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Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits have Doubled in the Past Year!
Dec. 18, 2024

Guaranteed Lifetime Income Benefits have Doubled in the Past Year!

This is the best time to establish Guaranteed Lifetime Income in 42+ years! There are guaranteed lifetime products that offer up to a 30% bonus with a 8% guaranteed benefit increase annually. You can increase the income you r...
The Stock Market Could Be Too Strong for Its Own Good
Dec. 11, 2024

The Stock Market Could Be Too Strong for Its Own Good

Investors either don’t see risks or don’t care about them. AI optimists are behaving like the investors who got burned in the Great Depression and dot-com bubble, Vanguard’s chief economist warns. The Stock Market Is Doing So...
US Debt Hit $36 Trillion
Dec. 4, 2024

US Debt Hit $36 Trillion

The US added $11.8 Trillion of debt since 2020. The government owes $108,000 for every American, man, woman, and child. Deficit spending as % of GDP is at World War 2 levels. 25% of government receipts pay interest on the deb...
Trump Will be Our Next President. What to Expect for Our Economy and Money
Nov. 13, 2024

Trump Will be Our Next President. What to Expect for Our Economy and Money

How will Trump administration policies affect our economy and money? Drill, Baby, Drill Energy prices affect nearly every product we purchase. Higher energy costs increase prices and inflation. Increased production will lower...
US National Debt Increased $473 Billion in 3 Weeks!
Nov. 6, 2024

US National Debt Increased $473 Billion in 3 Weeks!

The US Treasury Department plans to borrow an additional $1.37 Billion in the next 6 months. This will push the debt over $37 Trillion. Deficit spending is driving bond yields higher. This will continue as long as the governm...
Official Announcement: Increased Dividends for 2025!
Oct. 30, 2024

Official Announcement: Increased Dividends for 2025!

Multiple insurance companies have officially announced increased dividends for 2025! Most insurance experts predict dividends will continue to increase for the next 3-5 years up to the next 10 years. This is the best time to ...
The Government is Similar to an Out-of-Control HOA
Oct. 23, 2024

The Government is Similar to an Out-of-Control HOA

The recent hurricanes demonstrated that reliance on government is unwise. It could even get you killed. The FEMA website offered $750 to US citizens who lost everything in the recent hurricane that destroyed much of western N...
John Burley Interview
Oct. 16, 2024

John Burley Interview

With 35+ years of investing experience and thousands of (personally) completed real estate deals, hundreds of millions of dollars raised, John Burley has the perfect mix of street-savvy knowledge and sound investing principle...
Kip and Lora Brown Interview
Oct. 9, 2024

Kip and Lora Brown Interview

Kip and Lora Brown used Your Personal Bank to enhance their real estate investment business and allow Kip to retire from his corporate IT career early. Kip and Lora share their story and now help others achieve their goals as...
What Direction Do You Want Our Country Headed?
Oct. 2, 2024

What Direction Do You Want Our Country Headed?

Our current economic situation makes no sense: No one knows what will happen. Uncertainty typically leads to volatility. Likely, we have a bumpy ride ahead.
The Federal Reserve Surprised with a Large Interest Rate Cut. Is this Good or Bad for the Economy?
Sept. 25, 2024

The Federal Reserve Surprised with a Large Interest Rate Cut. Is this Good or Bad for the Economy?

The Federal Reserve surprised many people with a 0.5% rate cut recently. Some are touting this as a good thing, especially the current administration and the legacy media. Every time the Federal Reserve moved interest rates l...
Are We Headed for Recession?
Sept. 18, 2024

Are We Headed for Recession?

