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Ep 15431543: Inflation, Moving, PIMCO, Fannie Mae and More
Jason Hartman plays out an illustrative comparison of debt to GDP ratio of the U.S. and the average American home. Is our debt to GDP ratio really that bad? As well, Jason revisits the ever-important topic of inflation and describes the three types of inflation you should know about. NYC is still watching people flee the city at record numbers. Movers are so busy that they have to turn people away. Why is PIMCO concerned, and what does this mean? Key Takeaways: [2:30] We've got to remember that all real estate is local. [6:25] The two things that drive value are scarcity and utility. [7:15] Three types of inflation [10:15] The U.S. debt has reached its highest level compared to its GDP. Is this that big of a deal? [18:00] People are still fleeing high-density areas. So many people are moving that movers are turning people away. [21:40] PIMCO is concerned about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac coming out of their conservatorship. [29:20] Meet The Masters 2020 JasonHartman.com/Recordings [30:00] Robinhood, stock trading app, in trouble again? Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15421542: CDC Eviction Moratorium, Fleeing NYC, Client Case Study, Adam Jackson Part 2
Can the CDC put an eviction moratorium into effect? Jason Hartman discusses this and how to make your debt work for you. Don't be an idiot; well-managed debt is good debt. Jason and Adam discuss the global currency, the Baby-Boomer, to Millennial wealth transfer. How will the Millennials treat this wealth transfer, one of the most massive wealth transfers to date? Lastly, people are fleeing NYC or upgrading their NYC apartments. How is this changing NYC rentals? Key Takeaways: [3:30] Meet The Masters 2020 DISCOUNT JasonHartman.com/Recordings [4:50] A federal agency, unrelated to real estate, is trying to ban evictions. [11:30] Am I an idiot for doing the "right thing" with how I handle debt/credit? [14:00] Listener comments and questions. Adam Jackson [20:30] Income property investing vs. Wall St. [21:30] Where do you see the US going, from a perspective in tech and aerospace? [25:00] If not the US, who will take the place of the world's reserve currency? [28:45] The Boomer to Millennial wealth transfer. [30:00] People are fleeing NYC or upgrading their size for the same price. [32:10] Beyond property tracker, what other apps, tools, or resources do you use? Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15411541: Client Case Study, Adam Jackson, Infinite Returns for USMC Vet, Part 1
The best insurance is a high loan balance. Jason Hartman invites client, Adam Jackson, onto today's show to discuss how he turned 5 years of investing into 14 properties with infinite returns. Adam shares his story from listening to an audiobook, to our podcast, to becoming an investor. This is all coming from a USMC vet and someone in the aerospace industry. Key Takeaways: [2:15] Lessons from Shakespeare. [5:30] The best insurance is a high loan balance. [10:00] What happens when the bailouts end and the moratorium ends? Client Case Study: Adam Jackson [18:15] Adam shares what are his "infinite returns" on half of his portfolio. [21:00] Adam's story from reading Seven Years to Seven Figures, listening to Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing, and closing on his 14th property. All in 5 years! [26:00] Gain control of the real estate and then let it work for you. [29:00] What were the good/bad experiences in the first five years of investing? [34:00] Your worst deal was a double-digit ROI? [37:30] Some people in the income property game think they're losing when they're winning because they don't know how to do the math. [40:30] Income property investing vs. Wall St. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15401540: GlobeSt, Defunding Police, Identity Politics with Ilan Srulovicz, Walking Dead Actor
Recent articles at GlobeSt.com support Jason Hartman's predictions about the average home size increasing. People are looking for more space in their home offices. The demand for bigger homes has increased in the small to medium-sized houses with a continuously growing demand for bread & butter housing. Actor from The Walking Dead, and The Big Short, Ilan Srulovicz joins Jason Hartman to talk about defunding the police and identity politics. Ilan talks about group classification and how this can potentially hold the individual back from what they might be trying to achieve. While solidarity is numbers hard at work, classification can be a disservice to humanity. Key Takeaways: [2:15] GlobeSt.com article says that there is a sales increase for larger homes. [6:45] The market is booming, and the average house size has increased more than the average yearly increase in size. [9:45] The September 1st REFI-Fee is being delayed. [12:00] Buying a high-end home vs. renting a high-end home. [15:40] There will continue to be demand for "basic, bread-&-butter housing." Ilan Srulovicz [21:00] Racial/gender classifications, etc., are a disservice to humanity. [23:00] Breaking down identity politics and the hindrance or group classifications. [27:00] Is the objective truth under scrutiny? [30:20] Why is the government enforcing mob mentality? [36:30] The rhetoric became a game of language. Websites: egardwatches.com Speak Truth JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15391539 FBF: Local vs Long Distance Real Estate Investing with Logan Mohtashami Financial Contributor for BusinessInsider.com
This episode of Flashback Friday was initially published: December 29, 2012 Jason Hartman talks with a listener about local vs. long distance real estate investing and how geography is less meaningful than ever before in history. Then today's guest is loan manager, stock trader and financial columnist, Logan Mohtashami with a no-spin discussion on the fiscal cliff and other current events. Logan Mohtashami is a senior loan officer at his family owned mortgage company AMC Lending Group, which has been providing mortgage services for California residents since 1988. Logan is also a financial columnist for Benzinga.com and contributor for BusinessInsider.com and writes on financial matter relating to the housing market and basic economics. Be sure to take advantage of our biggest sale ever at https://www.jasonhartman.com/products/ by using promo code "Christmas" before year-end.

Ep 15381538: The Coming Financial Crisis & Crisis by Design by John Truman Wolfe
Jason shares big news from the Federal Reserve, what does this mean for interest rates in the next couple of years? What does this mean for housing? 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: The Coming Financial Crisis & Crisis by Design by John Truman Wolfe Key Takeaways: [3:30] Big news from the Federal Reserve. [9:30] How long will the Fed keep interest rates low? [13:00] People keep predicting the end of the world, and it's yet to happen. [14:00] John Truman Wolfe [15:15] Talking derivatives: the thing about the thing. [15:45] Will this bubble pop, and what will happen if/when it does? [20:00] John discusses the BIS (Bank of International Settlements) and the Bail-In Policy. [22:45] What should people do, and what banks are safe? [27:40] How often should you evaluate your bank, and in what should you look? [32:45] The biggest problem for the U.S. dollar is that the Fed has thrown 5.2 trillion dollars into the economy out of thin air. [34:00] Could we move to a world monetary system in the form of digital currency? Websites: StrategicFinancialIntelligence.com johntrumanwolfe.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15371537: Red November, Red for Trump or Red for Socialism? by Joel Pollak, Breitbart News
The U.S. housing market is outperforming every other sector in the world. Jason Hartman discusses the migration from cyclical markets to linear markets. Some cyclical markets see growth, but dense cities like San Francisco are seeing people leave in throngs. Joel Pollak, senior editor and in-house counsel at Breitbart News, joins Jason Hartman to discuss his new book Red November, Will the Country Vote Red for Trump or Red for Socialism? Pollak and Hartman wind through a road of political discussion ranging from activism to the POTUS race. As well, they critically discuss how mainstream media shares their version of the narrative. Books: Red November, Will the Country Vote Red for Trump or Red for Socialism? By Joel Pollak Coffee Tok (Talk) Sunday Mornings 11 am/8 am EDT/PDT "How to Avoid The Top Three Irrational Mistakes that Investors Make when Investing" facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [1:45] "When we compare this recession to the previous one; instead of a housing crash, we have a housing market that is outperforming every other sector in the world, during the most impactful economic and health shock in recent modern history. That's a lot of hyperbole, but it's all true." [2:10] "New home sales in July increased 13.9% crushing expectations." [2:40] U.S. home prices rose 4.3% in June. [7:30] Some reports are stating that a few cyclical markets are seeing high activity. [14:00] What are the most evil companies in the world? [17:00] People are leaving San Francisco in throngs. A 96% increase in year over year listings. Joel Pollak [21:45] Who's leading the race for POTUS? [24:30] These massive protests are being used to rally activists of the left and the right but also frightening the middle. [30:25] Most of the activity and activism has been in cities and states mostly controlled by democrats. [34:45] Has the media discredited themselves so much that most Americans can see through them? [38:30] "Biden never came to the spin room once" - Pollak [41:20] "The genius of America is that people pursue their self-interest with a public spirit." Pollak was quoting Alexis De Tocqueville. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/ask www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15361536: Lumber Prices Thru The Roof, Smart Locks by Kleard & Self-Management
Jason Hartman spreads the news, lumber prices have gone through the roof. What does this mean for new construction homes? What does this mean for the homes you already own? Jonathan Martis, CEO and Co-Founder of Kleard, joins Jason Hartman today to share his business with smart locks, smart real estate, and self-tour tech. Open a house for potential clients from anywhere in the world, and get pre-qualifying information alongside. Will this tech move to the short-term rental market as well? Key Takeaways: [1:30] From a weekly report on the lumber market: Prices have gone through the roof on southern yellow pine, an essential building material for homes. [4:00] The houses you own are index funds for commodities. [7:45] Meet the Masters VIP Follow-On Session Number 2 [11:00] 42% mortgage interest rate in Honduras (1994) [13:30] Index + Margin = Rate or the lenders interest rate [16:25] Since April 17th, the average new single-family home has increased in price by____? Jonathan Martis [21:00] What is Smart Locks by Kleard, and how did it come about? [24:45] Jonathan explains how to use Kleard for self-tours. [34:00] How much does it cost? [39:25] What's next in the smart home industry? Websites: kleard.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15351535: K-Shaped Recovery, Inflated, How Money & Debt Built the American Dream by R. Christopher Whalen
