The Case for Investing in Natural Gas
With prices currently below $2 and demand growing, U.S. natural gas prices will eventually stabilize at a much higher equilibrium price.
Apple, Google, and the New Tech Boom
Like most financial newsletters, we get a lot of questions about stocks like Apple (Ticker: AAPL) and Google (Ticker: GOOG). And for good reason. Shares of these two companies have been red-hot recently, making a lot of money for many investors.
Where Your 2011 Federal Tax Dollars Went
The Federal Income Tax deadline was two days ago (April 17), so I hope you filed on time or filed an extension to avoid those penalties. As you wrote that check to the IRS, did you happen to ask yourself, where is this money going?
Thoughts on Warren Buffett’s Recent European Shopping Spree
Here’s what you need to know about Warren’s Buffett’s recent shopping spree in Europe. The eight European stocks that Warren Buffett bought are…
A Unique Strategy To Give To Your Heirs And To Charity
A common estate planning dilemma is deciding whether to leave your assets to charity, to your heirs, or both.
What’s Worse… A Slowdown in China, or More of the Same?
If China’s consumption rate of commodities continues growing at the same rate that it has for the last 10 years, this is what 2020 would look like…
Bankrupting America: The Latest Shocking Numbers
Here’s a round up of the some of the latest shocking numbers detailing the continuing bankruptcy of our nation.
Is The Time Right For The Fed To Begin QE3?
Now that the giddy effects caused by two enormous rounds of Quantitative Easing and an Operation Twist are starting to wear off for the credit-addicted Wall Street crowd, the question on every investors mind is: When will the Fed announce QE3?
Politicians Who Can Add…
The suddenly cost-conscious (read: election year) Republicans on the Senate Budget Committee recently whipped out their calculators to compare the debt levels in the Eurozone to the current U.S. national debt.
Why 2012 May Be the Best Time to Invest in Natural Gas
As the price of natural gas has been beaten down to under $2 this year, host Jerry Robinson sees this commodity going up in response to growing demand and decreasing supply. Jerry shares his analysis, as well as provides 5 long-term investment ideas for profiting from the eventual rise in natural gas.
Why a Single Person Needs Life Insurance
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Single people with no children often don’t need life insurance because no one is relying on their income. But there are some reasons why you might need life insurance if you’re single.
Is A New Global Gold Standard Coming?
Is the world moving closer towards a new gold standard? Tom Cloud, Precious Metals Advisor, has the answer to this question, as well as the latest updates on gold, silver, and palladium in this week’s Precious Metals Market Update.
The Help You Need to Retire Early
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An all too common retirement planning mistake is going it alone. This usually results in missed investment opportunities, sloppy planning, and lax savings schedules. Enlisting the help of a financial planner is a smart move at any age to avoid retirement planning pitfalls.
Our Favorite Precious Metals and Commodity Investments for 2012
Host Jerry names some of his favorite precious metals, agriculture, commodity, and energy stocks on this week’s show. Special guest: Bill Fleckenstein.
FULL LENGTH VIDEO: The Ugly Truth About Consumer Debt
Jerry Robinson and veteran Debt Coach, Tom Coates, host an an eye-opening webinar that reveals the ugly truth about consumer debt and how you can get debt free.
Red and Blue and Broke All Over: Restoring America’s Free Economy
Host Jerry Robinson welcomes author, Charles Goyette. Goyette discusses his latest book Red and Blue and Broke All Over.
How the Student Loan Crisis is Changing My Real Estate Investment Strategy
With over $1 trillion in student loan debt how should you change your real estate investment strategy? Here’s how it is changing ours.
How to Combat Inflation for Early Retirement
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Inflation is the biggest risk to any retirement savings plan, and woe to any retiree who underestimates its effects. Inflation is the increase in the money supply, which results in a sustained increase in the price of goods and services over time. Most experts agree that retirees need to assume an annual inflation rate of 3-4%, but a good retirement plan should account for periods of high inflation as well.
An Update on Precious Metals and Consumer Debt
Host Jerry Robinson and Precious Metals Advisor Tom Cloud discuss the diamond market and breaks some important news about diamonds that you don’t want to miss in this week’s Precious Metals Market Update.
10 Alarming Statistics About Credit Card Debt in America
Here’s 10 alarming statistics about consumer debt in the United States.
Avoid the Roadblocks that Prevent Early Retirement
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One of the biggest mistakes people make is waiting until their 50s or 60s to start planning for retirement. Waiting this long typically means that more sacrifices will have to be made and sometimes these sacrifices can be hard to bear.
Petrodollar Warfare: Why The U.S. Economy Requires Perpetual War
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Listen as Jerry Robinson explains why the Petrodollar system has created a need for perpetual war by the United States. This is an eye-opening radio show! Don’t miss it!
A Diversification Strategy that Leads to Early Retirement
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A common investment pitfall is spending far too much time trying to pick individual stocks that will increase in value. It’s much more important to understand proper diversification.
Swing Trading Amid Global Turmoil
For those who are new to swing trading, right now is an interesting time amid the global volatility. I typically hold a stock for at least three days.
How the Government (Really) Works
How does the government work? Forget the top 1%… We are talking about “the top 1% of the top 1%” that really pull the strings in this country. Learn more here.
Shock Claim: Al Qaeda Enters Strategic Alliance with U.S. Against Syrian Government
According to new international reports, the United States may have recently formed a strategic alliance with some anti-Assad factions operating within Syria.
