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“Your Success is Granted” with Stormi Banks

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry interviewed Stormi Banks, who passionately shared her journey in entrepreneurship and her mission to assist others in securing grants and funding through her grant writing agency, which has positively impacted over 10,000 clients. She recounted a notable success story of obtaining a $311,000 grant for a child care facility in Houston and outlined the various educational and grant writing services her agency provides, along with their associated fees. The discussion also addressed the challenges faced by emerging entrepreneurs and grant writers, stressing the necessity for affordable services, the importance of skills such as reading, financial management, and leadership, and the competitive nature of grant applications that require a robust plan. Furthermore, they explored the logistical hurdles of managing clients and processes in a grant writing service and how they have adapted their operations to improve the customer experience.

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Eric Sprott: The Next Elon Musk?

by Kerry Lutz
Financial Survival Network

In a world dominated by tech billionaires like Elon Musk, there is another figure poised to enter the same league of extraordinary wealth, influence, and global recognition—but from a completely different arena. Eric Sprott, a Canadian multi-billionaire, has spent decades building an empire in precious metals, particularly gold and silver. While Musk has become synonymous with innovation in electric vehicles and space exploration, Sprott has quietly amassed one of the most formidable portfolios in the mining sector. As the prices of gold and silver continue to climb, Sprott’s wealth and power are set to rival, if not surpass, those of the tech mogul.

With gold currently hovering near $2,600 per ounce and poised for an explosive rally, Sprott’s extensive mining stock portfolio and his role as a major shareholder in numerous companies give him an unparalleled advantage in this sector. As the realization dawns on the financial world that all wealth begins with resources and extractive industries, Sprott’s influence in this space will position him as one of the most powerful individuals on the planet.

The Journey From Construction Worker to Derivatives Trader with Mark Anderson

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry interviewed Mark Anderson, who recounted his transition from construction to derivatives trading, highlighting the appeal of return on capital over labor and his fascination with zero days to expiration options. Anderson discussed the prevalent challenges in the financial sector, including the high rate of losses in options trading, and underscored the importance of dedication and conviction in achieving success. He elaborated on the impact of daily compounding on investment returns, providing examples to illustrate its mathematical advantages, and shared his investment strategy of selling a percentage of his account value in credit daily. Anderson also invited others to invest in his fund, emphasizing consistent returns regardless of market conditions. The discussion concluded with Lutz expressing a desire to further explore these topics and appreciation for Anderson’s insights.

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Your Cash is Quickly Becoming Trash: An Urgent Warning From Andy Schectman

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry interviews Andy Schectman as they introduce Andy’s new show, The Miles Franklin Report. Andy shares his thoughts on the global economy and the precious metals market, specifically focusing on silver and gold. He explains the phenomenon of “little by little, then all at once”—a concept he applies to how global financial, economic, and social changes are accelerating rapidly after years of slow buildup. Andy highlights key market trends, including the surprising lack of media attention around gold surpassing $2,500 and the disconnect between rising gold prices and stagnant mining share performance. He discusses how large banks are manipulating silver prices, despite increased demand from countries like China and India. Andy presents data indicating that these countries are hoarding silver, while Western markets suppress its price through massive short positions. This suggests that silver’s strategic value in military and technological applications is being overlooked. Kerry and Andy also explore the idea that the global demand for silver, especially for military use, is being deliberately concealed. They touch on the future role of the BRICS nations and how commodities will play a significant role in reshaping global economic power structures. The conversation wraps up with Andy thanking Kerry for helping launch the show and teasing more in-depth discussions in future episodes.

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Misconceptions About Climate Change and CO₂ with Gregory Wrightstone

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry interviewed Gregory Wrightstone, who argued that increased CO2 levels and modest warming have positive impacts on ecosystems and the human condition. Wrightstone cited examples of increased agricultural productivity, drought resistivity of plants, and turbocharged plant growth through the photosynthesis process. He also challenged the unfounded fears surrounding nitrogen fertilizer and nitrous oxide, while presenting evidence of the global expansion of forests. However, he raised concerns about the environmental consequences of renewable energy initiatives, particularly the cutting down of mature forests for wood pellets and the conversion of grasslands into solar facilities. The conversation also delved into the potential risks of lowering CO2 levels and the criticism of spending tax money on what is perceived as a non-existent climate crisis. Wrightstone and Lutz engaged in a detailed discussion about climate change and sea level rise, challenging the commonly held belief that melting polar ice caps will lead to a significant rise in sea levels. They emphasized the importance of understanding natural processes, such as erosion, to avoid misguided policies. Overall, the meeting provided a platform for Wrightstone to advocate for the benefits of CO2 and modest warming, disputing the notion of a man-made climate crisis.