Jason Hartman talks about the K-Shaped recovery. Are we moving to a smaller economy? Can Biden kill the 1031 exchange, and use those tax funds elsewhere? How will this impact every aspect of real estate surrounding investor deals? Jason interviews Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, R. Christopher Whalen. Whalen speaks on location changes of people and businesses due to Coronavirus. Not only are business locations changing, but companies have been forced to move away from the "old way" of doing business and finally adapting to innovations in technology and communication. Whalen also gives a glimpse into his recent book and discusses the fed's strategy to steer clear of deflationary times. Will we see consequences from the creation of money and bailouts? Books: Inflated, How Money & Debt Built the American Dream by R. Christopher Whalen Key Takeaways: [1:00] Jason talks about the recovery shapes: are we moving into a smaller economy? [5:00] Businesses going virtual. [9:20] Biden wants to kill the 1031 exchange. [15:00] Could Biden use the elimination of the 1031 exchange as a way of embarrassing Trump? R. Christopher Whalen [21:00] Not only are people leaving big cities, like NYC, because of COVID-19, but large companies are also looking to move so that they can relocate the people that work within them. [23:30] Coronavirus has forced businesses to move out of "the old way." [27:50] A brief history of banking, from Abraham Lincoln to present. [30:20] Before the creation of The Fed, J.P. Morgan was essentially the central bank. [32:00] Whalen breaks down how he differentiates between inflated as he puts it and inflation. [37:15] Will we see any consequences from the creation of money and bailouts? [38:00] Quantitative Easing: central banks buy government bonds or other financial assets to inject money into the economy to expand its activity. Websites: www.rcwhalen.com/ JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15341534 FBF: Private Equity Investing with David Carey Author of 'King of Capital' and Senior Writer for 'The Deal'
This episode of Flashback Friday was initially published: October 31, 2012 Private equity is a type of investing where you deploy capital in companies privately rather than in the public market. Here to talk about this subject with Jason Hartman is David Carey, author of King of Capital, and senior writer for "The Deal." David explains the various forms, including injecting money into companies to help them grow faster, and the most common form, a leverage buyout (LBO). In an LBO, private equity firms are not responsible for paying down the debt, unlike a homeowner who pays off a mortgage. Instead, the company that is being acquired takes on the debt and retires it over time using its own cash flow. David notes that most private equity firms outperform stocks and bonds by a wide margin, not just through the use of leverage, but also from improving the profitability of the companies they acquire. David goes on to share his thoughts on the attacks on private equity, Bing Capital and Mitt Romney. Dispelling the political negative caricature of the private equity business, David shares how these firms have helped numerous companies prosper, allowing for quicker new job growth. Bing Capital was an exception, having piled on too much debt, and naturally, the Obama campaign took a potshot at the firm and private equity firms in general. DAVID CAREY is senior writer for The Deal, a news service and magazine covering private-equity and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining The Deal, he was the editor of Corporate Finance magazine and wrote for Adweek, Fortune, Institutional Investor, and Financial World. Carey has appeared often on CNBC. He holds two masters degrees: one in French literature from Princeton and a second in journalism from Columbia. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Washington. Carey authored the book, KING OF CAPITAL: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone (Crown Business; October 2010), which tells how Schwarzman and his co-founder Pete Peterson, starting with just one secretary in 1985, built a powerhouse that weathered the financial crisis successfully even as other institutions crumbled. More about the book can be found at: http://king-of-capital.com/whats-the-book-about/highlights/. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Fund JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn)

Ep 15331533: Welfare for the Rich, Government Creep & The Human Cost of Welfare by Phil Harvey
Jason Hartman answers a listener question about investing in real estate amid COVID-19. When is a good time to start, or to extend a portfolio? Also, a reminder about the greater fool theory related to WSJ's mention of Apple's latest valuation. Invest in something that makes sense the day you buy it. Phil Harvey is today's guest, discussing his recent book and a few ways that tax dollars are distributed to some for questionable reasons. Phil shares everything from billionaires receiving million-dollar payouts for owning farmland to customers paying double the price of sugar in the local grocery store. Book: Welfare for the Rich: How Your Tax Dollars End Up in Millionaires' Pockets-And What You Can Do About It by Phil Harvey Livestream: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [3:20] "Is now (COVID-19) a good time to start investing in real estate?" Listener, Scott [8:45] Jason elaborates on pension plans versus real estate investing, a continuation of the question from a listener, Scott. [12:45] Apple just passed the 2 trillion dollar market cap: what did WSJ say about it? [13:45] The greater fool theory Phil Harvey [19:40] How are taxpayers getting burned by welfare going to many of the wrong places? [22:30] How are the well-to-do getting welfare? [24:30] Jason and Phil discuss the bonuses received by owners of farmland for no apparent reason. [29:30] Some coastal cities have zoned land in such a way that housing has become unaffordable. [34:30] Is the open spaces argument, "you've already got yours, so you're not going to share?" [36:15] Everyone pays twice as much as they should have to pay for sugar, to benefit which sugar baron? Websites: WelfareForTheRich.com JasonHartman.com/Fund JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15321532: COVID Investing, The Fed and Lehman Brothers by Laurence Ball
Jason Hartman shares a big-data lawsuit that once again proves that thou shalt maintain control of one's investment. Check out how mall shopping center REITs might be in trouble. If you aren't convinced yet about the coronavirus's impact in cyclical markets, listen in for some stats on NYC, LA, and Huntsville, Alabama. Laurence Ball joins Jason Hartman to discuss his book, The Fed and Lehman Brothers: Setting the Record Straight on a Financial Disaster, and draw comparisons about our current pandemic recession. While many details differentiate the two recessions, such as being self-imposed, how we recover, and how quickly we recover might have some similarities. How can the stimulus set up the future of government assistance? Books: The Fed and Lehman Brothers: Setting the Record Straight on a Financial Disaster by Laurence M. Ball Key Takeaways: [1:45] L.A. launched a 100 million dollar coronavirus rental assistance fund. [3:30] NYC had a massive decline in tourism. How low was it? [6:30] The increase in median sales prices for homes in Huntsville, Alabama, during the COVID-quarter (Q2-2020) was 13%. [12:15] Jason talks about a lawsuit that says, "giant mall REITs are licensed to spy, swiping vehicle date from license plates." Laurence Ball [18:15] Has there been an active enough response to COVID-19 from policymakers? [19:45] Speaking on the first self-imposed recession. [21:00] Will Coronavirus stimulus packages be the prelude to a sort of nationalized housing assistance program? [26:15] Can the government and the fed solve the problem by creating more money, quantitative easing, and more stimulus? [29:45] Failure to rescue Lehman Brothers made the recession outcome worse. [34:00] Were we do for a correction, pre-pandemic? Websites: ConquestMaps.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15311531: The 93 Property Plan Client Case Study, Ross Worden
Jason Hartman talks with Ross Wordon in today's client case study. Ross Wordon started a fast-growing business from an Etsy store. His early interest in real estate sent him on an investment quest. After being a devoted listener of more than 500 episodes, he managed to purchase his first investment property and set into motion a plan to own 93 properties in 10 years. Jason and Ross break down Ross's strategy to grow his investment portfolio and discuss options for growth and the financial freedom date. MEET THE MASTERS VIP Bonus Implementation Session This Thursday, August 20th @8 PM EST LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [1:00] Working on "handy-dandy" Real Estate Investment calculators. Client Case Study: Ross Wordon [5:45] Since the Coronavirus outbreak; Travel is only 17% of what it was a year ago. [11:00] Discussing wanderlust from the perspective of someone who's business revolves around people's desire to travel, amid a pandemic. [14:00] Ross shares his early interest in real estate. [17:30] Breaking down a 7-year real estate investment strategy. [26:00] Jason and Ross talk about the compounding effect of staying the course. 93 properties in 10 years. Websites: ConquestMaps.com www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15301530: Unfu*k Yourself, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
Jason Hartman talks about the continuing trend to get out of the city and into the suburbs. And as people are moving to the suburbs, they begin to spend a lot of time improving their homes. Many people are taking advantage of this trend, known as geoarbitrage. Jason Hartman interviews author of the book, Unfu*k Yourself, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life, 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 Stop Doing That Sh*t and Do The Work. LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [2:45] Google Search: "movers near me," at an all-time high. [3:45] Home Depot, daily foot traffic, up 35% [5:45] More people are fleeing San Francisco and NYC for the suburbs. [9:45] Jason speaks on geoarbitrage. Gary John Bishop [16:45] "Have you ever felt like a hamster on a wheel, furiously turning your way through life with somehow going nowhere" - Gary John Bishop [18:00] The best place to start is finally telling yourself the truth. [21:30] "You're way more encumbered by what you think than anyone else." G.J. Bishop [23:45] How do I forgive someone/something? [25:00] It's amazing what things people will give up to be right. [26:25] Should we always forgive? [31:30] Significant change is available to you. [35:45] "Your success in life is almost exclusively tied to the degree that you can keep a promise to yourself." G.J. Bishop Websites: GaryJohnBishop.com www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties

Ep 15291529 FBF: Electronic Voting Machine Vulnerabilities with Bev Harris of HBO's 'Hacking Democracy' Documentary
