The Cash Flow Academy Show is your source for investing made simple. Host Andy Tanner is a renowned paper assets expert and successful business owner and investor known for his ability to teach key techniques for stock options investing. He serves as a coach to Rich Dad’s Stock Success System trainers and as the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets.
As a highly sought after educator, Andy has taught tens of thousands of investors and entrepreneurs around the world. Students love Andy’s ability to make investing concepts simple and understandable.
He often speaks to students at the request of Robert Kiyosaki, showing how paper assets can fit into the Rich Dad system of investing. Andy was also key in helping develop and launch Rich Dad’s Stock Success System, which teaches investors advanced technical trading techniques to profit from bull and bear markets.
He is the author of two books: 401(k)aos exposes the hidden pitfalls of the popular 401(k) investing plan, and Stock Market Cash Flow, a Rich Dad Advisor book on how the average investor can use the stock market to generate regular cash flow and not just buy and hold capital gains.
Andy has also created an online investing course called The 4 Pillars of Investing. Investors who want to look over his shoulder as he invests with his own mentors each week will enjoy Andy’s Mentor Club.
Oil, Wars, and Wealth: Navigating Investments Amidst Global Unrest
Join Andy Tanner and Noah Davidson for an insightful discussion on the intricate relationship between global conflicts and the financial markets, particularly focusing on the oil industry. They explore the impact of Middle Eastern unrest on oil prices, the challenges of investing in oil ETFs like USO, and the strategic advantages of owning shares in oil companies like ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum. With personal anecdotes and historical perspectives, they offer valuable insights into how investors can navigate these turbulent times. Whether you're interested in the economic ramifications of geopolitical events or looking to enhance your investment strategies in the oil sector, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and practical advice. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from seasoned investors who make complex topics simple and accessible.
6/12/2024 • 55 minutes, 19 seconds
Gold Strategies: From Insurance to Investment with Brien London
Andy Tanner sits down with Brien London, publisher of the Gold Newsletter and organizer of the New Orleans Investment Conference. They explore the dynamic world of precious metals, discussing the dual roles of gold as insurance and investment. Brian shares insights on the current economic landscape, the importance of owning physical gold, and strategies for leveraging gold through mining stocks and ETFs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the role of gold in protecting and growing wealth amidst economic uncertainty.
6/5/2024 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
Navigating the New Age of Corporate Risk Management
In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of corporate risk management and its evolving landscape. Our team breaks down the latest strategies and tools companies are using to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in an increasingly complex global market. From cybersecurity threats to regulatory changes, we explore the key challenges and opportunities that modern businesses face. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on how to stay ahead in the dynamic field of risk management.
5/29/2024 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
The Wolves of K Street: Unveiling the Power of Corporate Lobbying
Andy engages in a riveting conversation with journalist Brody Mullins, author of "The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government." Mullins shares insights into the rise of corporate power and lobbying in Washington from the 1970s to today. The discussion delves into the transformation of lobbying tactics, the impact of corporate influence on legislation, and the critical need for an educated electorate. Packed with fascinating anecdotes and thought-provoking analysis, this episode sheds light on the intricate dance between government and big business, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the forces shaping policy and democracy.
5/22/2024 • 46 minutes, 18 seconds
A Holistic Approach to Financial Success
The Cash Flow Academy Team discusses strategies for achieving financial success, including long-term thinking, risk management, creativity, and personal growth. They emphasized the importance of developing a personal policy on education and spending, taking control of one's financial destiny, and balancing safety with calculated risks. They also discussed the significance of personal development in real estate investing, highlighting the need for education and a growth mindset to accumulate assets and use leverage.
5/15/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 20 seconds
Your Dollars Are Weaponized
Discover how the U.S. weaponized the dollar, and how this policy helps and hurts the U.S. domestically and abroad. Saleha Mohsin joins Andy.
5/8/2024 • 31 minutes, 25 seconds
Questioning Authority in Investments
The team discussed investing strategies, emphasizing trend-following, quality businesses, and long-term views. They also highlighted discipline, honesty, and integrity in trading. In the second segment, cryptocurrency complexities were explored, stressing Bitcoin's scarcity and its potential as a standard. Throughout, questioning authority and understanding asset classes were emphasized for informed decisions.
5/1/2024 • 43 minutes, 16 seconds
The Waves Of Investing
Discover how the social moods impact the markets. Robert Prechter joins Andy to discuss the types of technical analysis you can use to leverage societal moods into productive trades. For a special offer only for The Cash Flow Academy Podcast listeners, visit www.elliottwave.com/Andy
4/24/2024 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
Shorten Market
Andy, Corey, and Noah dissect investment strategies amidst market uncertainty, emphasizing education, long-term investments, and Federal Reserve impacts. They analyze market perceptions, such as Michael Burry's banking sector moves and oil price shifts under the Biden administration. Addressing challenges in crash prediction, they explore psychological selling triggers and reflect on Newton's Tulip Mania loss, cautioning against greed.
4/17/2024 • 43 minutes, 7 seconds
The Great Wealth Transfer
Discover how the largest generational wealth transfer is underway. Gen Z is inheriting massive wealth and has different goals from existing generations about what to do with it. Will capitalism change forever, or even cease to exist?
4/10/2024 • 31 minutes, 27 seconds
Analyzing Gold Investments
In this episode, we explore the historical performance of gold versus stocks, delving into technical analysis of gold price charts and potential patterns like the "cup and handle." Learn how owning gold through mining stocks offers leverage and income generation via options trading. We also analyze factors affecting future gold prices, such as US fiscal policy, inflation, and confidence in the US dollar. Tune in to gain valuable insights into gold investments and make informed decisions for your financial portfolio.
4/3/2024 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
Banks Are Not Created Equally
Discover how Wall Street banks created a system that insulates them from risk, and increases risk to investors, pensioners, and small businesses.
3/27/2024 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
US Credit Downgrade & Market Impact
This podcast episode dissects the aftermath of the US credit rating downgrade and its ripple effects on financial markets. From analyzing the bond market rally to discussing monetary and fiscal policies, our team dissect the implications of government debt and credit ratings on investing strategies. Delving into Warren Buffett's investment philosophy and the nuances of market sentiment, we provide valuable insights for navigating market volatility and preparing for economic downturns. With discussions on risk management, sentiment analysis, and monetary policy, this episode equips listeners with essential tools for informed decision-making in the financial market.
3/20/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 49 seconds
Freud Is In The Trading Room
Discover how your brain actually functions when you make trades. Ego, Id, and Super Ego are all at play. Traders who build a process that addresses their personality create more success.
3/13/2024 • 49 minutes, 47 seconds
Trading vs. Investing
Andy, Noah, and Corey explore the distinctions between trading and investing, uncovering wealth management strategies crucial for financial success. They delve into day trading dynamics, considering different timeframes and their influence on trading decisions shaped by personality traits. They also touch on the impact of personality traits on business and investing, stressing the importance of continuous education in trading psychology. Throughout, they align trading, personality, and investing strategies, offering personal insights and practical advice.
3/6/2024 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
When Debt Becomes Cancerous
Discover when U.S. debt will reach its tipping point, and how it will impact every American.
2/28/2024 • 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Where To Start?
Learn how Andy, Corey, and Noah became interested in stocks as they discuss their first trades, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and what they wish they would have known when they were starting out.
2/21/2024 • 48 minutes, 24 seconds
The Birth of Bit Coin
Discover how understanding the origin of digital currencies informs the future of all currencies.
2/14/2024 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
Avoiding Investing Mistakes
Andy & Cory highlight the importance of thoughtful exits, emphasizing that mistakes often occur during exits rather than entries. They discuss the significance of holding investments long-term and the risk associated with emotional decisions. They also touch on position sizing, the dangers of confusing awareness with proficiency, and the impact of temperament on investing. Both agree that mistakes are inevitable, but learning from them is crucial, and they stress the value of taking action and avoiding the fear of making mistakes.
2/7/2024 • 36 minutes, 33 seconds
Unmasking Ray Dalio
Discover how Ray Dalio became one of Wall Street’s titans. Andy is joined by Rob Copeland, who peels back Dalio’s public persona and illuminates how Bridgewater is really run. Investors will learn how Dalio makes his trading decisions, and how he attempts to influence society at large.
1/31/2024 • 26 minutes, 42 seconds
The Process of Wealth: Setting Goals & Building Legacy
Andy, Noah & Cory talk about resolutions and the market for 2024
1/24/2024 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
So, Your Kid Wants To Be An Entrepreneur
Discover what roles parents, teachers, coaches and mentors play to make-or-break aspiring entrepreneurs. Margot Machol Bisnow joins Andy with useful advice for anyone guiding a budding entrepreneur.
1/17/2024 • 5 minutes
Looking Forward to 2024
In this episodes, hosts Andy Tanner and Corey Halliday delve into the Federal Reserve's impact on interest rates, central banking, and bond values. They critique the Fed's economic blunders and express concerns about inflation and a potential recession in 2024. The episode also explores the role of artificial intelligence in the economy and its potential impact on society. Tanner and Halliday emphasize the importance of education and informed decision-making in navigating the complexities of investing.
1/10/2024 • 47 minutes, 43 seconds
The Great Currency War
Discover how currency has historically been used to fight wars, and how the evolving digital currencies are opening new fronts for the weaponization of money.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisementThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
1/4/2024 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
The Great Currency War
Discover how currency has historically been used to fight wars, and how the evolving digital currencies are opening new fronts for the weaponization of money.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
1/4/2024 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Finding Opportunity in a Recession
Andy, Corey and Noah discuss recession, defining it as a period of economic slowdown or contraction, and notes that the formal definition is debated and can vary depending on political perspectives. They discuss what external factors impact a recession, the current state of the job and housing market and their concerns about the latter's affordability given the economy's overall health.Discover the potential for a recession and how investors can prepare.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisementThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
12/13/2023 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Finding Opportunity in a Recession
Andy, Corey and Noah discuss recession, defining it as a period of economic slowdown or contraction, and notes that the formal definition is debated and can vary depending on political perspectives. They discuss what external factors impact a recession, the current state of the job and housing market and their concerns about the latter's affordability given the economy's overall health.Discover the potential for a recession and how investors can prepare.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
12/13/2023 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Taming Capitalism
Discover how the checks and balances of American capitalism is a political gameplayed from the heights of Washington and Wall Street.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisementThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
12/6/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds
Taming Capitalism
Discover how the checks and balances of American capitalism is a political gameplayed from the heights of Washington and Wall Street.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
12/6/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 10 seconds
How to Use AI to Build Wealth Today
Discover how to leverage current A.I. products for trading, investing and wealth creation. Kavita Ganesan joins Andy to discuss how anyone can educate and use these emerging tools. SHOW NOTES: 5:32: How Should Users View A.I.? 11:29: How Does Businesses Risk Failure By Not Adopting A.I.? 14:06: How Do Beginners Educate Themselves On A.I.? 19:38: How Can Stock Traders Leverage A.I.? 30:18: When Will A.I. Become Smarter Than Humans?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5966814/advertisement
10/17/2023 • 38 minutes, 8 seconds
No Recession...Yet
Discover the opportunities and risks in our global economy. Richard Duncan joins Andy to discuss how the U.S. has avoided a recession, and why liquidity is your best indicator for stock risks. SHOW NOTES: 8:53: How Did COVID Change Economic Fundamentals? 26:21: What Is The Lesson From SVB’s Collapse? 33:17: What Is Thru Truth About Current Inflation? 36:11: Why Should We Expect A Recession? 41:38: How Is Liquidity Our Best Indicator Of The Stock Market’s Future? 48:41: How Will The Housing Market Dip?
