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Image | Michael Shuman: The Benefits of Deploying Investment Capital Locally Vs Wall Street
Michael Shuman: The Benefits of Deploying Investment Capital Locally Vs Wall Street
by Chris Martenson

The Federal Reserve and other central planners have worked overtime to lead the world back to "recovery" from the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. Using one of their main signaling indicators, they've succeeded: stock market indices are hovering near all-time highs.

But, as has been often discussed here, are we really better off for it?

Recent survey data from Bloomberg show that 4 out of 5 Americans don't feel any more financially secure as a result of the stock market rescue. 62% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction:

 

 

Michael Shuman: The Benefits of Deploying Investment Capital Locally Vs Wall Street
 by Chris Martenson

The Federal Reserve and other central planners have worked overtime to lead the world back to "recovery" from the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. Using one of their main signaling indicators, they've succeeded: stock market indices are hovering near all-time highs.

But, as has been often discussed here, are we really better off for it?

Recent survey data from Bloomberg show that 4 out of 5 Americans don't feel any more financially secure as a result of the stock market rescue. 62% believe the country is headed in the wrong direction:

 

 

Image | Robert Kiyosaki: Entrepreneurship Is Your Shield Against the Coming Wealth Transfer
Robert Kiyosaki: Entrepreneurship Is Your Shield Against the Coming Wealth Transfer
by Chris Martenson

I believe there's an entrepreneur in everybody. 

~ Robert Kiyosaki

Last weekend, Chris and I traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where we spent several days with Robert Kiyosaki, author of the popular personal finance book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, which has sold over 26 million copies to-date.

Robert had read The Crash Course, and it resonated so strongly with him that he purchased copies for his staff and made it the theme of his company's leadership conference this spring. Together with his wife, Kim, and his council of Rich Dad advisors, we spent many hours discussing the future implications of the Three E's with business leaders from across Robert's global organization.

Robert Kiyosaki: Entrepreneurship Is Your Shield Against the Coming Wealth Transfer
 by Chris Martenson

I believe there's an entrepreneur in everybody. 

~ Robert Kiyosaki

Last weekend, Chris and I traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where we spent several days with Robert Kiyosaki, author of the popular personal finance book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, which has sold over 26 million copies to-date.

Robert had read The Crash Course, and it resonated so strongly with him that he purchased copies for his staff and made it the theme of his company's leadership conference this spring. Together with his wife, Kim, and his council of Rich Dad advisors, we spent many hours discussing the future implications of the Three E's with business leaders from across Robert's global organization.

Image | New Harbor: Now is the Time for Discipline in Protecting Wealth
New Harbor: Now is the Time for Discipline in Protecting Wealth
by Chris Martenson

The stock market has been on an upward streak for the past two years, with the Dow and S&P near their all-time highs. Recently, though, they've shown signs of toppiness. And certainly, the macroeconomic risks loom larger than ever. Where are equity prices most likely to go from here?

Interest rates on bonds have nearly doubled off of their historic lows from a year ago. That puts downward pressure on bond market prices, as well as a tremendous number of other important asset classes, like housing. Where are interest rates most likely to move next?

For these (and other) reasons, the current environment is extremely challenging for investors.
New Harbor: Now is the Time for Discipline in Protecting Wealth
 by Chris Martenson

The stock market has been on an upward streak for the past two years, with the Dow and S&P near their all-time highs. Recently, though, they've shown signs of toppiness. And certainly, the macroeconomic risks loom larger than ever. Where are equity prices most likely to go from here?

Interest rates on bonds have nearly doubled off of their historic lows from a year ago. That puts downward pressure on bond market prices, as well as a tremendous number of other important asset classes, like housing. Where are interest rates most likely to move next?

For these (and other) reasons, the current environment is extremely challenging for investors.
Image | Jim Rogers: We’re Wiping out the Savings Class Globally, to Terrible Consequence
Jim Rogers: We’re Wiping out the Savings Class Globally, to Terrible Consequence
by Chris Martenson

Jim Rogers decries the growing uncertainty and recklessness of global central planners as the world enters unchartered financial markets:

For the first time in recorded history, we have nearly every central bank printing money and trying to debase their currency. This has never happened before. How it’s going to work out, I don't know. It just depends on which one goes down the most and first, and they take turns. When one says a currency is going down, the question is against what? because they are all trying to debase themselves. It’s a peculiar time in world history.
Jim Rogers: We’re Wiping out the Savings Class Globally, to Terrible Consequence
 by Chris Martenson

Jim Rogers decries the growing uncertainty and recklessness of global central planners as the world enters unchartered financial markets:

For the first time in recorded history, we have nearly every central bank printing money and trying to debase their currency. This has never happened before. How it’s going to work out, I don't know. It just depends on which one goes down the most and first, and they take turns. When one says a currency is going down, the question is against what? because they are all trying to debase themselves. It’s a peculiar time in world history.
Image | Ask the Adviser: Risk-Managed Investing
Ask the Adviser: Risk-Managed Investing
by Chris Martenson

If you have money in the financial system (stocks, bonds, retirement funds, etc.) and you share the same skepticism most of our readers have about the markets' future stability, how should you invest those funds?

