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Economic analyst Karl Denninger joins Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio to discuss troubling indicators beneath the surface of apparent economic strength, revealing that job growth has been negative for eight months—a pattern that has historically preceded major economic dislocations like 2000 and 2008. Despite stock markets hitting all-time highs, Denninger warns of unprecedented leverage and valuation levels without corresponding labor market expansion, suggesting we're in a dangerous bubble. The conversation also covers the housing market downturn, Federal Reserve policy constraints, and explosive revelations from RFK Jr.'s congressional hearing about CDC corruption, including allegations that the agency destroyed data showing cognitive damage risks from vaccine timing in children twenty years ago, raising serious questions about institutional trustworthiness in public health policy.

In this week’s interview on RLA Radio, economist Peter Schiff delivers a stark warning about America's economic future, predicting both currency and debt crises driven by unsustainable fiscal policies. Schiff argues that President Trump's interventionist economic approach—including government equity stakes in private companies and massive deficit spending—represents a dangerous form of fascist economic policy that will accelerate dollar weakness and inflation. He highlights how international investments, particularly gold stocks (up 80% in 2025) and his global dividend strategy (up nearly 40%), are dramatically outperforming U.S. markets as foreign central banks abandon dollar reserves in favor of gold. With the national debt exceeding $37 trillion and unfunded liabilities far greater, Schiff contends that the government's only options are debt default or currency debasement through inflation, both of which spell disaster for American investors. He strongly advocates for diversifying into international assets and precious metals while dismissing Bitcoin as a speculative bubble lacking intrinsic value, urging listeners to prepare for an unprecedented financial upheaval that will dwarf the 2008 crisis. Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in foreign equity, currency and gold markets. Mr. Schiff made his name as President and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He frequently delivers lectures at major economic and investment conferences and is quoted often in the print media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, L.A. Times, Barron's, BusinessWeek, Time and Fortune. His broadcast credits include regular guest appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel, as well as hosting his own weekly radio show, Wall Street Unspun. He is also the author of the bestselling books: “The Real Crash”, "Crash Proof," "The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets," and "Crash Proof 2.0”. To learn more about Peter Schiff, please visit https://schiffgold.com or https://www.europac.com. You can find his books at https://amzn.to/2VX9Ll3. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this week’s RLA interview, Brien Lundin, publisher of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, draws striking parallels between the decline of the Roman Empire's currency and today's U.S. dollar, explaining why gold has risen from $35 to over $3,000 per ounce since Nixon severed the dollar's link to gold in 1971. Lundin argues that with U.S. federal debt reaching unsustainable levels and $2 trillion annual deficits showing no signs of slowing, currency debasement is inevitable—just as it has been throughout human history with every fiat currency ever created. He discusses why gold and silver serve as essential wealth insurance rather than mere investments, predicts silver will outperform gold as it heads toward $50 per ounce, and explains how new stablecoin regulations may paradoxically create the government tracking system that cryptocurrency originally sought to avoid. For investors seeking to preserve purchasing power in an era of unprecedented monetary expansion, Lundin offers practical guidance on physical metals ownership and mining stock strategies. Brien Lundin is the President and CEO of Jefferson Financial, editor and publisher of Gold Newsletter, a publication that has ranked among the world’s leading precious metals and resource stock advisories since 1971 and is also the host of the famed New Orleans Investment Conference, the world’s oldest and most respected gold investment event. To learn more about the Gold Newsletter, visit www.goldnewsletter.com, and to learn more about the New Orleans Investment Conference, visit www.neworleansconference.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The $67 Trillion Debt Bomb: Why America's Three Massive Bubbles Are About to Burst In this eye-opening interview, portfolio manager Michael Pento delivers a stark warning about the unprecedented financial crisis brewing in America. With the CAPE ratio at nearly 38, the Buffett indicator at an all-time high of 210% of GDP, and total U.S. debt projected to explode from $37 trillion to $67 trillion by 2035, Pento argues we're facing three simultaneous bubbles in credit, real estate, and stocks that dwarf even the 2008 financial crisis. He reveals how 60% of Americans now have less than $1,000 in net worth, real estate listings with price cuts are at decade highs, and the Federal Reserve's only playbook—printing trillions and slashing rates to zero—may actually trigger the very inflation spiral that destroys the economy they're trying to save. As home prices remain more unaffordable than during the 2008 peak and credit defaults surge across all sectors, Pento explains why the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio could "delay your retirement by decades" and shares his contrarian strategy of positioning in precious metals, aerospace, and inflation hedges while warning that annual deficits could balloon to $6 trillion during the next inevitable recession. Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.” For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Gold to $4,000, Silver to $90: Technical Analyst Reveals Explosive Precious Metals Forecast In this eye-opening interview, renowned technical analyst Dr. Robert McHugh shares his bold predictions for the precious metals market, forecasting gold to reach $4,000 and silver to potentially triple to $90 in the coming years, driven by massive AI infrastructure demands and continued monetary expansion. McHugh, who uses century-old chart pattern analysis to forecast market movements, discusses why he sees stocks rising 5-10% near-term before completing a long-term bearish pattern that's been forming since the 1980s. The conversation covers the impact of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" legislation, the Fed's money printing policies that have doubled the cost of living, the dollar's worst performance since 1971, and why U.S. Treasuries may surprisingly rise despite fiscal concerns. McHugh explains how the AI revolution's unprecedented demand for minerals like gold, silver, copper, and uranium could fuel the next commodity supercycle, making this a must-listen episode for investors navigating today's complex markets. Robert McHugh, Ph.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of Main Line Investors, Inc., and the proprietor of the Technical Indicator Index. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on Federal Reserve matters and is the author of “The Coming Economic Ice Age, Five Critical Steps to Survive and Prosper”. For information about Dr. Robert McHugh, please visit his website at www.technicalindicatorindex.com, or visit http://bit.ly/TheComingEconomicIceAge to get a copy of his best-selling book “The Coming Economic Ice Age”. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The Final 1%: Why Every Currency in History Has Failed and Gold's Inevitable Rise In this week’s interview, monetary expert Egon von Greyerz reveals a startling historical truth: every single currency and monetary system in history has collapsed without exception, with most modern currencies already down 99% against gold since 1971. Von Greyerz argues we're now witnessing the final 1% decline, which represents a 100% loss from current levels, as unsustainable global debt approaching $2 quadrillion in derivatives alone makes systemic collapse inevitable. He explains why Eastern and BRICS central banks are aggressively accumulating gold while Western banks ignore it, viewing this as the beginning of a permanent gold revaluation phase rather than a typical investment cycle. With governments unable to cut spending without political suicide and interest rates trending higher long-term (not lower as many expect), von Greyerz advocates holding 100% of liquid assets in physical gold and silver stored outside the banking system as the only reliable wealth preservation strategy. He dismisses concerns about government gold confiscation, noting that with only 0.5% of global financial assets in gold, authorities would likely target more substantial assets first, making jurisdictional diversification to places like Switzerland a prudent additional safeguard. Egon von Greyerz is the founder and managing partner of Matterhorn Asset Management. He began his professional life in Geneva, Switzerland, as a banker and thereafter spent 17 years as the Finance Director and Executive Vice-Chairman of Dixons Group Plc. During the 1990s, Egon von Greyerz became actively involved with financial investment activities, including mergers and acquisitions and asset allocation consultancy for private family funds. This led to the creation of MAM as an asset management company based on wealth preservation principles. To learn more about Egon von Greyerz and Matterhorn Asset Management, please visit https://goldswitzerland.