Financial Survival Network

Hosted by Kerry Lutz

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A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!

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August 28, 202637 min

What Really Matters After Wealth? - Rick Rule #6417

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

August 24, 202615 min

No Rate Hikes: The Bullish Market - Ted Thatcher #6416

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

August 14, 202632 min

The Global Fiat Debt Reset Begins - John Rubino #6415

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

August 12, 202632 min

War, Central Banks, and Gold's Future - Craig Hemke #6414

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Craig Hemke of TFMetalsReport.com to dive into recent counterintuitive shifts across the precious metals and commodities markets. Together, they analyze gold's resilience following massive multi-year gains, silver's baseline stabilization, and copper's surge to record highs driven by data centers and global electrification. The discussion breaks down major macroeconomic triggers, including Federal Reserve policy under Warsh, shifting interest rate dynamics, and coordinated market interventions such as joint Treasury-BOJ support for the Japanese yen and strategic oil reserve sales. Beyond technical market analysis, Kerry and Craig examine the broader geopolitical landscape, evaluating the long-term economic fallout of the conflict with Iran and the growing shift from free markets to state-level interventions. Kerry also shares updates on his legal battle against municipal parking scams, previews his latest books (America's Great Parking Scam and The All-New Speeder's Guide to Avoiding Tickets), and discusses the importance of independent financial media in connecting the dots during uncertain economic times. Find Craig here: https://TFMetalsReport.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore

August 10, 202649 min

The 300-Year Ponzi - Darryl Schoon #6413

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by Daryl Schoon, author of Time of the Vulture, to discuss why the 2008 financial crisis was merely a prelude to a much larger monetary reset. Almost two decades after accurately predicting the 2008 crash, Daryl breaks down how the Federal Reserve's post-crisis quantitative easing served as an artificial extension for a failing system. Together, they explore the core flaw in modern financial plumbing—why issued credit remains static while accrued debt compounds exponentially until the system inevitably buckles under its own weight. Daryl takes a macro look at the 300-year history of debt-based money, tracing its origins back to 17th-century England to explain why this multi-century fiat experiment is reaching its mathematical conclusion. The conversation dives into the sovereign debt trap, explaining why central banks require perpetual indebtedness to survive and how massive defaults have historically been required to wipe the slate clean. As paper currencies face their absolute limits, Daryl and Kerry detail why investors must prepare for an inevitable transition back toward hard assets, precious metals, and decentralized monetary alternatives. Find Darryl here: https://drschoon.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore

August 7, 202618 min

Bond Market Warning: AI Stock Collapse Ahead? - Matthew Tuttle #6412

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz sits down with Matthew Tuttle of Tuttle Capital Management to break down today's murky macroeconomic landscape. Together, they tackle the growing disconnect between the bond and stock markets, dissecting why long-term bond yields are spiking despite the Fed holding interest rates steady. Matthew explains the return of the "bond vigilantes," the inflation risks driven by rising oil prices and AI demands, and why traditional bonds remain virtually uninvestable. They also analyze the sudden pullbacks in hyped AI bottleneck stocks, using recent high-leverage hedge fund blowups as a cautionary tale for over-leveraged investors. To navigate this volatility, Matthew outlines a smart portfolio strategy centered around a "barbell" approach—balancing select tech exposure with "HALO" (Heavy Asset, Low Obsolescence) value stocks and time-tested "Lindy" companies. The conversation also explores the mechanics behind ETF creation, the pitfalls of portfolio overlap, and why hedging is critical in today's market rather than relying on bonds. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, Matthew shares his overall market thesis, the critical 10-year Treasury yield threshold every investor needs to watch, and where to find Tuttle Capital's daily insights. 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

August 3, 202617 min

Franchise Stacking - Jon Ostenson #6411

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz sits down with Jon Ostenson of FranBridge Consulting to explore why franchise ownership is becoming an increasingly attractive path to building long-term wealth. Instead of starting from scratch, entrepreneurs can leverage proven systems, established brands, and support networks to accelerate growth. Jon shares real-world success stories, including how one moving service location scaled into a $45 million revenue business, and explains why "non-sexy" industries like home services, senior care, and specialized B2B markets are creating powerful opportunities. The conversation explores the emerging strategy of "franchise stacking" — building multiple businesses to create diversified cash flow — along with how smart operators are using AI, technology, and innovative business models to gain an edge. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an investor looking beyond traditional assets, this episode reveals a different way to think about business ownership, opportunity, and long-term wealth creation. Find Jon here: https://franbridgeconsulting.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore

July 29, 202633 min

The Coming $40 Trillion Economic Collapse - Michael Pento #6410

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz is joined by macroeconomic analyst Michael Pento to break down the current state of the global economy, volatile markets, and the counterintuitive behavior of gold and silver. Pento explains how geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East drive up energy prices, pushing real interest rates higher and temporarily suppressing precious metals. They also examine the alarming trajectory of the U.S. national debt—surpassing $40 trillion with weekly interest payments exceeding $24 billion—and why entrenched inflation, massive asset bubbles, and aggressive money printing make a severe future downturn or economic depression nearly inevitable. Transitioning to a lighter note in the second half of the show, Lutz shares practical insights and humorous anecdotes from his bestselling book, The Speeder's Guide to Avoiding Tickets. Drawing on decades of personal driving stories, essential glove-box protocols for traffic stops, and his background as an attorney, he discusses how to handle encounters with law enforcement and even challenge faulty traffic sign regulations in court. Find Michael here: https://pentoport.com Find Kerry here: https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe All Kerry's books are available here: Amazon Bookstore

July 24, 202626 min

War Is Spreading - Gerald Celente #6409

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, Kerry Lutz welcomes back trend forecaster Gerald Celente to examine a world facing escalating conflicts, economic risks, and an uncertain future. Celente warns that growing tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine are pushing global instability to dangerous levels. He explains how decades of geopolitical decisions, advancing military technology, and rising international friction could create consequences the world is not prepared for. The conversation turns to the economy, where Celente identifies warning signs of a potential market correction driven by an overvalued "dot-com 2.0" tech sector, inflation, and China's rapid advances in artificial intelligence. He explains why recent gold and silver pullbacks are temporary and why precious metals remain important protection against a weakening dollar and rising global debt. Kerry and Gerald also discuss generational frustration, rising living costs, and the importance of resilience and critical thinking in an era of increasing uncertainty. Find Gerald here: https://trendsjournal.com Find Kerry here : https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe Find His Books here: amazon bookstore

July 22, 202614 min

Your Credit Is Under Attack - Paul Oster #6408

In this episode of the Financial Survival Network, host Kerry Lutz welcomes back Paul Oster, FICO Pro and President of Better Qualified, to discuss why credit health is more important than ever in today's economic climate. As banks tighten lending standards, consumers with lower FICO scores face higher borrowing costs, making strong credit a valuable financial asset. Paul explains why free weekly credit reports are an essential tool, why obsessing over a single credit score can be misleading, and how one late payment can quickly damage your financial standing. The conversation also explores practical strategies for managing debt, avoiding post-inflation lifestyle creep, and creating a budget that actually works. Paul shares smart tips for controlling vacation spending, tracking expenses, and even using AI tools to save money on travel. Whether you're planning a major purchase or simply trying to stay financially resilient, this episode offers actionable advice to help protect your credit—and your financial future. Find Paul here: https://betterqualified.com Find Kerry here : https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe Find All of Kerry's Books here: amazon bookstore