9/28/2023 • 57 minutes, 49 seconds
It's The Economy, Stupid
Financial literacy becomes more vital in our current age of misinformation, digital currencies and political extremism. Economist Howard Yaruss joins Andy to discuss how to stay economically “fit” at all levels of financial literacy. SHOW NOTES: 4:14: How Does Financial Literacy Make-or-Break A Nation? 7:10: Why Don’t Schools Teach Financial Education? 16:47: How Is Crypto Currency Flawed? 21:25: How Is Creating Value The Goal Of Capitalism? 28:54: How Does Economic Illiteracy Allow Bad Policy? 35:52: How Should National Debt Concern Us?
9/12/2023 • 55 minutes, 2 seconds
The Fourth Turning
Discover how the current economic and institutional crises will likely play out, and how you can prepare for increased uncertainty. Historian Neil Howe joins Andy to discuss how demographic cycles may offer insight to where we’re heading. SHOW NOTES: 7:01: How Does Generational History Inform Today’s Upheaval? 12:15: How Does Demography Predict The Future? 16:33: How Has “The Fourth Turning” Arrived? 31:00: How Are Economics About To Change? 36:10: How Will The Government Inevitably Control More Of Our Economy? 49:22: How Will Individualism Recede And Community Grow After “The Fourth Turning?”
8/30/2023 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
Top-Gun Trading
Discover how to train your mind to make the best trades under pressure. Hasard Lee, awarded the Air Force’s top F-16 combat instructor, joins Andy to discuss how to achieve clear thinking when making difficult financial decisions. SHOW NOTES: 7:47: What Is Clear Thinking? 12:01: How Do People Outsource Their Thinking? 17:32: How Is Decision-Making Improved Through Debriefing? 22:15: How Does Stress Impact Decision Making? 26:41: How Can Awareness Of Power Laws Improve Decision Making? 34:15: How Can Stress Become Calming?
8/14/2023 • 43 minutes, 56 seconds
Hands On Economics
Discover how to leverage the inflation and money policy crises. Joseph Gulesserian joins Andy with an in-depth look at strategies to protect and grow wealth in these tumultuous times. SHOW NOTES: 4:34: How Has The Fed Backed Itself Into A Corner? 10:10: How Does The U.S. Monetary Policy Become Unsustainable? 16:15: How Is MMT Increasing Risk To Our Economy? 23:29: How Are Employment Numbers Remaining So Strong? 27:51: How Will AI Impact The Economy? 31:23: How Do Governments Create Dependency? 34:41: What Is The Future Of Banks? 41:45: How Do Investors Combat Inflation? 48:11: How Secure Is The U.S. Dollar?
8/2/2023 • 58 minutes, 11 seconds
Chaos Trading
Discover how traders leverage chaos events to make massive profits. We live in an age where boom-and-bust cycles may be more acute, and traders are identifying these cycles with colorful names like Black Swann and Dragon King. Scott Patterson joins Andy with his research into this new era of trading. SHOW NOTES: 4:31: Are Black Swann Events Real? 7:20: How Can Traders Incorporate Black Swann Events Into Their Trading? 11:46: How Is Nassim Taleb An Important Investor? 14:50: What Is Dragon King Theory? 20:41: Are Chaos Traders Smart Or Lucky? 27:51: How Do Traders Predict “Down” & Predict “Up?” 32:56: Are Markets Finding More “Catastrophes?”
7/17/2023 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
How To Make Better Decisions Faster
Discover how difficult investing decisions can be streamlined to achieve beneficial outcomes. Paul Epstein joins Andy to discuss how to build a personal system for optimal decision making. SHOW NOTES: 8:32: Why Do We Need To Make Decisions Faster? 15:13: How Is Decision Making A Skill? 23:31: How Do You Build A Plan To Make Better Decisions Faster? 30:57: How Are Offensive Decisions Vital To Success?
6/23/2023 • 32 minutes, 40 seconds
What If Everyone Was Financially Literate?
Discover the true cost of being financially ignorant, and how that ignorance is exploited. Per Bylund joins Andy to discuss how anyone can achieve financial literacy. SHOW NOTES: 5:06: What Is Economics? 9:25: What Is The Cost Of An Electorate That Is Financially Illiterate? 19:58: How Is MMT Becoming More Popular? 24:24: How Could Current Inflation Become Hyperinflation? 29:26: Is It Too Late To Systemically Fix Our Economic Policies? 35:54: Why Don’t Schools Teach Financial Literacy?
6/9/2023 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds
Raising Healthy Investors
Discover how technology is adversely changing the family unit, and oftentimes robbing children of the ability to think critically. Thomas Kersting joins Andy to discuss how to raise healthy children in an unhealthy environment. SHOW NOTES: 6:58: How Is The Current Cultural Climate Much Different Than Anything Previously? 9:26: How Is Technology Hypnotizing Children & Adults? 12:21: How Has “Comparison Culture” Taken On An Outsized Role In Society? 16:28: What Tools Can Parents Use To Raise Healthy Children? 21:29: How Have Families Become Siloed? 22:22: How Does Technology Marinate Minds In Dopamine? 27:23: How Does Happiness Create Wealth?
5/19/2023 • 30 minutes, 42 seconds
You Do It
Discover why Americans are waiting for someone else to fix what’s broken in society. Philip Howard joins Andy to discuss how every citizen can take action instead of sitting back and hoping someone else does the job. SHOW NOTES: 7:31: How Has Government Strangled Efficiency? 10:55: How Have Public Unions Co-Opted Government? 15:16: How Can Citizens Change Entrenched Bureaucracies That No Longer Serve The Public? 19:55: What Is The Most Dangerous Aspect Of Bureaucracies With No Accountability? 22:49: How Is Our Current Crisis Of Confidence Different? 27:00: How Does Our Culture Make Citizens “Fat and Happy?”
4/28/2023 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Tethered to Currency
Discover how Tether is tied to fiat currencies inside the crypto universe. Carol Alexander joins Andy to explain how the crypto currency market is quickly evolving and full of risk and opportunity. SHOW NOTES: 6:47: What Role Does Tether Play In The Crypto Universe? 17:28: How Should Investors Be Concerned About Tether? 22:10: How Does Tether Impact The Value Of The Dollar? 25:53: What’s The Future Of Crypto? 33:47: What Role Will Central Banks Play In Cryptos? 39:03: How Can Investors Educate Themselves About Crypto?
4/13/2023 • 45 minutes, 34 seconds
Understanding NFT's
Discover how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have skyrocketed in popularity, and what value they offer to businesses and content creators. SHOW NOTES: 2:45: How Have NFTs Created Value? 5:10: What Is Tokenism? 12:57: How Are NFTs Digital Certifications Of Ownership? 21:22: How Can NFTs Improve Credibility In The Marketplace? 31:29: How Do NFTs Protect Intellectual Property?
4/4/2023 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
THE FED’S CONUNDRUM
Discover how fiscal policy is unsustainable and what the best options are to build a healthy economic future. Economist John Cochrane joins Andy. SHOW NOTES: 4:22: How Can The Fed Kill Inflation? 10:18: How Did The Fed Keep Inflation So Low For So Long? 16:01: Is The Current Fiscal Policy Sustainable? 21:35: What Does The U.S. Look Like If Its Fiscal Policy Fails? 27:13: Where Does Inflation Come From? 31:45: How Is MMT Seductive? 39:01: How Can People Prepare For A Sour Economy?
3/21/2023 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
The Next Bubble
Discover how so-called experts fail to predict financial crises. Howard Adler, former U.S. Treasury official, joins Andy to discuss how the next financial boom-and-bust cycle is growing, and how you can prepare for it. SHOW NOTES: 4:57: How Does The U.S. Treasury Justify Its Response To Covid? 12:42: How Does Each Financial Crisis Result In Expanded Government Powers? 16:40: How Is The Fed Likely Handcuffed To Fix Inflation? 18:55: How Does The Fed Create Bubbles? 24:40: Where Does The Economy Currently Stand In The Covid Bubble? 29:00: How Does Fed Policy Put The U.S. Dollar At Risk? 37:31: What Risk Does The Reverse Repo Market Present? 42:47: Is It Likely That The Government Would Bail Out 401(k)s?
3/6/2023 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
CFA Team 2023 Forecast
Top instructors Noah Davidson and Corey Halliday join Andy with their economic forecast for 2023. Stocks, real estate, crypto, precious metals, and inflation are all covered in this timely episode. SHOW NOTES: 1:24: How Valuable To Investors Are Economic Prediction? 2:38: Where Are Stocks Headed In 2023? 5:54: How Is It Easier To Predict What Is Going To Happen, Not When It Will Happen? 10:04: How Will The Fed Behave In 2023? 15:53: How Will Inflation Remain Sticky? 20:59: Where Will Investor Opportunities Be In 2023? 32:22: How Will Gold Perform In 2023? 36:32: How Will Crypto Perform In 2023?
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
How Your Money Is Changing
Discover how monies constantly change, and why crypto may be signaling a dramatic shift from government-issued money to private money. SHOW NOTES: 3:30: How Is Money Supply Over-Valued? 8:09: How Does Money Follow Productivity? 10:58: Why Is There No Such Thing As Bubbles? 14:54: How Does Capitalism Always Seek Stable Money? 21:39: How Is Money A Measure? 24:55: How Will Private Money Push Out Government Money?
2/7/2023 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Sticky Inflation
Discover how to protect and build wealth as The Fed raises rates in response to inflation. David Stockman joins Andy. SHOW NOTES: 5:03: What Are The Similarities With Current Inflation And Inflation Of The 70s? 11:47: How Close Is The Fed To Killing Inflation? 17:31: What Interest Rate Will Control Inflation? 22:28: How Does The Current Rate Of Personal Savings Impact Inflation? 25:50: How Is Inflation Cumulative? 27:57: How Do You Protect Your Wealth During Inflation?
1/9/2023 • 36 minutes, 25 seconds
Money's Trust Crisis
Discover how our global crisis of trust impacts money and investing, and how new technologies like block chain may restore confidence. SHOW NOTES: 9:43: Is Enthusiasm For Crypto Legitimate? 17:10: How Is Block Chain Likely To Restore Trust In Our Economy? 25:38: How Should Investors Focus On Trustless Financial Vehicles? 36:00: How Can Bit Coin’s Obsolescence Risk Be Determined? 43:41: How Can Crypto’s Investment Value Determined? 48:22: How Could Block Chain Revolutionize Lending? 59:38: What Does The FTX Crisis Reveal About Crypto?
12/22/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 15 seconds
The End of Cash
Discover how China has revolutionized digital finance and prompted the U.S. to play catch-up in an attempt to remain the world’s financial leader. SHOW NOTES: 2:02: How Did China Become The Global Leader Of FinTech? 6:50: How Has China Developed A Social Credit Score? 12:34: How Is The U.S. Trying To Compete With China’s FinTech Dominance? 15:59: What Are The Risks/Rewards Of Adopting Chinese-Style FinTech? 19:34: What’s The Future Of Currency? 23:25: Who Leads The Race For AI Domination?
