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Author: Followthemoney

April 27, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Living Paycheck to Paycheck? Here’s One Powerful Way to Break the Cycle

Jerry Robinson will be traveling to speak on the economic crisis until early next week. He will return to with daily column on Tuesday, May 3. In Jerry’s absence, FTMDaily.com friend, Marcus Curtis, will fill in with his personal financial insights. Marcus has been using our Five Levels of Financial Freedom for the last two years.

April 23, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

FTMWeekly Financial Radio Show: Three Ways to Buy Foreign Currencies

Follow the Money Weekly Radio is a financial radio show about the stock markets, commodities, energy investing, the global financial crisis, where to invest money, where to buy gold and silver, saving money, finding a financial advisor, and paying off debt. Hosted by economist and best-selling author, Jerry Robinson. For the best in financial news, listen to the Follow the Money Weekly Financial Radio Show.

April 22, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Webinar: “The Fundamentals of Precious Metals Investing” – Watch Now

Learn the fundamentals of precious metals investing on this completely free financial education webinar. Everything you need to know about buying gold and silver. It is about 1 hour and 45 minutes long. More about precious metals investing…

April 15, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Building An Emergency Bug Out Bag

In Level One, Jerry explains the importance of being prepared. One of the steps that you will undertake in Level One is to create an emergency kit that could sustain you for the first critical 72 hours if disaster were to strike, thus enabling you to evacuate at a moment’s notice.

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Cash Value Life Insurance: A Unique College Savings Tool

Cash value life insurance can be a helpful tool in preparing for what can potentially be one of the largest expenses of your lifetime: college tuition.

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FTMQuarterly Newsletter – Spring 2011 Issue (PDF)

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April 9, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Welcome Jan Markell Radio Listeners!

We know that during these difficult economic times, you will benefit from the variety of services offered here at FTMDaily.com. Our organization is solidly committed to educating you and your family on the topics of how the economy impacts you and your personal finances.

April 7, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Exclusive: A Special Q&A Session with Jerry Robinson

In lieu of our regular daily column, we present this very special and exclusive Q&A session with economist and FTMDaily.com Founder, Jerry Robinson. This Q&A session is an excerpt from the Winter 2011 issue of our FTMQuarterly newsletter released on January 15, 2011.

April 4, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Federal Reserve Loans Billions to Prop Up Foreign Banks

Recent revelations show that the Federal Reserve’s “discount lending window” had become an ATM for foreign banks with billions in loans handed out to them.

March 31, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Fundamental Changes Coming to Unemployment Next Year

With federal extended unemployment benefits coming to an end this year, some states are getting creative about moving people off the public dole.

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The President’s Energy Blueprint Includes Few New Initiatives

The president yesterday gave a speech where he offered his new blueprint for the future of energy in America. However, it included no new ideas.

March 28, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Riots Engulf Central London as Budget Cuts Come Into Effect

A labor union led protest march in Central London turned violent Saturday as a small group of protesters rioted following the peaceful rally.

March 26, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Mr. Boehner vs. The Tea Party

Speaker of the House John Boehner has had to contend with a large and contentious Tea Party caucus since taking power. Now, he may soon be out of power.

March 24, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Former Union Official Threatens “Economic Terrorism”

by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 24 – In a move that some right wing bloggers are referring to as “economic terrorism,” a former president of the SEIU (Service Employees International Union), Stephen Lerner, gave a talk at Pace University recently where he proposed a plan to destabilize certain Wall Street […]

March 23, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

7 Economic Consequences of a Dollar Collapse

What would happen if the U.S. Dollar were suddenly dropped as the world’s reserve currency? Here are 7 economic consequences of a dollar collapse.

March 22, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Another Deadline Looms For a Government Shutdown

After the latest budget measure passed by Congress with both parties vowing that they will go no farther, we ask yet again, will there be a government shutdown?

March 21, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

The West vs. Gadaffi

by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 21 – As the fighting in Libya continues to take a toll on the civilian population there, the United States and her allies are entering the third day of their offensive to enforce a no fly zone over parts of the North African nation. President […]

March 16, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Could the Nuclear Renaissance Be Facing Its Own Meltdown?

by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 16 – The accident began with reactor number 2 and quickly became a critical situation, with the plant facing at least a partial nuclear meltdown. The local population was given conflicting reports about what was happening at first and it took a while until the […]

March 15, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Is Now the Time to Invest in Japan?

How will the earthquake affect the Japanese economy? Should you be considering an investment in the wake of the disaster? Here’s what you need to know.

