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The bank crisis isn't over yet, and experienced individuals know credit crises don't end quickly. Some find it amusing that some think it's resolved, but in reality, we're headed for a major economic downturn due to this credit contraction.
After the '08 financial crisis, I've learned not to trust corporations. Since 2020, I've been investing with a financial advisor and have had no major losses, so I'm not going back to relying solely on banks.
Many overlook that banks are profit-driven businesses. I don't trust keeping a large sum in a bank, instead, I invest with guidance, enjoy the benefits, and save for retirement.
'Sharon Ann Meny' is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment
About the current bank situation, I'm really concerned. I am worried about a lot more if a bank the size of SVB may fail. I have a friend who manages a fast-growing startup and was severely impacted by the bank run. I have taken more than $840k out of my bank. Since the FDIC only provides coverage up to $250K, an implosion could have negative consequences. presently want to invest in the stock market. Does anyone have any ideas on how I might proceed?
It seems like there's potential, but caution is warranted. hence I will advice you get yourself a financial advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points
We fail to realize that banks are commercial enterprises that are driven by greed as well. The over-leveraging of assets by banks starting in 2020 was one of the factors that led to SVB's collapse. I've never felt secure keeping a large sum of money in a bank. In other words, I invest through my financial advisor, reap the benefits, and then spend the money.
Really, banks require more regulation. The entire idea of banking as "let's gamble" is terrifying. Because they discovered in 2008 that the government will always bail them out, there are no repercussions. These bank crisis are so worrisome. This whole financial crisis and the Great Recession posed the most significant macroeconomic challenges for the United States in a half-century, leaving behind high unemployment and below-target inflation and calling for highly accommodative monetary policies. And this is only the beginning
Since 2020, the banks have been over-leveraging their assets, which was one of the reasons for SVB's implosion. I have never been okay with keeping much money in the bank. I simply focus on diversified investments through a financial advisor, collect my profits, which I either spend or repeat the process. Never been this comfortable with my finances.
I have learnt not to trust corporations, especially these banks. I was badly hit by the '08 financial crisis. Since 2019, I've just been focused on investing through a financial advisor and it has been paying off. No major loss has ever been recorded since 2019 i started. I'm closer to having a million now than i ever was with the banks. I'm never going back to banks full time.
I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.
I definitely share your sentiment about these firms. Finding financial advisors like Sharon Ann Meny who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.
Thanks for sharing, I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an e-mail shortly.
It was a very bad decision to remove the Glass-Steagall Act in the late 1990s, which led to the spectacular failure of huge banks during the financial crisis of 2007-2008. To prevent another disaster, Dodd-Frank and this statute both need to be reestablished right away. What happened with SVB is only the beginning of what will happen if nothing is done to address the current situation.
I believe SVB was making an effort to reorganize their bond portfolio. Yes, they would lose money if they sold their low-yielding bonds. But, they were trying to make up for it by repurchasing bonds on the open market at the higher interest rate.
Although the economy has so far held up, the SVB scenario serves as a warning that Fed rate hikes are still having an impact. At times like this, investors must be vigilant about the next inevitability. You don't have to act on every forecast, therefore I'll advise you to hire a financial counselor. This has been my fallback position for a while.
A perfect storm is brewing in the United States. Inflation, bank collapse, severe drought in the agricultural belt, recession, food shortages, diesel fuel and heating oil shortages, baby formula shortages, available automobile shortages and prices, the price of living place. It's all coming together and it could lead to a real disaster towards the end of this year (or sooner). With inflation currently at about 6%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.
These are the conditions in which life-changing money is made by those who remain calm, patient, and take controlled risks. Volatility goes both ways. The bigger the red candles, the bigger the green ones.
I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same. Is there any chance you could recommend who you work with?
Sadly, banks continue to stumble, mortgage rates is on the rise with higher imports and lower exports, yet the FED is to lessen cost. So, where do we grow and safeguard our money now? something will eventually break if they keep raising interests and quantitative tightening.
Well agreed, I'm quite lucky exposed to finance at early age, started job at 19, purchased first home at 28, got married shortly afterwards to raise kids early. Going forward, got laid-off at 40 amid covid '19 outbreak, immediately consulted with an advisor in order to stay afloat and after subsequent investments, I'm barely 25% short of $1m ballpark goal as of today.
that's incredible! would you mind if I vet your advisor please? started investing in stocks november 2022, but not confident to make the correct investments as of now, seeking professional help to achieve my financial goals
‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy’’ is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area and works for Empower Financial Services. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to have a solid understanding of how to manage your finances, invest wisely and navigate economic downturns. But my primary concern is how to grow my reserve of $240k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains, sure I'm all in on the long term game, but with my savings are lying waste to inflation and my portfolio losing gains everyday, I need a remedy.