12/17/2022 • 27 minutes, 49 seconds
Build a Tougher Mind
Discover how to build habits that strengthen your mind and propel you to perform at optimal levels. Dr. Jon Finn joins Andy in this discussion about neuroscience and practical steps you can take to improve your life. SHOW NOTES: 4:10: How Are We Understanding How The Brain Functions In New Ways? 11:27: What Is A Habit? 17:00: How Can Anyone Change His Or Her Habits? 23:18: How Do You Plan To Change Behavior? 29:22: How Can Traders Control Their Emotions? 34:53: Why Are We “Triggered” Instead Of Resilient? 38:41: How Do You Connect Future Success To Current Behavior?
11/30/2022 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Chip War
Discover how computer chips have become the world’s most valuable resource. Economic superiority – as well as security -- will be determined by who controls chips. SHOW NOTES: 5:03: What Nations Are Fighting The Chip War? 7:22: How Does The World Change If China Dominates Chips? 10:38: How Is China Positioned To Win The Chip War? 14:08: What Risks Do Chips Present To Crypto? 16:53: How Is The Security Of Taiwan Critical To The Chip War? 19:01: How Do Chips Impact Your Life Everyday? 21:26: Will Chip Advancement Eliminate Jobs?
11/16/2022 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
Future of the 401(k)
Ted Benna, “The Father of the 401(k),” joins Andy to discuss how inflation impacts retirement investments. Also discover how to safeguard your financial future no matter what age you are. SHOW NOTES: 4:04: How Do IRAs Compare To 401(k)s? 6:30 How Has The Global Economy Become More Troubling For Investors? 7:59: How Has The Breakdown Of Institutions Increased Risk For Investors? 12:05: What Are The Limitations Of IRAs & 401(k)s? 14:46: How Can ESG Interfere With Fiduciary Responsibility? 18:52: Should Retirement Contributions Be Mandated? 25:00: How Will Long-term Inflation Impact 401(k)s? 27:59: What Opportunities Rise From Faltering Economies?
10/27/2022 • 37 minutes, 42 seconds
Master Your Supply Chain
Discover how to evaluate and leverage supply chains in business, purchasing and investing. SHOW NOTES: 2:07: How Did The Use Of Middlemen Expand? 5:29: How Do You Determine The Value Of Middlemen? 8:31: How Can You Determine The Value Of A Supply Chain? 14:45: What Did Covid Reveal About Supply Chains? 21:22: Will DeFi Replace Traditional Banking? 30:23: How Can You Educate Yourself On The Direct Economy?
10/11/2022 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
Inevitable Inflation
Discover how our current inflation crisis was the inevitable result of political policies, and how you can safeguard your investments with opportunities afforded by inflation. SHOW NOTES: 6:17: How Has “Creditism” Impacted Monetary Policy? 7:39: How Do Paper Currencies Affect Inflation? 17:20: How Do Central Banks & Politicians Drive Inflation? 21:13: How Does The Price On Time Determine Efficiency Of Capital? 26:17: What Have We Learned About Modern Monetary Theory? 38:17: What Opportunities Does Inflation Create? 40:29: How Does Financial Literacy Provide Security
9/26/2022 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
Fight, Protect, Heal
Discover how to develop a personal and financial plan to safeguard your health and wealth. SHOW NOTES: 5:05: How Can You Build Toughness? 6:22: What Defines A Warrior? 9:49: How Does Transformation Begin From Within? 12:50: What Is The Value Of Service? 15:44: How Do You Learn To Properly Fight? 24:28: How Do You Learn To Protect Yourself? 28:05: How Do You Learn To Heal? 32:51: What Is The Cost Of Transformation?
9/14/2022 • 38 minutes, 52 seconds
Winning Tax Strategies
Discover how the tax code rewards certain types of investing. SHOW NOTES: 7:23: How Can The IRS Become A Wealth-Building Partner? 12:05: How Is The Tax Code A Guidebook To Successful Investing? 14:28: How Do You Progress From Being Rich To Being Wealthy? 17:44: What Motivates The Government To Offer Tax Incentives? 25:45: How Is It Patriotic To Pay Fewer Taxes?
8/29/2022 • 41 minutes, 35 seconds
Inflation Opportunities
Discover how inflation impacts stock trading, and how to build a trading plan to navigate these inflationary times. SHOW NOTES: 4:56: What Do Traders Need To Know About Current Inflation? 10:14: What Do Traders Need To Know About Current Money Supplies? 15:59: What Sectors Gain Strength During Inflation? 29:39: How Did Inflation Expose Crypto Currencies? 42:53: How Does Inflation Create Trading Opportunities?
8/15/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
How To Improve Your Brain
Discover how to change your mind – and the minds of others – in this discussion with David McRaney. SHOW NOTES: 4:53: How Unaware Are Humans? 11:04: How Can Humans Improve By Raising Awareness Of Being Wrong? 17:27: What Is The Best Way To Change Your Own Mind? 26:35: How Does The Fear Of Social Death Impact The Brain? 33:11: What Did The GameStop Event Teach Us About The Minds Of Investors? 50:22: How Can Truth Be Found In A Post-Truth World?
8/1/2022 • 57 minutes, 20 seconds
Sustain Your Game
Discover how to achieve and maintain high performance in business and at home. Alan Stein Jr. joins Andy to discuss his work with high-performance athletes and business leaders. SHOW NOTES: 6:59: How Does High Performance Begin With Respect For The Basics? 11:06: How Is Mastery Of The Basics Simple But Not Easy? 19:23: What Causes Burnout? 23:50: How Are Burnout & Stagnation Different? 29:59: How Can You Bulletproof Your Performance?
7/27/2022 • 34 minutes, 41 seconds
The Next Financial Bust
Discover how America’s sophisticated economic system lends itself to so many cycles of boom-and-bust. SHOW NOTES: 2:53: What Does The Savings & Loan Failure Teach Us About Today’s Economic Stress? 7:38: What Causes America’s Economic Failures? 11:44: How Do Financial Regulators Fail? 19:08: How Is Financial Illiteracy The Biggest Risk? 24:47: How Is Confidence The Key To Any Financial System? 32:59: How Damaging Is Q.E.? 37:19: How Have Bailouts Created More Economic Risk? 39:56: What Current Options Does The U.S. Have Today To Avoid Another Bust? 43:09: Why Are The Best Financial Minds Wary Of Helping The Government? 46:29: How Is China “Beating” The U.S.? 48:25: How Will China Win The A.I. Race? 54:37: What Are The Chances The Dollar Falters As World Reserve Currency?
7/5/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
Food For Thought (Episode 143)
Food prices are skyrocketing. Food shortages are more frequent. Global food crises are predicted. Andy speaks with a food economist who offers insight into the next expected economic crisis. SHOW NOTES: 9:01: What Is The Risk Of A Global Food Shortage? 11:07: How Would Localizing Food Production Impact Inflation? 14:44: How Can Food Inflation Lead To Social Unrest? 18:50: How Fragile Are Food Supply Chains? 24:54: How Does Food Inflation Impact The Psychology Of A Country? 29:56: How Does Specialized Production Increase Risk? 35:30: How Likely Is A Near-Term Recession In The U.S.?
6/7/2022 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Common Sense Economics (Episode 142)
Discover how economics are understood as a series of tradeoffs. Our economic policies are too often convoluted with ingredients that stray from common sense. Matthew Hennessey joins Andy to discuss how you can cut through “magical thinking” and use economics to make better choices. SHOW NOTES: 5:28: Why Are So Many People Intimidated By Economics? 7:33: How Have Economics Become “Over-Credentialized?” 10:17: How Is MMT An Example Of Economic “Magical Thinking?” 14:54: How Are Economics A Series Of Choices? 30:42: What Can Steve Jobs Teach Us About Economics? 38:08: What’s Wrong With The Fed Printing Money To Solve Problems?
5/23/2022 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds
American Money, Credit & Capital (Episode 141)
Discover how the U.S. will fund the future. Richard Duncan joins Andy to discuss money, credit and the future of the markets. SHOW NOTES: 17:46: How Has The Fed Changed Over The Last 100 Years? 21:53: How Did The Fed Become The World’s Most Powerful Economic Institution? 25:49: How Did The Money Revolution Occur? 34:18: How Did Globalization Enable The Fed To Print Massive Amounts Of Money? 38:26: How Is Our Economic System Addicted To Credit? 45:31: How Can Economic Dogma Limit Investors? 56:10: How Should The Fed Fund The Future? 1:09: How Can The Fed Control Inflation? 1:23: How Must The Fed Spend To Secure The U.S. From China? 1:38: How Can The U.S. Best Feed Its Addiction To Credit?
5/5/2022 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 47 seconds
Microeconomic Essentials (Episode #140)
Discover how runaway inflation is impacting investing, wealth and the psychology of Americans. Economist Jay Prag joins Andy to discuss the likelihood of reversing inflation with a recession. SHOW NOTES: 6:06: How Is The Fed Fueling Inflation? 11:39: Why Has Economy Not Entered Hyperinflation? 20:54: How Does The Ukraine War Impact Inflation? 26:05: How Does The Fed Behave Like An Addict? 35:05: How Will The Dollar’s Role Change? 41:10: How Is Russia’s Gold Purchasing Impacting The Global Economy? 44:43: How Do You Financially Plan For Inflation & Recession? 49:54: Why Are So Many Americans Embracing Socialism? 51:06: Is MMT A Failure? 54:56: What Is The Future Of Crypto? 1:06: Why Is The Economic Outlook For 2022 So Uncertain?
4/18/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 3 seconds
Financial Cold War (Episode 139)
SUMMARY: Discover how America and China are waging a financial war that impacts every citizen around the globe. SHOW NOTES: 5:42: How Does Bretton Woods Frame The Current Financial Cold War? 11:17: Why Is The Dollar Still The Reserve Currency? 14:48: Is The Digital Yuan Likely To Overtake The Dollar As Reserve Currency? 16:33: Why Are The Saudis Considering Payment For Oil In Yuan? 24:02: What Is America’s “Burden Of A Superpower?” 29:43: Is The Current Global Financial System Sustainable? 32:21: How Will Efficiency Determine The Future Of Money? 35:43: Is Capitalism In Danger Of Collapsing? 44:29: How Does Japan Project The Future Of The U.S.? 52:13: How Will The Ukraine War Impact U.S.-China Relations?
4/5/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 30 seconds
Getting Started As An Entrepreneur (Episode 138)
SUMMARY: Discover how to start a business, or transition from an employee to a business owner. SHOW NOTES: 3:34: How Does A Person Get Started In Entrepreneurship? 6:24: How Does Entrepreneurship Expose Your Weaknesses? 11:03: Where Does A Person Educate Themselves On Entrepreneurship? 13:48: How Is Mission Vital To Entrepreneurial Success? 15:06: How Is Entrepreneurship A Lifestyle? 16:38: Why Do Young Entrepreneurs Need To Focus On Their Legacies Now? 18:57: What Are The Advantages Of Buying A Business As Opposed To Starting One? 21:05: How Does An Aspiring Entrepreneur Measure His Passion? 22:03: How Do Successful Entrepreneurs Deal With Failure?
3/20/2022 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Commodities Crisis (Episode 137)
SUMMARY: Gas prices are soaring. Food prices are spiking. Discover how commodities markets are contributing to economic chaos around the globe. SHOW NOTES: 6:04: How Are Traders Detached From Fundamentals? 10:52: How Will Expensive Oil Impact Other Commodities? 18:07: What Will Trigger Hyperinflation? 20:21: How Does Debt Disappear? 27:57: How Will The Ukraine War Contribute To Massive Food Shortages?