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Making the Leap: A Corporate Escapees Guide to Real Estate with Ryan Waller

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Ryan Waller discussed Ryan’s journey from a corporate career to real estate. Ryan shared his challenges in implementing creative ideas within the corporate structure and his decision to leave the corporate world. He also discussed the mistakes he made in financial planning when starting a commission-only job in real estate. The speakers emphasized the importance of learning from failures and adapting to a new approach in running a business. They also discussed the competitive nature of the real estate market and the importance of becoming a market authority and leveraging branding to attract clients. Ryan shared insights into the real estate market, including the significance of the first offer and the potential consequences of rejecting reasonable offers. Finally, he provided advice for individuals contemplating career transitions from corporate roles, encouraging them to assess their skill set for transferable skills and consider entrepreneurship.

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Economic Outlook and Recession Prediction with Jim Welsh

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Jim Welsh discussed a range of topics related to the economy and the Federal Reserve’s potential actions. They explored the concept of the neutral rate and its role in determining the restrictiveness of monetary policy, as well as the potential impact of interest rate cuts on the economy and stock market. Welsh provided a detailed analysis of the economy, predicting an upcoming recession based on indicators such as the diffusion index and monthly hours worked. The conversation also touched on the impact of AI on the economy and the energy industry, as well as the potential return to real value investing and the imminent secular bear market. Towards the end of the meeting, Lutz and Welsh discussed the recent trends in gold prices and the dollar, offering insights into the market sentiments and potential movements. They also briefly discussed Trump’s decision to appoint Elon Musk to oversee the cost savings commission.

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How the Latest Tax Cuts Affect Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate with Sean Graham

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Sean Graham discussed the investment landscape, with a focus on self-storage opportunities amidst market volatility. Sean emphasized the importance of networking and underwriting deals, highlighting the simplicity and benefits of self-storage as an asset class. They also discussed the different cap rates for various types of self-storage facilities and Sean’s approach to managing them, including the use of overseas teams. Additionally, Sean shared insights on cost segregation studies and their benefits for real estate owners and operators, particularly in the context of self-storage investments. The conversation also covered the tax benefits associated with depreciation in real estate, including the strategic use of accelerated depreciation to minimize tax liabilities for property owners. They discussed the distinction between passive and active income and how depreciation can be leveraged to offset both types of income. The potential impact of the Trump tax cut reinstatement on real estate investors was also raised, indicating the significance of tax policies in the real estate market. The meeting concluded with gratitude and arrangements for sharing a link for discounted cost segregation studies through Sean’s company.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Unemployment: H1 Job Report Revealed! with Eddy Gifford

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

Kerry and Eddy Gifford discussed the current economic landscape, focusing on the recent job numbers and the potential for interest rate cuts by the Fed. They expressed frustration at the misleading nature of the job market and its impact on the economy, while also highlighting the challenges and uncertainties in the housing market. The conversation also touched on Warren Buffett’s recent selling activities and the potential influence of the upcoming presidential election on market dynamics. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a disciplined investment approach and having clear entry and exit strategies, with Eddy Gifford offering financial advice.

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West Red Lake Finds More High-Grade Gold PFS Coming Soon

from Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network

We sat down with Gwen Preston, VP of Investor Relations at West Red Lake Gold Mines (🇺🇸WRLGF — 🇨🇦WRLG) for a sponsor update. Gwen shares the latest news and developments from West Red Lake, a company that’s attracting the attention of the sector with consistent, impressive drill results.

West Red Lake Gold Mines is rapidly pushing its Madsen Mine project toward restart in 2025, and Gwen provides an inside look at the activities driving this momentum. From infill drilling and expanding mineable inventory to major capital projects like the tailings dam lifts and the installation of a primary crusher, the company is focused on building a robust, efficient operation.

