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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Aug 25, 2017 • 36min
AMA 187 - Making Democrats Progressive Again with Dr. Bob Filner
Jason and guest, Bob Filner, debate the Trump Administration, how the remiss government regulators are towards financial institutions, and the need for a complete reinvention of the Democratic party. As the former House Committee Chairman on Veteran's Affairs, Bob Filner tackled Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan by threatening to press charges for their unethical treatment of military personnel by foreclosing on their mortgage loans. Mr. Filner was also the Mayor of San Diego and this interview comes on the heels of the release of his new book, Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again. Key Takeaways: [:58] Bob Filner shares the purpose behind his book, Trumping Trump. [3:26] Will the Tobin tax discourage trading and betting on non-asset based investments? [5:20] Bob would like to rebrand the democratic party as the party of the working people. [7:18] Bob threatened Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan for foreclosing on military personnel's home while they were serving in active duty. [13:20] It is pathetic how easily you can buy justice. [14:12] Does the financial system need less or more regulation? [24:21] The problem with the Trump administration as Bob Filner sees it. [29:27] Trump's policies could have a devastating affect on the US economy. [31:23] What benefits the American worker more jobs and higher pay or low cost imported goods? Website: www.CongressmanBob.com Trumping Trump: Making Democrats Progressive Again
Aug 18, 2017 • 27min
AMA 186 - Protecting Yourself in a Deflationary Period with Harry Dent
In 2016 Jason was joined by Harry Dent, from Dent Research, to discuss the tax benefits you can get from moving to a US territory like Puerto Rico, some cyclical markets that are out of control, demographic problems around the world, inflation, and foreign investors in US real estate. Key Takeaways: [1:05] Harry's new home in Puerto Rico, and the tax benefits he can receive [5:03] Vancouver real estate is out of control [10:16] Japan's biggest problem is a demographic problem [14:06] Previously Harry had predicted a drop in gold which hasn't happened, does he still believe it's going to go down or was he wrong? [18:46] In a deflationary environment the only chance you have to make money is in yield, which can be found in linear markets with cash flowing properties [24:07] Most foreign real estate investors are legally laundering their money out of their country Website: www.HarryDent.com www.DentResearch.com
Aug 11, 2017 • 25min
AMA 185 - Clash of the Financial Pundits with Jeff Macke
Jason Hartman talks to Yahoo Finance's Jeff Macke about the impact of changing technologies, the perception of Doomsday skepticism and what underemployment means for those seeking jobs and those hiring. Macke also ways in on the inflation/deflation debate and discusses some of the points raised in his book Clash of the Financial Pundits. Key Takeaways: [1:39] Discrepancies between what we're told by the press and economic realities [5:00] New technology and human resources can combine to end extreme inefficiency. [8:10] Underemployment is a tricky issue when we have so many graduates with massive student debt who still can't get a job. [12:36] How many jobs will this new technology end up replacing? [16:44] Investing with a belief in a Doomsday end is not a good idea [18:04] Are we headed toward inflation or deflation? [22:03] – There are two real ways of making money as a pundit: make other people money or just scare them. [23:20] The gold-bugs focus so much on the math, but it's just not all about math. We now have so many other factors that come into play, and we can't forget about them. Website: Clash of the Financial Pundits by Jeff Macke @JeffMacke Update: Jeff Macke is no longer with Yahoo! Finance
Aug 4, 2017 • 28min
AMA 184 - Keeping Your Investments Safe During the Everything Bubble with Mish Shedlock
At some time or other, every asset class has been in a bubble. Whether it's the dot-com bubble of the 90s or the housing bubble in the 2000s, booms and busts are commonplace at this point. When they happen you have to make sure you're diversified and prepared for the downturn. But what happens if it's not just one asset class? What if the bubble is...everything? Mish Shedlock, economist and investment advisor at SitkaPacific Capital Management, talks with Jason about just this phenomenon, and provides some thoughts on ways you can protect yourself in the middle of this everything bubble. Key Takeaways: [2:57] Mish's Rule of Progress [10:13] The Shiller P/E Ratio Chart and what it says about the market today [11:58] The Buffett Indicator [15:53] The Mish Shedlock investing thoughts for right now [19:31] How asset inflation is leaving investors behind [23:57] Some real estate price examples on the East coast that show the dangerous bubble we're probably in, and how policies are set up to aid the rich in their wealth creation Website: www.MishTalk.com www.MishMoments.com
Jul 29, 2017 • 23min
AMA 183 - Using New Rules to Give Your Investments Better Leverage
New lending rules means new investment strategies for real estate investors. That's why it's important to keep up with what Fannie Mae is doing with loans. Jason calls in one of his lenders to find out what's changed recently and how that will effect what you're buying, and how you're buying properties. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Your first 10 properties can be purchased with only 20% down [3:58] Rising interest rates mean you should lock in your rate sooner rather than later [8:52] 85-90 days in the maximum time to lock in a rate. [10:23] What loan level price adjustments to rate means [12:37] The Trump administration may replace the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [17:30] The ease or difficulty of qualifying for a loan. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
Jul 21, 2017 • 31min
