347: Digital Human & Digital Bank, launch a digital bank by Chris Skinner
Release Date: 08/05/2020
367: Former Senior VP of Community Lending at Fannie Mae & National Low Income Housing Coalition NLIHC Barry Zigas
American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman talks with Barry Zigas, Senior Fellow at Consumer Federation of America. Barry shares a brief, descriptive history lesson on how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came to be. Barry and Jason discuss the low and middle-income housing crisis and what factors contribute to homeownership rates. Barry Zigas joins Jason Hartman to discuss student loans compared to home loans. Is this similar to a problem we’ve seen in the recent past? How does the shortage of affordable new homes drive inflation? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were both created by acts of...
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366: Market Crash Predictions, California Climate Policy, Crypto History, Bitcoin & Mark Moss
American Monetary Association
Investor, entrepreneur, and Crypto Expert, Mark Moss, returns to the show today discussing what's happening in Mexico compared to California? Moss, a California resident, shares some aspects of California that are proving problematic moving forward. Will these bills in motion and aggressive attempts to combat climate change cause a California market crash? “Every problem boils down to the money,” says Mark Moss. Mark Moss talks with Jason Hartman about his feelings on bitcoin and why it might be the most favorable currency, even over the dollar. This talk includes a quick history lesson...
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365: Nominal Confusion, FedNow, Capital Formation, and Dynastic Wealth, Lynette Zang
American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman interviews Lynette Zang, Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading, about everything monetary policy. Opening with one of Lynette’s favorite charts shared from the FRED, Federal Reserve Education Department, Lynette, and Jason guide us through a discussion to clear up nominal confusion. Zang shares recent developments with FedNow and how this will affect the individual. Jason asks Lynette what she recommends we should do to protect ourselves? Lynette expresses her confidence in gold and why this is one of the three central pillars of dynastic wealth. As well, Jason and Lynette...
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364: Macro-Economic Trends, Debt to GDP, Inflation, Japan George Gammon
American Monetary Association
George Gammon joins Jason Hartman remotely from Saint Barthélemy. What's happening with Japan's debt to GDP ratio, and how can the US compare to this? George talks about the change in the savings rate due to Coronavirus and how it is manipulated. George and Jason discuss some ideas that the Fed may not want the common man to understand. As well, is deflation good or bad? Where are interest rates headed, and how can you come up with a prediction for that? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Life in St. Barts, low crime rate, yachts, and more. [7:45] Jason opens the discussion on Japanonomics....
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363: AMERICA, What Went Wrong? The Crisis Deepens, James B. Steele, Pulitzer Prize & George Polk Winner
American Monetary Association
He is one of the most famous economic investigative journalists of all time, Jason Hartman interviews James B. Steel. Jason ask James about the decimated middle class, how did we get here, and how can we get out? As well, James touches on health care and the American dream, and how to make the middle class viable again. Book: The newest book, America What Went Wrong, the Crisis Deepens Key Takeaways: [0:45] The middle class has been decimated, without a real dollar raise in four decades. How can this be? [5:00] Discussing how the median income is behind pace. [9:30] The free market has...
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Special Announcement: Pandemic Investing Summit
American Monetary Association
Zoom Virtual Event: October 17th, 2020 Early Bird Admission: Get Instant access to Jason Hartman’s newest report, you'll learn… The modified square root shaped recovery Understanding the rare economic malady of supply/demand shock Generational PTSD and what it means to you & society The six lifestyle mega-trends that will change the world forever And much much more!
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362: CARES Act, HEROS Act Stimulus with Julio Gonzalez
American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman talks with Julio Gonzalez, founder of Engineered Tax Services, a licensed engineering firm that focuses on tax benefits at federal, state, and local levels. Julio’s expertise on tax credits gives us a different perspective on where the economy is headed. Today, Jason and Julio discuss property reuse for affordable housing and redistribution centers. Julio shares knowledge about tax credits from selling air rights to 5G infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Julio Gonzalez [3:00] Is there a chance to see property reuse like hotels shifting to affordable housing? [4:00] Many REITs are...
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361: The Coming Financial Crisis & Crisis by Design by John Truman Wolfe
American Monetary Association
Former senior credit officer for two California banks, and editor and publisher of The Strategic Financial Intelligence monthly newsletter, John Truman Wolfe joins Jason Hartman today talking about the coming financial crisis. The question is, will the bubble pop, if so, what will happen? As well, John and Jason talk about banks worldwide, who to trust, how much to evaluate them, and what they’ve done wrong. Will banking eventually lead to a global digital currency? Books: Key Takeaways: [3:30] Big news from the Federal Reserve. [9:30] How long will the Fed keep interest rates...
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360: Unfu*k Yourself, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
American Monetary Association
Jason Hartman interviews author of the book, , by Gary John Bishop. Bishop shares pieces of the philosophy that shaped his world. His joy for helping others gave momentum towards sharing his wisdom in book and audio form. His approach to life is designed around forgiveness, being honest with oneself, and that significant change is available to everyone. Gary John Bishop is also author to and . Key Takeaways: [2:45] “Have you ever felt like a hamster on a wheel, furiously turning your way through life with somehow going nowhere” - Gary John Bishop [4:00] The best...
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359: National Right to Work Committee Mark Mix
American Monetary Association
There is nothing fair about forcing a person to join a labor union in order to have a job. Jason Hartman interviews Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee, as they discuss the impact of labor unions in the economy. Key Takeaways: [1:40] In some states, you are forced to join a union if you want a job. [2:00] Mark explains what it means to have a Right to Work in one of the 27 Right To Work states. [5:15] Is there still a need for labor unions in the workplace in the US? [10:00] Employment growth has been higher in the right to work states versus forced-unionism...
info_outlineJason Hartman is joined today by Chris Skinner, Chairman at the Financial Services Club and founder of Finanser. Chris has authored the books: Digital Bank: Strategies to Launch or Become a Digital Bank, Digital Human: The Fourth Revolution of Humanity Includes Everyone, and Doing Digital: Lessons from Leaders.
Jason and Chris talk about the future and the role that technology plays in it, or the lack of a role for humankind. This tech-talk touches on modern banking technology, how to start a bank with $50k. Lastly, robotics and philosophy. What is our purpose when work is in the hands of robots?
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] Banks have been challenged technologically because they have not updated their systems
[4:00] Antiquated banking systems are often referred to as spaghetti structures that need updates recently forced by COVID-19.
[5:30] Big banks are too big to fail.
[8:00] What makes Stripe such a standout business regarding FinTech Companies?
[12:30] Everyday living is in the new hip and cool bank.
[13:45] Can anyone launch a digital bank?
[17:00] Switching gears to robotics and technology in the future.
[20:00] There have been two significant behavioral shifts immediately since this lockdown.
[23:00] On robotics and essential work, what happens when people no longer need to work?
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