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by Kerry Lutz
The Financial Survival Network dives into the chaos of modern markets, censorship, and political theater—cutting through the noise with sharp analysis, hard truths, and a dose of dark humor. If you’re tired of filtered news and financial gaslighting, this is your refuge.
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Host Kerry Lutz welcomes back guest Bill Walton on the Financial Survival Network for a wide-ranging discussion on current geopolitical tensions, economic narratives, and personal financial strategies. The conversation opens with an analysis of media coverage surrounding military conflicts involving Iran and the U.S., highlighting how AI tools and mainstream media reports can offer starkly contrasting perspectives. Walton and Lutz dissect the resilience of global markets and energy infrastructure, discussing how adaptability prevents long-term choke points despite fluctuating gas prices and ongoing economic uncertainty. Shifting focus to the domestic economy, the two explore the realities behind GDP metrics, labor participation rates, and the growing demand for skilled blue-collar trades over traditional, debt-heavy college degrees. Walton emphasizes the importance of personal financial responsibility—spending less than one earns, building savings cushions, and avoiding debt—as the primary drivers of individual financial health. Find Bill here: https://thebillwaltonshow.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Matthew Tuttle of Tuttle Capital Management to break down the latest troubling economic indicators. Opening with a personal story about soaring everyday prices, Lutz sets the stage for a discussion on stubborn inflation, highlighted by recent PCE numbers rising at 3.7% against the Fed's 2% target. With GDP slowing to 1.5%, Tuttle outlines the sticky position this creates for the Federal Reserve and incoming Chair Kevin Warsh as they head into Jackson Hole and upcoming FOMC meetings. The duo explores the political pressure on the Fed to cut rates, the treasury market interventions by the Treasury Department, and why the long-dormant "bond vigilantes" may force interest rates higher regardless of central bank policy. Turning toward actionable investment strategies, Tuttle argues that traditional 60/40 portfolios and long-duration bonds are currently uninvestable in an inflationary environment. Instead, he shares Tuttle Capital's unique approach to modern portfolio construction: balancing high-upside AI "bottleneck" stocks with "Halo" (heavy asset, low obsolescence) value companies and century-old "Lindy" stocks. He highlights tactile assets like gold and silver—noting key technical signals for silver at $70 and $75—alongside cryptocurrency and property and casualty (P&C) insurance stocks, which he utilizes as higher-upside, zero-benchmark bond substitutes. Find Matthew here: https://www.tuttlecap.com/ Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
Kerry Lutz welcomed back veteran trader and market strategist Greg Mannarino for a candid deep dive into the growing disconnect between Wall Street valuations and real-world economic conditions. Throughout the conversation, Greg breaks down the structural flaws of modern monetary policy, explaining how artificially suppressed interest rates and continuous debt expansion conceal a shrinking real economy. We examine the erosion of purchasing power caused by decades of fiat devaluation—demonstrating why cash holders remain at a severe disadvantage to asset owners—and explore how central bank interventions, stealth QE, and corporate bailouts consistently transfer wealth upward while squeezing the middle class. Looking ahead, we pivot to the debt market as the primary engine to watch, warning how a sudden liquidity contraction could trigger a system-wide credit freeze and reset. To navigate these looming risks, Greg makes a strategic case for securing hard assets like gold, silver, commodities, and select cryptocurrencies as vital hedges against currency degradation. Beyond financial positioning, the discussion wraps up with essential, real-world advice on building localized, self-sustaining communities, storing physical reserves like food and fuel, and taking decisive control of your personal wealth. Find Greg here: https://traderschoice.net Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
In this exclusive interview, cycle analyst Martin Armstrong outlines key economic and geopolitical projections extending through 2032. Armstrong analyzes the mounting stress on European economies, why Japan's debt crisis threatens global financial contagion, and how international capital flight will continue to fuel historic highs in the US stock market despite media predictions of an impending crash. He also details the four critical geopolitical conflict zones currently expanding worldwide and why sovereign debt interest expenses are pushing governments toward a breaking point. Key Topics Covered Cycle Targets: Socrates model pressure points projected for August 2026, leading into broader structural shifts between 2027 and 2032. Geopolitical Escalation & The "Four Fronts": Why Western defense systems face simultaneous pressure across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Taiwan/Southeast Asia, and the Korean Peninsula. Sovereign Debt Contagion: Why a potential Japanese default poses a systemic threat similar to the 1931 financial crisis, triggering global capital shifts. The Stock Market & Capital Flight: Why international capital fleeing European and Asian instability continues to support US equity markets over cash or sovereign paper. European Fragmentation: The structural design flaws of the Euro system, lack of debt consolidation, and projections for severe EU strain through 2029. Find Martin here: https://www.armstrongeconomics.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