1529 FBF: Electronic Voting Machine Vulnerabilities with Bev Harris of HBO's 'Hacking Democracy' Documentary This episode of Flashback Friday was initially published: October 19, 2012 With the November Presidential election right around the corner, nothing could be more timely or more important than understanding the electronic voting system and the risk to our right for a fair and honest voting system. Jason Hartman interviews Black Box Voting founder, Bev Harris, who was featured in the HBO documentary, "Hacking Democracy," and has been researching and writing on the subject of electronic voting since 2002 after she discovered that U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel had ownership in and had been CEO of the company that built the machines which counted his own votes. Bev shares the seriousness of the situation, explaining that the monopoly on the manufacturing of the machines gives the corporate owners (shareholders) complete control over voting outcomes, and that the structural problems with electronic voting prevent the public from being able to authenticate. Vanity Fair magazine credits Bev Harris with founding the movement to reform electronic voting. Time Magazine calls her book, Black Box Voting, "the bible" of electronic voting. The Boston Globe has referred to her as "the godmother" of the election reform movement. Her articles were among the first to reveal that modern-day voting systems are run by private for-profit corporations, relying on a few cronies for oversight, using a certification system so fundamentally flawed that it allows machines to miscount and lose votes, with hidden back doors that enable "end runs" around the voting system. Bev's investigations have led some to call her the "Erin Brockovich of elections." (Salon.com) In 2003, just weeks after a stunning electoral upset in Georgia that tipped control of the U.S. Senate, she discovered 40,000 secret voting machine files -- including a set of files called "rob-georgia," containing instructions to replace Georgia's computerized voting files before the election. The files she found contained databases with votes in them and the voting machine programs themselves. She downloaded the files on Jan. 23, 2003 and set them free on the Internet a few months later, where they were studied by scientists and security experts. Bev has since uncovered more about the secret voting systems and made them public, has been served with four cease and desist orders from private manufacturers for releasing information to the public, and was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service Cybercrime Task Force, being hit with a gag order for refusing to turn over information, an action that was dropped after it was exposed by a Seattle reporter. With a voting system that has become divorced from the citizens it serves, Bev founded Black Box Voting, a nonpartisan, non-profit 501c(3) organization to help citizens fight back (http://www.blackboxvoting.org/). Websites: EngineeredTaxServices.com www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15281528: Median Home Price Growth, CARES Act, HEROS Act Stimulus with Julio Gonzalez
Jason Hartman talks about median home price growth across the U.S. in the second quarter of 2020. What does this mean? Play the long game, follow the linear markets, and talk with an investment counselor at JasonHartman.com. Ask the question: Compared to what? 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: [1:00] 96% of home metros showed median home price growth in the second quarter. [7:00] Play the long game: the linear market is the slow climb. [11:05] Jason looks at price growth in local markets across the U.S. [18:45] Compared to what? What is real? Julio Gonzalez [23:00] Is there a chance to see property reuse like hotels shifting to affordable housing? [24:00] Many REITs are trying to redesign shopping centers into redistribution centers. [29:00] It's hard to make predictions about where the economy will be without any history of vaccinating 7 billion people. [31:15] There are twenty tax credits associated with investing and real estate at the federal level. [33:00] The government is incentivizing 5G infrastructure as a tax credit. Websites: EngineeredTaxServices.com www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15271527: Gift From Jerome Powell, Take Advantage of Mortgage Interest Rates
Jason Hartman pulls out the Hp12c Platinum Financial Calculator for a field trip down inflation lane. This trip was spawned by the gift from Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve. Today, Jason shares how the current mortgage interest rates can benefit you, especially when compared to interest rates from 2006. How can we calculate benefits of mortgage rates, how do we factor in inflation, and should we consider hedonic indexing? Key Takeaways: [1:00] A gift from Jerome Powell: [6:45] Jason explains how the change in mortgage interest rates from 2006 to 2020 means you can get 70% more house./mortgage for the same monthly cost. [12:20] Selling property, flashback to Jason's Irvine, CA "farm area." [19:15] Sharing problems with calculating hedonic indexing. [23:00] A newsletter called the Lumber Market Report said that framing lumber prices climbed further into record territory. Websites: www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15261526: Mortgage Rates 1.99, The Trilateral Commission, Patrick Wood, The August Forecast
How much more can I borrow with interest rates this low? Jason Hartman shares some great news about mortgage rates and takes you through some strategy to take advantage of them. This investment discourse is built on United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announcing today that they are rolling our a loan program that offers mortgage rates as low as 1.99%. Wood and Hartman discuss the shift away from high-rise living due to COVID-19, something that challenges some expectations of experts claiming that the majority of the world would prefer living in cities. Wood explains the Trilateral Commission and the connection between it and several positions of power. Book: Technocracy Rising: The Trojan horse of Global Transformation by Patrick M. Wood Key Takeaways: [1:10] Mortgage interest rates: UWM announced today that it's rolling out a loan program that offers mortgage rates as low as 1.99% [8:00] What if you could only get a 10-year mortgage? [15:30] Mortgage hypotheticals: How much can I borrow today? Patrick M. Wood [23:00] No one will be interested in high-rise living and mass transit. [28:45] What is The Trilateral Commission? [31:45] COVID-19 is likely to move us toward a government-backed cryptocurrency. [36:30] Patrick gives his August forecast on the economy. [42:40] Citizens for Free Speech is a non-profit started by Patrick M. Wood (2018) Websites: CitizensForFreeSpeech.org Technocracy.News www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15251525: George Friedman, Technocracy Rising, Global Transformation by Patrick M. Wood
There will always be a rescue program, that is the world we live in today. Jason Hartman provides current event updates, discussing Trump's recent promises for permanent cuts to payroll taxes. Will the U.S. decline? Jason cues up George Friendman's comments surrounding this topic. Patrick M. Wood, founder of Citizens For Free Speech, joins Jason Hartman for an in-depth discussion on technocracy. Who are some examples of current technocrats, and how are they influencing the economy? What is the link between Agenda 21 and technocracy? Book: Technocracy Rising: The Trojan horse of Global Transformation by Patrick M. Wood Livestream: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [2:20] Trump promises to make permanent cuts to the payroll tax. [5:00] There will be another bailout, no matter what. [6:20] Will the U.S. decline? George Friedman says, "ask the right question." [12:00] Beyond the aviation language being in English, and computer programming that's written in English, the debts are denominated in dollars. [16:45] Where did the term technocracy originate? [19:20] Who would be an expert that's running the world today? [24:30] The United Nations is the torchbearer of technocracy sine 1992 and Agenda 21. Sustainable Development is a resource-based economic system instead of what is based on supply and demand. [30:00] Wood discusses how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's proposal for a Green New Deal became mainstream for both political sides. [32:45] The Great Reset, what does that actually mean? [34:00] All wealth starts from the ground. If you control the resources, you control the wealth. Websites: CitizensForFreeSpeech.org Technocracy.News www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15241524 FBF: The New Housing Bubble & Quantitative Easing 3 with Peter Schiff
This episode of Flashback Friday was initially published: 9/17/2012 Jason Hartman welcomes guest co-host/listener, Brandon, from Portland, Oregon, as they discuss several things. First, a discussion of some of Jason's recent book consumption, including; Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler and Free: The Future of a Radical Price by Chris Anderson. Next, Jason and Brandon analyze Peter Schiff's most recent video criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and QE3 (Quantitative Easing). Peter has some things right and others wrong. As Jason has pointed out in so many prior episodes, gold and silver are mediocre asset classes and shouldn't be considered 'investments' but somewhat defensive ways to save money, store wealth and keep pace with inflation. An investment is an OFFENSIVE tool; gold and silver are only defensive tools. The real way to profit is to exploit the next housing bubble. Some of the questions covered in this episode are: Abundance - Peter H. Diamandis & Steven Kotler 1. In what ways is the world getting better? It sure seems like there is a lot of negativity out there. 2. How will technology provide "top-tier" education to everyone on the planet, as Diamandis & Kotler mention in the book? Free - Chris Anderson 1. Chris Anderson mentions that some things can be too cheap to meter. What sort of goods is he referencing, and what is the cause of this innovation? 2. How will the big companies like Microsoft compete with the free model? 3. Who wins with "free" - businesses or consumers? 4. Will we ever get to the point where almost everything in our lives is free? Peter Schiff on QE3 1. Is the goal of QE3 to drive up asset prices? It seems to me that asset price increase in housing will only cause the illusion of wealth. 2. Why would QE3 work this time if it didn't work before? Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15231523: Pandemic Recovery, Coronavirus, Spanish Flu, Largest Wealth Transfer in History
