The American Monetary Association is a non-profit venture funded by The Jason Hartman Foundation that is dedicated to educating people about the practical effects of monetary policy and government actions on inflation, deflation and freedom. Our goal is to help people prosper in the midst of uncertain economic times.
The American Monetary Association believes that a new and innovative understanding of wealth, value, business and investment is necessary to thrive in the new reality of big government, big deficits and monetary destruction.
Host, Jason Hartman, interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad), Harry Dent (The Great Depression Ahead), Peter Schiff (Crash Proof), William Cohan (House of Cards), Ellen Brown (Web of Debt), Thomas Woods (Meltdown), Gerald Celente (Trends Journal), G. Edward Griffin (The Creature from Jekyll Island), Chris Mayer (Capital & Crisis), Chris Martenson (The Crash Course), Robert Prechter (Elliott Wave), Pat Buchanan (Presidential Candidate), Eric Tyson (Investing for Dummies), Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner (Agora – The Daily Reckoning), Catherine Austin Fitts (Solari), Thomas Sowell (The Hoover Institution), Marc Chandler (Making Sense of the Dollar), Gillian Tett (Fool’s Gold & The Financial Times), Howard Ruff (Prosper In The Coming Bad Years), Larry Parks (Gold Wars & FAME), James West (Crime of the Century), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert Wiedemer (Aftershock), Bill Whittle (Rich Man Poor Man), Les Leopold (The Looting of America), Robert R. Prechter (Elliot Wave Theory), Lowell Ponte (The Great Withdrawal), Jack Gerard (American Petroleum Institute), Jeffrey Hirsch (Stock Trader's Almanac), Jim Bruce (Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve), Kevin Armstrong (Bulls, Birdies, Bogies, and Bears), Laurence Kotlikoff (The Clash of Generations), Shaun Rein (The End of Cheap China),
A trademark feature of Hartman Media podcasts are our 'Tenth Episodes' where alternative topics of interest are explored every tenth episode. This provides a diverse mix of programming exploring issues and influential authors like Hannah Holmes (What Is Your Personality Type), Dr. Gary Chapman (The Five Love Languages), Christine Hassler (Manage Your Expectations), Sam Carpenter (Work the System), Chuck Gallagher (Second Chances), John J. Murphy (Zentrepreneur), and Robert Greene (Mastery).
Topics explored at depth by the American Monetary Association include Bitcoin, digital currencies, investing, corporate tax inversions, crowdfunding, inflation, the Federal Reserve, student loan debt, monetary policy, economic challenges facing generation Y, solar energy, 3D printing, medical technology, US dollar, currency exchange, plunging bond rates, personal and commercial bankruptcy, the cost of a college education, digital banking, the American dream, capital gains taxes, asset protection, gold and silver, commodities markets, precious metals, investing tips, structural and personal unemployment, bank regulations, regulatory reform, emerging markets, shadow banking, social media, derivatives, mobile commerce, government regulation, housing market, identity theft, cyber currencies, mortgage lenders, investment properties, VA loans, gold standard, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, online auctions, landlord tenant conflicts, tax lien investing, tax law, retirement, contract law, stagflation, home loans, real estate scams, renters, reverse mortgages, foreclosures, euro, European Union, ECB, European Central Bank, the US housing market, micro lending, online security, cyber security, online banking, digital banking, outsourcing, online shopping, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, JP Morgan, short sales, austerity, forex, monetary systems, budget surplus, budget deficits, tax cuts, solar energy, consumer debt, consumer price index, property investing, high frequency trading, interest rates, college tuition, cashless societies, credit card debt, credit monitoring, credit ratings, currency trading, refinancing, federal stimulus, financial independence, financial planning, financial literacy, economic growth, economic development, Wall Street, IPO, IRS, Internal Revenue Service, IMF, International Monetary Fund, mobile banking, Elliot Wave Theory, free trade, underwater homeowners, foreign investing, oil prices, entrepreneurship, Equifax, federal budget, Keynes, Keynesian, fiat currency, financial scams, global economy, gold standard, income tax, and foreign investment.