If you need advice, consider speaking with a financial advisor. Don't get me wrong, you can do it on your own, but financial advisors have a lot more knowledge and expertise in this area.
you are completely right, Advisors have information and paths that are not disclosed to the public.. I profited $560k in 2023 under the tutelage of my Fiduciary-counselor. Am I selling? Absolutely not.. I am going to sit back and observe how this all plays out.
This is huge! think you can point me towards the direction of your advisor? been looking at advisory management myself.. seeking ways to invest and make more money with the uncertainty in the economy.
Annette Christine Conte is among the most accomplished portfolio managers in the industry, widely acknowledged for her outstanding work. I highly recommend taking a closer look at her impressive portfolio.
Appreciate this recommendation, hopefully I can get some insight to where the economy is headed and strategies to beat inflation with when I hear back from Amber.
I’m retired Army. I did well, survived without major injury. I would not recommend the military to young people. The rich send the poor to war to die while the rich get richer from the military industrial complex. Go to college or learn a trade and save/invest while you are young.
Exactly make y tube program and explain to the poor uneducated yang how the government are using them for War. What about sending the politishans to the front line on War
Banks are becoming less reliable than in the past. The looming banking crisis is expected to be significant and devastating for those who are not ready. I recently withdrew $370k from my bank to invest in bonds and stocks of companies with strong cash flows. I think it's a great opportunity to seize the market for long-term profits. Any suggestions for promising stocks would be welcomed.
True. My $400K portfolio was diversified across several markets with the help of a financial planner, and were able to achieve over a million in net profit among high dividend yield equities, ETFs, and bonds. It is vital that you have a variety of exposure, including in firms that are currently generating cash flows.
I’m proud to work with Monica Mary Strigle, a highly esteemed and experienced CFA. Her impressive credentials and expertise make her a trusted authority in the financial industry. I highly recommend researching her and seeking her guidance for navigating the complex financial landscape. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise are invaluable assets to anyone seeking to make informed investment decisions.
thanks for this recommendation . I looked up her full name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her; hopefully, she gets back to me.
All three of the market's indices have experienced declines in recent weeks, signalling the market's suffering over the past month. My $400,000 portfolio has lost about 20% of its value; I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to increase my returns before I retire.
Losses and blunders can result from investing without the right direction. I know this since I've been there myself.Seeking guidance from a professional is preferable, especially if you're new to investing or have limited time.
Many people minimise the importance of counsel until their own feelings become overwhelming. A few summers ago, following a protracted divorce, I needed a significant push to keep my firm solvent. I looked for licenced advisors and found someone with the highest qualifications. She has contributed to my reserve increasing from $275k to $850k despite inflation.
Where can I locate a certified financial planner? It would not be a problem for me to find the expert who assisted you. In two years, I'll be retiring, and I could need help managing my considerably larger wealth. Want to avoid taking any chances
I work with Melissa Jean Talingdan, a licensed fiduciary. Simply look up the name. You would locate the information needed to work with a letter to schedule a meeting.
Rent control is essentially capital control. If you are going to instill capital controls on one thing, you have to do it with all things in the economy and set a standard price for everything. That’s why it will never work. The solution to the problem is free market capitalism and a responsible government. Currently, we have neither.
What exactly is stopping the current developers and landlords from providing affordable housing? They would rather build "luxury" that sits empty, because it becomes an investment asset rather than a cash flow producing asset. And it is essentially the free market that is financing all of this. Not the government not even the Fed. Sorry, but free markets aren't gonna solve housing issues. Creating unaffordable housing is profitable
@@1philliph we don’t have free market capitalism. We have a controlled market oligopoly/neo-feudalism hybrid system. A free market preserves the upward mobility for all.
agreed, it will not work, the rent control is a joke...but our current system is doomed to fail too...we need serious revamping, the hard part is, how, who and when...but certainly not to the current powers that shouldn't be...they are what got us here in the first place
You're purposely leaving out that Canada has BOTH a national sales tax, AND an federal income tax. The point is to have one of those, not both. So, of course the government was going to have more money to squander.