Jason Hartman discusses the economic recovery after the Spanish Flu. How was the economy leading up to the Spanish Flu, and how did the value of a paper money change globally? How does this relate to our current pandemic recovery, and what have we done differently? The wealthiest US generation is starting to die off. Jason talks about the largest wealth transfer in history, a 30 trillion dollar transfer being passed down over the next couple of decades. The baby boomers are expected to pass this wealth to millennials with what expectations for how they will use it? Meet the Masters extension class: Asset Protection Specialist Attorney: Saturday 1 AM EDT LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [3:30] In what do we believe? [6:00] Empowered Investor Beliefs. [8:10] Talking about the alignment of interests. [11:30] The wealthiest generation alive is starting to die off, and are responsible for the largest wealth transfer in history. [14:30] The wealth transfer of the boomers will be about 30 Trillion dollars over the next couple of decades. [19:18] Considering the recovery from the 1918 Spanish Flu [21:40] "They didn't call it the roaring '20s for nothing..." [25:10] Greater mobility equals better jobs. [31:00] Burning Deutschmarks for heat: The Weimar Republic Websites: www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15221522: Lender of Last Resort, Comparing Spanish Flu to COVID-19 Economics
Jason Hartman talks about home prices in the U.S. As home prices have seen a strong bounce in June, will this last? Will the cost of ingredients for a home drop? Cyclical markets see the most movement. How much has The Federal Reserve lent to other countries? Living in urban areas has historically been out of necessity. Currently, technological advances have taken away the demand for living in highly populated areas. Taylor and Hartman discuss the change in housing costs as influenced by the bubonic plague 800 years ago, but how reliable is this information? LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [2:00] Calling to abolish history classes? [3:30] Home prices sees strong June bounce, but it likely won't last. [7:20] The cost of all of the ingredients for which they build a home would have to decline. [10:30] The work at home revolution and the lender of last resort. Brian Taylor [14:00] Flashback 102 years to the Spanish Flu, what happened economically? [18:00] Are we to face a repeat of the roaring '20s? [22:00] Technology has solved the necessity of living in urban areas. [23:15] During the bubonic plague, 1/3 third of the population was wiped out, while the houses remained, causing the most significant housing price drop in history. [27:25] How reliable is 800-year-old data? Websites: GlobalFinancialData.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15211521: Individual Rights, 1,000 Years of Global Financial Data with Bryan Taylor
Jason Hartman discusses human rights, the individual versus the group. Has Any Rand's fiction started to come to life? What lessons can we learn from this, and how can this impact your investments? Dr. Bryan Taylor joins Jason Hartman as they rewind the clock 1,000 years to look at the history of interest rates and housing costs. The bubonic plague and the Spanish flu have both had an impact on economics. How does this relate to Coronavirus? LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [1:30] Why would Atlas, Shrug? [3:00] What rights do you have as a human? [7:00] What reasons do we have that should give us protection? [9:00] Groups cannot have rights; the individual is the smallest minority in the world. [11:40] "In the name of the general welfare…" [14:30] Part of property rights is being able to abandon that property. Dr. Bryan Taylor [20:00] Are interest rates the lowest they've ever been in history? [21:20] Government debt explained based on the influences surrounding World War II [22:20] Did Paul Volcker make the right moves? [23:30] Are interest rates too low? What's the fallout? [26:30] Prices are being controlled mainly by a lack of demand. Websites: GlobalFinancialData.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15201520: The Devil Inside the Beltway, Shocking US Government's Surveillance, Twitter Removes Trump's George Floyd Michael Daugherty, The Justice Society
Jason Hartman thanks attendees of the 22nd Meet The Masters, and shares commandment number 23: thou shalt standardize thy data. Florida is looking better with space programs valuing the area for business. Homicide spikes hit most large US cities, further urging citizens to move to safer, suburban homes. Michael Daugherty joins Jason Hartman to reveal the corruption behind the system. It's a cycle of corruption for keeping safe amid the storm known as D.C. Michael shares his experience beating extortion only to be left hanging for the government. As well, Daugherty shares what he means, "the trap that congress laid." Key Takeaways: [3:30] The only way we can 'make a dent in the universe' is not to rely on anyone else. [4:10] Commandment number 23: Thou shalt standardize thy data [7:30] Florida making a splash for new cutting edge space programs. [10:30] Homicide spike, hits most large US cities. Michael Daugherty [15:15] The government has unlimited resources, prosecutors, and budgets, and none of 'us' have that. [17:00] The dangers of academics like Woodrow Wilson. [19:00] Michael Daugherty's story, from extortion to government. [23:30] Your enemy today will be your friend tomorrow, the cycle of corruption in DC [27:30] Section 5 of the FTC Act: The trap that congress laid. [30:15] What's Twitter's rational from removing Trump's video tribute to George Floyd? [36:00] You can burn a house down in 3 seconds, you can't build it back as fast. Websites: TheDevilInsideTheBeltway.com JasonHartman.com/Masters YouTube Jason Hartman www.JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15191519 FBF: Economic Bubbles and Fiat Currencies with Harry Dent NY Times Bestselling Author of 'The Great Depression Ahead'
This episode of Flashback Friday was originally published: Original Publish Date 4/16/12 Jason Hartman interviews returning guest and founder and CEO, Harry Dent, Jr., of HS Dent, an economic think tank and research company, about the next coming crash. Mr. Dent accurately predicted the boom of the 1990s, which was contrary to what many other forecasters predicted. He explains why America is on a path to the next Great Depression through its mounting debt to boost the economy. He talks about how the U.S. creates bubble after bubble in all areas, such as the housing bubble, the gold and silver bubble, the commodity bubble, etc. Trillions of dollars in stimulus money has poured forth from the government, along with the lowering of interest rates, thereby inciting inflation that will continue to grow with the current system of bailouts and lack of lending. He also discusses the peaks and deflation of spending with the switch between the Baby Boomer and current generations, and how this will affect America's economic future. Mr. Dent also paints the dark picture of China's future, where they are overbuilding just to keep their workers employed, which will become a worldwide crisis when their building bubble bursts. Jason and Mr. Dent talk about the condition of other countries and how everything interplays to lead to the next crash that Mr. Dent forecasts. He suggests some strategies for investors and what people might expect. Using exciting new research developed from years of hands-on business experience, Harry S. Dent, Jr. offers a refreshingly positive and understandable view of the economic future. As a bestselling author on economics, Mr. Dent is the developer of The Dent Method - an economic forecasting approach based on changes in demographic trends. In all of his past books since 1989, Dent saw an end to the Baby Boom spending cycle around the end of this decade. In his book, The Great Depression Ahead, (Free Press, 2009), Harry Dent outlined how this next great downturn is likely to unfold in three stages, with an interim boom stage between 2012 and 2017 before the long-term slowdown finally turns into the next global boom in the early 2020s. He continued to educate audiences about his predictions for the next and possibly last great bull market, from late 2005 into early to mid 2010. Since 1992 he has authored two consecutive best sellers, The Roaring 2000s and The Roaring 2000s Investor (Simon and Schuster). In his latest book, The Next Great Bubble Boom, he offers a comprehensive forecast for the next two decades and explains how fundamental trends suggest strong growth ahead, followed by a longer-term economic contraction. Mr. Dent also publishes the HS Dent Forecast newsletter, which offers current analysis of economic and financial market trends. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Masters YouTube Jason Hartman www.JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15181518: Big Tech On Trial, Excuse Me Professor, Was Jesus A Socialist? by Lawrence W. Reed
Jason Hartman discusses the net in/out flow of people/households of various U.S. cities. As well, big tech on trial, how many lies can you tell? Meet the Masters this weekend! And Jason shares some techniques to spice up your real estate marketing. Jason Hartman's guest today is author of Was Jesus A Socialist?, Lawrence W. Reed. Jason and Lawrence clear up some confusion about socialism and communism. As well, Lawrence responds to the question, "Was Jesus A Socialist?" Lawrence goes on to share scripture interpretation and how we can learn about investing or magnifying wealth. Lastly, Hartman and Reed discuss The Great Depression and break down some myths about how it started. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Friday, July 31, 7 PM EDT, Saturday, August 1, 11 AM EDT, Sunday, August 2, 11 AM EDT Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [3:20] Looking at the net in-flow and out-flow of people/households of various cities around the U.S. [9:30] Big tech companies finally get called out! Sorry, Cook, Bezos, Zuck, Pichai. [12:40] Listener Questions: What can I do if I can't make Meet the Masters? [16:15] "A realtor worth his salt" and other great ways to spice up your marketing. Lawrence W. Reed [19:45] Let's clear up a bit of confusion on the term socialism. [21:45] How does socialism and communism compare/contrast? [26:30] Was Jesus a socialist? [29:00] What can scripture teach us about investing or magnifying wealth? [32:30] Breaking myths of The Great Depression. [35:30] Explaining government programs, FDR to present. [38:45] No society that has ever lost its character, has kept its liberty Websites: lawrencewreed.com fee.org 1-800-HARTMAN JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 15171517: Inflation, Deflation, Commercial Real Estate, COVID-19 & UBI
Start doing! Jason Hartman speaks on a recent success, breaking away from the paralysis analysis, and diving in headfirst. This sentiment is further illustrated by a client expressing similar success. Sometimes it's fine to have a little rational recklessness in your life. What can we learn from vintage pop culture? Brian C. Adams returns to finish his discussion about commercial and residential real estate, inflation, and deflation. The fed hates deflation, so get ready for some inflation. How will some commercial spaces get reused? Will malls have a way paved for residential reuse, office, or medical? Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Friday, July 31, 7 PM EDT, Saturday, August 1, 11 AM EDT, Sunday, August 2, 11 AM EDT Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:00] Watch old movies, history in pop culture has its place. [4:15] What might have happened if..? [8:00] Hartman Philosophy; rational recklessness [11:00] Beware of paralysis of analysis [13:00] Stop thinking so much, and start doing! You are your biggest obstacle. Brian C. Adams [20:00] How far through this pandemic do you think we are? [21:20] The fed and congress have been flooding the capital market system with liquidity. [25:45] Will the development of tech push non-techies into a need for UBI? [26:25] Discussing office reuse. [29:45] Inflation will more than likely hit back. [31:00] While the supply chain might be lacking, the price of construction seems to be substantially lower. Websites: ExcelsiorGP.com LinkedIn: Brian C. Adams YouTube Jason Hartman www.JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15161516: Brian Adams - Millennials Moving, Commercial Real Estate, Demographics