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Jason Hartman talks with David Morgan, publisher of The Morgan Report and author of The Silver Manifesto and Second Chance: How to Make and Keep Big Money from the Coming Gold and Silver Shock-Wave, about what's happening in the metals market and what that says about our current economy. Key Takeaways: [1:06] What does the current state of metals tell us about stocks, real estate, and our economy? [6:07] Why aren't gold and silver making big moves right now? [9:36] Silver as just money does well...
Jason Hartman, real estate expert, continues his examination of the Hartman Risk Evaluator with George Gammon. Hear about how using this metric will help you avoid unnecessary risk in your investments. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.GeorgeGammon.com
Jason Hartman, real estate expert, reveals HOW YOU CAN MAKE MORE MONEY WITH LESS RISK! On this episode of the Rebel Capitalist Show with George Gammon, Jason takes a deep dive into his "Risk Evaluator" for real estate. If you're interested in real estate investing this is a MUST LISTEN. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties www.GeorgeGammon.com
We have gone from an Everything Bubble to an Everything Shortage. The problem this time around is, there's nothing our central bank can do to handle a supply shortage causing prices to rise. Jason Hartman examines the issues currently facing the housing market, and how it's going to impact it not just today, but in the months and years to come. How are you going to protect yourself from the coming inflation and looming shortages? Key Takeaways: [2:17] Self-liquidating debt is a beautiful thing t...
Investment Counselor Adam talks with one of the network's lenders about what rates are available for investors, what's been driving the slowly rising rates, whether it's worth it to pay points on your loan, and more. Key Takeaways: [0:48] Rates are higher than they were 4 months ago, but where are they historically? [6:12] What will happen to rates if the 7% limit is removed? [8:01] Today's mortgage rates for a 200,000 property [10:44] What breakeven is considered good for paying points on your ...
Jason Hartman talks with Ken Honda, author of Happy Money, The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money, to discuss why giving is so powerful, the importance of money, and more. Key Takeaways: [3:41] What does it mean to not be at peace with your money [8:22] Money is just a number and an idea [12:23] Ken's money container philosophy [16:35] What you appreciate, appreciates [21:38] What you can do to invite more happy money into your life Website: www.KenHonda.com www.JasonHartman.com...
Jason Hartman talks with The Rebel Capitalist George Gammon about the newest Operation Twist. This is a program run previously that aims to manipulate yields. George explains how it did work and how it might be used again. The two also examine the hyperinflation of Weimar, Germany, and see if there's any link to what's happening in the USA today. Key Takeaways: [1:11] What was Operation Twist and what's version 2 look like today? [5:56] The impact of the Treasury spending down their account [10:...
There are many different ways to invest your money. What's the difference between things like REITs and simply purchasing a single family rental? Both of them are, technically, investing in real estate, but only one of them gives you a multi-dimensional asset that you can control. Jason Hartman dives into the two investments to see the pros and cons of each. Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
When a libertarian is saying it may be time for Universal Basic Income (UBI), does that mean it's come mainstream? Mike Munger, Professor at Duke University and author of the new book Platforms: The Perils and Promise, joins Jason Hartman to discuss the potential of a $15 minimum wage, and what that would do to the economy vs what a UBI could do. The two also discuss asset prices, monopolies, and what HAS to be fixed with our current version of capitalism. Key Takeaways: [2:47] What is the 3rd r...
Jason Hartman joins Doug Utberg on The Terminal Value podcast to talk economics of the day. The two discuss how you truly grow wealthy in the United States, whether we're really in a low inflation environment, the impact of low interest rates, and more. Key Takeaways: [4:05] The REAL way you grow wealthy. There's only 2 ways. [10:11] There's more inflation that we're being told [16:10] When you adjust the numbers to current value, real estate has gotten cheaper the last 14 years [20:57] Low inte...