I'll speak about Alberta Canada. Let's say you are an oilfield worker and get your pay... it'd have deductions for Canada Pension contributions, provincial income tax, and federal income tax. when we go buy what we need it's like this... fuel has a number of taxes rolled into the price. "sin" items such as tobacco have a massive price, the groceries have exploded in price as mentioned here with examples where things now cost double what they did a few years ago. To top that, our utilities prices include so many extra charges and carbon taxing and regular taxes all while our currency value erodes. Just had a little rate cut here recently I guess, but to me... the situation here seems very similar to the USA so... Canada has kicked the can down the road in terms of the housing markets for so long they probably don't even consider solutions, just ways to stay alive and keep LEECHING from the workers. Word on the street is that it's becoming popular to mention how a vast swath of market participants and shareholders simply make more money in a year than a 60 hour a week northern oilfield laborer. Point is, the government caters to the stability of the market with stimulus to support the system, while Joe worker just went from 800 a month in food costs to 1200+. This demographic of people.... every hundred measly bucks they get counts. When the USA has reached a particular stage in its fall, I think we'll really get to see what Canada is made of. It's ridiculous up here though... Trudeau hasn't really been that great, and there is not a single candidate that even appears string or knowledgeable except perhaps Daniel Smith, the premier of Alta, Can.
I think investors should always put their cash to work, especially In 2024, we'll start to see more market diversification. I'm hoping to invest about $350k of my savings in stocks against next year. Hope to make millions in 2024
Since risk is at an all-time high right now, perhaps you should be a little more patient and return when it has decreased. Alternatively, you can consult a trained financial expert for strategy.
Yes true, I have been in touch with a brokerage Advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $80k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $550k.
Angela Lynn Shilling is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.
Every day, I hear how shit is falling apart. That's been the case since 2008. Someday, these people will be correct. I get why they think that, but never underestimate the ability of large firms to keep the scam going.
@TheTraderGuy Blackrock will keep things going. They are buying up all the Bitcoin. They will be the most powerful entity on the planet. Now Larry Fink is supposedly going to be the new head of US Treasury if Trump gets elected. There will be some major economic change coming if all of this happens, hopefully for the better. It all depends on how huge crypto becomes in the near future. If Trump gets elected, say goodbye to the US dollar. This may not be a bad thing, however. All I can say is, prepare.
It's crucial to manage money wisely, invest prudently, and navigate economic downturns, especially now. I'm concerned about increasing my $300k reserve, which has been idle and not generating profits. Inflation is eroding my savings, and my portfolio is losing value. I need a solution.
If you need advice, consider speaking with a financial advisor. Don't get me wrong, you can do it on your own, but financial advisors have a lot more knowledge and expertise in this area.
You are entirely correct; advisors possess knowledge and options that are not made available to the general public. In 2023, I made $560k thanks to my fiduciary counselor's guidance. Do I make sales? Without a doubt. I'm going to take a seat back and watch how everything unfolds.
Accurate asset allocation is crucial, I used hedging strategies to allocate part of my portfOlio to defensive assets for market downturns. Expert guidance is vital for achieving this. This approach has helped me stay finan-cially secure for over five years, yielding nearly $1 million in returns on invest-ments.
I'm intrigued by this. I've searched for financial advisors online but it's kind of hard to get in touch with one. Okay if I ask you for a recommendation?
Amber Michelle Smith has always been on the top of my list..She is regarded as a genius in her area and well knowledgeable about financial markets. I highly recommend you look her up if you want excellent collaboration.
Things have gotten so tough lately. My mom is really stressed about what to do with her savings of $280k. She’s not sure where to invest it given all the uncertainty in the economy. Anyone else feeling the same confusion?
I hear you, Darin. The financial landscape is incredibly volatile right now. I've been diversifying into commodities and real estate, but even those markets are unpredictable. It's tough to find a safe haven these days.
This is why I'm all in on cry-pto. Sure, it's volatile, but the potential for returns is massive compared to traditional invest-ments. Plus, it’s a hedge against inflation, which seems inevitable with all the debt piling up.
I’ve been focusing on dividend-paying stocks and blue-chip companies. They might not offer explosive growth, but they provide some stability and regular income, which is crucial in times like these.
The new book The Bubble That Broke The Bank argues that the Siamese twins of real estate and banking will hit their bottom in 2026. The Commercial Loans are pushing the can down the road and banks are begging the Fed to lower rates as soon as possible. The political candidates are unaware of the collapse and are now planning to build more homes during the crash.
If inflation continues to re-accelerate, don't you think they will be forced to increase interest rates? It's not like they have the option to just stand back and watch it increase and hope it comes back down. They indicated they will act not just if it does not re-accelerate but if it does not demonstrate, it is actively on the way down to 2%, so the likelihood of an interest rate hike seems very significant. There's nothing to naturally bring inflation down at this point unless the labor market implodes.......currently I've been engaged in active trading, which is generally safer, allowing investors to weather market volatility and also managed to grow a nest egg of around 2.3Bitcoin to a decent 24Bitcoin....I'm especially grateful to Sandy Barclays, whose deep expertise and traditional trading acumen have been invaluable in this challenging, ever-evolving financial landscape.