Most of the folks who inquire about our endorsed financial advisers are far more interested in preserving the purchasing power of their wealth vs. aggressively trying to beat the market average each year. But how exactly does one do that?

In this week's podcast, Chris sits down again with Mike Preston and John Llodra to discuss risk-managed investing.

Ask the Adviser: Risk-Managed Investing
 by Chris Martenson

If you have money in the financial system (stocks, bonds, retirement funds, etc.) and you share the same skepticism most of our readers have about the markets' future stability, how should you invest those funds?

Most of the folks who inquire about our endorsed financial advisers are far more interested in preserving the purchasing power of their wealth vs. aggressively trying to beat the market average each year. But how exactly does one do that?

In this week's podcast, Chris sits down again with Mike Preston and John Llodra to discuss risk-managed investing.

Image | Craig Wichner: A New Model for Investing in Farmland
Craig Wichner: A New Model for Investing in Farmland
by Chris Martenson

At Peak Prosperity, we talk a lot about the need for new models of doing business that will comport well within the growing economic, energetic, and environmental constraints of our global system.

Today, Chris talks with an entrepreneur attempting to do just that: Craig Wichner, the Managing Partner of Farmland LP. Craig and his team have developed a model that is designed to increase the economic yield of farmland through sustainable farming practices.
Craig Wichner: A New Model for Investing in Farmland
 by Chris Martenson

At Peak Prosperity, we talk a lot about the need for new models of doing business that will comport well within the growing economic, energetic, and environmental constraints of our global system.

Today, Chris talks with an entrepreneur attempting to do just that: Craig Wichner, the Managing Partner of Farmland LP. Craig and his team have developed a model that is designed to increase the economic yield of farmland through sustainable farming practices.
Image | Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
by Chris Martenson

In this latest installment of Ask the Advisor, Chris and Bob Fitzwilson focus on how to approach creating an investment portfolio with the tenets of the Crash Course in mind.

Bob explains how he believes a prudent process starts with securing the essentials for resiliency; in other words, investing in the resources that will sustain yourself and your family regardless of how the financial markets perform. These are things like your local food supply, your homestead, your health, etc. Only after you've created a plan for procuring those should you then focus on what do with any funds left over.

Then the focus should be on your desired lifestyle. Ask yourself: How much do I need to meet my base-case needs and wishes for my family?

Ask the Adviser: Creating a Sustainable Portfolio
 by Chris Martenson

In this latest installment of Ask the Advisor, Chris and Bob Fitzwilson focus on how to approach creating an investment portfolio with the tenets of the Crash Course in mind.

Bob explains how he believes a prudent process starts with securing the essentials for resiliency; in other words, investing in the resources that will sustain yourself and your family regardless of how the financial markets perform. These are things like your local food supply, your homestead, your health, etc. Only after you've created a plan for procuring those should you then focus on what do with any funds left over.

Then the focus should be on your desired lifestyle. Ask yourself: How much do I need to meet my base-case needs and wishes for my family?

Image | Barry Ritholtz: Sailing with Sea Monsters
Barry Ritholtz: Sailing with Sea Monsters
by Chris Martenson

Barry Ritholz has had a long career, both participating in the Wall Street machine operates and opining on how it operates. By any account, few understand the ‘street rules’ of modern investing better than he. And he thinks many investors today, both individual and professional, are letting themselves get dangerously distracted. In a May article…
Barry Ritholtz: Sailing with Sea Monsters
 by Chris Martenson

Barry Ritholz has had a long career, both participating in the Wall Street machine operates and opining on how it operates. By any account, few understand the ‘street rules’ of modern investing better than he. And he thinks many investors today, both individual and professional, are letting themselves get dangerously distracted. In a May article…
Image | Ask the Adviser: Bob Fitzwilson
Ask the Adviser: Bob Fitzwilson
by Chris Martenson

This week, we’re trying something new in our regular podcast series. Chris talks with Bob Fitzwilson, founder of one of the financial advisory firms that we endorse.

Last week we invited Peak Prosperity readers to submit their top questions about money and investing. You didn’t disappoint.

In the podcast below, Chris puts your questions to Bob. We think you’ll be pleased with the results.
Ask the Adviser: Bob Fitzwilson
 by Chris Martenson

This week, we’re trying something new in our regular podcast series. Chris talks with Bob Fitzwilson, founder of one of the financial advisory firms that we endorse.

Last week we invited Peak Prosperity readers to submit their top questions about money and investing. You didn’t disappoint.

In the podcast below, Chris puts your questions to Bob. We think you’ll be pleased with the results.
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