SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – WHY EMOTIONAL INVESTORS ALWAYS LOSE

Inflation is rising. Markets are shifting. Silver is falling. The dollar is strengthening. Retirement accounts are becoming more uncertain. And everywhere you look, someone is telling you to panic—or to buy the next "can't miss" investment. But what if the greatest investment isn't another stock, another precious metal, or another retirement account? What if it's learning who—and what—you truly trust? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. explores the intersection of faith, financial stewardship, and personal responsibility during uncertain economic times. Drawing from Psalm 20, Carlos challenges listeners to identify the "chariots and horses" in their own lives—the things they rely on more than God—and explains how fear, emotional investing, and misplaced confidence can quietly derail both financial and spiritual growth. The conversation also examines inflation, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. dollar, silver's recent decline, retirement planning, and why many investors are making emotional decisions instead of strategic ones. Most importantly, this episode reminds us that lasting security doesn't come from chasing headlines or market predictions—it comes from wisdom, preparation, and unwavering faith. 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.

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SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – ARE YOU A HARMLESS FATHER OR A PEACEFUL FATHER

Fatherhood was never meant to be comfortable. In a culture that often celebrates convenience, distraction, and comfort, many men are quietly losing sight of the role they were created to fulfill: provider, protector, leader, and servant. This Father's Day message from Scriptures & Wall Street is about far more than money. It's about responsibility, perseverance, faith, and the willingness to embrace difficult challenges instead of avoiding them. Carlos Cortez Jr. reflects on lessons learned through family, fatherhood, personal struggles, retirement planning, and the biblical principle that growth often comes through trials and adversity. The conversation also explores the changing financial landscape, inflation, retirement uncertainty, rising debt, AI-driven disruption, and why many Americans are placing too much trust in systems they don't control. Through it all, the message remains simple: Pain is often the pathway to growth. Whether you're building a family, a business, a retirement plan, or your faith, the strongest foundations are built through perseverance, discipline, and trust in God. Because real strength isn't avoiding challenges. It's becoming the person God designed you to be through them. 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.

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SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – AI, RETIREMENT & THE COMING CORRECTION

The headlines are noisy. AI is transforming industries. Markets are swinging wildly. Bitcoin, silver, and tech stocks continue grabbing attention. Governments are pushing new retirement programs. And through it all, many Americans are asking the same question: How do I protect what I've spent my entire life building? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. shares lessons from a family trip to Puerto Rico, reflects on the power of faith during difficult times, and connects those experiences to one of the biggest financial challenges facing Americans today: preparation. From market volatility and retirement planning to AI, automation, and the future of financial independence, this conversation focuses on taking ownership of your future instead of becoming a victim of circumstances. Carlos also discusses why comfort can become dangerous, how technology is rapidly changing jobs and industries, and why investors need a strategy that works whether markets go up, down, or sideways. Because successful retirement planning isn't built on predictions. It's built on preparation. 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.

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SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – CORRECTION COMING

The market is flashing warning signs. Volatility is rising. AI-driven stocks are carrying the major indexes. Bitcoin is struggling to find direction. Silver is falling as the U.S. dollar strengthens. And many investors are still doing what they've always done — hoping the market keeps going up. Hope is not a retirement strategy. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why he believes a meaningful market correction may already be underway and why so many investors are unprepared for what comes next. From AI-driven speculation and self-driving technology to market volatility, precious metals, Bitcoin, and retirement risk, this episode focuses on one critical principle: Preparation beats prediction. Carlos explains the difference between red money, yellow money, and green money, why principal protection matters as retirement approaches, and how many investors unknowingly expose themselves to unnecessary risk by relying entirely on market growth. The discussion also explores how technology, AI infrastructure, and economic uncertainty are changing the way investors should think about retirement planning. Because the goal isn't to fear the next correction. The goal is to be prepared for 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 ———————————————————————————————————— 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.

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SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – AI, BLACKROCK & THE GREAT WEALTH TRANSFER

The biggest threat to your retirement may not be inflation, taxes, or even the stock market. It may be ownership. As AI reshapes the economy, retirement systems evolve, and government-backed programs continue expanding, many Americans are beginning to ask a simple question: Do I actually own my money—or am I just participating in someone else’s system? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. explores the growing influence of AI, large financial institutions, government retirement programs, and the changing landscape of retirement planning. From BlackRock’s push into AI infrastructure to concerns surrounding retirement accounts, Social Security, banking restrictions, and financial surveillance, this conversation challenges listeners to think critically about where their money is invested and who ultimately controls it. Carlos also discusses the importance of ownership, stewardship, and preparation as technology accelerates and financial systems become increasingly centralized. While markets continue rising and AI stocks dominate headlines, this episode asks whether investors are prepared for the risks that accompany rapid change. Because the question isn't just how much money you'll have. It's whether you'll still control it when you need it most. 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.

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SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – HOW AI, BANKS & GOVERNMENT CONTROL YOUR MONEY

What if the government’s newest retirement solution is actually an admission that the current retirement system is failing? As new Trump Accounts and Trump IRAs begin rolling out, many Americans are being told they’ll receive matching contributions, tax advantages, and a brighter financial future. On the surface, it sounds like a win. But beneath the marketing lies a much bigger question: Why does the government suddenly need another retirement program if the existing system is working? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. examines the growing retirement crisis, the future of Social Security, and the expanding role of government influence in personal finance. From AI-driven financial systems and banking restrictions to retirement taxation and long-term inflation, this conversation challenges listeners to think critically about who really controls their money. Carlos also discusses why ownership matters more than participation, how technology is rapidly changing jobs and retirement planning, and why many investors may be unknowingly exposing themselves to risks they don't fully understand. Most importantly, this episode asks a simple but powerful question: Are you building a retirement that you control… or one that someone else controls for you? Because retirement isn't just about saving money. It's about protecting your freedom. 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.

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