March 12, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Understanding Cash-Value Life Insurance: Know Your Terms (Part 2)

Over the last few episodes of financial strategies I have been talking about why cash value life insurance should be considered when developing a persons overall retirement planning strategy. So today, I want to continue by talking about different ways of taking the money out of your cash value life insurance policy and the rules to e

March 11, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

FREE WEBINAR: “Wall Street’s Dirty Little Secret” (Watch Now)

Listen as Jerry Robinson and Barry James Dyke, the author of the Pirates of Manhattan, discuss Wall Street’s dirty little secret.

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China Unleashes a Raging Bull on the Gold Market

by Eric Hammer | FTMDaily Contributing Writer TEL AVIV, Mar 11 – In yet another sign of the growing importance of the Chinese economy on the world stage, Chinese consumers have been snapping up gold in record numbers recently with consume demand reaching more than 200 tons this past year and combined government and consumer […]

March 10, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Saudi “Day of Rage” May Fizzle on the Launching Pad

A so called “Day of Rage” has been scheduled for tomorrow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned protest has been called for on a Facebook group which sports some 17,000 members and has sent the market for crude oil into emergency standby mode.

March 9, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Get Ready for a REAL National ID Card

The REAL ID has been postponed once again. On Friday, Congress passed a law extending the deadline for states to comply with the new law, this time extending the deadline out to January, 2013. However, a number of states are still actively refusing to participate and have passed laws forbidding the use of the REAL ID program. Thus, for all intents and purposes, all Congress has really done is to pass the buck from the 112th Congress to the 113th Congress.

March 8, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

The Chinese Giant Awakens Militarily

In a move which is making a number of countries in the region nervous, the People’s Republic of China announced recently that it was increasing military spending by 12.7% this year.

March 7, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

13 States Say Dump the Dollar, Bring On the Gold!

Since 1971, American money has been valuable only because people perceive it to be valuable since the American government officially backs it. Prior to that, American money had a kind of intrinsic value as well – it was backed by gold held in Fort Knox and at the Federal Reserve. Some states however have decided that it’s high time that things changed back to the way they were. They’re looking to take their citizenry back to the gold standard.

March 3, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

The Gas Shocks of the Future Are Here Today in Israel

You walk up to the gas pump and check the price. $7.94 per gallon the meter reads. You shrug and begin to fill up your tank, watching in numbed silence as the numbers race by. By the time you’re done, the total cost to fill up your tank of gas is $238.20. A fantasy?

March 2, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

February Sees Gold Up 6%, Silver Up 19% on Inflation and Escalating Geopolitical Risk

The paper-driven sell off in the gold market seen in January has been trumped by continuing robust physical demand in January and February. This has resulted in gold rising nearly 6% in February and silver’s strong industrial and investment demand leading to a 19% rise to new nominal 30-year highs.

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Why the Dollar’s Reign Is Near an End – WSJ

For decades the dollar has served as the world’s main reserve currency, but, argues Barry Eichengreen, it will soon have to share that role. Here’s why—and what it will mean for international markets and companies.

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The Mad Dog of Libya Keeps Laughing

There was something truly sad in watching the interview that Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi recently gave to Christiane Amanpour. He met with her and two other journalists in the lobby of a local hotel in Tripoli, apparently unafraid of possible assassination attempts.

March 1, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

What’s That In Your Genes? TSA Now Wants to Harvest Your DNA

In a move that sounds strikingly Orwellian, the Department of Homeland Security will reportedly begin random DNA testing at airports this coming summer.

February 28, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

A Federal Government Shutdown: Will They or Won’t They?

The ball is currently in the Democrat’s court. That’s the consensus that the House of Representatives and Speaker of the House John Boehner have offered regarding a possible government shutdown.

February 24, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

How the Middle East Crisis Will Impact the U.S. Economy

The world has been watching and waiting to see what would happen with the Middle East Crisis for the past few weeks now, ever since Tunisia managed to overthrow their leader and declare an age of democracy in that country.

February 22, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Shadow Government: An Interview with Grant Jeffrey

Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews researcher and author Grant Jeffrey about his book, Shadow Government: How the Secret Global Elite Are Using Surveillance Against You. In this interview, Jeffrey and Robinson discuss the current efforts of the global elite to form a one-world government. Enjoy!

 

Shadow Government book by Grant Jeffrey InterviewSpecial Guest Interview: Grant Jeffrey (Best-Selling Author, Prophecy Expert, Documentary Filmmaker)

Shadow Government book, an interview with Grant Jeffrey Grant Jeffrey the chairman of Frontier Research Publications, Inc and is the best-selling author of over 27 books, including Shadow Government: How the Secret Global Elite Are Using Surveillance Against You. Grant is recognized as one of the leading teachers on Bible prophecy and an intelligent defense of the Christian faith.