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The End of Fiat Money? Why Bitcoin and Stablecoins Are Reshaping Global Finance In this eye-opening episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Mark Jeftovic, publisher of The Bitcoin Capitalist, about the crumbling global financial system and emerging monetary alternatives. Jeftovic explains how the Federal Reserve is trapped between unsustainable debt levels and inflation, with the dollar index down 10% year-to-date as countries accelerate de-dollarization efforts. The discussion covers the rise of stablecoins as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto (with major legislation like The GENIUS Act gaining traction), the corporate Bitcoin treasury revolution led by companies like MicroStrategy, and why Bitcoin's 25-28% minimum four-year returns are becoming the new benchmark for capital allocation. For retirement investors, Jeftovic recommends getting "off zero" with modest Bitcoin exposure while reducing bond holdings he calls "dead money walking." This episode captures a pivotal moment in financial history as traditional monetary systems strain and alternative stores of value gain institutional acceptance. Essential listening for anyone seeking to preserve wealth amid monetary uncertainty. Visit thebitcoincapitalist.com/tubbergen for special resources. Mark E. Jeftovic Mark is a 30-year veteran of the Internet, the co-founder & CEO of easyDNS Technologies, a Toronto-based web services company, and the author of two books about the internet; Unassailable: Protect Yourself from Cancel-Culture, and Deplatform Attacks, and other Online Disasters. Additionally, Jeftovic authors the blog site bombthrower.com and The CryptoCapitalist Newsletter. To learn more about Mark Jeftovic please visit www.thecryptocapitalist.com or take advantage of his trial newsletter offer at http://www.thecryptocapitalist.com/tubbergen. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Market Storm Warning: Why the Dollar Collapse Could Trigger the Next Major Financial Crisis In this week’s interview with Dennis Tubbergen on RLA radio , veteran market analyst Michael Oliver warns of major market disruptions brewing across multiple asset classes. Oliver explains how his unique Momentum Structural Analysis technique has identified critical breakdown patterns in the U.S. dollar index, which he believes will drop another 20 points and create significant volatility across global markets. He argues that U.S. stocks are forming a "laborious top" similar to 2000 and 2007, with internal weakness masked by narrow market leadership, while the traditional safe haven of Treasury bonds is failing to provide refuge due to mounting debt concerns. Oliver sees this convergence of factors as highly bullish for precious metals, predicting silver could surge to $60-70 by year-end and potentially outperform gold, while commodity-related stocks and energy sectors may offer the best opportunities as traditional markets face a reckoning that could unfold dramatically over the next three to five months. Michael Oliver has been studying markets for over four decades, but it was the 1987 stock market crash that became his “aha!” moment and converted him to what he calls “momentum structural analysis.” Mr. Oliver is the CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis LLC based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also the author of The New Libertarianism: Anarcho-Capitalism. Since 1992 Momentum Structural Analysis has provided unique technical research to the financial industry - banks, RIAs, hedge funds, and mutual funds - as well as to individual investors. To learn more about this week’s guest Mr. Michael Oliver, please visit https://www.olivermsa.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The Great Reset: Why America's Economy and Healthcare Are Heading for a Crash Karl Denninger joins Dennis Tubbergen to deliver a sobering analysis of America's economic reality, revealing how negative GDP growth, soaring inflation at nearly doubles the Fed's target, and a locked-up real estate market signal an impending recession. Denninger exposes the truth behind tariff fearmongering and explains why Fed rate cuts are impossible with money supply growth running at triple the inflation target. But the real bombshell comes when he breaks down America's healthcare crisis using a brilliant analogy about "bar insurance" - showing how forcing everyone to pay for others' medical bills has inflated prescription drug costs by 10,000% compared to other countries. From a drug costing $60 in India versus $7,000 in America, to why hospital bills are astronomical, Denninger reveals the hidden mechanisms destroying American healthcare and explains why politicians refuse to fix a system that enriches pharmaceutical companies while bankrupting families. This is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand the economic and healthcare crises heading our way. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Today RLA Radio show features a captivating interview with guest Kerry Lutz's which reveals how his 14-year journey following controversial financial forecaster Martin Armstrong led to his Amazon bestseller "The World According to Martin Armstrong." Armstrong's jaw-dropping track record includes predicting the 1987 crash, Soviet Union's fall, and calling Dow 32,000 when it was only 12,000—plus his recent Dow 45,000 prediction that hit exactly on December 14th, 2024. Now he's forecasting Dow 62,000 by 2032, a 2026 recession, and even more startling geopolitical predictions. Using his mysterious Economic Confidence Model that tracks cycles of confidence and money flows, these forecasts come from a man once imprisoned as a "political prisoner" who continued producing remarkably accurate predictions from his cell using only an IBM typewriter. Combined with discussions about AI as the "great equalizer," Japan's bond market implosion, and America's potential use of Bitcoin and gold to address national debt, this interview is essential listening for navigating today's unpredictable financial landscape. Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. While attending Pace University, he stumbled upon an extensive cache of Austrian Economic Literature in a dark, musty, abandoned section of the school’s library. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and lifelong serial entrepreneur. In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his desire of becoming a radio show host and founded the Financial Survival Network, whose mission is to help you prosper and thrive in the New Economy. To learn more about Kerry Lutz and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit http://kerrylutz.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The Case for Gold: Why Central Banks Are Hoarding and Currency Devaluation Is Accelerating On RLA radio this week, host Dennis Tubbergen visits with gold expert Simon Popple, founder of Gold Program, reveals why gold has delivered 10.1% annual returns since 2000 and explains his "MIDI" framework—Market uncertainty, Inflation, Debt, and Interest rates—driving gold prices higher. In this eye-opening interview, Popple discusses how massive quantitative easing programs are creating unsustainable debt burdens, why central banks worldwide are accumulating gold at unprecedented rates, and how currency devaluation may be the only way out of the current fiscal crisis. He also shares practical advice on physical gold ownership, compares gold versus silver opportunities, and warns why the recent Japanese bond market collapse could be a preview of what's coming for other major economies. Whether you're new to precious metals or a seasoned investor, this conversation provides essential insights into protecting wealth during these uncertain times. Mr. Simon Popple is the author of the Brookville Capital Intelligence Report. Mr. Popple started a newsletter with MoneyWeek called Metals & Miners, and when they were acquired, he set up Gold Speculator with Jim Rickards. During this time, he was a featured speaker at MoneyWeek and Mines & Money conferences. Mr. Popple has also done numerous interviews with IGTV on the gold market. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Popple, and his new book “The Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Gold,” please visit https://goldprogram.co.uk. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The Hidden Cost of Nixon's 1971 Decision: How Abandoning Gold Destroyed Fair Trade and Made America the World's Chump This week on RLA radio your host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Jeffrey Tucker, founder of the Brownstone Institute, where reveals how President Nixon's 1971 decision to close the gold window fundamentally broke global trade and turned America into a permanent disadvantage against countries like China. In this eye-opening discussion, Tucker explains how the shift to fiat currency created "unfair competition" that has gutted American manufacturing for over 50 years, leading to our worst-ever trade deficits. He also dives into Trump's controversial tariff strategy, the pharmaceutical industry's price-gouging of American consumers (paying 5-10x more than other countries for the same drugs), and the revolutionary changes happening in public health under the MAHA movement. From removing COVID shots from childhood vaccine schedules to eliminating chemical dyes from food, Tucker argues we're witnessing the first real government progress he's seen in his entire adult career. Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently publisher of Blindsight in 2020. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. For more information about our guest, Mr. Jeffrey A. Tucker, please visit https://brownstone.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.

