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In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine how the war involving Iran is already increasing costs for U.S. businesses and why the price hikes seen so far may be only the early stages of a broader inflation wave. The discussion looks at reduced oil flow, delayed shipping effects, higher transportation costs, and the way those pressures spread into groceries, travel, construction materials, and everyday household goods.The episode also turns to the larger structural problem behind the headlines: America’s expanding debt burden. Dean and Chris explain that even as war-related inflation pushes higher, the debt and interest problem continues compounding in the background, making it harder for policymakers to control inflation without worsening other parts of the system.Key topics include:war-driven price increases for businesses and consumersdelayed supply-chain effects from lower oil flowwhy small businesses often raise prices firstthe compounding effect of inflation and debtwhy interest-rate pressure no longer solves the problem cleanlyhow these trends fit the broader “Secret War on Cash” thesisBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/socialSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape
Can you legally convert a 401(k) or IRA into physical gold?In this encore episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos explain how Precious Metals IRAs work and how retirement funds may be transferred into physical gold and silver when done properly. The episode focuses on structure, process, and why more investors are thinking about hard-asset diversification inside retirement planning.Key topics include:how Gold IRAs are set uphow transfers from retirement accounts can workwhy proper structure matterswhy physical metals remain part of the retirement conversationhow gold and silver can fit into a diversification strategyBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/socialSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, and the changing financial landscape.
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two underappreciated financial risks now coming into sharper focus. The first is the SBA’s decision to send 562,000 pandemic loans to collections totaling $22 billion, raising questions about how much COVID-era lending was truly necessary, how much may have involved abuse or overreach, and whether a broader reckoning could still be ahead. The second is a deeper structural issue inside modern finance: the possibility that during a major market dislocation, Wall Street firms and secured creditors could have meaningful access to retirement-related assets through collateral arrangements, brokerage structures, and custodial rules. Dean and Chris explain why many investors assume their retirement money is sitting safely in isolation, when in reality the system is far more interconnected and contingent than most people realize. Key topics include:pandemic loan collections and fraud concernswhy the government may only be scratching the surfacehow “emergency money” can create long-tail consequenceswhy brokerage-held assets may carry hidden counterparty riskhow retirement funds can become vulnerable during a systemic eventwhy gold and silver remain important as unencumbered diversifiersBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.com Subscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine a new round of major gold forecasts, including Nomi Prins’ projection that gold could reach $6,000 before year-end and $7,000 to $9,000 in the coming years. The discussion focuses on why these calls are getting harder to dismiss, especially as central banks continue accumulating physical gold, geopolitical instability remains high, and inflationary pressure continues to shape the global financial landscape.The conversation then turns to the idea of major monetary resets, using inflation-adjusted historical comparisons to show how quickly gold can reprice when the financial system is forced into a new equilibrium. Dean and Chris argue that these events do not unfold in a slow, comfortable way. When they happen, they tend to happen fast, which is why preparation matters before the shift, not after it.Key topics include:Nomi Prins’ gold forecastcentral bank buying and physical demandwhy the gold story keeps strengtheninghistorical reset scenarios and inflation-adjusted price comparisonshow major revaluations can happen abruptlywhy hard assets remain central in an unstable systemBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.comSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos take a hard look at the changing reality of modern banking. The discussion begins with the rise of “de-risking” reviews, where banks may close or restrict accounts without warning, sometimes leaving customers suddenly cut off from their own funds. Dean and Chris argue that while banks frame these reviews as protective measures, many innocent customers can end up caught in the process with little leverage or recourse.The conversation then turns to cybercrime, including reports that 1 million U.S. bank accounts were exposed in a single year and that stolen usernames and passwords are being shared on the dark web. Chris explains why hackers are increasingly going after individuals directly, rather than trying to breach bank systems themselves, and why stronger password habits and account separation matter more than ever.Key topics include:bank “de-risking” reviews and sudden account closureswhy innocent customers can still get frozen outhow hackers are targeting individuals instead of institutionswhy password reuse has become much riskierthe tension between institutional control and digital thefthow these trends may accelerate interest in new payment systems and alternativesBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.comSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine why BRICS nations and central banks continue buying physical gold even at historically elevated prices. The discussion emphasizes that these buyers are not treating gold as a short-term trade. Instead, they see ownership of the actual metal as strategically more important than the day-to-day price itself.The episode also explores the critical difference between physical precious metals and paper-based exposure through ETFs, futures, and mining shares. Dean and Chris argue that while those instruments may serve certain investment purposes, they are not the same as direct ownership, especially in an environment shaped by de-dollarization, reserve diversification, and long-term financial uncertainty.The conversation then shifts to silver, where they discuss the growing physical supply deficit, shrinking inventories, and the possibility that years of demand exceeding supply could eventually force a major repricing in the market.Key topics include:BRICS gold accumulation and central bank demandwhy physical ownership matters more than short-term pricethe difference between real metal and paper exposuresilver’s multi-year supply deficithow shrinking physical inventories can affect pricewhy gold and silver remain central in a changing financial systemBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.comSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.