Security cameras, surveillance of your financial transactions, radio frequency spy chips hidden in consumer products, tracking of your Internet searches, and eavesdropping on your e-mail and phone calls. Without your knowledge or consent, every aspect of your life is observed and recorded. But who is watching the watchers? 


About the Host: Jerry Robinson (FTMDaily.com) (Published Author, Conference Speaker, Economist) Jerry Robinson is an economist, published author, columnist, international conference speaker, and the editor of the financial website, FTMDaily.com. In addition, Robinson hosts a weekly radio program entitled Follow the Money Weekly, an hour long radio show dedicated to deciphering the week's economic and geopolitical news. You can hear more interviews online at https://followthemoney.com

February 21, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Is It Too Late to Buy Silver? Absolutely Not!

If you’ve been following the investment markets lately, then you know that people have continued to want to buy silver and gold over the past few years, even as prices have continued to rise to stratospheric levels.

February 18, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Explosive Demand Sends Cotton Prices Soaring

by FTMDaily.com HOUSTON, Feb. 18 -For the first time ever, cotton prices reached $2 per pound in New York yesterday. Increasing global demand and shrinking supplies drove the commodity to all-time highs. In the wake of global financial crisis, global consumption has begun growing again — especially for textiles and apparel. The demand for clothing and […]

February 16, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

An Interview with Bob Wiedemer on his book Aftershock

Learn how to protect yourself and profit in the next global financial meltdown in this interview with Bob Wiedemer, author of the book Aftershock. A Wiedemer interview.

February 12, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

FTMWeekly Interview: Robert Wiedemer on the Global Financial Meltdown and his book, Aftershock

AFTERSHOCK | An Interview with Robert Wiedemer

FTMWeekly Radio Interview with Author, Robert Wiedemer

Audio Transcript — Saturday, February 12, 2011
 
Robert Wiedemer talks the how to prepare for the growing global economic crisis and shares insights from his best-selling book, Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown

 

FTM (Jerry Robinson): All right, well, joining me on the line is Robert Wiedemer. He’s the president and CEO of The Foresight Group, and he’s the author of the Wall Street Journal best-seller, Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown.  Bob, it’s great to have you on “Follow the Money Weekly Radio.”


WIEDEMER (Robert Wiedemer): Well, thanks for inviting me, Jerry!  It’s great to be here.

FTM:  Over the last week, Bob (maybe over the last two weeks), I have been seeing Treasury bonds yields have jumped to their highest levels in almost a year.  We have been seeing levels on the 10-year Treasuries hitting 3.7%; the 30-year yields are hitting about 4.7%; leading some economists to believe that rates are beginning to track even higher over the coming months.  My concern here, Bob, is that the Federal Reserve does not have the will or the foresight to slow their easy money policies and their relentless money printing—which is going to lead to massive inflation.  What do you make of the recent moves in the U.S. bond market, and how much faith do you have that the Federal Reserve will react quickly enough to suck out the excess liquidity that they’ve created?

Aftershock | An Interview with Robert WeidemerWIEDEMER:  Well, I think, as you say, the recent moves are partly (obviously) an expectation of inflation.  I’m not sure if we won’t see a pullback in yields, though, shorter term.  But longer term, clearly, you’re going to find inflation becomes the overriding factor—because I don’t think the Fed can pull the money back.  As one of my friends in the Fed has said, “Inflation is not something that’s forced on you; it is a choice.”  And the reason we tend to choose inflation, it is the easy out; it’s a fairly easy way to try and grow the economy.  The other alternatives are not as easy, whether it be taxes or so forth, and so that’s why they tend to go into that trap.  As you said, it’s hard to (quote) “pull the liquidity out once you’re doing it,” because every time you do that you’re going to slow the economy down; you’re going to create problems; and again, there’s no easier out at that point. And you have to, of course, pull the inflation trigger back, or the money supply spigot back even harder, making for a much harder pullback than if you’d just not done it in the first place.  So, it gets harder and harder to pull it back, because you’re having to hit the economy harder and harder than if you just never opened the spigot in the first place.  It’s a little like a Chinese finger trap: don’t put your finger in it. It will be very difficult to pull back out.

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February 5, 2011 Author: Followthemoney

Give Us Your Opinion: What Would You Cut From the U.S. Federal Budget To Help Lower Government Spending?

Did President Obama’s speech comfort and inspire you or did it increase your concerns about our country’s future?

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This Week’s Financial Strategy – An Interview with John Bearss

About John Bearss: John R. Bearss is a Retirement Specialist. He has been helping clients and financial professionals understand financial strategies for 24 years. To speak with John Bearss directly, email him at lifetime@donet.com or call 888-914-9909.