This week on RLA radio your host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Gerald Celente, the veteran trends forecaster and publisher of Trends Journal, warns of an impending "dot-com bust" driven by overinvestment in AI companies, particularly as China's Deepseek has demonstrated superior AI capabilities at a fraction of the cost, potentially wiping out billions in overvalued tech investments. He predicts President Trump will manipulate interest rates to prop up the economy short-term, but sees inevitable market crashes ahead, recommending gold and Bitcoin as safe havens while warning that mounting U.S. debt (which he claims is actually $220 trillion, not $37 trillion) may force a gold revaluation similar to FDR's 1933 action. Celente also forecasts an office building bust due to persistent work-from-home trends and warns that escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly potential conflict with Iran, could double oil prices and crash equity markets, embodying his famous maxim: "When all else fails, they take you to war." Gerald Celente is the Founder/Director of the Trends Research Institute and Publisher of the weekly Trends Journal magazine. He is the author of the highly acclaimed and best-selling books “Trend Tracking” and “Trends 2000”. With a 40-year track record of identifying, tracking, and forecasting trends, Celente is world-renowned as today’s #1 Trend Forecaster. Celente, developed the Globalnomic methodology to identify, track, forecast, and manage trends, is a political atheist. Unencumbered by political dogma, rigid ideology, or conventional wisdom, Celente, whose motto is “Think for Yourself,” observes and analyzes current events forming future trends for what they are – not for how he wants them to be. For more information about our guest, Gerald Celente, please visit www.trendsresearch.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates please visit, www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

The Greater Depression Is Coming": Doug Casey's Alarming Economic Forecast In a gripping conversation with host Dennis Tubbergen, investment maverick Doug Casey delivers a stark warning from Buenos Aires: America stands on the precipice of what he calls "the greater depression" - potentially more devastating than the crash of 1929. Speaking from Argentina, Casey doesn't mince words about our economic bifurcation, where the wealthy accumulate unprecedented wealth while average citizens struggle under the twin forces of currency inflation and regulatory strangulation. "We're on the razor's edge," Casey cautions, predicting interest rates could skyrocket back to 1980s levels (near 20%), devastating bubble-inflated stocks, bonds, and real estate markets while potentially collapsing a banking system built on these shaky foundations. Despite initial optimism about Trump's victory and promises of tax cuts and deregulation, Casey believes we're "approaching noon" rather than experiencing "morning in America," with time running out for meaningful reform of a government that has "grown like a cancer." For protection, he advocates physical gold ("the only financial asset that's not simultaneously somebody else's liability"), silver, and surprisingly, Bitcoin, while warning listeners not to trust FDIC insurance - "just a sticker principle" with insufficient reserves to handle a systemic crisis in what he describes as an economy floating on "a sea of debt" and a dollar that is merely “the IOU of a bankrupt government.” Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil; his book “Crisis Investing” spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post; and is a regular keynote speaker at FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds. For information about Doug Casey please visit InternationalMan.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In a riveting RLA Radio episode, host Dennis Tubbergen and financial analyst Karl Denninger deliver a sobering assessment of America's economic future, challenging conventional wisdom on tariffs by framing them as economic equalizers that could revitalize domestic manufacturing while warning of a demographic cliff similar to Japan's—with plummeting birthrates and an aging population threatening both economic growth and asset values—and offering an unsparing critique of America's healthcare system as a bloated industry prioritizing profit over patient care; Denninger acknowledges potential reforms under RFK Jr.'s HHS leadership while cautioning investors that demographic headwinds could significantly devalue retirement assets regardless of policy interventions. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Charles Hugh Smith, a renowned writer and economic analyst, on RLA Radio. Smith shares his journey from working in construction to becoming a prominent voice on economic issues through his blog and Substack following. The discussion centers on economic headwinds, including geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, the unpredictability of global trade, and the American consumer's debt burden. Smith highlights the impact of demographics on economic growth, noting that changing patterns in household formation and spending could affect risk assets like stocks and real estate. He also discusses the reverse wealth effect, where declining asset values lead to reduced consumer spending, particularly among the top 10% of wealth holders. Smith questions whether the Federal Reserve can effectively counteract potential deflationary trends without triggering inflation, given the end of deflationary forces from China and the constraints of high national debt. The conversation concludes with Smith's cautious outlook on the U.S. economy, suggesting that painful adjustments may be necessary in the decade ahead. Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the oftwominds.com blog, #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and 18 books on our economy and society, including "A Radically Beneficial World: Automation, Technology and Creating Jobs for All," "Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States," "Burnout: Reckoning and Renewal" and "Self-Reliance in the 21st Century." His work is published on a number of popular financial websites including Zero Hedge, Financial Sense and Seeking Alpha and has been featured on numerous podcasts. To learn more about our guest, Charles Hugh Smith, visit OfTwoMinds.com or CharlesHughSmith.blogspot.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Jonathan Newman, a fellow at the Mises Institute, on RLA Radio. Dr. Newman discusses the mission of the Mises Institute, which focuses on teaching Austrian economics through various programs and publications. He explains the principles of Austrian economics, emphasizing its focus on real human behavior and market interactions, contrasting it with mainstream Keynesian economics. Dr. Newman attributes current economic issues, such as inflation and asset bubbles, to government and Federal Reserve policies, particularly those implemented during the pandemic. He also critiques Elon Musk's views on money, arguing that money should be seen as a good that people demand for its specific services, rather than an abstract representation of real things. Dr. Newman offers listeners a free copy of Murray Rothbard's book, "What Has Government Done to Our Money?" and information on a course titled "Lessons for the Young Economist." Dr. Jonathan Newman is a Fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD at Auburn University while a Research Fellow at the Mises Institute. He was the recipient of the 2021 Gary G. Schlarbaum Award to a Promising Young Scholar for Excellence in Research and Teaching. Previously, he was Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at Bryan College. He has published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics and in volumes edited by Matthew McCaffrey and Per Bylund. His research focuses on Austrian economics, inflation and business cycles, and the history of economic thought. He has taught courses on Macroeconomics and Quantitative Economics: Uses and Limitations in the Mises Graduate School. To learn more about our guest, Jonathan Newman, visit Mises.org. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Martin Armstrong, founder of Armstrong Economics, on RLA Radio. Armstrong discusses his Economic Confidence Model, which predicts economic cycles based on confidence levels. He highlights the impact of debt on economic stability, noting that rising interest on the US national debt could lead to another depression. Armstrong also addresses global economic issues, including Europe's debt crisis and the potential for war as a distraction from financial problems. He predicts a global recession lasting until 2028 and advises caution with government debt, favoring private sector investments. Armstrong emphasizes the importance of understanding global economic dynamics and the inefficiencies within government systems. Martin A. Armstrong is an economist, financial forecaster, and computer model innovator known for his Economic Confidence Model, which fine-tuned the business cycle to 8.6 years. Encouraged by his father to explore computers in the 1960s, Armstrong combined his expertise in computer science and economics to create one of the first global forecasting models, which gained recognition for its accuracy in predicting market trends and geopolitical events. He founded Princeton Economics International, Ltd., providing institutional analysis and forecasting for global markets. Armstrong's career has been marked by groundbreaking insights into capital flows, market oscillations, and economic cycles, as well as controversies surrounding his legal battles and imprisonment, which he attributed to political and financial interests seeking to suppress his work. To learn more about our guest, Martin Armstrong, visit ArmstrongEconomics.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts John Rubino on RLA Radio, discussing economic trends and financial strategies. Rubino, known for his Substack newsletter, highlights the potential for an economic slowdown driven by high consumer debt and a frozen housing market. He predicts a possible recession and bear market, with the government likely to respond with easy money policies, risking stagflation. Rubino also addresses global moves away from the US dollar, driven by long-term economic trends and recent US policies. The conversation touches on the potential impact of a US sovereign wealth fund and the revaluation of gold. Rubino emphasizes the investment potential in gold and silver, noting significant central bank purchases and the favorable market conditions for precious metals. John Rubino is founder of the financial website DollarCollapse.com. He is the co-author, with Gold Money’s James Turk, of The Money Bubble, and The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It, and author of Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green-Tech Boom. After earning a Finance MBA from New York University, he spent the 1980s on Wall Street, as a money market trader, equity analyst, and junk bond analyst. During the 1990s he was a featured columnist with TheStreet.com and a frequent contributor to Individual Investor, Online Investor, and Consumers Digest, and his own column on Substack.com. To learn more about our guest, John Rubino, visit https://rubino.substack.com or check out his book “The Money Bubble” at https://amzn.to/2YOIe5z. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Simon Popple, a professional investor and economic commentator, on RLA Radio. They discuss the importance of gold in investment portfolios, especially for retirement, and the factors driving gold prices, such as debt accumulation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks. Popple emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to gold investment, starting with physical gold and funds before considering mining shares. They also explore the potential impact of revaluing US gold reserves and the role of cryptocurrencies in the financial landscape. Popple suggests diversifying into other tangible assets like uranium, copper, and rare earths, which are essential for modern technology and cannot be printed. Mr. Simon Popple is the author of the Brookville Capital Intelligence Report. Mr. Popple started a newsletter with MoneyWeek called Metals & Miners, and when they were acquired, he set up Gold Speculator with Jim Rickards. During this time, he was a featured speaker at MoneyWeek and Mines & Money conferences. Mr. Popple has also done numerous interviews with IGTV on the gold market. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Popple, and his new book “Investing in a Recession: Why I Like Gold,” please visit https://goldprogram.co.uk. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

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Economist and best-selling author Harry Dent joins Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio to discuss his economic predictions and analysis. Dent, known for his accurate forecasts, explains his methodology, which includes demographic spending cycles and technology innovation cycles. He warns of an impending economic downturn, predicting significant declines in real estate and stock markets due to artificial stimulus-driven bubbles. Dent advises caution, suggesting that the best strategy is to hold US Treasury bonds and gold, and to consider selling real estate before the anticipated crash. He emphasizes the importance of preparing for this downturn to safeguard financial assets. Harry Dent is internationally recognized for the accuracy of his economic forecasts and is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Zero Hour. He’s appeared on “Good Morning America,” PBS, CNBC, CNN, and Fox News. He’s been featured in Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Success, U.S. News and, World Report, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, American Demographics and Omni. He is a regular guest on Fox Business’s “America’s Nightly Scorecard.” To learn more about Harry Dent and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit https://harrydent.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Charles Nenner on RLA Radio, discussing Dr. Nenner's work in financial market cycles. Dr. Nenner, originally trained as a medical doctor, transitioned to financial forecasting using cycles identified through neural networks, a precursor to AI. He explains that financial markets do not move randomly and that his firm provides precise forecasts for various markets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies. Dr. Nenner predicts a significant downturn in the stock market, potentially resembling the 1929 crash, and advises against relying on media for financial insights. He also forecasts a recession, high interest rates, and challenges in the real estate market. For those seeking investment advice, he recommends following his research for better financial outcomes. Dr. Charles Nenner’s career is truly impressive: he earned a medical degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1984 prior to embarking on a long and distinguished career as a financial consultant, researcher, and analyst. He has worked for Windsor NY, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Rabobank International, and Ofek Securities in Tel Aviv. You can get a free 30-day trial subscription to Dr. Nenner's uncannily accurate daily research reports, plus articles, podcasts, and more at www.CharlesNenner.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Karl Denninger on RLA Radio to discuss government inefficiency and fraud, particularly within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Denninger highlights long-standing issues with social security number fraud, improper payments, and systemic malfeasance in government spending. He emphasizes the significant impact of these fraudulent activities on inflation and the economy, suggesting that a substantial portion of inflation is driven by deficit spending and fraudulent payments. Denninger also critiques the resistance to auditing government spending and the broader implications for the U.S. economy, including job losses and the need for systemic reform. He predicts unavoidable recessionary pressures and stresses the importance of addressing these issues promptly to stabilize the economy. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Robert McHugh on RLA Radio to discuss the current state of the US economy, inflation, and market trends. Dr. McHugh, a technical analyst from technicalindicatorindex.com, offers insights into the economic divide between large corporations and small businesses, the impact of government deficit spending, and the Federal Reserve's role in inflation. He predicts a significant market correction, citing long-term bearish patterns and overvaluation indicators. Dr. McHugh also highlights the potential of gold and silver as strong investments amidst economic uncertainty. Listeners are encouraged to explore his detailed market analysis and trading strategies through his newsletter, available at a special rate. Robert McHugh, Ph.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of Main Line Investors, Inc., and the proprietor of the Technical Indicator Index. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on Federal Reserve matters and is the author of “The Coming Economic Ice Age, Five Critical Steps to Survive and Prosper”. For information about Dr. Robert McHugh, please visit his website at www.technicalindicatorindex.com, or visit http://bit.ly/TheComingEconomicIceAge to get a copy of his best-selling book “The Coming Economic Ice Age”. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio with guest Michael Pento, a financial expert and host of the Mid-Week Reality Check podcast. They discuss the inefficacy of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency and skepticism about significant government spending cuts. Pento critiques the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies and predicts a potential bond market collapse due to excessive debt and inflation. He foresees a deflationary depression followed by stagflation, driven by the Fed's likely response of printing more money. Pento advises caution in investment strategies, suggesting that traditional portfolios may face significant risks in the coming economic environment. Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.” For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Lawrence Reed, chairman emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), on this week’s RLA Radio show. They discuss the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on federal spending. Reed emphasizes the critical need to control federal spending, highlighting the $1.8 trillion deficit and the high interest on national debt. He suggests eliminating entire departments, like the Department of Education, to save costs. Reed also shares historical insights from his article on Joe Dodge, a banker who helped Germany and Japan recover post-WWII by cutting spending and controlling inflation. They draw parallels to modern challenges, such as Argentina's recent economic reforms under President Javier Milei. Reed stresses the importance of public support and congressional action for DOGE's success. The conversation underscores the urgency of addressing federal spending to avoid economic crisis. Lawrence W. Reed is President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty, having served for nearly 11 years as FEE’s president (2008-2019). He is the author of the 2020 book, “Was Jesus a Socialist?”, as well as Real Heroes: Incredible True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction, and Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism. For information about Mr. Larry Reed, please visit www.LawrenceWReed.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Michael Oliver, founder and CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis, on this week’s RLA Radio. Oliver explains their unique methodology of measuring price in relation to long-term moving averages to predict market trends. He warns of a significant impending downturn in the US stock market, potentially more severe than historical bubbles like 1929 or 2007. Oliver suggests that while traditional safe havens like US Treasuries may see temporary rallies, the real refuge will be in gold and silver, with gold miners poised for substantial gains. He also highlights vulnerabilities in sectors like healthcare and opportunities in commodities and energy stocks. Michael Oliver has been studying markets for over four decades, but it was the 1987 stock market crash that became his “aha!” moment and converted him to what he calls “momentum structural analysis.” Mr. Oliver is the CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis LLC based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also the author of The New Libertarianism: Anarcho-Capitalism. Since 1992 Momentum Structural Analysis has provided unique technical research to the financial industry - banks, RIAs, hedge funds, and mutual funds - as well as to individual investors. To learn more about this week’s guest Mr. Michael Oliver, please visit https://www.olivermsa.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network, on RLA Radio this week. They discuss recent market volatility, Federal Reserve policies, and the potential impacts of political changes on the economy. Lutz predicts continued market volatility and emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to address the national debt and government spending. They also explore the potential for significant fiscal changes under the new administration, including the reassertion of impoundment authority and structural reforms. Lutz shares insights from his upcoming book on Martin Armstrong's economic predictions and historical perspectives. The conversation concludes with a discussion on real estate market trends, regulatory impacts, and the potential for economic recovery by the 2026 midterm elections. Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. While attending Pace University, he stumbled upon an extensive cache of Austrian Economic Literature in a dark, musty, abandoned section of the school’s library. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and lifelong serial entrepreneur. In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his desire of becoming a radio show host and founded the Financial Survival Network, whose mission is to help you prosper and thrive in the New Economy. To learn more about Kerry Lutz and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit http://kerrylutz.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio with guest Murray Gunn, head of global research at Elliott Wave International. They discuss the current state of the U.S. stock market, highlighting extreme complacency and potential risks. Gunn predicts a significant market downturn, with U.S. stock indices potentially declining by 30-50% over the next few years. He also notes the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, suggesting that a peak in Bitcoin could signal a broader market peak. The conversation covers global market trends, with Gunn pointing out opportunities in China and the impact of rising bond yields on U.S. treasuries. They also explore the Science of Socionomics, which links social mood to market trends, and discuss the implications for commodities and real estate. Gunn anticipates higher commodity prices and inflation, while also warning of potential declines in real estate values due to rising interest rates. Murray Gunn is Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International. He worked as a fund manager in global bonds, currencies and stocks, including long posts at Standard Life Investments and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. He then joined HSBC Bank as Head of Technical Analysis. Murray is the author of Trading Regime Analysis (Wiley, 2009) and a contributor to Socionomic Studies of Society and Culture (Socionomics Institute Press, 2017). In April 2018, Murray took over the helm of The European Short-Term Update. You can also read his commentary in Global Market Perspective, Interest Rates Pro Services and Currency Pro Services, and on deflation.com. To learn more about Murray Gunn’s work as Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International, please visit elliottwave.com. You can also get free access to the classic book "Elliott Wave Principle - Key to Market Behavior" at https://www.elliottwave.com/wave/retirementlifestyleadvocates To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Karl Denninger on RLA Radio to discuss the implications of recent political and economic developments. They delve into the formation of a council of advisors by Trump, Vivek, and Elon, and the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Chevron deference. Denninger highlights the potential for the president to challenge government actions lacking statutory authority. They also discuss the challenges of addressing the U.S. budget deficit, particularly focusing on Medicare and Medicaid. Denninger criticizes the current healthcare system and its inefficiencies and expresses skepticism about achieving a balanced budget or significant productivity growth. The conversation also touches on the potential appointment of RFK Jr. to the Department of Health and Human Services and the broader economic implications of deficit spending and inflation. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio and interviews Mark Jeftovic, publisher of the Bitcoin Capitalist. Jeftovic discusses the origins and evolution of his publication, emphasizing its focus on Bitcoin and related investment strategies. He highlights the importance of holding Bitcoin, comparing it to gold as a safe haven asset, and explains the concept of the Bitcoin Treasury strategy, which has significantly impacted companies like MicroStrategy. Jeftovic also touches on the political landscape's influence on Bitcoin, particularly the supportive stance of figures like Donald Trump and RFK Jr. He advises listeners to start with Bitcoin for portfolio diversification and elaborates on the potential of other cryptocurrencies like Solana. Mark E. Jeftovic Mark is a 30-year veteran of the Internet, the co-founder & CEO of easyDNS Technologies, a Toronto-based web services company, and the author of two books about the internet; Unassailable: Protect Yourself from Cancel-Culture, and Deplatform Attacks, and other Online Disasters. Additionally, Jeftovic authors the blog site bombthrower.com and The CryptoCapitalist Newsletter. To learn more about Mark Jeftovic please visit www.thecryptocapitalist.com or take advantage of his trial newsletter offer at www.thecryptocapitalist.com/tubbergen. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Bergen interviews Jeffrey Tucker, founder of the Brownstone Institute, about the economic and political landscape as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Tucker emphasizes the need for the Trump administration to be transparent about the current economic situation, which he describes as worse than reported, with issues like inflation and debt creation. He suggests that Trump should acknowledge the ongoing recession and implement policies to halt debt creation, cut spending, and inspire economic growth. The conversation touches on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, the impact of government spending on inflation, and the importance of fostering a pro-business environment. The discussion concludes with optimism about the potential for significant economic improvement under Trump's leadership, given the right policies and support. Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently publisher of Blindsight in 2020. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. For more information about our guest, Mr. Jeffrey A. Tucker, please visit https://brownstone.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio and welcomes back Alasdair MacLeod, head of research at Goldmoney. They discuss the end of the fiat currency cycle and the potential return to a gold standard. MacLeod explains that major G7 nations are in significant debt traps without the political will to address them, leading to rising interest rates and potential economic collapse. They also touch on the Federal Reserve's control over interest rates, the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and the geopolitical implications of the BRICS countries' economic strategies. MacLeod emphasizes the importance of storing precious metals outside the banking system and predicts a challenging financial future with high inflation and potential equity market crashes. Alasdair Macleod is the head of research at Gold Money Holding, a well-respected author, and a noted expert in world economics. Mr. Macleod has been a celebrated stockbroker and Member of the London Stock Exchange for over four decades. His experience encompasses equity and bond markets, fund management, corporate finance, and investment strategy. To learn more about this week’s guest Mr. Alasdair Macleod, please visit https://alasdairmacleod.substack.com or https://www.goldmoney.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com/index.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Simon Popple on RLA Radio to discuss investment strategies in the precious metals and mining sectors. Simon, a seasoned financial writer and commodities expert, emphasizes the importance of investing in tangible assets like gold and silver, especially in the current economic climate marked by high global debt. He explains the benefits of gold, including its limited supply, global recognition, and liquidity. Simon also touches on the potential of silver, particularly in clean energy applications, and the relevance of the gold-silver ratio. He advocates for a diversified investment approach, combining physical metals with mining equities to leverage production efficiencies and mitigate risks. The discussion also covers the advantages of investing in mining companies, the impact of leverage on returns, and the importance of geographic and currency diversification in portfolio construction. Mr. Simon Popple is the author of the Brookville Capital Intelligence Report. Mr. Popple started a newsletter with MoneyWeek called Metals & Miners, and when they were acquired, he set up Gold Speculator with Jim Rickards. During this time, he was a featured speaker at MoneyWeek and Mines & Money conferences. Mr. Popple has also done numerous interviews with IGTV on the gold market. To learn more about this week’s guest, Simon Popple, and his new book “Investing in a Recession: Why I Like Gold,” please visit https://goldprogram.co.uk. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Brien Lundin, publisher of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, on RLA Radio. They discuss the factors driving the current gold bull market, including central bank and Chinese buying, and the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts. Lundin explains the trend towards easier money and increasing debt, predicting a shift towards commodity-backed currencies in the future. He emphasizes the importance of holding physical gold and silver as a hedge against currency depreciation. Lundin also highlights the upcoming 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Investment Conference, featuring top economic and investment experts. The conversation concludes with investment advice for those nearing retirement, recommending a mix of physical metals and reputable bullion trusts. Brien Lundin is the President and CEO of Jefferson Financial, editor and publisher of Gold Newsletter, a publication that has ranked among the world’s leading precious metals and resource stock advisories since 1971 and is also the host of the famed New Orleans Investment Conference, the world’s oldest and most respected gold investment event. To learn more about the Gold Newsletter, visit www.goldnewsletter.com, and to learn more about the New Orleans Investment Conference, visit www.neworleansconference.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio, featuring guest Jim Welsh, an analyst and author of Macro Tides. They discuss the Federal Reserve's recent actions on interest rates and inflation. Welsh predicts a possible recession and its impact on treasury yields. He advises against holding long-term U.S. treasuries due to expected rising yields. Welsh offers insights into his reports on the 17 Year Cycle and The Coming Secular Bear Market, predicting a significant market downturn in 2024 and a prolonged period of economic challenges. Jim Welsh is a student of the financial markets and a seasoned veteran of investing with forty years of portfolio management experience, including: security research & analysis, model building, portfolio construction, asset allocation, and is a specialist in technical analysis and macro-economics. As a nationally recognized financial expert, Jim has been quoted in Barrons, the San Diego Union-Tribune, Consensus, the Big Picture, Econintersect, and Market Views. Mr. Welsh has been interviewed on Fox Business News and CNBC, CBS radio. To learn more about Jim Welsh, please visit macrotides.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Charles Nenner, a renowned technical analyst, on RLA Radio. Dr. Nenner, originally a medical doctor, transitioned to financial analysis after discovering cyclical patterns in human behavior and financial markets. Dr. Nenner warns of impending trouble in the stock market, predicting a significant decline and higher interest rates, potentially reaching levels seen in the 1980s. He also forecasts hyperinflation and a severe downturn in real estate. Despite these ominous predictions, he offers strategies for navigating these turbulent times, such as investing in short-term notes and leveraging his firm's research. Dr. Nenner's insights extend to commodities, gold, and cryptocurrencies, with a bullish outlook on gold and a stable short-term view on cryptocurrencies. Dr. Charles Nenner’s career is truly impressive: he earned a medical degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1984 prior to embarking on a long and distinguished career as a financial consultant, researcher, and analyst. He has worked for Windsor NY, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Rabobank International, and Ofek Securities in Tel Aviv. You can get a free 30-day trial subscription to Dr. Nenner's uncannily accurate daily research reports, plus articles, podcasts, and more at www.CharlesNenner.