FTM Daily News Update – 3/5/2012
Like Exchange Traded Funds? Here’s a list of the five best performing ETF’s so far in 2012…
Ron Paul vs. The Fed: What’s the Real Inflation Rate?
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Listen as Rep. Ron Paul confronts Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke on the real inflation rate and competing currencies.
A 401k Strategy that Leads to Early Retirement
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This week, John Bearss shows you a 401k strategy that leads to early retirement. Many investors fail to take full advantage of their employer’s contribution matching, which is just about the same as throwing away money.
10 Ways to Restore Liberty and End Tyranny in America
When the government sticks their hands down your pants and tells you its “good for you,” you know that we are nearing the end of the American experiment.
A Savings Strategy that Leads to Early Retirement
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Do you desire an early retirement? Today, I want to share with you a savings strategy that leads to early retirement. This strategy is simple to say, but can be harder to follow.
Thursday Update – Iran, Petrodollars, and Swing Trading Profits
In this update, we talk about Iran and Operation Ajax, petrodollars, and our latest swing trading profits in our Gold member members only area.
Why Does Iran Hate America? Exposing Operation Ajax
Why Does Iran Hate America? Listen as Stephen Kinzer exposes the truth about the 1953 coup in Iran known as Operation Ajax.
2012 Gold, Silver, Palladium, and Diamond Investing Update
Watch this free educational webinar on gold, silver, palladium, and even diamond investing. Learn how to buy gold at the best prices.
Do I Need Life Insurance in Retirement?
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Should you go out and buy life insurance as you near retirement? The answers depend largely on your particular circumstances.
Make Smart Decisions with Your Pension Plan
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“Should I choose a single life annuity payout from my pension or a joint and survivor annuity payout, which will make payments to my spouse when I die?”
How to Make Money Despite Low Interest Rates
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Here’s how to make money despite low interest rates with precious metals, dividend paying stocks, and stock trading.
Is Estate Planning Only for the Rich?
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Estate planning allows you or anyone to implement certain tools now to ensure that your concerns and goals are fulfilled after you die.
Precious Metals Market Update – January 21, 2012
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Where are gold and silver prices heading next? In this week’s Precious Metals Market Update segment, precious metals advisor Tom Cloud will be here to help us sort out the madness in the financial markets.
How to Reduce (or Eliminate) the Taxes on your Social Security Income
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To reduce or eliminate the taxes on your social security income, you first need to understand the term “Reportable Income”. This is the total of all your incomes that is required to be reported to the IRS on your tax form.
Is it Too Late to Make an IRA Contribution for 2011?
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We recently got this question from an FTMWeekly radio listener: “I forgot to make my IRA Contribution for tax year 2011. Is it too late to make the contribution now?” NO. Here’s why…
FTMWeekly Radio: Welcome to the American Police State 2012
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What is the Future of the Alternative Media in the American Police State in 2012? The National Defense Authorization Act has chilling effects. SOPA is also dangerous. Jerry also issues a strong warning and prediction about what lies ahead for the country and the alternative media.
Is FoxNews Really “Looking Out For You?”
There has never been a better descriptive phrase than television “programming.”
New Ron Paul Ad: Rick Santorum Exposed
It should be no surprise has Rick Santorum has been officially anointed the next “acceptable” Republican Presidential candidate for the neo-conservatives and evangelicals to support. But is Rick Santorum the best one for the job?
Iowa Christian Conservative Leader Controversy: Money for Santorum Endorsement?
An Iowa Christian conservative leader who bestowed his highly sought-after endorsement on presidential candidate Rick Santorum this week is now at the center of a controversy over whether he asked for cash in exchange for his public support.
“Clearly the endorsement was for sale — without a doubt,” one source said.
Ron Paul Ad: Staying on the Right Path
Here's a powerful new campaign ad from the Ron Paul 2012 campaign.
FTMWeekly Radio: Making Money Despite the Eurozone Debt Crisis
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Jerry is joined by Agora Financial’s chief economist, Michael Pento. Michael is a fellow Austrian economist and will share his take on the global economic crisis and what lies ahead. In addition, he explains the best way to play these tumultuous markets despite the continuing crisis in the Eurozone.
Who Rules America? A Breakdown of Wealth in the U.S. House and Senate
Now, as a student of Austrian economics and as a firm believer in the free markets, I am not opposed at all to leveraging one’s talents and abilities to increase wealth. However, doesn’t it seem that our modern day “public servants” may be getting the better end of the deal? After all, they are sent to Washington with a mandate to promote the will of the people. However, America’s politicians often end up serving the wishes of their corporate masters as well as other special interest groups.
Corporate-Controlled Mainstream Media Caught in their Propaganda
90% of what we see and hear in the way of news and entertainment through the printed word, television, and radio is owned by only five multinational corporations.
Evangelicals Flock to the Serial Hypocrisy of Newt Gingrich: “Selling Access”
Ron Paul’s Presidential Campaign has just released a brand new web ad exposing the serial hypocrisy of corrupt former Speaker, Newt Gingrich entitled: Selling Access.
VIDEO: Bill O’Reilly Leaving Newt Gingrich Fundraiser; Hits Citizen Journalist with Umbrella
Here’s an interesting video showing Fox News personality, Bill O’Reilly, leaving a fundraiser for Presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich. When approached by a citizen journalist, Branden Lane, O’Reilly hits the cameraman with his umbrella and then asks a nearby policeman for help.