Chinese president: It’s time to dump the dollar
On the eve of a U.S. visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao made the boldest statement yet on the future of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency, calling the current global monetary exchange system “a product of the past” while promoting his own country’s currency as a replacement.
How to Create A “Go” Bag
One of the first action steps of starting your financial gameplan is to create a “go” bag. What exactly is a “go” bag?
Jerry Robinson: There is ‘No Bubble in Gold’
As the financial markets in the United States have appeared to be strengthening due to a perceived “recovery,” some analysts are speculating that the bull market in precious metals may be running out of steam. But according to FTMDaily’s, Jerry Robinson, those who are calling a top in gold and silver are dead wrong.
Protecting Your Privacy Both Online and Offline – An Interview with Trace Mayer, JD
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Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews Trace Mayer, JD, about keeping our personal privacy in the digital age.
Can The Tea Party Save Washington?
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On this week’s program, will the 112th Congress be able to tame Washington’s debt and denial and can the Tea Party save Washington?
Give Us Your Opinion: Should Congress Raise The Debt Ceiling For the 11th Straight Time in 11 Years?
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This week, I want to know what you think about raising the Congressional debt ceiling. Currently, the national debt ceiling is capped at $14.3 trillion. According to economists, the debt ceiling will need to be raised by March to avoid the government running out of money – and even defaulting.
PRODUCT REVIEW: The Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter
I don’t know of a better portable water filter on the market anywhere near this price.
Give Us Your Opinion: How much control should the Federal government have over the American media?
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This week, I want to get your thoughts on Federal government regulation of the media. In a recent interview, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, has called for greater Federal oversight and regulation of how the media reports the news.
Give Us Your Opinion: Do you think that the Federal government’s attempts to “protect” the internet would be a good thing or a bad thing?
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This week, I want to get your thoughts on Federal government regulation of the internet. This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stated its intention to begin policing and regulating the world wide web.
What Jerry Thinks: Stop the TSA!
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What’s happening in our nation’s airports right now is quite simply mind-boggling.
Estate Planning 101 – Part 2
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You should begin the estate planning process by understanding your particular circumstances, such as your age, health, and wealth.
Conspiracy of the Rich: An Interview with Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad)
In this week’s special guest interview, Robert Kiyosaki joins Jerry Robinson to discuss his new book, Conspiracy of the Rich.
Give Us Your Opinion: Would You Give Up Your Mortgage Deduction for a Flat Tax?
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As I reported earlier on this program, President Obama’s Deficit Commission has proposed some major spending cuts to Social Security, limiting Medicare and has even suggested the elimination of the popular mortgage interest deduction for homeowners. They have also proposed lowering tax rates and simplifying the tax code.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – Estate Planning 101 – Part 1
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Last week we talked about what estate planning is and who might need it. Today, let’s talk about how to do it and where do you begin. You should begin the estate planning process by understanding your particular circumstances, such as your age, health, wealth, etc.
What Jerry Thinks: Why Gold and Silver Will Go Up From Here
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There seems to be a major disconnect in the financial world today about what drives the prices of hard assets. This ignorance has been displayed through some well intentioned financial “experts” who have gone on record saying that gold and silver prices are in a bubble and have reached their peak.
What Jerry Thinks: ‘Big Brother’ is Watching
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A new report details the plans of the British government to record and store every email, every phone call, and every website visit of every British citizen who uses a telephone or the internet.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – How to Protect Your Greatest Asset
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If I were to ask you, What is your greatest asset? Most people would say their home or their 401(k) or their IRA. The truth is, during a person’s working years their greatest asset is their ability to earn an income. So today I would like to focus on the importance of disability income insurance.
Recent Market Volatility Provides Buying Golden Opportunities
On Tuesday, the U.S. stock market suffered its worst day in two months. The recent volatility in the market continues to breed uncertainty among sheepish investors who are still in capital preservation mode.
Get Ready for Big Inflation
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The Fed is attempting to create general expectations of inflation through its policy statements and actions.