The personal savings rate is the 2nd lowest since 1960. Credit card debt is the highest on record. Loan delinquencies are increasing at a rapid rate. The US consumer is on fumes. Small business earnings have declined for the ...
We Pay Taxes Upon Taxes and Taxes Will Increase if Congress Does Nothing. Take Advantage of Low or No Capital Gains While They Last
Sept. 11, 2024

We Pay Taxes Upon Taxes and Taxes Will Increase if Congress Does Nothing. Take Advantage of Low or No Capital Gains While They Last

You may be able to sell assets with zero capital gains if your gross income is below $120,000 married, filing jointly, or $60,000 as a single. Also, capital gains will increase in 2026 if congress does nothing. If you have as...
The US Labor Department is Revising Jobs Lower Again
Aug. 28, 2024

The US Labor Department is Revising Jobs Lower Again

The US Labor Department has revised the jobs numbers down nearly every year for over a year. Now the government admits to inflating the jobs numbers by reducing the jobs numbers by up to one million over the past year. Many A...
Inflation has Fallen Below 3% for the First Time Since March 2021
Aug. 21, 2024

Inflation has Fallen Below 3% for the First Time Since March 2021

July 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) was reported at 2.9%. This is the lowest level since March 2021. Although the rate of inflation is slowing down, prices are not going down. They are still increasing. The cumulative price ...
The AI Bubble Has Burst. Is Recession Next?
Aug. 14, 2024

The AI Bubble Has Burst. Is Recession Next?

The AI tech bubble has burst due to a weak unemployment report, poor earnings, and a surprise Japanese interest rate increase. A popular institutional trade was to borrow money cheaply in Japan, then use margin to invest in a...
We Are in A Bifurcated Economy. What Does That Mean for the Future?
Aug. 7, 2024

We Are in A Bifurcated Economy. What Does That Mean for the Future?

The economy is not normal. - A recent CNN study reports 39% of Americans are concerned about paying their bills. In comparison, 37% were concerned about paying bills during the Great Recession in 2008 - 2009. - Household debt...
John Burley Interview, Real Estate Expert, Educator, Private Equity Company Founder
July 31, 2024

John Burley Interview, Real Estate Expert, Educator, Private Equity Company Founder

With 35+ years of investing experience and thousands of (personally) completed real estate deals, hundreds of millions of dollars raised, John Burley has the perfect mix of street-savvy knowledge and sound investing principle...
The Failed Trump Assasination Attempt Gives Me Hope for the Future of the US
July 24, 2024

The Failed Trump Assasination Attempt Gives Me Hope for the Future of the US

There is no logical explanation that Trump is alive today. If you understand anything about firearms, you understand this. The fact that the shooter missed Trump from 130 yards is nothing short of a miracle. He should be dead...
Unemployment is Rising: Is This the Last Straw That Leads to Recession?
July 17, 2024

Unemployment is Rising: Is This the Last Straw That Leads to Recession?

High Inflation is no longer the only risk to the economy according to Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chairman. Unemployment has risen over the past three months. The Sahm Rule says that when the three-month moving average of ...
Americans Savings are Less than Pre-Pandemic Levels
July 10, 2024

Americans Savings are Less than Pre-Pandemic Levels

The long term savings rate for Americans is about 4% of annual income. Americans accumulated $2.3 Trillion of excess savings in August 2021 primarily due to government pandemic stimulus. This excess savings has allowed consum...
An overload of warning signals could signal a market crash
July 3, 2024

An overload of warning signals could signal a market crash

A high concentration of warning signals suggest a major market correction is ahead. There's nothing magical about these signals, but when dozens of them kick in at the same time, it is time to pay attention. Diversification i...
What is Your Personal Bank and Why is Now is an Excellent Time to Consider Adding to Your Portfolio
June 26, 2024

What is Your Personal Bank and Why is Now is an Excellent Time to Consider Adding to Your Portfolio

Your Personal Bank TM is a financial concept that strategically integrates financial tools from the banking and insurance industries to continue growth on funds even after you access the funds for other purposes. Your Persona...
Saudi Arabia Will Not Renew the Petrodollar Agreement. How This Will Affect the US Economy.
June 19, 2024

Saudi Arabia Will Not Renew the Petrodollar Agreement. How This Will Affect the US Economy.

In the 1970's, Saudi Arabia agreed to sell their oil exclusively inIn the 1970's, Saudi Arabia agreed to sell their oil exclusively in US currency. In return, the US agreed to protect Saudi Arabia.