Jason Hartman introduces Brian number one, the Hartman Media tech specialist, preparing for Meet The Masters XXII, Virtual! This new virtual version of the event will host two advanced chat rooms, to bring together the feel of an in-person event. Founder of Excelsior Capital, Brian Adams joins Jason Hartman today to discuss everything from millennials moving to the suburbs to the office market and how it's changing post-pandemic. Public transportation is likely to continue its trend downward as the car will regain popularity in need for social distancing and health. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Friday, July 31, 7 PM EDT, Saturday, August 1, 11 AM EDT, Sunday, August 2, 11 AM EDT Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Special LIVESTREAM: Tuesday Evening, 8 PM EDT "The History of Bubbles" YouTube Jason Hartman facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Key Takeaways: [2:00] Introducing Brian, the Hartman Media Tech Specialists. [8:20] It's 5 o'clock somewhere, especially with virtual events. Meet the Masters details. [11:00] Uhaul is an excellent source of real estate information. [12:00] Florida, the number one destination for movers, according to Uhaul, in 2019. Texas slipped back to number 2. [19:30] Millennials, it's not all Brooklynn bars and avocado toast, now they are trending towards suburban areas. [24:00] Speaking on the logistical challenges of a vaccine for COVID-19 [26:15] What do you see for the office property market? [28:30] Suburban offices have a better chance of surviving the pandemic than high-density urban areas. [31:15] Companies moving more towards mothership and hub and spoke models. [33:15] Are any new deals going on in the office market? Websites: ExcelsiorGP.com LinkedIn: Brian C. Adams JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15151515: US, China Trade War & COVID Brendan Ahern KraneShares
Jason Hartman prepares for the first major virtual event of the network, Meet the Masters XXII. Today's guest is Chief Investment Officer of KraneShares, Brendan Ahern. What are the relations with China looking like for the US and the rest of the globe? Brendan Ahern of the ChinaLastNight.com blog updates Jason Hartman on what he sees with China's economy. Brendan touches on China's ability to re-establish trust and how it might change from being such a widely export-dependent country. Special LIVESTREAM: Tuesday Evening, 8 PM EDT "The History of Bubbles" YouTube Jason Hartman facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [4:45] Portfolio Acquisition Calculator, Thanks Ross [6:15] Meet the Master: Virtual Forum Brendan Ahern [9:30] Where is China now, in regards to reopening? [11:15] How will China re-establish trust moving forward? [14:15] How have the trade negotiations changed before and after COVID-19? [17:45] "Even investing has become politicized." [21:45] China realized that being very export-dependent made them susceptible to downturns. [28:30] Tourism has stopped, and not just in Hong Kong. Websites: kranshares.com ChinaLastNight.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15141514 FBF: Factual Distortions in Governmental Reporting of Economic Data with John Williams
This episode of Flashback Friday was originally published: April 4, 2012 Join Jason Hartman and consulting economist, John Williams, for a discussion about how government statistics don't paint the whole picture of economic conditions. Many years ago, John realized that GNP (now GDP) numbers were faulty, causing his clients' sales forecasting models to no longer work. This eventually led John into lengthy research of the history and nature of the government's economic reporting. John explains how the numbers reported by the government hide important information; for example, true unemployment rates, which fail to include the unemployed no longer receiving unemployment benefits and those who are underemployed. Inflation statistics are misrepresented, which affects GDP. Following changes in CPI methodology, the Consumer Price Index understates inflation significantly. John points out that cost of living increases were based on inflation data, but with the numbers so skewed, the increases are no longer representative of the actual costs. He provides a history of how these changes came about and how it has affected commerce, social security and payroll. John feels roughly seven percentage points should be added to real inflation rates in our current economy. Walter J. "John" Williams was born in 1949. He received an A.B. in Economics, cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1971, and was awarded a M.B.A. from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration in 1972, where he was named an Edward Tuck Scholar. During his career as a consulting economist, John has worked with individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies. He has been doing private consulting for nearly 30 years and is a specialist in government economic reporting. John's research into the government's statistics took place over a number of years, during which he conducted surveys among business economists as to the quality of government statistics, and his results led to front page stories in the New York Times and Investors Business Daily, considerable coverage in the broadcast media and a joint meeting with representatives of all the government's statistical agencies. Despite minor changes to the system, government reporting has deteriorated sharply in the last decade or so. At the request of his old friend, the late Doug Gillespie, John wrote a series of articles on the quality of government statistics. The response to those writings (the Primer Series) was so strong that he started Shadow Government Statistics in 2004. He publishes a newsletter as part of his private economic consulting services. Websites: www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15131513: Freddie Mac Celebrates 50 years and $10 Trillion, Ali Wolf, NYC Rentals
Freddie Mac is promoting homeownership; what does that mean? Jason Hartman answers that question and if it hurts or helps homeownership. Is there a chance that we could live in a world without Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac? Ali Wolf of Myers Research says that our homes became the only constant in these times. Jason talks on this briefly before discussing the increase in existing home sales. Lastly, NYC - how bad is it? The rental numbers have changed dramatically and don't show any signs of changing for the better. LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:20] Freddie Mac celebrates a 50th anniversary and $10 trillion in funding the 'American Dream' - Does this promote or hurt homeownership? [4:45] What happens when you flood a market with money? [8:45] Can we live in a world without Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? [12:45] Ali Wolf of Myers Research says that our homes became the only constant, in trying times. [17:30] Highest month over month increase in at least 20 years for existing-home sales. [18:00] Graphics at JasonHartman.com/podcast [24:30] Real unemployment numbers: Coming Next Week [26:00] NYC rentals? The city is emptying fast. The number of new rentals has fallen 36% from a year ago. [28:30] NYC average rental price: $4032 Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15121512: Rentier Class, Jeffery Gundlach, Big Cities Suffer Exodus, Economic Rent
Big cities are likely going to suffer from the mass exodus. Wuhan, China, has already seen a rent reduction. Jason Hartman discusses the high-density departure as well as the collapse of the state tax revenue. Rabbi Moffic joins Jason to break down the value of a home asset. As well, they discuss the concept of economic rent and how investors can profit from multi-generational living. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [3:45] Big cities are likely to suffer from an exodus. [6:45] 6% - Current rent reductions in Wuhan, China since COVID-19 [8:00] The tax revenue from the states has completely collapsed. [16:30] Understanding the concept of economic rent being in the rentier class. [20:45] When you buy a house, you purchase an asset that cannot be duplicated. [25:16] Compared to the amount of money creating, inflation has been low. [33:00] Briefly, how can investors profit from multi-generational living? Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15111511: Rentier Class, Florida's "A" Grade, Greed, Fed = Inflation, Single-Family vs Multi-Family Pt. 1
Jason Hartman discusses time and position for investing in multi-family vs single-family homes. Necessity is the mother of all invention, so let's talk about creative destruction. The world is fast-tracking technology, and everyone is on zoom. The changes to our everyday culture have changed due to coronavirus. Jason and Evan discuss being adaptable to your environment and how to position yourself properly. What is a rentier ränˈtyā? Be a part of the elite, provide a service and safety, and understand economic rent. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:30] $775 Billion Child and Elder Care Plan funded by Real Estate Taxes? [6:45] Have you heard about Gab Social Network? [9:30] A Listener Question: Multi-Family vs Single Family residences? What's the best strategy? [15:30] Search the interwebs, on your computer-machine, "Tragedy of The Commons". Evan Moffic [26:00] Necessity is the mother of invention, talking about creative destruction. [27:15] Location isn't as important anymore: the big city has less draw. You can live anywhere in the world now with the work-from-home application. [31:15] You've got to be adaptable in an environment like this. [32:45] The answer to any reasonable question is yes. [33:00] The Rentier Class [40:00] Some economic ideas, even Keynesian ideas, are counterintuitive. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15101510: Loneliness Epidemic & THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE, Finding Purpose by Dan Millman