When it comes to investing, we want our money to grow with the highest rates of return, and the lowest risk possible. While there are no shortcuts to getting rich, but there are smart ways to go about it.
I agree that there are strategies that could be put in place for solid gains regardless of economy or market condition, but such executions are usually carried out by investment experts or advisors with experience.
Over the years, I've been a part of numerous trading programs, sifting through a barrage of information. Yet, nothing has come close to the sheer clarity, depth, and precision of Sandy insights. It's akin to finding a diamond in a coal mine.
Sandy Barclays’s understanding of market indicators is impressive. She knows exactly when to enter and exit trades for maximum profit. Her siignals are top notch..
He's corrrect, the mortgage agencies (90% of the home loans) have massive deliquencies in forebrarnce, which dont get counted in their del. loan numbers. Govt has modified these loans multiple times, yet they cant perform. Data is being hidden to prevent RE panic.
Why does that bother you? Are you one of those men who talks in a higher octave, does weird movements with your wrists when you talk, and you like dudes? 🤮😂
During your interview's, could you please prod the speaker more on timelines. Example - companies are going to tighten and unemployment is going to rise - when, what time frame?
Great guest, David. Christopher is correct: why not leave interest rates just where they are? (At least the savings accounts make a bit of interest revenue here). My only consumer spending this year is groceries and fuel. Prices for parts/repairs for farm equipment has skyrocketed. (no holidays, no restaurant meals).
Loyalty matters. I'm working with someone for the summer season. I was stunned when she lied to my junior manager, in front of me, and threw me under the proverbial bus! I don't gossip with my co-workers so it shocked me. This woman is clueless as to why the room temperature drops to very chilly when I enter and have to deal with her, now. I consider myself to be a consummate professional and this woman doesn't even realize what she did to me, to my face! I don't snitch on co-workers. It would have to be something illegal or immoral for me to say one word to my supervisor about a co-worker. This gig ends on September 20th otherwise I would have quit that day.
I commend you for sticking to your guns. My wife has just gone down a similar path with “The Board”…more precisely one or two on the board with the other sheep following…that’s fine as she has worked her guts out for them, their clients and the community over the years. She leaves this dedicated, loyal, skilled workforce which is the hardest part. She was a salaried manager/educator with high level Counselling education and more importantly decades of experience and typically worked 80-90 hours a week on average with this increasing to 100 during periods. They have lost a dedicated gifted employee and they will never find a replacement like her again. Fools. Their loss, my gain as I have gotten my wife back again. With her new employer she works more normal hours with improved corporate structure backing their business. The previous mob could have been taken to court, as they wanted her to be a church elder and refused (it’s not like she didn’t do enough for them already)! This is what it was all about. Religion and “extra” servitude. You’ve done the right thing to stick to your principles and move on. You’ll get to know others working in your industry in time and find the employers worth your time, energy, skills to work for. By the way, her new employer has been headhunting her for years:) All the best for your future, work satisfaction is very important as it’s not really work then at all.
I don't know that people know Lia Lorenzo that much. I have been able to climb from $10k to $56k, plan under her supervision, and her responsibility. The signs are the best to enter and exit a good woman
Thank you for this here on RU-vid... I am a doctor from Houston Texas, it was recommended to me on RU-vid, and I started with $19k and accumulated $52k in a week
@@TheTranquilTrader our population has flatlined. It is too expensive to have kids so the younger generation are deciding to have them. There is a lot of strife about immigration here. We certainly are not doing a good job with it and it needs fixing. IMHO the only thing that will help America out of the mess it has gotten itself in is going to be immigration. If Trump wins he will shut the boarders down or at least make it much harder to get it.. which is good if they are illegals. Regardless we have Boomers retiring at a faster and faster pace as the years go by. That means less and less people being productive and more people pulling for the social services like social security. That is due to dry up NLT 2035. I think we will be lucky if we get to 2030. Elon musk and Bill Gates have talked about this... it is one of the big threats to a debt based society.
The problem is this economic collapse will not be caused by a credit event. It's going to be an employment problem which collapses everything. That's cause for a depression.
the dollar is only strong compaired to other fiat debt based currencies. The really story is told by compairing BTC to every assset ... It doesn't matter, pick one... gold, stocks, the dollar. It's all getting eaten. The only thing that going up in real nominal value is BTC. Everything else is falling and has been for awhile. That is why we are in serious trouble. Even the very thing that the whole system is based off of is crap and just getting worse as the debt rise and inflation goes up. It's like a snake eating its own tail.
