key Takeaways: [1:29] Danielle's thoughts on the new GOP Tax Reform [4:58] Share buybacks have slowed, why is that important? [7:38] We have no idea what the unwind of the biggest experiment in monetary policy will look like [10:29] Why the biggest bubble out there today is the confidence bubble [11:24] Danielle's opinion of the cryptocurrency world today [13:56] The best comparison for the cryptocurrency mania we see today [17:14] The United States has had a shrinking work force for 20 years now [18:10] We have GOT to change our education system so we can be competitive on the global stage [20:19] Some bullet points about what Danielle will be discussing during her speech at Meet the Masters Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.DiMartinoBooth.com www.Twitter.com/DiMartinoBooth Tweets: So much of this tax law depends on unicorns existing that I just don't know how much faith we can put in it 2017 has been a record run rate for quantitative easing globally You can't tell me that anything is a storer of value that can lose 25% in a week
Jan 2, 2018 • 4min
Rich Dad Advisor Ken McElroy to Speak at 2018 Meet the Masters
Jason Hartman is proud to announce the latest addition to the 2018 Meet the Masters of Income Property event, Ken McElroy. Ken is a Rich Dad Advisor and entrepreneur who is an expert in investment analysis, property management, and property development. He's responsible for over $700 million investment dollars in real estate. Ken is the author of the best-selling books The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The ABC’s of Property Management, and most recently his book on entrepreneurship: The Sleeping Giant. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.KenMcElroy.com
Dec 30, 2017 • 45min
AMA 205 - How the GOP Tax Reform Impacts Our Economy Moving Forward with Ryan Schellhous
Jason Hartman talks with Ryan Schellhous, founder at IndigoSpire CPAs & Advisors, about the new tax plan. The two start off with a 30,000 foot overview of the plan, then drill down into specific components of the plan as they figure out who is going to be helped and who may not see as much of a benefit under the plan. Ryan explains the biggest revenue raisers and "losers" under the new bill, and some of the most important pieces that will impact individual filers. Key Takeaways: [3:10] The 30,000 foot overview of the GOP Tax Reform [5:06] Will this tax reform create a repatriation of wealth back to the US? [8:56] The move that mobilized the GOP forces toward tax reform [10:53] The 2nd most important thing in the tax plan was the widening of tax brackets and lowering of rates for individuals [13:03] The standard deducation has been increased, which should increase the number of simple 1040s being filed [16:04] The single largest revenue raiser in the entire bill [18:16] The change in mortgage interest deductions could cause a dampening in the high end real estate market [20:46] The Alternative Minimum Tax isn't gone, but it's gone through an overhaul [22:38] Pass-through businesses are getting a 20% deduction [29:36] The accelerated bonus depreciation is enormous for real estate investors [33:08] Changes to the 1031 Exchange rule [37:12] The carried interest rules have changed as well, impacting the hedge fund managers trading techniques [39:00] 529 plans (education plans for children) can now be used to pay for private schools [39:34] Some tax changes that were EXPECTED but didn't end up happening Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Masters www.JasonHartman.com/Contest www.IndigoSpire.com
Dec 22, 2017 • 46min
AMA 204 - Bitcoin Mania and the Future of Cryptocurrencies with Tama Churchouse
Bitcoin is in the news, and there's an amazing rush on cryptocurrencies and seemingly a new coin coming out every day. So it's becoming more obvious that we're in a bubble. But what's the real future of cryptocurrencies? Jason Hartman talks to Tama Churchouse, co-founder of Churchouse Publishing Limited and lead cryptocurrency analyst at Stansberry Churchouse Research, about what's going on in the world of cryptocurrency. Tama explains the differences between things like Bitcoin and Etherium, and the two look into what the government's future role in cryptocurrency will look like. Key Takeaways: [1:14] Why is there a sudden runup in cryptocurrencies? [5:53] The average transaction fee for Bitcoin is making it impossible to scale [9:58] There are currently over 1,500 different cryptocurrencies with a market cap of around $520 billion [11:54] There are currently protocols being written on the blockchain that you can buy into [14:28] An explanation of "CryptoKitties" and how it can be applied to other avenues [15:58] Etherium created a standardized token and how it's aiding in ICOs [18:06] Etherium doesn't scale and is expensive to use, creating some serious drawbacks [19:20] How Tama learned about cryptocurrency [26:01] Is decentralized decision making really a good idea or will it just bog everything down? [30:14] Cryptocurrency isn't really a great investment at the moment (perhaps it will become one), so what do we do with it today? [32:34] Bitcoin mania has people declaring it a storer of value, but it takes at LEAST a generation to be able to make such a claim [34:54] Will the government let cryptocurrencies go on (and can they even squash it if they try)? [38:03] Tama believes 2018 will bring a wave of regulations on to cryptocurrencies [40:52] How Tama would destroy Bitcoin if he really wanted to [43:46] One cryptocurrency you SHOULD NOT BUY Website: www.StansberryChurchhouse.com www.CoinMarketCap.com "The government doesn't like competition in anything, especially currency" "ICOs are, by far and away, Etherum's biggest proof of concept use case at the moment"
Dec 15, 2017 • 20min
AMA 203 - Real Estate vs GOP Tax Plan with Ed Mermelstein
Jason Hartman talks with Ed Mermelstein, founding partner of Rheem Bell & Mermelstein LLP, about what the GOP tax plan will likely do to foreign investment in US real estate. Ed describes how foreign investors are CURRENTLY investing in the US, and whether this plan will make the money flow in to the country or go running away to other countries. This impact will have especially large effects on big name markets like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Key Takeaways: [1:26] Will the proposed tax plan make the US real estate market more or less attractive to foreign investors? [3:41] The typical business designation that foreign investors use [6:15] Why some changes in deductions will effect investment in big cities like NY, LA, SF [9:21] Which countries some of the major US markets get most of their foreign investment dollars from, and how the investors are using their properties [13:24] Are any foreign governments buying US real estate? [16:26] The US is in a sweet spot where European and Asian investors will invest, but it doesn't go overboard because of logistics like time differences and distance Website: www.RBMLLP.com www.OneAndOnlyRealty.com www.JasonHartman.com/Contest Foreign investment tends to sometimes make the news in a negative manner, but we should also consider the benefits of foreign investment in the United States
Dec 8, 2017 • 22min
AMA 202 - A New, Christian Cryptocurrency with Luke Forstmann
There seems to be a new cryptocurrency popping up every week, with markets being discovered, and new algorithms occurring all the time. There's a new player in town, however, and it's serving a market that so far has been avoided, and that's Christianity. Jason Hartman talks with Luke Forstmann, co-founder of Christ Coin, about what his cryptocurrency is based on, how you get it, how their currency actually gives back to communities, and the plethora of ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) that are popping up. Key Takeaways: [1:08] How the cryptocurrency craze now is similar to the internet craze in the late-90s, early 2000s [3:42] What is an ICO (Initial Coin Offering), and when does it happen? [8:52] What happened during Christ Coin's ICO? [9:43] How do you set the initial price on something like Christ Coin? [11:54] What is the LifeChange platform Christ Coin is utilizing? [15:41] How do you get/earn Christ Coins? [19:17] What it means when you buy Christ Coins, and how you can track its impact Websites: www.ChristCoins.io www.LifeChange.io www.CoinBase.com www.Mercury.Cash www.Bittrex.com "It is ICO mania out there, and people are figuring out new ways to launch new companies using cryptocurrency & the ICO method"
