FINRA Unscripted is the voice of the nation’s largest non-government securities regulator. We bring together FINRA leaders to discuss existing and emerging regulatory topics that impact the broker-dealer industry. We share best practices for compliance officers, insights into the operations of a 3,500 person self-regulated organization and educational tools and information for investors. Every investor in America relies on one thing: fair financial markets. That is what FINRA works every day ...
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Everest Rock Connect is your go-to podcast for everything related to mortgages, financial protection, and building a secure future for you and your family. We dive deep into the world of home buying, financial planning, and protection strategies with a clear, transparent, and family-oriented approach. From time to time we also have special guests, including homeowners, financial advisors, and industry professionals, who share their personal stories, insights, and tips. Whether you're a first ...
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Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door ...
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What’s next for healthcare? In a rapidly evolving industry, staying ahead requires insights, expert analysis, and actionable strategies. Analyzing Healthcare is the podcast for healthcare professionals, policymakers, investors, and curious citizens who want to navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of healthcare. Analyzing Healthcare goes beyond theory to deliver real-world case studies and perspectives on the U.S. and global healthcare system. Hosted by industry expert ...
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2309: Strong Rental Market Demand, The Age of Bitcoin and the Coming Ai Disruptions with Mark Moss
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48:32Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor i…
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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell
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56:43This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…
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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA)
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39:45Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…
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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’
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38:30This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…
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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin
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30:15Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…
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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara
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1:26:25This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…
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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities
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40:44Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…
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Vendor Vigilance: Navigating Third-Party Risk
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18:20Third-party risk is the most clicked-on topic in FINRA's 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report. But what is third-party risk and why are people so interested in it? What can FINRA member firms do to mitigate that risk? And how can FINRA help? On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, FINRA’s Executive Vice President of Member Supervision Greg Ruppert shares …
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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’
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1:07:41This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…
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2301: From Speculation to Stability: Building Wealth with Buy & Hold and Self-Management
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48:14Jason discusses real estate investing, highlighting current market conditions where a slight home sales increase is overshadowed by affordability issues due to higher mortgage rates. He argues that the "in irons" market, characterized by modest price appreciation, benefits rental property owners through steady cash flow and increasing rents due to …
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2300 FBF: Paula White: Donald Trump's Faith Advisor on the President's Deep Faith
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27:46This Flashback Friday was published last June 17, 2020 on YouTube. Pastor Paula White shares what it is like to advise Donald Trump on faith and explains the President's surprising deep faith that she discovered while working with him for 19 years. Paula gives viewers some advice on how to think about what’s occurring in our world, and to reckon wi…
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Everest Rock Connect - Episode 9: Will Tariffs Impact Mortgages?
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36:24In Episode 9 of Everest Rock Connect, we’re unpacking a timely and important question: Will tariffs impact mortgages in the UK? With economic shifts and global trade tensions making headlines, it’s only natural to wonder how these changes might affect the housing market—and more importantly, your mortgage. Join us as we break down: What tariffs act…
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2299: Market Reality Check: Housing Trends & Investing Insights, Mortgage Rates, Construction Costs & the Rental Opportunity
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24:14Jason shared the sad news of the passing of his beloved dog, Coco, and discussed the current state of the housing market, highlighting the impact of rising mortgage rates and the challenges faced by the construction industry. He discusses the "perfect storm" impacting real estate: spiking mortgage rates, rising construction costs, labor shortages, …
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2298 FBF: How Income Inequality Can Be Good for Society with Libertarian Legal Scholar Richard Epstein Professor at NYU School of Law
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1:23:56This Flashback Friday is from episode 312 published last April 10, 2013. Professor Richard Epstein, pioneering Libertarian legal scholar, joins Jason Hartman to explain how income inequality is good for society, but is very dependent on the methods used to produce the best outcome. The current methods our government are attempting to use are causin…
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2297: Housing Market Insights: Navigating a Shifting Landscape of Prices and Affordability and Evolving Buyer Behavior in a Changing Market