@@alicecooper9472 The Federal Reserve's dual mandate is to achieve maximum employment and keep prices stable. Sine 1913 when they were formed the Dollar has lost 96% of its purchasing power, so I disagree with your statement. They have nothing to do with a strong dollar. But don't worry, I got you: The dollar's value comes from the US' position as a critical global economic power and the country's political and economic stability. While it may hold less value than such currencies as the Swiss frank. Remember the currencies trade on the Forex market which is actually much bigger than then the stock market. It price compared to other fiat debt based currencies is done there not at the Federal Reserve. Which is not Federal and not Reserve.
At what point since, March 2020 did we exit the recession? GDP can be masked by increasing the debt burden. Manufacturing here in the United States has been in a decline for the past 40 years. A raise in unproductive employment by various government jobs, and permanent welfare.
I agree. There will be no cuts. The math says that this bubble needs to burst. Until housing is affordable again. They fucked up by not putting a moratorium on appreciation when they decided to cause a distortion in housing they caused. THEY KNEW IT WOULD DRIVE HOUSING VALUES UP DRAMATICALLY!!!!!!
good job David in getting Chris to comment on many issues..........he has such a big brain most of the times he's talking at a level the average investor can't follow
🎉❤😊 Thank you very much, David, for your interesting and informative podcasts. Christopher Whalen is very insightful and realistic about his assessments of financial markets.😊🎉❤
when this guy explained the cause and effect of the price of buildings in cities being cut in half, he did it like a side issue. i wish he had elaborated on this issue a little more. actually a lot more. edit: looking at the time line and replay, it appears others feel the same.
High tariffs weaken the dollar. It would take years to rebuild the US manufacturing infrastructure to pre 1972, possibly plunging us into a recession in the process. However….it may be worth it in the longterm. We need to put americans to work at good wages and being paid in dollars are strong.
@@steveborchers2080 this would cause even more infaltion. Tariffs never work. Either do tax cuts. Those are inflationary too. Be careful what you wish for.
I have to comment re: American Express. What a Great card to have if you’re traveling overseas (if they accept it - I’m talking to Italy) Their service IF one gets in trouble - as in “what todo if one’s card gets stolen” is like the US Military vs Lichtenstein. It’s a Really Great Card! SoI’m not surprised Chris picked them out.
Great production Dallas. Just catching up from France whilst on holiday. I've been selling puts in BTC miners since 2022 and it has been productive.All managed, conservative but doing ok. Keep it going bro. Have a good one....
He benefits from the existing, highly manipulated financial system. He is an advocate for substantially less banks. Attempting to justify this with improved technology being the reason. However, that has little to do with the factor of competition, which improves the offering to consumers. Hence it is no surprise that he claims, to not see a recession coming, even though the signals are glaring.
yup social programs enable despair and keep people from growing, for the most part they are a joke and cost those that do work, no such thing as free lunch
Realpage is price fixing rents and keeping inflation propped up otherwise we'd already be in deflation. The median house price in the US is already down 16% from its peak of 500k but still up 2% from September of last year but oddly enough the median house price was about the same at 415K in 2008 before it crashed by like 30%. High interest rates limits supply of housing driving prices up yet it's killing demand and already driving prices down. Deflation is hard to get back out of so rate cuts won't fix it anytime soon.
Sales tax is such a regressive way of funding a country, if you want to do that combine it with a capital gains tax, which would truly help the middle class whilst targeting those who simply live of their assets (whilst i might add accumulating more at the expense of the middle class).
This guy living large in Westchester County NY with all the multi millionaires and saying the economy is fine and you're just crazy for thinking otherwise.😂😂😂
I think the economy sort of stinks, inflation is still elevated, and the jobs being created are part time, low paying garbage, but fact is unemployment is still low and GDP is still positive so can't call it a recession.
@@bobbobertson7568 It doesn't matter if it's technically a recession which still by the way may happen it's a shitty economy for millions of Americans like myself who aren't wealthy. Try living on $12,000 a year.
Maybe he thinks there will be a depression. He also doesn't take BRICS very seriously. I've followed Whalen for years. Bright guy, but very much part of the "don't look, don't tell" financial community, meaning, he talks his book. Probably not as well connected as he wants people to believe.
@@softwarewizards9869 + Dollar Milkshake Theory ? I am sorry to disappoint you, but it is a theory. BRICS+ is selling off the American debt they purchased, from the FED in exchange for gold. because it will be worth less if they keep it.