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Dennis Tubbergen hosts Bob Hoye on RLA Radio, discussing Hoye's extensive background in geology and his insights into the financial markets. Hoye emphasizes the potential of junior gold mining stocks, citing historical successes and the current favorable conditions for gold relative to other commodities. He critiques the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, arguing that historical patterns suggest a looming recession. Hoye advises investors to consider junior gold stocks for higher returns, given their potential for significant discoveries and profitability in a post-bubble economic environment. The conversation also touches on the methodology for selecting promising junior mining companies and the broader economic indicators signaling a transition from boom to bust. Bob Hoye and Ross Clark have been in the investment business for some 50 years, making them one of the more experienced researchers. Their historical work has been thorough, providing the first recognition of the fascinating transition from speculation in commodities to speculation in financial assets. It was controversial when Bob observed that “No matter how much the Fed prints, stocks will outperform commodities”. In January 2000, the research team concluded that the Dot-Com Bubble would peak in March 2000. In early 2007, the team outlined that the credit markets would reverse in May-June 2007. They did and the stock market followed. To learn more about Bob Hoye and his newsletter offer, please visit chartsandmarkets.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Renowned economist Harry Dent discusses the implications of prolonged fiscal and monetary stimulation on the economy in an interview with Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio. Dent highlights the unprecedented $27 trillion in combined fiscal and monetary stimulus over the past 15 years, questioning the sustainability of such measures given the modest 2.2% average growth rate. He emphasizes the necessity of recessions for economic health, likening them to the natural need for sleep. Dent predicts a significant downturn, driven by excessive debt and overvaluation in financial assets, forecasting a return to 2009 stock market lows and 2012 real estate prices. He criticizes the Federal Reserve's policy of preventing recessions, arguing it leads to greater economic instability. Dent advises that U.S. Treasury bonds may be the safest investment during the anticipated economic collapse, as they were during the 2008 financial crisis. Harry Dent is internationally recognized for the accuracy of his economic forecasts and is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Zero Hour. He’s appeared on “Good Morning America,” PBS, CNBC, CNN, and Fox News. He’s been featured in Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Success, U.S. News and, World Report, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, American Demographics and Omni. He is a regular guest on Fox Business’s “America’s Nightly Scorecard.” To learn more about Harry Dent and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit https://harrydent.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this week’s episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Karl Denninger, a prominent economic and political commentator. They discuss the unsustainable trajectory of the U.S. national debt, which has surpassed $35 trillion, and the alarming fact that a significant portion of personal income tax revenues is now used to pay interest on this debt. Denninger highlights the role of Medicare and Medicaid in driving this debt and criticizes the government's strategy of rolling maturing Treasury debt into shorter durations, which has exacerbated the problem. He warns of an impending financial crisis driven by escalating interest expenses and deficit spending, predicting a severe market correction. Denninger also critiques the government's inflationary policies and the unrealistic expectations surrounding artificial intelligence in the stock market. He calls for a fundamental shift in economic policies to address these issues, emphasizing the need for practical solutions over technological fantasies. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

This week on RLA radio, host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Peter Schiff, founder of Euro Pacific Asset Management. Schiff discusses the current economic situation, highlighting the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates due to the struggling economy and banking sector. He predicts a recession and criticizes the Fed's past decisions, which he believes have led to the current economic weakness. Schiff also discusses the increasing burden of national debt and the potential for a sovereign debt crisis. He suggests that central banks are moving away from the US dollar and towards gold as a more stable reserve. Schiff is skeptical about cryptocurrencies, viewing them as risky and not viable alternatives to gold. He also comments on Warren Buffett's recent decision to sell tech and banking stocks, suggesting that Buffett sees no value in the current market. Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in foreign equity, currency, and gold markets. Mr. Schiff made his name as President and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He frequently delivers lectures at major economic and investment conferences and is quoted often in the print media, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, L.A. Times, Barron's, BusinessWeek, Time and Fortune. His broadcast credits include regular guest appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel, as well as hosting his own weekly radio show, Wall Street Unspun. He is also the author of the bestselling books: “The Real Crash”, "Crash Proof," "The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets," and "Crash Proof 2.0”. To learn more about Peter Schiff, please visit https://schiffgold.com or https://www.europac.com. You can find his books at https://amzn.to/2VX9Ll3. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews returning guest, John Rubino, co-author of the book, The Money Bubble: What to Do Before It Pops. Rubino discusses his recent Substack newsletter piece titled, A World Priced in Gold, where he explores the impact of fiat currencies and inflation on the economy. He suggests that if we had stayed on a gold standard, the price action of major financial elements would look completely different. For instance, the S&P 500, when valued in gold, has remained unchanged since 1971, indicating no real profits over the last 50 years. Rubino also discusses the potential for a 'blow off stage' for fiat currencies, leading to a collapse in faith in these currencies and a rush towards real assets like gold. He concludes by discussing the Fed's decision to cut interest rates despite signs of an overheating economy, suggesting that this could lead to a return to high inflation and economic instability. John Rubino is founder of the financial website DollarCollapse.com. He is the co-author, with Gold Money’s James Turk, of The Money Bubble, and The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It, and author of Clean Money: Picking Winners in the Green-Tech Boom. After earning a Finance MBA from New York University, he spent the 1980s on Wall Street, as a money market trader, equity analyst, and junk bond analyst. During the 1990s he was a featured columnist with TheStreet.com and a frequent contributor to Individual Investor, Online Investor, and Consumers Digest, and his own column on Substack.com. To learn more about our guest, John Rubino, visit https://rubino.substack.com or check out his book “The Money Bubble” at https://amzn.to/2YOIe5z. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