Yes, it's true - we are looking at a modified square root recovery. Jason Hartman shares a brief analysis of our economic recovery, what to expect, and how to position yourself for financial comfort. The single-family home proves yet again to have sustainability through the test of time. Building permits for multi-family homes are down in comparison. Dan Millman, the author of The Life You Were Born To Live, is here to discuss the loneliness epidemic and his recent book. The question surrounding this discussion is, "What do I want to look back on five years from now when this is behind us?" Dan and Jason discuss the challenges of constraints but the creativity that comes from it. How will people cope with the loneliness epidemic? Key Takeaways: [6:30] The economy is facing a modified square root recovery. [10:00] When looking at recent permit building activity, multi-family is down, and single-family is up! [15:00] Guest Dan Millman [17:45] How will people cope with the loneliness epidemic? Will coronavirus impact our interaction with technology in a positive way? [20:00] There's a vast difference between not being able to eat, and choosing not to eat. [23:00] Constraints breed creativity. [26:00] Athlete's understand the law of presence. [30:15] Are we spiritually weight lifting now? [33:45] Being at home, and less stimulated is tuning up our RAS, reticular activating system. [234:45] "Right now, humanity is going through a transformation, and no one promised that it will always be pleasant." -Millman [39:00] What do I want to look back on five or ten years from now? How did I treat this period? Websites: peacefulwarrior.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15091509 FBF: Improve Your Negotiating Skills with Stuart Diamond Author of 'Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals'
This Episode of Flashback Friday was originally published on March 8, 2012 Whether you're trying to get a raise at your job, solve a relationship problem, or deal with a stubborn child, negotiating is a daily part of our lives, and every human interaction is affected by emotion and logic or rationalization. Jason Hartman interviews Stuart Diamond, the author of "Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World" on improving negotiating skills and interactions with others in order to "get more." Stuart stresses the importance of making the human connection and finding the pictures in people's heads, knowing them better in order to better meet their needs, which gives a person a more competitive edge and adds tremendous wealth to any deal. Emotions play a huge part in all interactions. "Emotions destroy negotiations because they distract people from their goals," says Stuart. When people get emotional, they stop listening, and it becomes a priority to find out a person's emotional temperature before proceeding on any deal. Stuart talks about key points in how people should treat one another, stating how people today have a lack of trust in one another and have a tendency to demonize one another rather than using simple solutions to solve conflicts. "Fighting is the last choice; not the first choice," explains Stuart. Stuart Diamond has taught and advised on negotiation and cultural diversity to corporate and government leaders in more than 40 countries, including in Eastern Europe, former Soviet Republics, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Canada, South Africa and the United States. He holds an M.B.A. with honors from Wharton Business School, ranked #1 globally by The Financial Times where he is currently a professor from practice. For more than 90% of the semesters over the past 15 years his negotiation course has been the most popular in the school based on the course auction, and he has won multiple teaching awards. He has taught negotiation at Harvard Law School, from which he holds a law degree and is a former Associate Director of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He has directed a negotiation consulting firm in Cambridge, MA. Mr. Diamond is president of Global Strategy Group, which advises companies and governments on negotiating foreign investment and devising strategies, structures and marketing to compete effectively on an international scale: essentially the skills of planning and persuasion. He advises senior corporate and government officials on building internal coalitions and harmony to be more effective and competitive in an environment of constant change. He has analyzed competitive and persuasive strategies for organizations as different as Merck, Citibank, General Electric, BASF, Prudential, the Government of Colombia, a $16 billion petrochemical company in China and scientists in Ukraine. He advises U.S. and foreign companies on developing more effective communications and media relations, strategic focus, problem-solving, creative options, and persuading vendors and customers. He is an expert in cross-cultural negotiation and has advised on the subject to executives of some of the world's leading companies. He has consulted extensively for the United Nations. In a prior career Mr. Diamond, who also holds a B.A. in English from Rutgers University, was a journalist. He wrote extensively, including at Newsday and The New York Times, where he won the Pulitzer Prize as a part of a team investigating the crash of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986. He covered many major crises including the Bhopal chemical leak in India, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in Pennsylvania and the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the former Soviet Union. He has written two books, two documentary films and more than 2,000 published articles, dozens on page one of The New York Times. He has appeared on Today and Good Morning America and lectured widely about the problems and prospects of emerging markets, and international business challenges in an environment of change. His new book on negotiation,Getting More, was published by Random House in December 2010, and became a New York Times Bestseller in January 2011. Mr. Diamond was an executive of a Wall Street energy futures brokerage firm, for which he negotiated a multimillion dollar sale. He has worked at the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell and the investment bank of Morgan Stanley. He founded or directed entrepreneurial ventures in medical services and wireless technologies. He has advised on environmental regulations, privatization and intellectual property protection in emerging markets from Chile to Kuwait. He advised the President's office in Bolivia, Colombia and Nicaragua. He persuaded 3,000 people in the jungles of Bolivia to stop growing illicit coca and to start growing bananas exported to Argentina. He advises a variety of high technology companies and in 2000 played a lead role in putting together a $300 million merger of

Ep 15081508: Inflation Sectors & Rent Collection, I Love Inflation!
"I'm an income property investor, and I love inflation!" Say it with me. Jason Hartman reveals the hidden wealth creator in the income property equation. Nobody wants to live in high-density areas anymore. It's gone beyond the fear of coronavirus. Investment counselor, Doug, talks with Jason about Inflation, Inflation, Inflation. As well, Doug and Jason discuss the middle-class fiction. What is happening to our middle-class, and how can we learn to create wealth? Finally, rent is due, and residential tenants are paying, but are commercial real estate landlords having the same good fortune through pandemic times? Everyone is working from home, and most people are enjoying it. LIVESTREAM: Sunday Morning, Coffee Tok (Talk) 11 AM EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:00] Flashback to 1969: Unemployment rates, federal spending, federal debt, and the inflation rate (even tethered to gold)..all of this and the cost of a new home in 1969. [6:45] "I love inflation." [10:30] Nobody wants to live in high-density areas anymore. It's more than just coronavirus urging persons to move to suburban areas. [13:00] We are watching the ultimate collapse of the "middle-class fiction." [17:30] The whole middle class is being hollowed out. [20:45] Rent stability seems to be almost on par with previous years. [24:00] Commercial tenants are having a much bigger problem paying rent when compared to residential tenants. [28:00] Inflation, Inflation, Inflation. [34:45] If you give the government unlimited authority to deal with the climate, it won't fix it. Instead, you'll have an authoritarian government with an equal or worse climate. [39:30] People can work remotely, and they like it! Websites: JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15071507: Digital Human & Digital Bank, Launch A Digital Bank by Chris Skinner
Are banks preparing for defaults on auto, credit cards, etc? Jason Hartman brings you financial updates across the US. Jason 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? Join Us Live: LiveStreaming: Tonight! July 15 @8PM.EDT facebook.com/JasonHartman.com Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:30] Has COVID-19 brought an end to helicopter parenting? [6:15] The banks are stockpiling money. What does this mean? [14:00] The tax bill that we thought lowered people's taxes will substantially increase people's taxes. Find out how with George Gammon. Chris Skinner [17:15] Banks have been challenged technologically because they have not updated their systems [19:00] Antiquated banking systems are often referred to as spaghetti structures that need updates recently forced by COVID-19. [19:30] Big banks are too big to fail. [22:00] What makes Stripe such a standout business regarding FinTech Companies? [27:30] Everyday living is in the new hip and cool bank. [28:45] Can anyone launch a digital bank? [32:00] Switching gears to robotics and technology in the future. [35:00] There have been two significant behavioral shifts immediately since this lockdown. [38:00] On robotics and essential work, what happens when people no longer need to work? Websites: TheFinanser.com ChrisSkinner.Global JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15061506: Commercial Space Alternatives, Enforcing Social Distance, Josh Simon Part 2
Jason Hartman responds to listener questions about renting versus owning their homes. If you are living in a cyclical market, it may be to your advantage to rent. A big congratulations go out to a multi-generational family of real estate investors through the Jason Hartman Network. Stay ahead of the curve, and invest in ideas that make sense the day you get them. New York and California, and similar high-density areas are having trouble enforcing social distancing. How will this affect possible migrations away from densely populated areas and the commercial property surrounding? As these changes are made, and retail spaces are being modified, what kind of zoning problems might come up? Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:00] "A year from now, you may wish you had started today." -Karen Lamb [4:45] Checking in with some listener questions. [11:45] "Skate to where the puck is going" -Gretzky .. Away from high-density cities and into suburban areas. Josh Simon [17:45] How will New York and California, or any other high-density area, enforce social distancing? [22:35] How will specialized asset classes do through coronavirus, like self-storage? [24:00] Are we going to see zoning issues turning some of these commercial spaces into alternative uses? Websites: SimonCRE.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15051505: Commercial Real Estate & Covid-19 with Josh Simon, Simon CRE