Kerry Lutz sits down with market cycle analyst Charles Nenner to examine the financial and geopolitical cycles that could reshape markets in the year ahead. Nenner forecasts a major move in gold, targeting $6,500 into next year, while warning of an impending stock market crash reminiscent of the late 1920s. A 50% decline in homebuilder stocks could be an early warning sign for the housing market, while oil could rebound toward $101 and higher and enthusiasm for Bitcoin may be coming to an end. With the traditional buy-and-hold strategy facing serious challenges, investors may need to focus more heavily on hedging and protecting their portfolios. The discussion also explores the growing appeal of storing physical gold safely in Switzerland as investors look for ways to preserve wealth amid increasing market uncertainty. The risks extend well beyond the markets. Nenner sees global conflict and "war cycles" escalating toward a major peak between 2030 and 2032. He views the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts as prolonged stalemates, while mounting Western military costs contribute to rising U.S. national debt and bond yields, making Federal Reserve rate cuts more difficult. Add in domestic security concerns and accelerating commodity inflation, and the road ahead looks increasingly volatile. Find Charles here: https://CharlesNenner.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with legendary resource investor Rick Rule to discuss wealth, purpose, and living a fulfilled life beyond the markets. Reflecting on his career, Rick explains why he hasn't felt like he has "worked" since his 30s—shifting his focus from chasing profit to creating genuine value for others. He shares how surviving an early-career financial bust taught him that market cycles are inevitable and that embracing failure is essential for long-term speculative success. He also details his plan to leave 99% of his estate to philanthropy. The conversation also explores human capital, personal drive, and navigating modern shifts like artificial intelligence. Kerry shares his experience finding renewed purpose by challenging municipal system flaws, while Rick highlights his ongoing work with Battle Bank to offer better solutions for precious metal investors. Together, they offer practical insights on saying "no" to non-essential tasks, building strong communities, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing world. Find Rick here: https://www.ruleinvestmentmedia.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with wealth advisor Ted Thatcher to analyze the latest macroeconomic data and its direct impact on monetary policy. With recent inflation prints showing a year-over-year CPI of 3.4% and core inflation rising slightly due to spikes in healthcare and transportation costs, the duo unpacks why the Federal Reserve is likely off the path of future rate hikes. Despite minor softening in labor market participation and public sector job shifts, Thatcher argues that strong Q2 corporate earnings and high profit margins paint an overall bullish picture for equity investors while keeping central bank expectations firmly grounded. Beyond standard market metrics, the conversation dives into unique economic indicators, geopolitical dynamics, and regional market shifts. Host Kerry Lutz introduces his tongue-in-cheek "Palm Beach Trophy Wife Index" as a gauge for high-net-worth consumer sentiment, contrasting main street trends with luxury spending and labor supply. The discussion also touches on global energy markets, US crude production economics, and undertracked geopolitical catalysts like energy infrastructure bypasses in the Middle East and the economic implications of ongoing developments in Cuba for Florida and the broader Southeast logistics corridor. Find Ted here: https://www.brightlakewealth.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
In this episode of Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by financial analyst John Rubino to discuss the unfolding global monetary crisis and its cascading economic effects. The pair dive into Japan's mounting government debt and the recent U.S. intervention in the yen, examining how international currency manipulation threatens American interest rates. They also unpack the growing political issue of domestic "affordability," explaining why current government spending and currency devaluation make the cost of living unsustainable for younger generations while traditional economic "fixes" remain out of reach. The conversation shifts to foreign policy, modern warfare dynamics, and strategic wealth preservation in an inflationary environment. Rubino highlights how low-cost drone technology is disrupting traditional defense models in current global conflicts and weighs in on how these geopolitical pressures could impact upcoming U.S. elections. Finally, they explore actionable steps for investors—emphasizing the importance of minimizing debt, building self-sufficiency, and seizing overlooked opportunities in gold, silver, and copper mining stocks as a shield against global fiat currency decline. Find John here: https://Rubino.substack.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore
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