3/14/2022 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
Shield Against Uncertainty (Episode 136)
SUMMARY: Discover what it takes to successfully trade as uncertainty in the economy rises. Alex Gurevich joins Andy to discuss his trading strategy during the pandemic. SHOW NOTES: 5:10: How Has The Pandemic Changed Trading? 8:09: How Was The Market Foreshadowing The Drop In March 2020? 15:03: What Is The Difference Between Traders And Investors? 19:35: What Is The Struggle Of Insurance? 22:19: What Are The Lessons From The Pandemic Market Drop Of 2020? 27:12: What Can The Fed Do About Inflation? 30:49: Could The Market Drop To Pre-Pandemic Levels? 39:44: How Do Traders Develop A Winning Style?
2/27/2022 • 46 minutes, 6 seconds
Gamestop Lessons (Episode 135)
SUMMARY: Discover what the GameStop/Reddit/Robinhood Revolution exposed about investing. Spencer Jakab joins Andy with analysis of this historic chapter in investing that sent shockwaves through the markets and provided many unintended consequences. SHOW NOTES: 5:17: How Do Online Trading Platforms Influence Trading? 10:46: Have Markets Ever Experienced A GameStop/Robinhood-type Event? 15:28: How Was GameStop Uniquely Positioned To Be Massively Shorted? 17:55: How Did The CEO Of GameStop Win? 22:09: How Are Investors Living In A Magical Time? 26:39: How Can Inexperienced Traders Hedge Against Risk?
2/13/2022 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Debt Paradox (Episode 134)
SUMMARY: Discover how personal and public debt has reached an inflection point. Richard Vague joins Andy to discuss realistic ways to reduce student loans, home mortgages, and small business debt. SHOW NOTES: 2:42: How Is Personal Debt The Real Crisis? 4:48: What Is The Paradox Of Debt? 7:21: How Is Debt Different Depending On Wealth? 10:43: How Have Debt Policies Become Exhausted? 12:05: How Do You Deal With Student Debt? 17:05: Can Debt Be Maxed Out? 21:32: How Does The Overton Window Impact Politicians? 25:33: What Does A Realistic Debt Alleviation Policy Look Like?
1/30/2022 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Free Market (Episode 133)
SUMMARY: Discover how free capitalist markets really are. Nicholas Wapshott joins Andy to discuss the ongoing debate about government influence of money creation, debt and banking. SHOW NOTES: 7:39: Are Free Markets Really Free? 9:10: What Would A Government-Free Economy Look Like? 11:50: How Does The U.S. Government Guarantee Banks Don’t Fail? 13:05: How Did Paul Volker Crush Inflation? 16:57: The U.S. Economy Is Built On Near-Zero Interest Rates. What Happens When Rates Rise? 19:20: How Relevant Are Milton Friedman & Paul Samuelson Today? 22:19: Does The Government Ever Need To Worry About Debt?
1/16/2022 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
Money's Midlife Crisis
SUMMARY: Discover how money is quickly changing under Modern Monetary Theory, low interest rates and income inequality. Zvi Schreiber joins Andy to discuss how money is going out of style, and what skills you’ll need to achieve prosperity. SHOW NOTES: 4:23: What Is The Future Of Fiat Money? 8:59: How Is MMT Impacting Money? 12:35: How Do Low Interest Rates Accelerate Inequality? 16:31: How Does Money Printing Benefit The Rich? 19:41: How Do Low Or Negative Interest Rates Change Behavior? 21:46: Why Is The Demand For Goods & Services Too Low? 30:11: How Is Crypto A ‘Strange Beast?’
1/2/2022 • 43 minutes, 40 seconds
The Value Of Index Funds (Episode 131)
SUMMARY: Discover how the invention of index funds changed forever the way stocks are bought and sold. SHOW NOTES: 8:56: How Do Index Funds Impact Active Investment? 15:25: How Do Index Funds Solve The Problem Of Scalability? 18:57: How Do Investors Determine The Best Index Funds? 23:17: How Do Fees Impact Index Funds? 27:31: What Is The Future Of Bitcoin ETFs? 30:57: How Does Market Cap Add Risk To Index Funds? 36:10: What Are The Unintended Consequences Of Index Funds?
12/19/2021 • 42 minutes, 51 seconds
Economic Sins (Episode 130)
Summary: Just like The Seven Deadly Sins, there are Seven Economic Sins that can impede success in business. James Otteson joins Andy to discuss economic sins and how personal decision-making can lead to a prosperous life. SHOW NOTES: 5:35: What Is The Invisible Hand? 11:52: How Is Technology Making People More Risk Averse? 19:29: What Are The Unseen Consequences Of Deadly Economic Sins? 28:20: How Does Envy Impede Economic Success? 37:10: How Do You Use Your Best Skills In An Honorable Way?
12/5/2021 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Inside Inflation (Episode 129)
SUMMARY: Discover why inflation occurs and how you can prepare to live with it. Andy and a team of his best educators take a deep dive into The Fed and monetary policy, and explain in practical terms how you can navigate inflation. SHOW NOTES: 2:35: Why Should You Care About Inflation? 4:26: How Is Current Monetary Policy Unprecedented? 5:32: Why Are There Negative Interest Rates? 14:09: How Does Inflation Impact Everybody? 26:03: How Does The Fed Act Like A Doctor Treating A Sick Patient? 33:57: Why Is The Fed Tapering? 36:40: How Is MMT A Threat To Freedom? 46:46: What Financial Lessons Can We Learn From The Wizard Of Oz?
11/21/2021 • 55 minutes, 20 seconds
Permanent Con (Episode 128)
SUMMARY: Discover how the financial system encourages fraud and discourages oversight. Jared Bibler joins Andy to discuss his work investigating financial systems dating back to the Great Recession of 2008. SHOW NOTES: 4:36: What Made Iceland So Corrupt Leading Into The Great Recession? 14:36: How Do Governments Encourage Financial Corruption? 17:43: How Has Financial Oversight Changed Since 2008? 22:06: How Are Central Banks Becoming Weaker? 26:29: Will Crypto Help Safeguard Fraud In The Financial System? 34:21: How Can Investors Protect Themselves From Systemic Corruption? 40:34: How Can Systemic Corruption Be Corrected?
11/7/2021 • 43 minutes, 43 seconds
Hollowed Out (Episode 127)
SUMMARY: Schools have become a lightning rod for our national divisiveness. Discover how technology and the failure of adults are hollowing out America’s youth. Jeremy Adams joins Andy to discuss his research and solutions to this crisis. SHOW NOTES: 1:36: How Are Young Citizens Hallowed Out? 4:04: What Does It Mean To Be Hollowed Out? 8:23: How Do You Find The Middle Ground Between Neglect And Abuse? 14:24: How Are Parents Hollowing Out Their Kids? 21:03: How Are Toxic Politics The Result Of A Hollowed Out Society? 23:22: How Do You Fix The Hollowed Out Crisis?
10/24/2021 • 39 minutes, 49 seconds
Red-Hot Real Estate (Episode 126)
SUMMARY: Residential real estate prices are skyrocketing. Discover if the market is overheated, and how to make money in any market with proper financial education. SHOW NOTES: 8:51: Is Residential Real Estate Overheated? 12:49: How Do Investors Profit In Up And Down Markets? 17:25: What Role Does Financial Education Play In Successful Investing? 21:17: What Can We Learn From The Evergrande Crisis? 24:56: How Do You Turn Bad Debt Into Good Debt?
10/12/2021 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
What Causes Inflation? (Episode 125)
SUMMARY: Discover why massive government spending does not lead to inflation. Richard Vague, Secretary of Banking & Securities of Pennsylvania, joins Andy to discuss his research into the origins of inflation. SHOW NOTES: 6:48: Does MMT Work? 8:48: How Does MMT Not Cause Inflation? 14:02: Why Should We View The U.S. Economy A Wartime Economy? 20:10: How Is Personal Credit More Important Than Government Credit? 23:46: How Are Stocks & Real Estate Tied Together? 26:57: Is Commercial Real Estate Dead?
10/2/2021 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
End Of Banks (Episode 124)
SUMMARY: The financial system as we know it is coming to an end. Decentralized Finance will upend banking, credit, loans and commercial transactions. Economist Campbell Harvey joins Andy to discuss DeFi. SHOW NOTES: 3:36: How Does The Yield Curve Predict Recessions? 13:38: Why Do Policymakers Want To Convince You That Inflation Is Transitory? 20:06: Why Is MMT Baloney? 22:56: How Does Inflation Impact Stocks? 29:16: What Is DeFi? 31:40: Why Are Banks Doomed? 35:57: How Will DeFi Impact The Fed? 41:58: How Has Technology Changed Education?
9/12/2021 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
Inflation Nation (Episode 123)
SUMMARY: Andy continues his series on inflation with economist John Horn. Discover what options remain to curtail inflation, and what the risk is for runaway inflation. SHOW NOTES: 3:41: How Is The Fed Dealing With Inflation? 6:55: Who’s In Charge Of Dealing With Inflation? 11:06: What Value Do Economic Fundamentals Hold Today? 16:39: How Does Inflation Impact Lending Rates? 22:08: What Are The Limits Of Borrowed Money? 27:06: Will Assets Be Further Inflated? 34:37: What Inflation-Fighting Tools Remain For The Fed To Use? 38:19: Why Is Universal Basic Income Inevitable? 39:19: Are We Doing MMT?
9/5/2021 • 47 minutes, 24 seconds
Inside The Student Debt Crisis (Episode122)
SUMMARY: Discover how student debt has ensnared so many families while enriching schools, politicians and bankers. Josh Mitchell joins Andy to discuss how you can leverage the student debt scheme to your advantage, and avoid its traps. SHOW NOTES: 6:03: How Did Student Loans Start As A “Noble” Cause? 11:00: How Have Student Loans Impacted Tuition? 16:43: How Did The Government Fashion Student Loans To Protect Itself? 23:19: How Much Higher Will Student Debt Rise? 26:38: How Do Colleges Prey On Students Seeking Loans? 29:44: How Do Colleges Benefit From Student Loans? 36:44: What Are The Consequences Of Tuition-Free College? 41:39: What Should Students & Parents Consider Before Taking A Loan?
8/28/2021 • 48 minutes, 9 seconds
How History Informs Crypto (Episode 121)
SUMMARY: Discover how America’s economic history led to the rise of crypto currencies. Gerald Dwyer joins Andy to discuss how the Free Banking Era, the Fed, and the Gold Standard can inform the future of crypto currencies. SHOW NOTES: 2:27: How Did Americans Banks Print Their Own Currencies? 7:47: What Does Free Banking Teach Us About Crypto Currencies? 12:00: Will Taxes Protect The Dollar? 16:19: Should Crypto Be Viewed As An Investment? 22:59: Is There Obsolescence Risk With Bit Coin? 27:35: Who Is In Charge Of Bit Coin? 30:49: Why Is MMT A Fallacy? 35:01: How Has The Fed Lost Control Of Money? 40:12: What Are Crypto Currencies’ Relationship With Inflation? 48:57: Why Is It Unlikely That Americans Will Understand Fiscal Policy?