Be successful at anything! Jason Hartman shares wisdom on success from the simple idea of making distinctions and understanding nuances. As well, commodities investing is looking pretty rosy. Homebuilders are making up for the lost time. This rise in construction is causing a boom in demand for rebar and forest products such as lumber. This boom is also due to some growing DIY trends. Jason Hartman talks with Josh Simon, distinguishing different types of commercial real estate, and how they were affected by coronavirus. Most of the media was publishing that commercial real estate is suffering, but it's important to distinguish what kind. Commercial spaces have shifted from experiential to essential, but most successful companies are making adjustments along the way. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Ken McElroy, Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:00] Let's talk about making distinctions and understanding nuances. [7:00] Commodities investing looking pretty rosy? [9:45] Home builders making up for lost time causes a boom in demand for rebar and forest products such as lumber. [11:00] Mexico's industrial production has cratered. Josh Simon [13:45] While the news has published what they call disaster in retail spaces, Josh Simon clarifies exactly which retail spaces are struggling the most. [18:15] Commercial space has moved mainly from experiential to essential. [11:25] The grocery store will likely get smaller over time, with the center store's needs shrinking. [26:45] Discussing the trend of businesses adapting to the drive-thru, curbside and to-go services. [30:30] Analyzing commercial real estate stats for rent collection Websites: SimonCRE.com JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Ep 15041504 FBF: Forecasting America's Economic Future with Doug Casey of Casey Research
This episode of FlashBack Friday was Originally Released: December 13, 2011 Join Jason Hartman and Doug Casey of Casey Research for a candid discussion about the condition of America and what is to come. Doug feels we needed a depression, but it doesn't have to be as long and dismal as it's going to be for most people. The U.S. government has gone about everything completely opposite of the right way; it's totally bankrupt. They're selling money/debt to the Federal Reserve because no other country in the world wants to buy our devalued American dollar. Doug feels for the average American because he/she is not going to profit from it and is going to be turned into a common serf. Pension funds are in trouble and are nothing more than the government's scheme to finance its debt. We may see more wars in the future as politicians look for someone to blame, as happened in the Great Depression of the 1930s. The rich will be those that own real estate around the world. Doug feels it's too early to buy U.S. real estate unless it's bought with low-interest, fixed-rate mortgages because the debt will be inflated away. Sharing a position with Jason, Doug is not a fan of the stock market and feels that commodities are going to eventually bottom out with all of the new nanotechnology. While he's still bullish on commodities because he's bearish on the dollar, Doug recommends buying real estate in other parts of the world, using Rothschild's philosophy of buying when blood is running in the streets. Our biggest enemy is our government, so people must diversify politically, geographically, internationally, and most Americans don't know anything about it. Looking at stocks, while Doug wants nothing to do with them for the most part, he sees mining stocks moving. They're relatively cheap right now and while they're a speculative venture, with thorough research, one can find a few good mining companies that are seeing strong returns. Inflation is going to get a lot higher because the government has no choice but to print money to pay its debts. It's the 11th hour and now is the time to act, to position yourself to ride out the storm. Doug's guess is that when all of this bottoms, mortgage money will not exist and people the world over will have to purchase property with cash. They will be paying real value versus the inflated values of mortgage companies. Doug expresses his concern that our current economic situation is very serious. As he looks around, he doesn't see any real bargains. We're still in the eye of the hurricane, and he forecasts that as we go back into the storm, it's going to be a lot uglier than it was in 2008. He calls this the Greater Depression. This is a time when you don't want to be rooted to a spot like a plant. In turbulent times, plants usually get eaten up. Doug is a widely respected preeminent authority on "rational speculation," especially in the high-potential natural resource sector. He is a high respected author, publisher and professional investor, and graduated from Georgetown University in 1968. Since that time, Doug has literally written the book on profiting from times of economic turmoil. He is the author of Crisis Investing, which spent multiple weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in the No. 1 position, and became the best-selling financial book of 1980. Doug also authored Strategic Investing, breaking the record by receiving the largest advance ever paid for a financial book at that time. Doug's next book, The International Man, was the most sold book in the history of Rhodesia. Doug Casey has been a featured guest on such TV shows and radio shows as David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News and CNN. He has also been the topic of numerous features in periodicals, such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post. Doug divides his time between homes in Aspen, Colorado, Auckland, New Zealand, and Salta Argentina. He has written newsletters and alert services for sophisticated investors for over 28 years. He has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175. In addition to having served as a trustee on the Board of Governors of Washington College and Northwoods University, Doug has been a director and advisor to nine different financial corporations. Doug is currently the founder of Casey Research, a research company that watches every sector, looking for opportunities in the world. Casey Research is a believer in free markets and understands the fundamental reality that the more a government interferes in a market, the more likely there will be consequences…negative for those unaware, but positive for those who are aware. More details about Casey Research can be found at their website:http://www.caseyresearch.com/cwc. Also, this PDF is from Doug's view of War on Terror: http://my.caseyresearch.com/pdfs/crTcr20111116102350.pdf?ppref=RIV012SR1211A

Ep 15031503: Suburban Social Distancing, CEO to Worker Compensation, Dr. Richard D. Wolff Pt. 2
Jason Hartman shares an update on homebuyer demand and yet another article discussing the need for suburban life. However, this article states that the suburban life demand predates the coronavirus, but that COVID-19 and social distancing added fuel to the fire. Wolff and Hartman discuss the disproportionate pay between CEO and workers. The CEO to worker compensation ratio has changed dramatically. Wolff states that a cooperative/directorship might work using the example of The Mondragon Corporation. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:35] Homebuyer demand Update! [5:45] "In the 2018 tax bill that we thought lowered people's taxes, will increase people's taxes over the long run by switching the CPI measurement." - George Gammon [13:30] Some say that the suburban life interest isn't so new, but that social distancing has added to the demand. [20:00] Returning Guest Richard D. Wolff [20:45] How do we solve the issue of disproportionate pay between boss/worker, redistribution? [24:00] How would a company run with a representative republic, cooperative, or directorship? [25:10] Successful Co-op, The Mondragon Corporation. [31:45] What is the Yellow Vests Movement? Websites: Richard Wolff Youtube www.democracyatwork.info www.rdwolff.com 1-800-HARTMAN JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 15021502: Capitalism's Crisis Deepens, Global Economic Meltdown by Dr. Richard D. Wolff
Jason Hartman speaks on financial literacy in the US. Foreign buying dries up, easing the way for domestic buyers. Jason poses the question, how have American commercial spaces changed, particularly when looking at the decreasing foot traffic of gyms, a commercial space that has done quite well in the past. Dr. Richard D. Wolff, professor of economics and author of Understanding Marxism, joins Jason Hartman today, discussing the global economic meltdown. Wolff shares his interpretation of marxism and why he believes that is has been poorly applied. As well, Hartman and Wolff discuss capitalism in America, the perception and the reality. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Sharon Lechter, Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [3:45] Meet the Masters, Guest Speaker Announcement: Woman of the Year (2013), Author of Outwitting the Devil, The Secret to Freedom and Success, and Co-Authored the Rich Dad, Poor Dad Series. [8:00] FDI and the success of foreigners owning US assets, has is slowed? [16:00] Foreign investors in specifically residential investments, 33.2 Billion! But this is the lowest annual number since 2011. [17:00] Let's talk about the decrease in foot traffic at American gyms. Dr. Richard D. Wolff [20:15] Was Karl Marx's ideas applied wrong? [26:45] "A liberal and a marxist are not the same things." [28:30] What is a Marxist? [30:45] Capitalism didn't make the break from fatalism and slavery that it thought it did. [34:45] Did any country have genuine pure marxism? [38:30] "There's a reason that a very small number of people are capitalists (entrepreneur) and a very large number of people are workers" - Wolff Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 15011501: Paradox Of Thrift Keynes, Edward Bernays, Friedman, Marx & You
In the US, we live an economy that is 70% consumer spending. Where one sees frugality as a virtue, they now view it as a vice. Jason Hartman and Rabbi Moffic discuss the Paradox of Thrift and how we should approach spending, saving, and investing in these pandemic times. When we dissect capitalism, communism, marxism, socialism, etc., do any of these reflect hints of something natural? Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:15] Jason and Evan talk about the Paradox of Thrift. [7:15] Frugality was once looked at as a virtue but is now viewed as a vice. [9:15] Capitalism, communism, marxism, socialism. Are any of these natural? [15:00] The paradox of thrift; We have to spend money to keep the economy going, but we also have to save money to build wealth. [20:00] There are no fiscally conservative politicians anymore. [23:00] The circular flow economic model relies on the velocity of money. [24:35] Can we ever become savers again? [27:00] Say's Law; production of something creates demand for something else. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 15001500: Bias Holding You Back, Chartered Financial Institute, Choices & Checklists
