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SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – DISTRACTION IS DESTROYING YOUR RETIREMENT

The greatest threat to your retirement isn’t war, inflation, or even the stock market. It’s distraction. While headlines cycle through ceasefires, conflicts, market crashes, and political chaos, something far more predictable — and far more dangerous — is quietly building in the background: taxation, Social Security penalties, and poorly structured retirement accounts. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks through the noise and exposes how media narratives and “bro investor” hype keep people focused on the wrong things while ignoring the real risks inside their financial plan. From Social Security being treated as a welfare system with strict income limits, to the hidden tax burden inside 401(k)s and IRAs, this episode explains why many retirees are unknowingly setting themselves up for reduced income, higher taxes, and long-term financial pressure. Carlos also challenges the mindset of passive investing, explaining why simply owning silver, stocks, or retirement accounts is not a strategy — and why proactive planning, principal protection, and tax efficiency matter more than ever. Because retirement isn’t about reacting to headlines. It’s about preparing for what is guaranteed. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.

SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – CEASEFIRE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As headlines announce ceasefires and markets begin to rebound, many investors rush back into stocks, crypto, and precious metals believing the worst is over. But history — and biblical principle — suggest something very different: When they say “peace and safety,” sudden destruction follows. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the hidden risks behind short-term market optimism and explains why relief rallies often trap investors right before the next downturn. From oil price swings and volatility index signals to the strengthening U.S. dollar and declining silver demand, this episode connects macro events to real retirement risk. Carlos also revisits the core framework of red money, yellow money, and green money, showing why most investors remain overexposed to volatile, manipulated markets — and underprepared for income stability in retirement. With longer life expectancy, Social Security uncertainty, and rising inflation, retirees are being forced into higher-risk strategies just to keep up. The real solution isn’t chasing returns — it’s building a strategy that protects principal while still participating in market growth. Because in today’s market, the biggest risk isn’t missing gains — it’s being caught in the next drop. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.

SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – IS IRAN HURTING YOUR RETIREMENT?

What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the stock market crash — but a financial war happening behind the scenes? As tensions rise in the Middle East and critical oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz face disruption, the ripple effects are already showing up in your wallet. The U.S. dollar is surging, silver and Bitcoin are falling, inflation is climbing again, and consumer confidence is collapsing. These aren’t isolated events — they are signals of a system under pressure. And most investors are completely unprepared. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street breaks down how Iran may be winning financially — not through military force, but through energy control and currency disruption. Carlos Cortez Jr. connects the dots between oil supply shocks, rising interest rates, and the increasing strain on retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs. But the conversation goes deeper than markets. From energy lockdown warnings and water shortages to liquidity risks inside banks and delays in accessing precious metals, this episode challenges the idea of what is truly “safe.” If your retirement depends on assets that can drop, freeze, or delay access when you need them most, you may be more exposed than you think. Because in times like this, it’s not about how much you make — it’s about how much you protect. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.

SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – OIL GAS LOCKDOWN COMING

Rising oil prices, global conflict, and supply chain disruptions are creating a new kind of economic pressure — one that could impact far more than just what you pay at the pump. The real question isn’t whether energy prices will rise. It’s how those rising costs could reshape freedom, mobility, and financial stability in the years ahead. As geopolitical tensions escalate and key oil supply routes face disruption, the potential for energy rationing, rolling shortages, and government intervention becomes more realistic than many investors want to admit. From the Strait of Hormuz to global pipeline disruptions, the ripple effects of reduced oil supply could impact everything from transportation and food costs to market stability and retirement portfolios. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street connects the dots between energy markets, monetary policy, and retirement risk, explaining why oil spikes, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and declining precious metals prices are all part of a larger financial cycle. Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why silver and gold are not behaving the way many investors expected, how dollar strength is driving market shifts, and why relying solely on red-money assets can leave retirees exposed during periods of economic stress. Most importantly, this conversation challenges you to think differently about preparation — not from a place of fear, but from a position of strategy, stewardship, and control. Because when systems become unstable, the goal isn’t prediction — it’s protection. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.

SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – IRAN WAR AND THE MARKETS

Precious metals IRAs are often sold as the ultimate safe haven — protection from inflation, market crashes, and government instability. But what if the very strategy designed to protect your retirement is quietly exposing you to hidden fees, limited liquidity, and zero income? The reality is far more complicated. As gold and silver experience sharp volatility and the U.S. dollar strengthens, many investors are discovering that precious metals do not always move the way they were promised. In fact, the assumption that metals rise when markets fall is not a guarantee — it’s speculation. And for retirees, speculation can be dangerous. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street pulls back the curtain on the precious metals IRA industry, exposing how high commissions, buy/sell spreads, custodial fees, and delayed pricing can significantly impact your retirement. Carlos Cortez Jr. explains why these accounts often function as red money assets — subject to market swings, manipulation through derivatives, and influenced heavily by the strength of the U.S. dollar. More importantly, the conversation shifts to what actually matters in retirement: income, principal protection, and consistency. If your retirement strategy relies on assets that don’t produce income and require you to sell during volatility, you may not have a retirement plan — you have a speculation plan. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.

SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – THE TRUTH ABOUT PRECIOUS METALS IRA

Precious metals IRAs are often sold as the ultimate safe haven — protection from inflation, market crashes, and government instability. But what if the very strategy designed to protect your retirement is quietly exposing you to hidden fees, limited liquidity, and zero income? The reality is far more complicated. As gold and silver experience sharp volatility and the U.S. dollar strengthens, many investors are discovering that precious metals do not always move the way they were promised. In fact, the assumption that metals rise when markets fall is not a guarantee — it’s speculation. And for retirees, speculation can be dangerous. This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street pulls back the curtain on the precious metals IRA industry, exposing how high commissions, buy/sell spreads, custodial fees, and delayed pricing can significantly impact your retirement. Carlos Cortez Jr. explains why these accounts often function as red money assets — subject to market swings, manipulation through derivatives, and influenced heavily by the strength of the U.S. dollar. More importantly, the conversation shifts to what actually matters in retirement: income, principal protection, and consistency. If your retirement strategy relies on assets that don’t produce income and require you to sell during volatility, you may not have a retirement plan — you have a speculation plan. 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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 http://biolongevitylabs.com PROMO CODE - CORTEZWM https://jaycampbell.com 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.