8/11/2021 • 51 minutes, 35 seconds
American Inflation (Episode 120)
SUMMARY: Economist Desmond Lachman joins Andy in part 2 of the Inflation Series. Discover how fiscal policy will likely trigger massive economic turmoil in the coming years. SHOW NOTES: 3:54: Is U.S. Fiscal Policy Going To Sustain Inflation? 9:20: How Is Deflationary Pressure Contributing To Inflation? 13:47: What Have We Learned From Modern Monetary Theory? 18:20: How Is The Fed Boxed In? 21:27: Will The U.S. Jump Into Hyperinflation? 26:19: What Will Prompt The Fed To Raise Interest Rates? 28:31: Is Inflation A Global Problem? 30:48: How Is Education Contributing To Risky Fiscal Policies?
7/27/2021 • 33 minutes, 40 seconds
Inflation Danger (Episode 119)
SUMMARY: Fiscal policy has produced inflation. David Laidler, one of the foremost scholars of inflation and monetarism, joins Andy to discuss how current inflation compares to historic inflation. Discover how inflation impacts your savings and spending, and how it likely will trigger more civic unrest. SHOW NOTES: 1:49: Why Should Americans Be Worried About Inflation? 4:52: How Has The Fed Handcuffed Itself? 7:11: Is Current Inflation A Global Phenomenon? 9:40: Are Central Banks Still In Control Of Inflation? 13:45: Does MMT Work? 17:08: Does MMT Curtail Individual Freedom? 22:12: How Does Current Fiscal Policy Impact Stock Investing? 28:51: Why Should Young Americans Feel Grateful About The Economy?
7/11/2021 • 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Investing For Life (Episode 118)
SUMMARY: Discover how the best investing strategies overlap with successful life strategies. William Green joins Andy to discuss his work studying the world’s top investors. SHOW NOTES: 8:00: What Are The Similar Traits Top Traders Possess? 14:49: How Do Trading Skills Overlap To Life Skills? 20:43: How Does Success Begin With Eliminating Stupidity? 29:50: How Is Success Simple? 37:17: How Do You Distinguish What You Can Control? 41:11: How Can New Investors Begin On The Right Track?
6/23/2021 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
Macro Trading (Episode 117)
SUMMARY: Discover how macro trading is influencing all markets. Colin Lancaster, one of Wall Street’s most accomplished macro traders, joins Andy to discuss how sovereign policies around the globe are likely to cause turbulence for many investors. SHOW NOTES: 7:12: How Is Macro Policy Driving The Markets? 9:48: What Is A Bubble? 12:52: How Is QE Policy Diminishing In Value? 15:56: Is The U.S. Fully Adopting Modern Monetary Theory? 19:17: Has The Fed Neutered It’s Own Power? 22:51: What Can A 401(k) Investor Do To Protect His Retirement Savings?
5/30/2021 • 31 minutes, 8 seconds
(Episode 116)
SUMMARY: Discover the psychology of why people say yes. Robert Cialdini joins Andy to discuss his seminal research of influence and persuasion, and how to use it ethically in business and life. SHOW NOTES: 9:04: What Is Pre-Suasion? 12:08: What Is The Difference Between Influence & Manipulation? 14:47: How Does Empathy Relate To Persuasion? 18:16: How Can A Divided Nation Learn To Cooperate? 25:14: How Did Cialdini Influence Warren Buffett?
5/12/2021 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Improve Your Mental Game (Episode 115)
SUMMARY: Discover how to master the mental game of trading. Jared Tendler joins Andy to discuss a system traders can employ to improve all aspects of their lives. SHOW NOTES: 6:16: How Do Traders Begin Mastering Their Mental Games? 10:46: What Are The Most Common Mental Problems Facing Traders? 13:23: How Can Traders Train To Make The Best Decisions? 17:34: Why Do Traders Over-Value Their Predictions? 20:37: How Can Traders Master Confirmation Bias? 24:17: How Do Traders Know Their Weaknesses? 27:13: What Are The 3 Elements Traders Can Use To Improve Their Mental Game? 37:41: How Can Certainty Cure Fear?
5/1/2021 • 46 minutes, 42 seconds
Is Inflation Extinct (Episode 114)
SUMMARY: Economist Richard Duncan joins Andy to discuss how the global economy has fundamentally changed. Discover how massive money printing may not bring inflation. SHOW NOTES: 4:48: How Is Money Creation Radically Changing The Economy? 6:27: What Happens When The Velocity Of Money Slows? 10:31: Where Is Inflation? 15:01: Why Are Stocks At All-Time Highs? 21:19: Will Taxes Control Inflation? 26:47: How Will Gold & Bitcoin Respond To The New Economy? 30:30: What Deflationary Pressures Exist? 39:36: What Can We Learn From The Great Recession Of 2008? 43:41: Why Is It Smart For The U.S. Government To Spend $10 Trillion Dollars? 46:46: What Are The Risks Of Politicians Controlling The Economy? 48:56: Why Is It Vital That America Outspend China on Artificial Intelligence?
4/4/2021 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
Rebound (Episode 113)
SUMMARY: Matt Doherty, the championship-level coach and basketball player, joins Andy to discuss the skills you can develop to turn failure into success. SHOW NOTES: 4:18: Why Does Everyone Benefit From Coaching? 6:52: Why Do Successful People Focus On Failure? 10:42: Why Do So Many Young Adults Embrace Victimhood? 16:30: What’s The Best Way To Rebound From Failure In Business? 18:52: What’s The Most Important Lesson Dean Smith Taught You? 19:13: What Did Michael Jordan Teach You About Competitiveness?
3/24/2021 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
The Money Myth (Episode 112)
SUMMARY: Discover how currencies are fairy tails. Frederick Kaufman joins Andy to discuss his research into the history of currencies, and how any successful investor must decipher what’s fact and what’s fiction. SHOW NOTES: 3:37: How Is Money A Fiction? 6:22: What Is The Greatest Misconception About Money? 10:16: Are We Shifting To MMT? 14:28: Where Is The Money Action today? 21:02: How Is Crypto Fiction? 29:46: How Did Bretton Woods Change Money? 39:08: Why Is Money Always About Status? 44:35: How Is Status Changing? 48:16: Why Do We Need More Money To Solve Income Inequality? 55:28: How Does Wall Street Skim Your Money?
3/7/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Entrepreneurship (Episode 111)
SUMMARY: Discover how women adopt specific skills to become successful entrepreneurs. Charlene Walter joins Andy to discuss her research and personal experience in this field. SHOW NOTES: 6:14: Why Have More Women Than Men Lost Their Jobs During The Pandemic? 9:43: How Do Successful Entrepreneurs Develop Their Minds? 11:08: How Do Women View Entrepreneurship? 16:40: What Entrepreneurial Opportunities Does The Pandemic Present? 18:47: How Do You Build Resilience? 25:21: What Are The Ways You Can Gain Financial Education?
2/21/2021 • 30 minutes, 52 seconds
Layered Money (Episode 110)
SUMMARY: Discover how bit coin fits into the hierarchy of monies. Traders and investors will hear if the future of bit coin is to compete with or compliment more established monies like the U.S. Dollar and gold. SHOW NOTES: 3:49: Is Bit Coin Fully Established? 5:58: What Is Layered Money? 8:06: How Does Bit Coin Fit With Other Monies? 13:59: Why Is The U.S. Dollar In Trouble? 20:31: Should Investors Treat Bit Coin As A Currency Or Investment? 28:41: How Has Block Chain Brought Bit Coin Legitimacy? 34:22: What Is Bit Coin’s Political Risk? 42:11: Is It Possible To Increase The Supply Of Bit Coin?
2/7/2021 • 52 minutes, 1 second
When Things Go Wrong (109)
SUMMARY: Discover what to do when things go wrong. Planning instead of reacting to crises is a skill anyone can learn. Andy and Frank Supovitz offer hard-earned wisdom on crisis planning and management. SHOW NOTES: 3:19: How We Are All Project Managers? 8:42: Why Is Planning Often Wrong? 12:34: How Do Solutions Contain Patterns? 21:02: What Was Right & Wrong About The CDC’s Initial Response To COVID? 25:02: Why Is Hope Not A Plan? 31:39: How Do You Motivate Someone To Be Proactive With Crisis Management?
1/24/2021 • 37 minutes, 10 seconds
Win After The Pandemic (Episode 107)
SUMMARY: Jim Rickards joins Andy to discuss his research into the post-pandemic economy. Discover how to best position yourself and your business now that COVID vaccines have arrived. SHOW NOTES: 3:01: How Has The Fed Changed The Economy? 15:16: Why Should You Focus On Velocity Of Money? 26:54: What’s Wrong With Modern Monetary Theory? 34:34: How Can You Forecast Your Economic Future?
1/10/2021 • 37 minutes, 6 seconds
(Cyber) Secure Your Wealth (Episode 107)
SUMMARY: Cyber security is the backbone of any financial plan. Discover the risks present every time you use your phone, email, software or hardware. Rob Embers joins Andy with valuable information that may help you secure your wealth. SHOW NOTES: 3:23: How Can You Protect Your Data? 6:35: What Do Cyber Criminals Want? 9:50: How Safe Are Online Brokerages? 12:29: Is It Safe To Use Hot-Spot Wi-Fi? 14:31: Is Block Chain Safe? 18:36: How Has COVID Inspired Cyber Criminals? 20:49: What Is A Basic Cyber Security Plan For Businesses?
12/24/2020 • 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Christmas Cashflow (Episode 106)
SUMMARY: Games are a great way to learn. Andy speaks with Kim Kiyosaki about a board game that teaches financial education. SHOW NOTES: 9:17: How Was The Cashflow Game Created? 16:26: How Does A Game Teach Investing For Cashflow? 20:21: How Do Games Reveal Character? 29:17: Why Is The Cashflow Game Useful To All Investors?
12/14/2020 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
Protect Your Privacy (Episode 105)
SUMMARY: Big Tech has created the Data Economy, which exploits your personal and business privacy. Discover how you can protect your privacy while engaging in the Data Economy. Carissa Veliz joins Andy. SHOW NOTES: 2:50: What Is The Data Economy? 3:56: What’s Wrong With Big Tech Collecting Data? 6:19: How Will AI Advance The Data Economy? 9:08: How Much Info Does Big Tech Acquire? 12:53: How Are Governments Reacting To The Data Economy? 15:13: How Can Individuals Protect Themselves In The Data Economy? 17:01: How Has COVID Impacted Privacy? 20:07: What Responsibility Do Small Businesses Have In The Data Economy?
11/28/2020 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Market Wizards (Episode 104)
SUMMARY: Discover how the best traders set themselves apart. Jack Schwager joins Andy to share details about a lifetime of work interviewing and analyzing the best market traders. SHOW NOTES: 5:02: Why Do The Best Traders Care The Least About Profits? 8:26: What Is The Psychological Trait Top Traders Possess? 12:49: How Do Top Traders View Market Stability? 16:45: Can You Teach Yourself To Be A Top Trader? 21:29: How Do Top Traders Manage Risk? 25:44: Do Top Traders Subscribe To One Style Of Trading? 28:17: How Has AI Impacted The Top Traders? 31:42: How Can A Good Trader Become A Top Trader?