Gwen highlights the significance of recent high-grade drill results from the Austin and McVeigh Zones,, which are boosting confidence in the resource model as the company prepares for production. With a busy few months ahead, including the release of a pre-feasibility study, West Red Lake is positioned as a unique player in the gold sector—one that’s not just exploring, but also gearing up for significant production. With stepped up M&A activity in the sector, there aren’t many acquisition candidates of West Red Lake’s quality due to its imminent production. Don’t miss this deep dive into the company’s plans, market position, and the exciting potential for investors.

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Modern Slavery

by James Rickards
Daily Reckoning

Today, the Fed did what I predicted it would do and cut interest rates. The “pivot” has finally arrived, ending the rate hike cycle that began in March 2022.

I’ll have much more to say about it in tomorrow’s issue, so please tune in tomorrow. But today, I want to talk about the dangerous globalist threats to our freedoms that we presently face. Let’s start with a question:

Do you know these initials: GBI, MMT, WTO? If you do, you understand the neoliberal globalist effort to make sovereign governments obsolete and effectively harness the population of the developed world in a kind of slavery to mega-corporations and soulless wealth managers.

If not, here’s your opportunity to learn how the world works.

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Doug Casey On the Rising Threat to Free Speech

by Doug Casey
International Man

International Man: Recently, we’ve seen an escalating global crackdown on speech in the (formerly) free societies of Europe and North America.

For example, in the UK recently, the government has been imprisoning individuals for social media posts under the guise of curbing “hate speech.”

What’s your take on this growing trend in general and events in the UK in particular?

Doug Casey: A few instances have been reported about how Keir Starmer, the new prime minister of Britain, has imprisoned citizens for saying quite innocuous things on the street, even on Facebook. But it’s not just about a few random people. It’s a nationwide campaign.

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The Fed Hits the Panic Button and Slashes the Fed Funds Rate

by Ryan McMaken
Mises.org

The Federal Reserve’s FOMC slashed the target federal funds rate at its meeting this month, reducing the target rate by 50 basis points from 5.5 percent to 5.0 percent. This was the largest cut to the target rate since March of 2020 in the midst of the Covid Panic.

This cut comes after fourteen months of the FOMC holding the target rate at 5.5 percent. In late 2022, the FOMC was forced to allow interest rates to rise in response to mounting price inflation which hit a year-over-year growth rate of 8.9 percent in June 2022. Since the official CPI inflation rate fell back below five percent in Spring of 2023, however, there has been continuing speculation about a “Fed pivot” in which the Fed will once again begin a cycle of cuts to the target interest rate.

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Here Comes October

by Martin Armstrong
Armstrong Economics

On Wednesday, the outgoing NATO Neocon, who should be thrown in prison for life as a threat to humanity, Jens Stoltenberg, is an outrageous and irresponsible head of NATO, and his replacement will be more of the same. This disgusting Necon suggested that allowing Ukraine to use Western long-range missiles to strike Russian territory would NOT trigger an escalation from Moscow. If Russia told Belarus to start sending missiles into Europe and attack its power grid and political centers, that means NATO would do nothing.

This stance contradicts Vladimir Putin’s recent warnings that such actions would equate to direct Western involvement in the conflict. Stoltenberg is a Neocon, and they are all praying for war, and their entire life goal has been the conquest of Russia. China would be a fool, as would North Korea and Iran, to assume their defeat of Russia would not impact them. They all know that they will be next. This is no choice but to simultaneously attack the West on all four fronts. Stoltenberg and the rest of the deranged Neocons think that they can ask China to wait their turn.

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Fannie Mae Gets Gloomier About Home Sales, Buyers’ Strike to Continue Despite Dropping Mortgage Rates & Surging Listings

by Wolf Richter
Wolf Street

As buyers wait for even lower mortgage rates, lower prices, and higher wages. Mortgage rates already dropped to 6.15% from 7.9%, but that didn’t help at all.