AMA 182 - Jason Hartman's Asset Matrix Comparing Inflation and Deflation
Single-family homes sales rose in January. This has made income property inventory low. Jason shares a live recording from a previous seminar in which he thoroughly explains why investing in a single family home as income property is the only logical investment during an inflationary period. And, if the signs are correct the U.S is entering an inflationary period under the Trump administration. Key Takeaways: [0:44] Inflation induced debt destruction by way of a mortgage. [2:51] Jason explains how the government manipulates inflation numbers through hedonic adjustment. [10:19] The ultimate investing equation. [17:38] Anything that does not produce income is not an investment. [19:29] Cash and bonds are destroyed by inflation. [21:31] The IRS does not account for inflation. [24:45] During deflationary periods people default on their loans. [27:08] If you have a corporate job you are paying more taxes than the self-employed. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
Jul 15, 2017 • 37min
AMA 181 - The Sale of a Lifetime with Harry Dent
Bubbles abound in the world of investing, and today is no different. Jason welcomes Harry Dent, author of The Sale of a Lifetime, about what's going on today in the stock market, real estate market, political world, and worldwide economic statuses. Harry points out what nation in Europe that reminds him of Japan before their massive downturn, and gives Jason a rundown of what to look for BEFORE you see a bubble burst. The two look at what you might actually want to be investing in when the bubble bursts. Key Takeaways: [4:42] The massive bubble that is Chinese real estate [12:46] Why Harry studies 80-250 year cycles when the world is rapidly changing today [15:31] Examining the Trump rally [24:02] Why Jason hates the Case Shiller Index [28:14] The phases of a housing crash Website: www.HarryDent.com
Jul 8, 2017 • 24min
AMA 180 - Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts Are So Easy to Look Up with William Poundstone
For this 10th Episode, Jason goes off topic and welcomes William Poundstone, author of the new book, Head in the Cloud: Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts are So Easy to Look Up. Mr. Poundstone is also the author of the New York Times best-selling books, Fortune's Formula: The Untold Story of Scientific Betting System that Beat the Casinos and Wall Street, Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value and How to Take Advantage of It and Gaming the Vote: Why Elections Aren't Fair and What We Can Do About it. Key Takeaways: [1:12] William explains the premise of his latest book, Head in the Cloud. [5:03] Having a general knowledge of baseline facts and the Dunning-Kruger effect have humbling assets. [7:28] The larger a person's vocabulary is akin to their ability to think. [11:12] How does America stack up on the map of ignorance? [13:43] Americans will vote for judges with less ethnic sounding names if they don't know the candidates. [19:51] The Kelly Formula informs a user of the optimal amount you should be putting on each bet or investment. Website: www.William-Poundstone.com
Jun 30, 2017 • 26min
AMA 179 - Happier Investors in Today's Market with Frances Donald
Frances Donald, Senior Economist at Manulife Asset Management and Chief Economist at John Hancock Financial Services, explains to Jason the changes in consumer, investor, and executive sentiment numbers in the home and job market. While we don't know exactly why the economic is experiencing such a resurgence, Frances does attribute at least some of it to the potential policy changes Trump is looking to bring. Frances and Jason also discuss pent up real estate demand, and how student loan debt is impacting that. Key Takeaways: [0:57] Investor sentiment gives a positive outlook for the US economy [3:39] Is Trump the cause of the economic forecast? [4:56] Rising interest rates present a challenge for the housing market [7:57] Trump is inspiring confidence in companies all across the country [9:38] Real estate investment is a small part of the total economy [14:30] There are two true drivers of rental housing [16:47] The housing and rental markets are not currently in their natural order [20:26] The importance of demographics in relation to wage growth Websites: www.JohnHancock.com @FrancesDonald There are fewer multipliers to growth from a rental market than there are from a housing market.
Jun 23, 2017 • 45min
AMA 178 - The Breaking Point: Profit from the Coming Money Cataclysm with James Davidson
Jason Hartman talks with James Dale Davidson, co-founder of Agora Publishing, Founder of the National Taxpayer's Union, co-editor of Strategic Investment for the Sovereign Society, and founder of Newsmax. James has just written his newest book, The Breaking Point: Profit from the Coming Money Cataclysm. James believes that, in his lifetime, we are likely to see a massive marketplace disaster compliments of Obamacare, Chinese ghost towns, printing money, and other bad economic decisions. Key Takeaways: [1:20] The Western Civilization has a new business model and social contract [5:57] Some of Trump's support came because middle class white voters are experiencing a decline in their life expectancy [9:13] What does the US economy look like under a Trump presidency? [10:27] James' latest book, The Breaking Point, examines the relationship between drug companies and the food industry. [14:19] Some business savvy for our politicians would help them out a lot [18:00] Bernie Sanders and Karl Marx share some similarities [20:02] Fake capital lets people borrow money practically for free [27:26] We can't keep passing the buck down generation after generation [31:22] Chinese ghost towns used more cement in a dozen years than our entire country did in the 20th century [37:27] Chile has provided most of the copper used by the Chinese [40:48] We are staring into the face of the biggest economic crisis in history Website: The Breaking Point: Profit from the Coming Money Cataclysm www.SovereignSociety.com