11/19/2020 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
The Price Of Tomorrow (Episode 103)
SUMMARY: Monetary systems may no longer function under the rapid advances of technology. Discover how you can protect your wealth and navigate an uncertain future. Jeff Booth joins Andy. SHOW NOTES: 5:45: How Does Technology Create Abundance? 10:14: How Are All Markets Manipulated? 12:55: Why Do Humans Not Understand Exponentials? 16:32: How Are All Monetary Systems Failing? 21:55: What Is Driving People Apart? 22:55: How Do You Prepare For An Uncertain Future? 24:10: Why Are The Next 10 Years Guaranteed To Be Difficult? 26:43: Why Will Social Fracture Become Worse?
10/29/2020 • 36 minutes, 12 seconds
Faithful Investing (Episode 102)
SUMMARY: Jewel Tankard joins Andy for an inspiring discussion of faith and entrepreneurship. SHOW NOTES: 1:48: How Did Jewel’s Parents Inspire Her To Be An Entrepreneur? 9:16: What Can We Learn From Racial Strife In America? 15:22: Does The Bible Teach That Money IS The Root Of All Evil? 18:28: How Does Entrepreneurship Differ For Women? 24:19: How Is Detroit Delivering Financial Literacy? 28:19: Why Is It Important For Aspiring Entrepreneurs To Act Immediately?
10/19/2020 • 33 minutes, 49 seconds
Life After Covid (Episode 101)
SUMMARY: What will the world look like after COVID? Discover how business, school and investing will emerge post pandemic. Mauro Guillen joins Andy to discuss his groundbreaking research into the reshaping of the future. SHOW NOTES: 4:54: How Will COVID Change The Future? 6:58: What Jobs Will Be Eliminated In The Next 10 Years? 11:02: How Will Incomes Be Allocated In The Future? 15:09: How Will The Future Of Money Change? 18:29: How Will Demographics Change In The Next 10 Years? 23:33: Are People Psychologically Prepared For The Rapid Change Currently Underway?
10/4/2020 • 28 minutes, 18 seconds
Improving Capitalism (Episode 100)
SUMMARY: Income inequality is an issue that affects the poor, middle class and rich. Warren Valdmanis joins Andy to discuss solutions for challenges facing capitalism. SHOW NOTES: 4:26: How Does Capitalism Need To Improve? 7:42: How Is Income Inequality A Problem For The Rich? 9:55: How Can Business Owners Manage Greed? 15:10: How Can Social Capitalism Gain Momentum? 20:30: How Can Entrepreneurs Best Achieve Social Capitalism?
9/4/2020 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Covid Psychology (Episode 99)
SUMMARY: Discover how the COVID crisis may be psychologically impacting your financial decisions. Joy Lere joins Andy to discuss her work helping people successfully manage finances during times of crisis. SHOW NOTES: 3:54: How Are Money And Psychology Connected? 10:09: What Are The Factors That Go Into Financial Decision Making? 17:03: How Is COVID Impacting Financial Decisions? 24:29: How Can A Simple Shift In Mindset Help Your Psychology? 27:40: How Can You Create Financial Anti-Fragility?
8/24/2020 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
Carry Trades (Episode 98)
SUMMARY: Unprecedented central banking intervention into financial markets has turned global markets into one big carry trade. Discover how carry trading impacts your investments and how you can navigate carry trading. SHOW NOTES: 3:26: What Is A Carry Trade? 6:10: How Do Fluctuations Of Currencies Impact Carry Trades? 13:32: How Does Credit Expansion Impact Carry Trades? 17:38: How Is Fundamental Trading Impacted By Carry Trading? 25:22: Why Must The Fed Be Required To Print Money? 38:22: How Is The S&P 500 Related To Carry Trading? 53:59: How Has Carry Trading Impacted Modern Monetary Theory?
8/9/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Trust & Business
Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship, yet it increasingly is in short supply. Joel Peterson joins Andy to discuss how to build, execute and maintain trust in business.
7/24/2020 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
How People Go Broke (Episode 96)
SUMMARY: Bad habits – not lack of knowledge -- are the most common reasons people go broke. John MacGregor joins Andy to discuss the habits you can develop today that will help you preserve your wealth. SHOW NOTES: 3:41: What’s The #1 Reason People Go Broke? 6:30: Why Do So Few People Make A Financial Plan? 10:30: How Is Losing Wealth A Behavioral Issue? 14:58: How Do You Change Your Financial Behavior? 21:13: What Should People Do During COVID To Protect Their Wealth?
7/10/2020 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Gold ETFs (Episode 95)
SUMMARY: Discover the advantages and risks of owning gold ETFs. Tom Lydon joins Andy to discuss the differences between paper gold and physical gold. SHOW NOTES: 5:18: What Is A Gold ETF? 14:37: Why Do Gold ETFs Get A Bad Rap? 18:35: How Does A New Investor Educate Himself On ETFs? 24:55: Why Is The Stock Market Rising During The COVID Crisis?
6/27/2020 • 33 minutes, 31 seconds
Why Stocks Are Up (Episode 94)
SUMMARY: The COVID crisis has collapsed the economy, yet the stock market has rebounded. Discover why stocks are up when the rest of the economy is down. SHOW NOTES: 9:17: Is There Any Data That Support The Market’s Rise? 10:17: Is There Historical Context To Explain The Economic Collapse? 15:24: How Does Fundamental Analysis Impact Stocks? 18:46: How Does Emotional Trading Create Bubbles? 23:46: Should The Fed Directly Buy Equities? 30:18: How Does The Fed Expand Credit? 36:57: Why Traders Should Not Bet Against The Fed.
6/13/2020 • 46 minutes, 49 seconds
Hold On
SUMMARY: Andy addresses the death of George Floyd with guest Tim Drisdom.
6/4/2020 • 47 minutes, 19 seconds
Is Oil On Sale? (Episode 92)
SUMMARY: Oil prices are rising after reaching historically low prices. Discover what you need to know about the oil sector during the COVID crisis. Mike Mauceli, CEO of REI Energy, joins Andy. SHOW NOTES: 6:41: Why Did The Saudis & Russia Start A Price War? 10:16: Why Do Lifting Costs Vary So Much? 16:12: Is Russia Trying To Put U.S. Frackers Out Of Business? 17:43: How Did Oil Prices Go Negative? 26:07: What Are The Investment Opportunities In Oil?
5/22/2020 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
COVID Kills Pensions (Episode 91)
SUMMARY: The COVID crisis is adding pressure to an already wobbly public pension system. Ted Siedle joins Andy to discuss how you can protect your public pension, bypass a pension and/or help overhaul a broken scheme. SHOW NOTES: 2:13: How Is COVID Impacting Public Pensions? 4:55: How Are Many Public Pensions Underfunded? 10:15: How Do Wall Street Fees Impact Public Pensions? 14:21: What Level Of Responsibility Does The Pensioner Have? 18:52: Will The COVID Crisis Trigger Pensions To Declare Bankruptcy?
5/8/2020 • 36 minutes, 47 seconds
Legal Protection During Coronavirus (Episode 90)
SUMMARY: Rent, loans, debt, taxes, estate planning: these are just some of the issues under scrutiny during the coronavirus crisis. Garrett Sutton joins Andy with legal analysis for business owners and investors. SHOW NOTES: 2:43: How Is Coronavirus Changing Legal Work? 6:31: How Are Real Estate Contracts Being Impacted By Coronavirus? 10:12: Why Are Handshake Agreements So Risky? 14:40: How Is Coronavirus Sparking New Lawsuits? 18:23: What Legal Entities Are Important? 23:30: How Should You Adjust Your Estate Planning?
4/29/2020 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
The Value Of Your Network(Episode 89)
SUMMARY: The coronavirus crisis highlights the value of your personal network. Bryan Thayer joins Andy to discuss how you can leverage your network to find help and offer help. SHOW NOTES: 4:08: How Is Networking Valuable? 16:30: Why Is Leaning On Your Network Particularly Vital During The Coronavirus Crisis? 23:03: Why Is An Attitude Of Abundance Important? 25:17: How Do You Ask And Offer Help? 31:14: What Is The Power Of Words?
4/15/2020 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
The Coronavirus Economy (Episode 88)
SUMMARY: Recession or depression? How will economies re-open? How will stocks perform? Richard Duncan joins Andy to discuss the present and future economic implications of the coronavirus crisis. SHOW NOTES: 4:31: How Did The Fed Just Stabilize The U.S. Economy? 7:00: Where Will The Bailout Money Come From? 8:43: Will The Fed Buy Stocks? 13:25: How Will Coronavirus Change Stock Trading? 15:53: Where Does U.S. Debt Stand? 22:31: How Has The Fed Printed So Much Money & Avoided Inflation? 31:05: What Is The Future Of The Dollar? 42:32: Why Did Coronavirus Cause A Flight To Cash? 43:42: How Is Coronavirus Creating Demand & Supply Problems? 46:22: How Should You Invest In This Crisis?
4/10/2020 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
The Father Of The 401(k) (Episode 87)
SUMMARY: Stocks continue to slide during the coronavirus crisis. Ted Benna, the Father of the 401(k), joins Andy to discuss market conditions and how people can protect their retirement savings. This is vital information for anyone invested in a 401(k). SHOW NOTES: 5:20: How Did Ted Predict This Market Plunge? 8:53: Why Did Ted Invent The Matching Employer Benefit? 12:22: How Has The 401(k) Changed After 40 Years? 18:46: How Did The 401(k) Catapult The Mutual Fund Business? 21:56: How Have Wall Street Fees Impacted 401(k)s? 27:59: What Investment Plans Can You Make Today?
3/24/2020 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
Happy Money (Episode 86)
SUMMARY: Your relationship with money influences all aspects of life. Ken Honda joins Andy and reveals how a “happy” relationship with money is the best pathway to a bountiful life. SHOW NOTES: 4:29: Why Do Most People Have “Unhappy” Money? 5:57: What Happens When We Define Ourselves Through Money? 8:22: How Is Money An Energy Source? 10:38: What Is Unhappy Money? 14:57: How Does Education Relate To Happiness? 22:27: What Are Money Wounds? 26:01: How Can You Heal Money Wounds?