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28:30Jason announced changes to the podcast schedule and discussed economic trends, particularly in the housing market. He emphasized the importance of adapting to market realities and taking calculated risks in real estate investment. He also covered various aspects of the current economic landscape, including inflation's impact on housing, mortgage ma…
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2296 FBF: Geopolitical Outlook & Income Property Investing with Bud Conrad Author and Chief Economist of Casey Research
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1:05:20This Flashback Friday is from episode 301, published last February 21, 2013. Jason Hartman interviews Bud Conrad, Chief Economist of Casey Research, regarding the geopolitical focal points in our world, funneling these down to how it all affects the United States. Bud mentions the importance of looking at the big picture of what is happening in the…
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2295 Index Insights with Rahul Sen Sharma: Trade, Tariffs, and Market Outlook
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24:45Jason and Rahul Sen Sharma, an expert on indexes from Index (INDXX), discuss global economic shifts, trade wars, and the stock market. His company tracks over $20 billion in index-based assets, aiding companies in creating indexes, ETFs, and funds. He emphasizes focusing on long-term macro trends over daily market noise, highlighting "re-globalizat…
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2294: Invest in Hard Assets Now! Mike Maloney on Monetary Policy, Stock Market Craziness, and Modern Monetary Theory
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24:15Fresh from Empowered Investor Live in Irvine, CA, Jason welcomes Mike Maloney, author and monetary policy expert from goldsilver.com, as they discuss the current "scary craziness" in the stock market, drawing parallels to the 1987 crash while noting increased public exposure to stocks. He critiques the fiat currency system, explaining how bank lend…
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2293 FBF: Currency Collapse, Gold & Silver Markets, and Debt with Max Keiser from ‘The Oracle with Max Keiser’ on BBC World News
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26:46This Flashback Friday is from episode 289, published last December 18, 2012. Coming to us from London, Max Keiser joins Jason Hartman for a fast-paced interview about what is going on in our world with GDP, the debt ceiling and debt loads, gold and silver markets, and currency collapse. Max is the host of “The Oracle with Max Keiser” for BBC World …
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2292: The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Real Estate Investing and Understanding Macro vs. Micro Real Estate Markets- How to Choose Winning Properties
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43:17Jason Hartman explains the multidimensional aspects of real estate investing, including income, depreciation, equity, appreciation, and leverage. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both macro and micro markets when selecting properties. The podcast covers topics like interest rates, rental market trends, and adapting to changing market c…
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Protecting Investors: FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors' 10th Anniversary
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27:29This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and assist harmed investors. On this FINRA Unscripted podcast episode, we will be speaking with leaders from FINRA’s Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team—Elizabe…
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2291: Inside Property Management- 26 Years of Gritty Real Estate Wisdom, Tenant Screening Secrets, Avoiding Evictions and Finding Quality Renters
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25:15Kimberly, a seasoned property manager with 26 years of experience, shares insights on effective tenant management. She emphasizes thorough tenant screening, including credit checks and reference calls, and advocates for detailed lease agreements with house rules to educate tenants. Kimberly prioritizes showing properties before vacancy, ensuring mi…
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2290 FBF: Listener Questions & The Laws of Human Nature, Famous Author on Power & Strategy, Robert Greene
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46:18This Flashback Friday is from episode 1140 published last February 28, 2019. Jason Hartman and Adam start off today's show discussing listener Brandon's question about living above or below your means. It's important to keep things in perspective as you're deciding how to live your life because just getting more stuff doesn't necessarily make you h…
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2289: Land-to-Improvement Ratios & Regression to Replacement Cost with Jason Hartman
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30:32Today Jason wants you to understand that "regression to replacement cost" and Land to Improvement (LTI) ratios is crucial for real estate investors. This concept involves separating property value into land and improvement (buildings) components to assess risk and appreciation. High land value markets are riskier due to cyclical volatility. Replace…
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2288: Real Estate Market Outlook: Rates, Inventory, and the Coming Surge with Paul Lizell
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29:36Jason and Paul Lizell discuss the current state of the real estate market, with Paul sharing his insights from being on the ground and Jason predicting a severe housing shortage by 2030. They also touched on long-term demographic trends, the potential for reduced interest rates, and the impact of these trends on the real estate market. Jason expres…
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2287 FBF: Local vs Long Distance Real Estate Investing with Logan Mohtashami Financial Contributor for BusinessInsider.com
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57:02This Flashback Friday is from from episode 292, published last December 29, 2012. Jason Hartman talks with a listener about local vs. long distance real estate investing and how geography is less meaningful than ever before in history. Then today’s guest is loan manager, stock trader and financial columnist, Logan Mohtashami with a no-spin discussi…
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Everest Rock Connect - Episode 8: Private Medical Insurance
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31:16Could Private Medical Insurance (PMI) be your fast track to better healthcare? In this episode of Everest Rock Connect, we explore if it is worth considering for you and your family. 💡 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ What are the benefits of Private Medical Insurance? ✅ Is Private Medical Insurance the Right Choice for You? Whether you're interested…
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