On this RLA radio program, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network. They discuss the current state of the economy, with Lutz arguing that the U.S. has been in a recession for years due to changing economic indicators and increasing deficits. They also discuss the impact of inflation on the middle class, with many people working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Kerry Lutz has been a student of Austrian Economics since 1977. While attending Pace University, he stumbled upon an extensive cache of Austrian Economic Literature in a dark, musty, abandoned section of the school’s library. After graduating from The New York Law School, he became an attorney and lifelong serial entrepreneur. In 2010, Kerry gave up most of his other interests to pursue his desire of becoming a radio show host and founded the Financial Survival Network, whose mission is to help you prosper and thrive in the New Economy. To learn more about Kerry Lutz and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit http://kerrylutz.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this week’s RLA radio interview, host Dennis Tubbergen speaks with Michael Pento. They discuss the current state of the stock market, with Pento predicting a recession and expressing concern about the middle class being hollowed out due to negative interest rates and asset bubbles. Pento criticizes the Federal Reserve's potential rate cut and the push for emergency bailouts for Wall Street. He also mentions the unaffordability of homeownership and the increase in corporate bankruptcies. Pento believes that the middle class has been severely affected by inflation and debt, leading to a massive credit bubble, housing bubble, and equity bubble. He predicts more significant market drops in the future. Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.” For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Your RLA Radio program host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Mark Jeftovic, a writer and commentator who runs the websites bombthrower.com and dollarcollapse.com. They discuss the health of the North American economy, with Jeftovic expressing concern about high inflation and the end of the rate hike cycle in Canada, England, Switzerland, and soon in the United States. Jeftovic also discusses the changing appetite for US government debt and the US dollar, suggesting that the decline of the dollar's status as the world reserve currency is happening faster than expected. He also talks about the rise of Bitcoin mining at the nation-state level and recommends a minimal allocation of Bitcoin in investment portfolios. Jeftovic suggests that other cryptocurrencies could yield high returns, but the majority of crypto investments should be in Bitcoin. Mark E. Jeftovic Mark is a 30-year veteran of the Internet, the co-founder & CEO of easyDNS Technologies, a Toronto-based web services company, and the author of two books about the internet; Unassailable: Protect Yourself from Cancel-Culture, and Deplatform Attacks, and other Online Disasters. Additionally, Jeftovic authors the blog site bombthrower.com and The CryptoCapitalist Newsletter. To learn more about Mark Jeftovic please visit www.thecryptocapitalist.com or take advantage of his trial newsletter offer at www.thecryptocapitalist.com/tubbergen. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

This week on RLA Radio, economist Dr. A. Gary Shilling discussed the current state of the economy and markets with your host, Dennis Tubbergen. Shilling expressed concern about the concentration of market cap in a few tech companies, comparing it to similar periods in history that signaled economic trouble. Shilling also stated that he believes US stocks are overvalued and investing in them is high risk. He suggested that the Federal Reserve is currently in a neutral position, neither raising nor lowering interest rates. Shilling also discussed the impact of high interest rates on the real estate market and consumer spending and expressed concern about the increasing US government deficit. Dr. A. Gary Shilling is an American financial analyst and commentator who appears on a regular basis in publications such as Forbes magazine, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also the author of the monthly newsletter INSIGHT and the book “The Age of Deleveraging.” You can get a free copy of the INSIGHT newsletter by calling 888-346-7444. For more information about our guest, Dr. A. Gary Shilling, or to inquire about his Insight newsletter, please visit www.agaryshilling.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

On RLA Radio this week’s interview features Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis. He discussed his views on the US economy and various markets with your host Dennis Tubbergen. Oliver believes the Federal Reserve is scrambling for data points to latch onto, particularly regarding inflation. He also discussed the potential repercussions of a collapse in the yen due to the interest rate differential between Japan and the US. Oliver predicts that US treasuries are underpriced and could become a safe haven asset if certain technicals are triggered. He also believes that silver will outperform gold in the near future and that goldminers are currently undervalued. Oliver did not provide a specific price target for silver but suggested it could reach 2-3% the price of gold. He also anticipates a bull run in commodities. Michael Oliver has been studying markets for over four decades, but it was the 1987 stock market crash that became his “aha!” moment and converted him to what he calls “momentum structural analysis.” Mr. Oliver is the CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis LLC based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also the author of The New Libertarianism: Anarcho-Capitalism. Since 1992 Momentum Structural Analysis has provided unique technical research to the financial industry - banks, RIAs, hedge funds, and mutual funds - as well as to individual investors. To learn more about this week’s guest Mr. Michael Oliver, please visit https://www.olivermsa.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

In this week’s interview on RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen spoke with Murray Gunn, a lead researcher for Elliott Wave International. Gunn discussed the Elliott Wave theory, which uses market patterns to predict future trends. He suggested that current indicators point to a significant drop in the World Stock Market index. Gunn also discussed the science of socionomics, which studies how social mood influences financial markets and political trends. He noted a shift towards far-right politics in Europe due to a negative social mood and predicted that China's negative social mood trend is reaching its extreme, which could lead to a positive trend in the next five years. However, this could also increase the risk of negative social actions from China in the near term. Murray Gunn is Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International. He worked as a fund manager in global bonds, currencies and stocks, including long posts at Standard Life Investments and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. He then joined HSBC Bank as Head of Technical Analysis. Murray is the author of Trading Regime Analysis (Wiley, 2009) and a contributor to Socionomic Studies of Society and Culture (Socionomics Institute Press, 2017). In April 2018, Murray took over the helm of The European Short-Term Update. You can also read his commentary in Global Market Perspective, Interest Rates Pro Services and Currency Pro Services, and on deflation.com. To learn more about Murray Gunn’s work as Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International, please visit elliottwave.com. You can also get free access to the classic book "Elliott Wave Principle - Key to Market Behavior" at https://www.elliottwave.com/wave/retirementlifestyleadvocates To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

This week’s guest on RLA radio is technical analyst Dr. Robert McHugh. Your host, Dennis Tubbergen, discussed his predictions for the economy, based on his analysis of market patterns. McHugh believes that the economy is headed for a period of stagflation, with inflation on products, services, and housing, and a potential depreciation in the value of investments like the stock market and bonds. He also predicts a significant drop in the stock market, potentially by 50-60%, and a rally in US government bonds. McHugh is bullish on gold and silver, predicting a powerful bullish market for these metals. He also discussed the trend of institutional buying of home residences, which he believes is keeping real estate prices high. Robert McHugh, Ph.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of Main Line Investors, Inc., and the proprietor of the Technical Indicator Index. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on Federal Reserve matters and is the author of “The Coming Economic Ice Age, Five Critical Steps to Survive and Prosper”. For information about Dr. Robert McHugh, please visit his website at www.technicalindicatorindex.com, or visit http://bit.ly/TheComingEconomicIceAge to get a copy of his best-selling book “The Coming Economic Ice Age”. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.