2/6/2020 • 31 minutes, 34 seconds
Predict How People Behave (Episode 85)
SUMMARY: Relationships are the cornerstone of business. Discover how you can predict behavior in others to help establish and nurture productive relationships. . .and quickly terminate unhealthy relationships. Robin Dreeke, ... Read More
1/19/2020 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
401(k)s Just Got Worse (Episode 84)
SUMMARY: A new law has taken the 401(k) from bad to worse for employees. In this timely episode, Andy and the CashFlow Academy faculty discuss The Secure Act. Discover how ... Read More
1/16/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 1 second
Create Top-Notch Customer Service (Episode 83)
SUMMARY: Your customers are always in charge even if they’re not only right. Discover how to serve customers so they will grow your business. Micah Solomon joins Andy to discuss ... Read More
1/12/2020 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
How The Best Trader Trades (Episode 82)
SUMMARY: Wall Street’s best trader is not a household name, yet he far outperforms people like Warren Buffet. Andy speaks to Gregory Zuckerman about Jim Simons, and reveals how he ... Read More
12/21/2019 • 31 minutes, 42 seconds
Break Bad Habits (Episode 81)
SUMMARY: Discover the latest research behind behavior change. Andy is joined by Wendy Wood, and discusses what it takes to successfully break bad habits and lead a more fulfilling life. ... Read More
12/9/2019 • 33 minutes, 39 seconds
How To Succeed As An Entrepreneur (Episode 80)
SUMMARY: The best entrepreneurs embrace failure as a path to success. Frank Fiume joins Andy to discuss his path to success, and offers aspiring and current entrepreneurs hard-earned advice from ... Read More
10/23/2019 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
Managing Risk (Episode 79)
SUMMARY: The most important skill an investor can learn is risk management. Corey Halliday joins Andy in the final episode of “The 4 Pillars of Investing” series. Find out how ... Read More
9/17/2019 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
How Cash Flow Changes Your Life (Episode 78)
SUMMARY: Cash is a tool that creates options. By creating passive income, you have the tool to live a better life. In part 3 of “The Four Pillars Of Investing,” ... Read More
9/2/2019 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Mastering Technical Analysis (Episode 77)
SUMMARY: Part 2 of “The Four Pillars Of Investing Series.” Andy and Corey Halliday discuss the importance of technical analysis and how it can be applied to any asset class. ... Read More
8/18/2019 • 33 minutes, 4 seconds
Use Fundamental Analysis To Build Wealth (Episode 76)
SUMMARY: Part 1 of “The Four Pillars of Investing Series.” Andy and Corey Halliday explore fundamental analysis. Learn how to master fundamental analysis as part of your tool box for ... Read More
8/4/2019 • 41 minutes, 10 seconds
How To Build A Positive Team (Episode 75)
SUMMARY: Any team experiences setbacks. Overcoming setbacks distinguishes successful teams. Jon Gordon joins Andy to discuss his work with the most successful business and sports teams and the tools they ... Read More
7/21/2019 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
The Behavior Of Success (Episode 74)
SUMMARY: Financial education only takes you so far. Behavior coupled with financial education offers a greater chance for success. Daniel Crosby joins Andy to discuss his research into behavioral investing ... Read More
7/8/2019 • 45 minutes, 55 seconds
The Skill Of Persuasion (Episode 73)
SUMMARY: Successful businesses master language that influences behavior. Whether you’re making a sale, negotiating a contract or hiring the right employee, understanding behavior and language is a vital tool. Shelle ... Read More
6/24/2019 • 57 minutes, 7 seconds
The Culture Of Success (Episode 72)
SUMMARY: Office politics often dominate business and stifle productivity. In this episode, Andy speaks with Safi Bahcall about his research and experience in cultivating businesses that support creativity and success. ... Read More
6/9/2019 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
Why Relationships Are Your Most Important Asset (Episode 71)
SUMMARY: Relationships are the backbone of any successful business, but all relationships are not created equally. Zvi Band joins Andy to discuss his research and success in leveraging the power ... Read More
5/26/2019 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
Lessons From A Blue Angel (Episode 70)
SUMMARY: Blue Angel veteran John Foley joins Andy to discuss how elite military training translates to the business world. Find out how you or your business can soar to new ... Read More
5/6/2019 • 31 minutes, 48 seconds
How To Be An Entrepreneur (Episode 69)
SUMMARY: Successful entrepreneurs master a set of skills. Jules Pieri joins Andy and shares her hard-earned wisdom from her entrepreneurial journey. This is a must-listen episode for anyone thinking about ... Read More
4/21/2019 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
Ways To Become Financially Educated (Episode 68)
SUMMARY: Financial education is the engine to a fulfilled life, yet schools don’t teach it. In this episode, Andy speaks with Than Merrill about the unusual path he took to ... Read More
4/7/2019 • 37 minutes, 20 seconds
The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Experience (Episode 67)
SUMMARY: Trading may just be the ultimate entrepreneurial experience. Don Miller joins Andy to discuss how he ditched his successful corporate career to become a trader. Miller describes his oftentimes-painful ... Read More
3/24/2019 • 35 minutes, 15 seconds
The Secrets To Successful Family Business & Succession (Episode 66)
SUMMARY: Family businesses and legacy wealth come with unique challenges and joys. Tom Hubler joins Andy to discuss his work helping successful family businesses navigate the challenges of working with ... Read More
3/1/2019 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
How AI Will Impact Your Wealth (Episode 65)
SUMMARY: Artificial intelligence is drastically impacting the global economy. Futurist Martin Ford joins Andy to discuss the cutting-edge developments in AI and how it is certain to impact everything from ... Read More
2/20/2019 • 56 minutes, 37 seconds
Why Pensions Are A Financial Catastrophe (Episode 64)
SUMMARY: Andy takes a deep dive into the public pension crisis. Are they sustainable? Can you count on them for your retirement? Are they financially corrupt? Ted Siedle joins Andy ... Read More
2/8/2019 • 41 minutes, 15 seconds
How To Take The Emotion Out Of Investing (Episode 63)
Summary: Emotional decisions are often not the best decisions. This certainly applies to investment decisions. Matt Kerkoff joins Andy to discuss proven methods that lower your emotions and raise your ... Read More
1/20/2019 • 35 minutes, 7 seconds
How To Use Data To Drive Your Analysis (Episode 62)
SUMMARY: The investment environment is filled with opinion, speculation and politics. Data is harder to come by, and almost always is more valuable to the investor. Keith McCullough joins Andy ... Read More
12/16/2018 • 41 minutes, 27 seconds
Financial Education Is The Roadmap To Freedom (Episode 61)
SUMMARY Jacob Pelley joins Andy to discuss his transformation from minimum-wage employee to financially free self-employed investor. Pelley’s transformation came when he decided to educate himself and put his financial ... Read More
11/22/2018 • 42 minutes, 10 seconds
The Man Who Invented The 401k (Episode 60)
SUMMARY: The man who actually wrote the 401k joins Andy in this illuminating show. Richard Stanger was a young lawyer who crafted the 869-word insert into the IRS tax code ... Read More
11/8/2018 • 33 minutes, 15 seconds
Develop A Strong Trading Psychology (Episode 59)
SUMMARY: Successful traders develop effective psychological skills. Van Tharp joins Andy in this episode to discuss proven techniques he has developed to help traders gain a psychological advantage. SHOW NOTES: ... Read More
10/21/2018 • 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Advantages And Risks Of Real Estate Investing (Episode 58)
SUMMARY: Find out how real estate investing can build wealth. Russell Gray joins Andy for an in-depth look at the current real estate market, and also discusses his experience in ... Read More
10/3/2018 • 31 minutes, 59 seconds
How To Build A Peer Network & Prosper (Episode 57)
SUMMARY: Building assets is not only about money, commodities and real estate. People can be assets too. In this episode, Andy speaks with James Millar about the value of creating ... Read More
8/26/2018 • 31 minutes, 44 seconds
Learn How The Mind Of An Entrepreneur Works (Episode 56)
SUMMARY: Successful entrepreneurs have specific thought patterns. In this episode, Kevin Johnson, the author of “The Mind of an Entrepreneur,” joins Andy. Find out how to transform your thinking from ... Read More
8/8/2018 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
How The Fed Affects Your Money (Episode 55)
SUMMARY No institution impacts more greatly the value of your money than the Federal Reserve Bank. In this episode Andy speaks with Danielle DiMartino Booth, who spent years working inside ... Read More
7/11/2018 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
The Future Of The 401(k) (Episode 54)
SUMMARY: Forty years ago the 401(k) was invented. In this episode Andy speaks with Ted Benna, “The Father Of The 401(k),” about the good, the bad & the ugly of ... Read More
6/22/2018 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
Unsafe Thinking Can Make You Rich (Episode 53)
SUMMARY Playing it safe isn’t always the wise choice. But how do you take intelligent risk? In this episode, Andy talks to Jonah Sachs, author of “Unsafe Thinking,” about making ... Read More
6/2/2018 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Create In Investor Mindset (Episode 52)
SUMMARY Most people behave as consumers, not investors. In this episode Andy speaks with John MacGregor about the importance of developing an investor mindset. Find out why financially secure people ... Read More
5/20/2018 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
Tools Of An Entrepreneur (Episode 51)
SUMMARY Find out what separates a successful entrepreneur from an unsuccessful one. In this episode, Andy talks with Jeff Piersall founder of SCB Marketing. Jeff and Andy share hard-earned lessons ... Read More
4/26/2018 • 28 minutes, 19 seconds
How To Raise Capital (Episode 51)
SUMMARY The #1 skill of an entrepreneur is the ability to raise capital. In this episode, Andy talks to Darren Weeks, an entrepreneur who has raised many millions of dollars ... Read More
4/12/2018 • 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Crypto-Currency: A Fad Or The Future (Episode 50)
SUMMARY Bitcoin & Blockchain: Everybody’s talking about it, but few understand it. Is it the next big investment opportunity? Will it change the world? In this episode, Andy talks to ... Read More
3/29/2018 • 37 minutes, 22 seconds
Why Your Mind Plays Tricks On You (Episode 49)
SUMMARY The best business decisions are made without emotion, right? But what if it is not humanly possible to do this? In this episode, Andy talks to world-renowned neuroscientist Tali ... Read More
3/17/2018 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Find Out How To Preserve Your Hard-Earned Wealth (Episode 48)
SUMMARY What is the best way to secure and grow your wealth? Stocks? Gold? Bitcoin? The bank? In this episode, Andy talks to Chris Blasi about the options available to ... Read More
3/1/2018 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
How To Make Money With Tax Liens (Episode 47)
SUMMARY Tax liens offer investors multiple opportunities to earn wealth. Find out what tax liens are, how they become available to investors, and what the risks and rewards are. Andy ... Read More
2/4/2018 • 36 minutes, 23 seconds
Be Your Own Bank (Episode 46)
SUMMARY Getting a loan doesn’t mean you must go to a bank. In this episode, Andy talks with Patrick Donohoe about infinite banking. Find out how some investments offer opportunities ... Read More
1/19/2018 • 43 minutes, 1 second
Find Your Mission, Find Success
SUMMARY Working for money is different than working for a purpose. In this episode, Andy talks to successful entrepreneur Josh Lannon. Find out how Josh found his mission, applied it ... Read More
12/30/2017 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
Your Identity Will Be Stolen (Episode 44)
SUMMARY Cyber security is vital to any business and individual. In this timely episode, Andy talks to Adam Levin, author of “Swiped,” and finds out why everybody is susceptible to ... Read More
11/29/2017 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
Sales Equals Income (Episode 43)
Summary Andy says selling is the most important skill any entrepreneur must master. Raising money, finding new business, hiring the best people all require good sales techniques. In this episode, ... Read More
11/15/2017 • 28 minutes, 50 seconds
Be Prepared (Episode 42)
SUMMARY Planning in all facets of your life allows you to thrive in uncertain times. In this episode, Chris Martenson, author of “The Crash Course,” joins Andy. Andy & Chris ... Read More
11/6/2017 • 35 minutes, 19 seconds
Improve Your Memory, Improve Your Bottom Line (Episode 41)