Jason Hartman talks with Stephen Leeb, author of the new book China's Rise and the New Age of Gold, as well as The Coming Economic Collapse, about why commodities are in such demand and what that means for investors moving forward. The two also examine how we're going to get 6.5 BILLION people into the middle class. Key Takeaways: [3:05] The world is at a turning point [10:48] Real, physical assets are in short supply and GREAT demand in today's environment [17:00] Gold has outperformed the S&am...
Jason Hartman interviews Matthew Gould of UnstoppableDomains.com . Matthew Gould talks about different domain extensions that liken themselves to early adopters of the new decentralized web. Is China launching its own digital currency with a higher transaction speed, and could this affect the dollar? Gould works to ensure that the people, not the government or the big-tech corporations, get to define the internet in the modern world. Key Takeaways: [2:20] People can move cryptocurrency around ea...
Chad Hewitt appropriately and humorously likens his scaffolding business to a short-term rental property. This Rich Dad, Poor Dad inspired investor shares his real estate story with the Hartman Network. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Owns a scaffolding business is quite similar to owning a short term rental company. [2:10] Triple net leases simply mean that all expenses pass through to the tenant. [3:30] Originally inspired by Rich Dad, Poor Dad. [7:00] Triple net vs. individual residential real estate. ...
You don’t need a booming housing industry to make money, just a good strategy. Ken poses the question, when the dust settles, which businesses will still be standing, and where will the concentration of people be? Jason Hartman predicts a strain on the housing supply in the not-so-distant future as he postulates that few will be incentivized to get rid of a home loan with such historically low-interest rates. Key Takeaways: [2:00] How much has life changed in the recent 10, 20 years? [3:30] The ...
Wealth is created with compound interest, making your dollar work for you. Dan Amerman talks with Jason Hartman about understanding, The Homeowner Wealth Formula . Dan says, “one way at looking at the mortgage is that it’s a short against the dollar.” The primary question; is your home an investment? Books: The Homeowner Wealth Formula Key Takeaways: Daniel Amerman [1:30] Is your home an investment or an expense? [3:30] How can we better understand these home price indices? [7:10] The results of...
Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation joins Jason Hartman to discuss three different business models, from sales to services, everything from knife sharpening to pooper scooping. Build a side hustle to fund your vacation or fund your next investment property. Nick Loper is host to a podcast and author of a couple of books. His creative approach to building business outside of the standard brick and mortar has inspired thousands. Books: The Side Hustle , The Progress Journal Key Takeaways: [0:45] Nick...
Saifadean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard , joins Jason to explain the three basic functions of money and why this matters with Bitcoin. Will Bitcoin push out the role of central banks? If so, why would the government let Bitcoin exist? Saif continues discussing the government’s role or ability to have a role in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin. As well, what is time preference , and how does it differ from inflation? Key Takeaways: Saifadean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard...
Jason Hartman talks with Stanford University, Professor of Economics, Dr. Nicholas Bloom. Bloom and Hartman discuss the significant economic changes in the US economy as well as social changes. How has the work from home trend grown through pandemic times, and are employees more productive in this environment? Will this work from home trend continue to give people reason to leave exhaustingly expensive homes in the city? Key Takeaways: [2:25] Working from home has absolutely exploded, from 5% to...
Jason Hartman talks with New Zealander and the founder of Landlord Studio, Logan Ransley, who shares his findings from his companies residential real estate index report. Rental reports don't show the same grim eviction rates that 'click-bate' portrayed through the 2020 pandemic. What are the realistic rent collection rates? Key Takeaways: [1:30] Real Estate felt grim mid lockdown. [4:00] Rental reports don't show the same grim eviction rates that 'click-bate' portrayed through the 2020 pandemic...