Can Capitalism Save Us? An Interview with Steve Forbes
In this exclusive interview, Steve Forbes explains his view on the mid-term elections, the economic crisis, plus his predictions on precious metals.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – Planning for Long Term Care – Part 2
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Hi Jerry. Last week we talked about how Medicare works when dealing with long term care needs. What we discovered is that Medicare will only pay if you have first, spent at least three days in the hospital and then secondly, go to a skilled nursing facility.
FTMQuarterly Newsletter – Fall 2010 Issue (PDF)
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Confessions of an Economic Hitman | An Interview with John Perkins
Jerry is joined by New York Times best-selling author and former “economic hitman”, John Perkins. Perkins is author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and Hoodwinked.
What Jerry Thinks: On Ron Paul and Ending the Federal Reserve
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This week, U.S. Congressman Ron Paul continued his tireless campaign to end the Federal Reserve. On Thursday, Dr. Paul was interviewed over at the Fox Business Network.
Is the Dow Jones Going to 2,000? An Interview with Robert Prechter
Does Elliott Wave predict a deflationary depression or hyperinflation? Is the Dow Jones going to 2,000? Listen to the discussion with Jerry Robinson and Robert Prechter.
Q&A with Retirement Specialist John Bearss
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The times we are living in have really escalated the need for financial planning. I believe people are less fearful of the future if they have established a financial plan for themselves and their families because being prepared is the best solution to relieving stress and fear.
The Creature From Jekyll Island – An Interview with G. Edward Griffin
This Week’s Topic: The Creature From Jekyll Island, A Second Look at the Federal Reserve. This week’s special guest interview: G. Edward Griffin. Follow the Money Weekly Radio is a financial radio show about the stock markets, commodities, energy investing, the global financial crisis, how to prepare for the coming hyperinflation, where to invest money, how to buy gold, how to buy 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.
The Shocking Truth About Money – Ellen Brown Interview
This week’s guest interview is with Ellen Brown, the author of Web of Debt. Listen as Ellen shares the shocking truth about our money system and how we can break free.
Gold Price Manipulation – Bill Murphy Interview
Bill Murphy of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee joins Jerry Robinson to discuss manipulation of the price of gold and what he thinks gold should be priced right now.
Economic Recovery or Financial Armageddon? An Interview Michael J. Panzner
Follow the Money Weekly radio host Jerry Robinson talks with popular author and financial commentator, Michael J. Panzner regarding the most pressing economic issues. The interview includes Panzner’s outlook on inflation in the U.S., as well as his opinion about precious metals and agriculture.
Banks repossess US homes at record pace
Banks repossessed a record number of U.S. homes in the second quarter, but slowed new foreclosure notices to manage distressed properties on the market, real estate data company RealtyTrac said on Thursday.
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Merrill Lynch: The 3 big reasons gold and silver will soar
Merrill Lynch metals analysts maintain gold will hit a US$1,500 per ounce target by the end of next year as investor demand pushes gold prices higher.
Top 20 Global Banks by Market Capitalization: The Decline of American Banks
Here are the top 20 Global Banks by Market Capitalization
Richard Russell: Everything you need to know about gold in three sentences
…As I’ve said a thousand times, Fed Chief Bernanke will absolutely not accept deflation… Shrewd gold-accumulators are well aware of [this]. As the deflationary and deleveraging forces press on the US economy, the Bernanke Fed is ready to devalue the US dollar in its (“whatever it takes”) battle to hold back deflation.
IRS to begin tracking gold and silver coin purchases in 2012
A blizzard of paperwork could be about to hit numismatics.
Shared sacrifice will be the new economic order
The laser-like focus on the global financial crisis means investors are back in contingency planning mode while the tools to fend off fiscal Armageddon are again being sharpened by governments and policy makers around the world. But, at times like these, it is important to understand where the real economic power resides, and that is with the people on Main Street.
Ben Bernanke Has Created Half of All the US Dollars in Existence – in Four Years!
“The U.S. turned 234 years old yesterday, and yet over half of the nation’s money supply was created since Helicopter Ben took over the flight controls four years ago. No wonder gold is in a full fledged bull market . . .”
Federal Reserve Surprise! "We may have to print more money" to spur "recovery"
The Fed is now threatening to pull out the big guns.
UN report: Abandon the U.S. dollar
The dollar has proved not to be a stable store of value, which is a requisite for a stable reserve currency.