The war may be paused, but the financial danger is not.In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos break down why the current pause in the Iran conflict may be less a peace process and more an intermission before the next phase. They discuss the lack of common ground between the sides, the strategic implications of the standoff, and why many analysts believe a lasting agreement remains unlikely.The conversation then turns to the global economic fallout, especially the risk that oil could climb to $150 a barrel if blockades hold and tensions resume. Dean and Chris explain why this would not just hit drivers at the pump, but would ripple through transportation, food, manufacturing, shipping, and supply chains worldwide. They also explore the pressure this puts on countries dependent on oil imports, and why prolonged disruption could push the global economy closer to recession territory.This episode explores:why the current pause in the Iran war may only be temporaryhow failed negotiations could lead to renewed escalationwhy oil at $150 a barrel is being discussedhow blockades can turn a regional conflict into a global economic problemwhy high oil prices hit far more than gasolinehow prolonged energy disruption could damage growth and supply chains worldwideIf you’re tracking oil prices, inflation, geopolitics, recession risk, supply chains, or the broader financial consequences of war, this is an important episode to catch.Brought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.comSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for more insight on gold, silver, inflation, the dollar, and the hidden financial battle shaping the future.#SecretWarOnCash #OilPrices #Iran #Inflation #Recession #SupplyChain #SwissAmerica #Geopolitics #EnergyCrisis #Economy
In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine the continuing decline in the U.S. dollar’s global share and what that shift may signal for the long-term financial landscape. The conversation highlights how central banks, institutions, and investors are increasingly diversifying into gold, other currencies, and non-dollar assets, while de-dollarization continues to gain traction across the global system.The discussion also turns to America’s growing debt burden, including the warning that a $39 trillion national debt, rising interest costs, and weakening demand for U.S. debt could eventually create far more volatility in markets and more pressure on the dollar. Dean and Chris argue that while the exact timing remains uncertain, the long-term trend is clear enough that preparation and diversification matter.Key topics include:the dollar’s declining reserve sharede-dollarization and reserve diversificationcentral bank movement toward goldrising U.S. debt and interest pressuredebt-to-GDP concerns and long-term dollar weaknesswhy diversified financial positioning matters in uncertain conditionsBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: SwissAmerica.comSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.
The U.S. Government and Federal Reserve are fighting against cash on many fronts. Banks must now report cash withdrawals or deposits of $10,000 or more. Furthermore, banks must report to the government any financial behavior on your part it arbitrarily deems "suspicious" or "unusual." The World Economic Forum and World Bank are touting the creation of an international digital currency, an increasing number of businesses and venues in the U.S. have become "cashless" and the devaluation of the dollar has been in full swing in recent years.Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin says we need to be aware of the campaign against cash due to current and coming policies and prepare for what is to come through our podcast, THE SECRET WAR ON CASH, powered by Swiss America.
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