Jason Hartman talks with Jim Richards, author of The New Great Depression. Jim shares his discoveries about the lockdown, the stock market's influence, and asset bubbles vs. asset inflation. Jim Rickard's Book: The New Great Depression Key Takeaways: [3:20] You cannot understand The New Great Depression without looking into the pandemic. [4:00] "What I discovered was that the scientists don't agree with each other." [10:25] Have the lockdowns killed more people than they have saved? [16:00] The ...
Investment Counselor Adam talks to one of the lenders in the Jason Hartman network about what's going on with interest rates these days. People are locking rates below 3.5% on properties $100,000 and up! With rates being at a historic low, what is the timeline on closing a deal? Website: www.JasonHartman.com/Properties
New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do you create realistically achievable goals? Contest: jasonhartman.com/contest Key Takeaways: [1:30] Let’s celebrate our prosperous year of 2020 and loo...
Jason Hartman talks with Dan Ferris, the editor of Extreme Value and host of the Stansberry Investor Hour Podcast. Dan and Jason speak on subjects ranging from the broad economy to some of the conspiracy theories that might be ignored a little too much. Understanding the government’s role in the shifting economy and what the Fed is doing with each dollar can help one understand whether or not we are in a bubble. As well, how long can the stimulus work before it has no effect? Land, gold, and art...
Gold is the only monetary asset in the world that is not somebody else’s liability. Jason Hartman talks with Charles Goyette going beyond every conversation about gold in the economy right now. Gold’s value continues to rise, and not just compared to the dollar. Goyette says that China, along with the rest of the world, is de-dollarizing. Goyette gives an insightful, thought-provoking history and prediction of currencies in all forms across the globe. Books: The Last Gold Rush…Ever! 7 Reasons fo...
Jason Hartman invites you all to put on your tinfoil hats in preparation for this interview with George Gammon exploring some topics often considered economic conspiracy theories. George, a regular visitor on our show, brings you some unsettling details outlining the great reset and the repo market. How are communism and capitalism connected? How far will artificial intelligence infiltrate into our every day lives? In part two of this discussion, George Gammon talks with Jason Hartman, further i...
Douglas Vermeeren joins the show today to discuss the power of thought shared in the film How Thoughts Become Things . Douglass and Jason speak on the profound ideas of building a life with thoughts, conversation, and your surroundings. From wealth to health, many ideas are influenced by the thoughts that you give them. Key Takeaways: [1:00] We become what we think about. [4:05] Our thoughts are highjacked by the stimulus around us, all the time. [5:45] We become like the five people we spend th...
Charles Goodhart and Manoj Pradhan join today to elaborate on a significant global prediction that low-interest rates won’t last. When they go away, it will place substantial hardship on the economy. Charles and Manoj authored the book The Great Demographic Reversal, a book that will outline the rise in inflation and interest rates but lead to a pullback in inequality. Ultimately, Charles Goodhart shares Goodhart’s Law. Books: The Great Demographic Reversal: Ageing Societies, Waning Inequality, ...
Jay W. Richards is an Assistant Research Professor in the Busch School of Business and Fellow of the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America. Jay W. Richards talks with Jason Hartman about a few areas of poor practice when dealing with COVID-19. He breaks down how some of the panic began and was then exacerbated by the media. Books: The Price of Panic: How the Tyranny of Experts Turned a Pandemic into a Catastrophe The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an ...
Jason Hartman speaks with returning guest, Doug Casey of Casey Research. The often controversial author of many books including, The International Man , is asked about what he expects after this election. Casey shares views on anarchism, the civil, non-violent version, as well as the reasons he intends to leave Aspen, Colorado. Casey also weighs in on the election and the possibility of a cultural revolution. Covid-19 can and will affect the dollar, and real estate taxes, particularly those in b...
Jason Hartman shares his views on migration trends, supply/demand shock, and the pricing power that landlords hold right now. The millennials are a different generation with different renting versus buying trends. This opens up more opportunities for investors. Jason Hartman talks with author, Ken Van Liew, to find out what has changed in wealth building in modern times. Ken and Jason talk about investment opportunities away from high-density cities. They also discuss a few commercial real estat...