SUMMARY Memory champion Ron White joins Andy to discuss how memory is linked to successful business. Something as simple as remembering a name can translate into improved cash flow. Find ... Read More
10/18/2017 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
Jack Be Nimble (Episode 40)
SUMMARY Emotions heavily influence stock markets. Long before western technical analysis was invented, Japan developed candlestick charts. In this episode, Andy speaks to Steve Nison, the Father of Modern Candlestick ... Read More
9/22/2017 • 26 minutes, 35 seconds
The Joy of Discomfort (Episode 39)
SUMMARY Successful entrepreneurs must solve problems. This oftentimes means getting comfortable being uncomfortable. In this episode Bob Molle shares stories of achieving success by overcoming obstacles. SHOW NOTES: 13:52: Why ... Read More
8/29/2017 • 36 minutes, 35 seconds
Why Captain Kirk Is Lousy With Stocks (Episode 38)
SUMMARY When emotions go up, intelligence goes down. Find out how emotional intelligence (EQ) affects the bottom line, and how you can improve your EQ. Dr. Steven Stein joins Andy ... Read More
8/9/2017 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Like a Rock (Episode 37)
SUMMARY Success in business – and life – is about overcoming obstacles. Meagan Martin of American Ninja Warriors tells Andy how she competes, and wins, athletically against men. Meagan and ... Read More
7/12/2017 • 30 minutes, 36 seconds
Showing The Caveman Fire (Episode 36)
SUMMARY: Find out why schools don’t teach financial education. Adam Carroll, producer of “Broke Busted Disgusted,” joins Andy to discuss money and kids. Vital issues like student debt, the value ... Read More
6/28/2017 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
Top Of Mind (Episode 35)
Summary: Net worth is directly related to your network. Bryan Thayer, author of “The One Minute Networker,” joins Andy to discuss the different kinds of value a personal network brings ... Read More
6/12/2017 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
The Tax Man (Episode 34)
SUMMARY The #1 way to increase cash flow is through tax strategy. Tom Wheelwright, author of “Tax Free Wealth” and founder of Pro Vision joins Andy. Find why the tax ... Read More
5/25/2017 • 30 minutes, 49 seconds
The Best Laid Plans (Episode 33)
SUMMARY: One of the forefathers of the 401k joins Andy to discuss how the retirement plan originated, blossomed and ultimately failed. Herb Whitehouse was an early institutor of the 401k ... Read More
5/11/2017 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Protect Your Assets (Episode 32)
SUMMARY You work long and hard to build assets. What are you doing to protect them? Andy speaks to attorney Garrett Sutton, founder of Corporate Direct. Garrett sheds light on ... Read More
4/27/2017 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire? (Episode 31)
SUMMARY How do you determine early enough what the magic number is to retire comfortably? Andy speaks to Teresa Ghilarducci, labor economist and author of “How to Retire With ... Read More
2/23/2017 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
What Is Money? (Episode 30)
SUMMARY G. Edward Griffin, the author of “The Creature From Jekyll Island” joins Andy. Find out why schools don’t teach financial education, and how this lack of education may impact ... Read More
2/10/2017 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds
The Bull And The Bear (Episode 29)
Summary Trading stocks is a psychological discipline. Find out if you have what it takes to learn or improve your stock trading skills. Renowned trader Alexander Elder joins Andy to ... Read More
1/26/2017 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
Water Wealth (Episode 28)
Summary Water is the source of life, but is it a good investment? Andy talks to Scott Rickards, CEO of Waterfund about investment opportunities in water. How do you invest? ... Read More
1/16/2017 • 34 minutes, 25 seconds
Is Wall Street Really Rigged? (Episode 27)
Guest: Chris Whalen, Sr. Managing Director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency Summary: Are our institutions rigged? You’ve certainly heard Donald Trump make that claim, and many others too. Andy examines the banking system, and asks Chris Whalen, author of “Fraud, Stability & the Wealth of Nations,” if banks deserve to be trusted. Find out if your hard-earned money is invested with trustworthy banks, and what you should do today if you have any doubts. SHOW NOTES: 3:01: Is Wall St. Fraudulent? 10:01: What is Systemic Risk? 14:57: Why are Demographics So Important to Investing? 19:26: What Happens if The Fed Raises Interest Rates?
11/3/2016 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Gerri Detweiler & Credit Education (Episode 026)
Summary How much do you know about how credit works and how to build credit? Many people feel like credit and building credit is a mysterious process that is outside ... Read More
6/9/2016 • 45 minutes, 37 seconds
Caleb Maddix (Episode 025)
Summary What would your life be like right now if you had a six figure business at age fourteen? Today on this episode of the Cash Flow Academy our host ... Read More
5/5/2016 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Gold (Episode 024)
Summary Welcome to the twenty fourth episode of the Cash Flow Academy! Today, Andy Tanner is talking about a recent meeting with the top financial minds inside the Rich Dad ... Read More
4/28/2016 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Asset Protection (Episode 023)
Summary Welcome to the twenty third episode of the Cash Flow Academy! Today, Andy Tanner sits down with Garrett Sutton, an attorney at law who specializes in asset protection. They ... Read More
3/24/2016 • 36 minutes, 7 seconds
401(k)s & Retirement (Episode 022)
Summary Welcome to a very special episode of the Cash Flow Academy. Today, Andy is talking about a topic that is an important issue for most people: retirement and 401(k)s. ... Read More
3/17/2016 • 36 minutes, 11 seconds
Risk Management and Insurance (Episode 021)
Summary: Welcome to the twenty first episode of the Cash Flow Academy, here today with Andy Tanner and special guest Patrick Donohoe to talk about Insurance and Risk Management. Today, ... Read More
2/11/2016 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
The Falling Price of Oil (Episode 020)
Summary: Welcome to the twentieth episode of the Cash Flow Academy! Today our host Andy Tanner takes an in depth look at the falling price of oil and the opportunities ... Read More
1/29/2016 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds
Overcoming Fear (Pro Tip 03)
Summary: Join Andy Tanner during this Pro Tip to discuss strategies for overcoming your fear. In order to overcome your desire to flee in order to fight (fight vs. flight) ... Read More
1/14/2016 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
The Fundamentals of FX Trading (Episode 019)
Summary: Welcome to the next episode of the Cash Flow Academy! In this episode, Andy Tanner interviews fellow financial educator and trader Jeff Crystal about his job, the foreign exchange ... Read More
1/7/2016 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
Strategies for a Stagnant Market (Pro Tip 02)
Summary: Welcome to the second Pro Tip episode with Andy Tanner! Listen as Andy discusses the problem with both bonds and equities, and why “the Bond King” believes that equities ... Read More
12/31/2015 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Living in Abundance (Pro Tip 01)
Summary: Welcome to our first Pro Tip podcast! Join Andy Tanner as he discusses the problems facing current retirees and their struggle with the basics. For more information on how ... Read More
12/24/2015 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
It’s About the Mentors (Episode 018)
Summary: Tune in with Andy Tanner as he discusses the importance of good mentors in furthering our personal wealth and our financial education – and how those two things really ... Read More
12/18/2015 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
Educating Our Children (Episode 017)
Summary: Join Andy Tanner on this episode of the Cash Flow Academy as we talk about the education of our children. Listen as we discuss who should decide what our ... Read More
12/10/2015 • 41 minutes
The Pros and Cons of the 401(h) (Episode 062)
Summary:
Join Kim Butler and Todd Strobel today as they talk about the pros and cons of the 401(h) plan. If you or your family members have considerable or even average amount of medical expenses, and are look for a way to deduct those expenses from their taxable income, this episode is for you!
Always, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected], with any and all of your questions, comments, and concerns. We’d love to hear from you!
Show notes:
0:00 Intro
0:40 The 401(h) (H as in Henry Plan)
2:59 401(h) and Medical Expenses
4:31 When Would a 401(h) be Useful?
6:09 How Does the Deductible WorK?
6:51 401(h): Taxes and Minimum Age
7:53 Be Grateful!
8:18 Outro
12/10/2015 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Learning from the Mistakes of Others (Episode 016)
Summary: What’s better than learning from our own mistakes? Learning from other people’s, of course! Join Andy Tanner on this episode of the Cash Flow Academy as we discuss some ... Read More
12/4/2015 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
The Best Place To Raise Capital (Episode 015)
Summary: Andy Tanner talks with Bryan Thayer In this special episode. They share insights on how to raise capital for business and real estate deals and how you may already ... Read More
11/18/2015 • 58 minutes, 58 seconds
Become Your Own Bank (Episode 014)
Summary: Patrick Donohoe of Paradigm Life joins Andy Tanner to talk about cashflow and investing. In this episode, Patrick and Andy talk about using life insurance to essentially become your ... Read More
11/11/2015 • 33 minutes, 8 seconds
The Miracle Morning (Episode 013)
Summary: Andy Tanner talks about reading and the book he has just read. It’s called “The Miracle Morning” by Hal Elrod. What is your morning routine like. Is it helping ... Read More
11/5/2015 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
The Trap of Advice (Episode 012)
Summary: Andy Tanner talks about the difference of good financial advice vs. solid financial education. Successful investors know that financial education is more important and keeps you free. So many ... Read More
11/3/2015 • 31 minutes, 30 seconds
Context and Content (Episode 011)
SUMMARY Andy Tanner focuses on the big picture by analyzing the difference in context and content. First, Andy uses several visual analogies to help aid explaining both terms. Then, he ... Read More
10/27/2015 • 23 minutes, 30 seconds
Buying and Selling Derivatives (Episode 010)
SUMMARY If it works for Warren Buffett, wouldn’t you want to do it too? This week, on the CashFlow Academy, Andy Tanner discusses derivatives and why they’re a major asset ... Read More
10/13/2015 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
Judging Fiscal Policy (Episode 009)
SUMMARY Congratulations on joining us for another week. Andy Tanner looks into the idea of how money is managed, better known as fiscal policy. In this episode, Andy looks at ... Read More
10/8/2015 • 25 minutes, 51 seconds
Medicine for the Economy (Episode 008)
SUMMARY Andy Tanner breaks down the Federal Reserve system and how far their reach goes in this episode of the CashFlow Academy. Andy looks at the duties of the Fed ... Read More
10/6/2015 • 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Black Gold for Cashflow (Episode 007)
SUMMARY There is only one thing on Andy Tanner’s mind on this episode of the CashFlow Academy and it’s oil, oil, oil. Andy takes a look at the ways to ... Read More
10/1/2015 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
You Can’t Run From Risk (Episode 006)
SUMMARY Today, Andy Tanner looks at risk and discusses several risk management strategies. Andy talks about the ways to approach risk. He breaks down the linguistics of risk. Also, he ... Read More
9/29/2015 • 43 minutes, 1 second
Professionals vs. Amateurs (Episode 005)
SUMMARY On today’s episode of the CashFlow Academy, Andy Tanner explains how professional and amateur investors handle paper assets differently. He looks at the several features of paper assets that ... Read More
9/24/2015 • 17 minutes, 2 seconds
The Four Asset Classes (Episode 004)
SUMMARY Join our host, Andy Tanner, as he teaches us about the four asset classes: business, real estate, commodities, and paper assets. Learn about the pros and cons of each, ... Read More
9/22/2015 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
The Education Continuum (Episode 003)
SUMMARY In today’s episode, we talk about the the process of learning, or the education continuum. Find out approximately where you are the continuum (ignorance? awareness? competencey? proficiency?) so you ... Read More
9/15/2015 • 22 minutes, 43 seconds
The Best Way to Learn: My Education in Active Learning (Episode 002)
SUMMARY Welcome to the second episode of Cash Flow Academy, and congratulations for listening! Join Andy Tanner as he discusses how he got into the cash flow business. Learn how ... Read More
9/8/2015 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
Cash Flow Is Your Golden Goose (Episode 001)
SUMMARY Join Andy Tanner on the very first episode of the Cash Flow Academy Show! Learn about the “nest egg” problem – or why saving up cash for retirement can ... Read More