We’ve been saying this for many months, and now Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research group is saying the same thing – the Buyers’ Strike is expected to continue despite much lower mortgage rates and a very sharp increase in active listings — because prices are too high:

“Although mortgage rates have fallen considerably in recent weeks, we’ve not seen evidence of a corresponding increase in loan application activity, nor has there been an improvement in consumer homebuying sentiment,” Fannie Mae said in the report today, lowering its forecast.

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Wilders-Led Dutch Government Officially Demands ‘Opt-Out’ From EU Mass Migration Policies

by Kurt Zindulka
Breitbart.com

The Dutch government has formally requested an “opt-out” clause from European Union pro-mass migration policies, marking a dramatic turnaround for one of the founding members of the bloc.

Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber wrote to the European Commission on Wednesday to demand that the Netherlands be granted the ability to set its own migration and asylum policies and therefore an “opt-out” from diktats from Brussels.

“This government aims to drastically reduce the volume of migration to the Netherlands, in order to continue to fulfil our constitutional duties – providing for public housing, healthcare and education,” Faber wrote in her letter according to Euronews.

“With this letter I wish to inform you that in order to ensure that the Netherlands can achieve this aim, the Dutch government will call for an opt-out from the European asylum and migration acquis in case of Treaty amendment.”

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If the Markets Turn Quickly, How Bad Can Things Get?

by Kelsey Williams
GoldSeek

HOW BAD CAN THINGS GET?

Pretty damn bad. Which means that it will likely be much worse than most of us can imagine. Other than Covid and its forced shutdown of economic activity by governments worldwide, the most recent learning experience for investors is the Great Recession of 2007-09. Beginning in October 2007 and ending in February 2009, the S&P 500 Index lost 53%…

S&P 500 Index 2007-09

[…] Most of that loss (38%) occurred during calendar year 2008. It was the largest single, calendar-year decline since a similar -38% in 1937. Both the NASDAQ (-53%) and DJIA (-50%) declined by similar amounts.

Prior to the Great Recession, post-Y2K markets collapsed in a heap on the heels of the most profitable decade in U.S. financial and economic history. For more than 2 1/2 years, between February 2000 and September 2002, stocks were in a tailspin led by the NASDAQ which declined by 80%. The carnage is pictured on the chart below…

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The Revolution Comes for Those Who Can’t Believe It. It Always Does.

by Doug “Uncola” Lynn
The Burning Platform

The title of this post was found on page 88 of “Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions” by authors Jack Posobiec and Joshua Lisec. Published this year, I discovered the book to be concisely written and well-sourced.

The volume succinctly summarizes leftist rebellions against civilized societies throughout history as well as the commonalities found in each conflict. In the book, an upheaval in ancient Rome and The French Revolution are described as “proto-communist”, obviously, because these revolutions predated the writings of Karl Marx. However, the designation is a good reminder of how Marxism is, in fact, a mere reiteration of age-old rebellions; of envious greed and nihilistic savagery rising against civilized society in a continually cyclical attempt to permanently subvert natural law.

To be sure, it is far easier to steal and destroy than it is to create and produce; and cause and effect has rippled down through history, like gravity, over and again.

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Fed Rate Cuts: Better Late Than Never

by William J. Luther
The American Institute for Economic Research

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 50 basis point cut in its federal funds rate target on Wednesday. The move marks a reversal at the Fed, which had held its target rate range at 5.25 to 5.5 percent since July 2023. FOMC members previously worried high inflation might become entrenched. They now believe inflation is on a path back to 2 percent, thereby warranting a gradual transition from tight to neutral monetary policy.

At the post-meeting press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the decision as “a process of recalibrating our policy stance away from where we had it a year ago when inflation was high and unemployment low to a place that’s more appropriate given where we are now and where we expect to be.”

Market participants were grappling with two big questions heading into Wednesday’s meeting. The immediate question was whether the Fed would cut its federal funds rate target range by 25 or 50 basis points. Just prior to Wednesday’s announcement, the CME Group reported that the federal funds futures market was pricing in a slight edge (55 percent) for the larger cut.

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J.D. Vance Promoted Rumors of Pet-Eating Immigrants Even After Learning They Were ‘Baseless’

To justify his misinformation, the Republican vice presidential candidate cited a report from a woman whose lost cat turned up, very much alive, in her own basement.