We all have biases, and whether we are aware of them or not, they are directing our decisions moving forward or not moving at all. Jason Hartman shares the pros and cons of a few choice biases that play a significant role in your investment. As well as breaking down bias shared worldwide, Jason introduces some named and explicitly designed for investing. While regular listeners may be able to see the connection from episode to episode, these biases have multiple applications. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 – August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [4:00] "If you choose not to decide, you have made a choice." -Rush [8:30] Discussing the bogus real estate metric, that is, "return on equity. " [10:00] Biases from the Chartered Financial Institute, CFA. [11:30] The Savings Bias [15:15] Opportunity Cost Bias [17:00] Over-confidence Bias [18:30] The Virtue of Selfishness, Ayn Rand [20:24] Love is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald G. Jampolsky [21:35] Availability Bias [22:15] Loss Aversion Bias [25:15] Breaking down bias into two categories; cognitive and emotional. [25:25] Endowment Bias [30:00] Introducing; The Compared To What Bias [33:00] Understanding the importance of a checklist, from the perspective of a pilot. Websites: 1-800-HARTMAN JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14991499 FBF: Understanding the Global Economic Crisis with Richard Duncan Author of 'The Corruption of Capitalism'
This episode of FlashBack Friday was Originally Released: November 29, 2011 Join Jason Hartman and author and chief economist at Blackhorse Asset Management in Singapore, Richard Duncan, as they discuss the global economic crisis, how it came about, where we are now, and what happens next. Richard talks about the history of the Great Depression and how we're back in that same spot today. Richard also shares his solution to permanently end the crisis. Richard Duncan is the author of The Dollar Crisis: Causes, Consequences, Cures, his prediction of the current global economic disaster, and his new book, The Corruption of Capitalism, a strategy to rebalance the global economy and restore sustainable growth. Richard is an equities analyst, beginning his career in Hong Kong in 1986, and has served as global head of investment strategy at ABN AMRO Asset Management in London, worked as a financial sector specialist for the World Bank in Washington, D.C., as well as headed equity research departments for James Capel Securities and Salomon Brothers in Bangkok and worked as a consultant for the IMF in Thailand during the Asia Crisis. His current position is chief economist at Blackhorse Asset Management in Singapore. Richard graduated from Vanderbilt University in literature and economics, and Babson College in international finance. He spent a year between the two universities backpacking around the world. Richard Duncan has appeared on many major media outlets, including CNBC, CNN, BBC, Bloomberg Television, and BBC World Service Radio. He has published articles in The Financial Times, The Far East Economic Review, FinanceAsia and CFO Asia. He is a well-known speaker, having appeared before The World Economic Forum's East Asia Economic Summit in Singapore, The EuroFinance Conference in Copenhagen, The Chief Financial Officers' Roundtable in Shanghai, and The World Knowledge Forum in Seoul. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14981498: Housing Market Recovery Index, Macroeconomics, Adam Robinson Pt 2
Jason Hartman talks about the uniqueness of the US real estate market, or shall we call it the advantage? The US market has consistency and a better rule of law. As well, the US has greater data transparency and tools for research and understanding comps. Also, the housing market recovery index. What does the housing market recovery index report right now? Adam Robinson returns to the show to further his discussion with Jason about macroeconomics. A system based on radical consumption is a losing battle. How has this shaped us, and how has the coronavirus changed how we eat, dress, consume, and even view real estate? Webinar: JasonHartman.com/FloridaGeorgia JasonHartman.com/Asset Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 - August 2 JasonHartman.com/Masters Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:00] What's happening with Hong Kong? [5:00] The US real estate market is so unique with a better rule of law, greater data transparency, and access to many tools. [8:00] Thou shalt not gamble. -Jason Hartman Commandment No. 5 [12:45] The housing market recovery index says that things are lookin' good! [15:35] Certain cities had the greatest recoveries, but did they also have the greatest declines? [16:30] The Hartman Index? Adam Robinson Part 2 [22:10] A system based on radical consumption is a losing battle. [25:45] Let's break away for a Google/Psychology session. [31:00] Our home life has changed so much. How we eat, dress, and purchase things have shifted because of the Stay-At-Home orders. Websites: IAmAdamRobinson.com JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14971497: Global Macro Advisor To World's Largest Hedge Funds Adam Robinson, The Princeton Review
The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are all having their best quarters in a long time thanks to the endless bailout programs. Jason Hartman discusses the shape of this recovery, why it's working, and how long it can keep going. Adam Robinson is on the show today to take a deep dive into the collapse of a global market. It's not just about inflation and deflation, it's understanding the collapse of the velocity of money. Now, the majority is trying to understand negative interest rates. Webinar: JasonHartman.com/FloridaGeorgia Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 - August 2 Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:25] Major US stock averages posted their best quarter in decades. [6:00] The US can keep the bailout game going a long time! [12:30] The recovery that started out like a "V" is changing shape. But to what shape? Adam Robinson [21:00] Millennials, Gen Z, or people in the prime of their life, able to afford Manhattan are looking to migrate away from high-density areas. [23:00] Are we looking at a collapse in the global economy? [29:15] What would the economy look like if everyone got a check for $100k? [33:10] Inflation and deflation aside, what we care about, is the velocity of money, which has collapsed. [35:45] With negative interest rates, you're paid to own gold. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14961496: 3,000 Year Rates, Inventory, Forbearance & Market Cycles, How an Economy Grows & Why It Crashes Patrick Donohoe
Familiarity breeds complacency. Jason Hartman and investment counselor Sara talk briefly on insuring quality products for client and investor satisfaction. In 3,000 years, we have never seen interest rates so low. Banks have pulled back sharply on lending for anything. Pat Donohoe returns to the show to discuss how it is that an economy grows. The keyword here is debt. Debt is priced into everything and used for growth. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 - August 2 Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [2:00] Out with the old and, in with the new local market specialists. How to ghost the guys in which you don't want to do business. [6:15] Banks have pulled back sharply on lending to US consumers. [12:20] Interest rates are the lowest they've been in 3,000 years! Pat Donohoe [17:25] Have the rules changed in an era of riots and civil unrest? [20:45] Sometimes, you need contrast to understand the value of one system. [25:00] If someone makes a poor choice, there is no bailout. [29:00] Debt is priced into everything. It fuels the economy. [30"45] If you want to create real wealth, you simply must have capital formation. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14951495: Arbitrager, Real Estate Investor, Trickle Up Economics, Cantillon Effect
Jason Hartman hosts today's show on a booming economy and real estate market. How can one make sense of an economy with so much intervention? New home listings are on the rise but the luxury home market does not have as much growth in comparison. Whether it's new homes or luxury homes, people are looking away from high-density areas for the purchase of their next home. Be the arbitrager, not just a landlord. Real estate investing is a multi-dimensional asset with many moving parts and opportunities to capitalize on your money. From the basic monthly profit to inflation-induced debt destruction, master your understanding of real estate investing. Get ready for Meet the Masters, Virtual. Meet The Masters Virtual: July 31 - August 2 Guests: Harry Dent, George Gammon, Sean Carroll Key Takeaways: [1:25] Very few things make sense in an economy that has this much intervention. [2:00] New homes listings will soon breach the pre-COVID level. [4:00] Luxury home markets see only 25 of 94 markets on the rise. [7:40] New listings of higher-end homes have been down by 46% while less expensive homes were down by 32%. This is an inventory decline across the board. [9:25] realtor.com shows numbers proving that people are looking for homes away from high-density areas. [11:20] Stock and bonds are fiat money. It is paper with no intrinsic value. [14:00] Listen for the recapitulation of the IIDD, inflation-induced debt destruction. [17:00] Is a real estate investor just someone who rents houses? [19:45] How can you financialize your life more? [21:30] The people closest to the money, get the richest. [24:00] Trickle-down economics vs trickle-up economics. [26:00] As Richard Cantillon discussed, "the more local you are to the money, the more you will be enriched by it." [27:10] I'm an arbitrager, not just a landlord. [30:00] If you don't have a plan for your life, you're going to become someone else's plan. [31:00] Final thoughts on the Cantillon Effect. Websites: JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Ep 14941494 FBF: Dr. Ben Carson - What We Can All Do to Save America's Future with 2016 US Presidential Candidate
This episode of FlashBack Friday was Originally Released: January 14, 2015 Today on the Creating Wealth show, Jason returns from the Meet the Masters event and tells his listeners that he still believes that investing within the United States is your best option as oppose to internationally. He also introduces his guest Dr. Ben Carson on the show where they talk about the medical system, debt, big government, and Ben's latest book entitled One Nation. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Should you invest internationally or nationally? [7:10] Arthur C Clarke once said, "The only thing we can be sure about the future is that it'll be absolutely fantastic." [9:45] Touches a little bit on the Meet the Masters event. [12:45] We have so many bad examples of what big government is, yet history keeps repeating itself. [15:00] Dr. Ben Carson talks about alternatives that would make the medical system better. [17:50] "Those who want to fundamentally change America, know that you first must divide Americans." - Ben Carson [18:00] Ben talks about what his latest book, One Nation, is about. [22:10] Detroit is the poster child for big government disaster. [25:45] If we just obey, then the government wins by default. [29:25] The United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, which is why businesses are taking their locations overseas instead. [33:00] Ben talks about how you can get enough courage to take control and achieve your American dream. Websites: RealBenCarson.com JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)