SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – SET YOUR RETIREMENT YOUR WAY OR THEY WILL

The retirement game is changing. For decades, Americans followed a familiar formula: work, contribute to a 401(k), build Social Security benefits, pay off the house, and hope you've accumulated enough to comfortably retire. Carlos Cortez Jr. argues that relying on that formula alone may no longer be enough. On this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos challenges both younger generations and current retirees to think seriously about financial independence, ownership, and who ultimately controls their retirement. His message is simple: Build your retirement intentionally now—or risk having your options determined for you later. The conversation begins with today's economic pressures. Carlos discusses elevated oil prices, inflation, the Federal Reserve, higher interest rates, agriculture, and rising costs—and why those pressures can eventually reach everything from transportation and food to household budgets and retirement portfolios. He then turns to precious metals and IRAs, explaining why investors need to understand the difference between collectible coins and bullion, account value versus melt value, premiums, liquidity, and the risks of building an entire retirement around a prediction that gold or silver will eventually save the day. But this episode goes beyond today's markets. Carlos discusses concerns about the future of Social Security, universal basic income, AI and automation changing the workforce, digital financial systems, and increasing dependence on technology. Some of the broader control scenarios he describes are presented as his opinions and predictions rather than established outcomes. His takeaway is to focus on what individuals can control today: saving, building assets, creating income, understanding risk, and preparing earlier. That's where the Color of Money comes back into the conversation. Rather than speculating with an entire retirement portfolio, Carlos discusses Green Money as the principal-protection component of his framework and contrasts it with Red Money's exposure to market gains and losses. He particularly encourages younger investors to recognize the enormous advantage they have: Time. Whether you're 25, 45, or already approaching retirement, the message is the same. Don't wait for Washington. Don't depend on the next market prediction. Don't assume one investment will solve everything. Take responsibility for building the retirement you want while you still have time to build it. FREE tax calculator http://corteztaxbill.com GALLUP -The CliftonStrengths® 34 Report https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403127/cliftonstrengths-34-report.aspx The Color of Money https://rumble.com/v73vhby-scriptures-and-wallstreet-the-color-of-money-replay.html?e9s=src_v1_s%2Csrc_v1_s_o&sci=e9473b97-5241-472d-a848-0bf18daac052 ———————————————————————————————————— Schedule a consultation today! https://cortezwm.com Learn More About America First Retirement https://americafirstretirementplan.com/ Get your own private insurance account! https://privateinsuredaccount.com/ Like & Subscribe our Channels ———————————————————————————————————— Rumble https://rumble.com/user/ScripturesAndWallstreet Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ScripturesAndWallstreet Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0d0qrDco0pTfSjeaLEa6Ux?si=2M13CUTkQBC6mWa7B0vWrA X https://x.com/scrptrandwallst I only ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET - WALLSTREET DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR YOUR HEALTH - WITH JAY CAMPBELL https://rumble.com/v71mjik-scriptures-and-wall-street-wallstreet-doesnt-care-about-your-your-health-wi.html High-quality, third-party verified research compounds https://biohackusa.live/ Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : www.AmericaFirstWater.com The views and expressions used in Scriptures and Wallstreet are for educational & entertainment purposes only. All though Carlos Cortez Jr. is a registered financial adviser this is not financial advice. Any information taken from the scriptures and Wallstreet is strictly for educational and entertainment. If you would like to pursue a personalized financial plan please contact Cortez Wealth Management and schedule an appointment by going to cortezwm.com.