[Ed. Note: Yeah, it’s completely ‘baseless’… It’s not like it’s on f***ing video or anything.]

by Jacob Sullum
Reason.com

“Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn’t be in this country,” Sen. J.D. Vance (R–Ohio), Donald Trump’s running mate, averred on X the morning of September 9, referring to rumors that Haitian immigrants were eating stolen cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. That same morning, Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck told The Wall Street Journal, a Vance staffer called to ask him, “Are the rumors true of pets being taken and eaten?”

Heck’s response was unequivocal: “I told him no. There was no verifiable evidence or reports to show this was true. I told them these claims were baseless.”

Heck’s rebuttal did not stop Vance from re-upping those claims the very next day. “My office has received many inquiries from actual residents of Springfield who’ve said their neighbors’ pets or local wildlife were abducted by Haitian migrants,” he wrote on the morning of September 10.

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Teamsters Overwhelmingly Support Trump, but the Union Withholds Its Endorsement

by Andrea Widburg
American Thinker

Faced with Teamster members who refuse to get with the program and support Kamala Harris, the union leadership has decided to refrain from endorsing anyone.

In the 1940s, the Teamsters were loyal Roosevelt Democrats. However, according to the WaPo, that changed in the 1950s when congressional Democrats investigated Dave Beck and Jimmy Hoffa, two Teamster presidents. Out of spite, therefore, the Teamsters endorsed Richard Nixon in 1960. By 1964 and, again,1968, though, the Teamsters had returned to their Democrat roots, endorsing LBJ and Humphrey.

In 1972, the Teamsters supported Richard Nixon, who had been actively courting them. The WaPo doesn’t mention it, but I’m pretty sure that part of the support for Nixon was because the Teamsters were so fervently anti-communist. They didn’t like what they saw happening in the Democrat party, which had begun its long slide into open communism.

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Tucson Trump Rally Attendees Report Suffering Mysterious Eye Burning Symptoms

Chemical attack?

by Paul Joseph Watson
Modernity News

The Trump campaign is investigating reports that up to 20 attendees of his rally in Tucson last week experienced severe eye irritation issues, prompting speculation the incident was some kind of chemical attack.

News 4 Tucson reports that it interviewed six people who were seated directly behind Trump during the event who sought medical attention after saying their eyes felt like they were burning.

“As soon as we left and we stepped outside my eyes were burning,” Mayra Rodriguez told the news network.

“The emergency room staff, from the triage nurse to the PA [Physicians Assistant] asked are you sure you didn’t get sprayed with something your symptoms look like you got sprayed with something,” she added.

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The Digital Revolution is the Prime Enabler of Tyranny

by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts
PaulCraigRoberts.org

Sweden and France now ban cell phones in school.

Digitalization of youth has had serious adverse effects on physical and cognitive development. Having raised a generation of youth unable to function because they are digitalized-addicted, Sweden, France, and other European countries are eliminating cell phones from the school day.

As I have often said, the digital revolution is the third worst thing that dumbshit humanity has brought upon itself other than nuclear weapons and American biowarfare laboratories.

Mothers harassed with trying to keep up in a men’s world substituted digitalization for motherhood. The consequences are dire.

Grandparents report that their grandchildren instead of acquiring skills wasted their period of cognitive development playing video games and scrolling cell phones. Consequently, they are incapable of working or comprehending the requirements for their survival. Their world is a world of entertainment.

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Gold Hits New All-Time High as Fed Cuts 50 Basis Points

from King World News

Today the price of gold futures surged to another all-time high above $2,620 as the Fed cut 50 basis points.

September 18 (King World News) – Peter Boockvar: For the bold step of a 50 bps rate cut, the wording of the statement was almost identical to that which they gave in July. They said again that “economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace” but still decided to cut 50 bps. “Job gains have slowed” vs “job gains have moderated” in July but that’s a wash in terms of similarities and “the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low.” But they still cut 50 bps.

The greater confidence “that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%” obviously triggered the cut along with what Powell said in Jackson Hole that they won’t tolerate further weakening of the labor market. As part of this, they raised (the median dot did) their year end unemployment rate to 4.4% from 4% and held it there for yr end 2025. Core inflation was trimmed to 2.6% this year from 2.8% and to 2.2% next year from 2.3%.

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