The cracks in the economy are no longer theoretical. From the collapse of Spirit Airlines to rising inflation, shrinking household budgets, and growing instability across industries, Americans are starting to feel the pressure everywhere — at the grocery store, in healthcare costs, inside their retirement accounts, and even in the airlines they depend on. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why the Spirit Airlines shutdown may represent something much bigger than a single corporate failure. The conversation expands into inflation, commercial real estate stress, private credit risks, weakening consumer strength, and why so many Americans are being forced into financial decisions rooted in fear instead of strategy. Carlos also tackles one of the biggest emotional investing mistakes happening right now: refusing to take profits. From silver and precious metals to retirement portfolios and leveraged market trades, this episode explains why disciplined investors lock in gains while emotional investors ride profits all the way back down. Most importantly, this episode reinforces the core philosophy behind the color-of-money system: Red money creates volatility. Yellow money manages volatility. Green money protects against volatility. Because retirement isn’t about chasing the highest return. It’s about protecting what you can’t afford to lose. 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 – SPIRIT AIRLINES GOES DOWN IS YOUR RETIREMENT NEXT
A major airline just went down. Not from poor demand… not from bad leadership… but from pressure building beneath the surface — rising costs, tight margins, and a fragile financial system that’s starting to crack. And if it can happen to a national airline… what does that mean for your retirement? As Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street breaks down why this may be more than just a single corporate failure — it could be an early warning sign of deeper systemic stress across markets, private credit, and the broader economy. Carlos Cortez Jr. connects the dots between rising oil costs, fragile business models, and the hidden risks inside retirement accounts that are fully exposed to market volatility. From 401(k)s and IRAs to precious metals and passive investing strategies, this conversation challenges the idea that “long-term” is always safe — especially when time is no longer on your side. Because the real risk isn’t just losing money… it’s having no plan when the system gets tested. 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 – THE CRASH SETUP NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT
Silver is rising. Markets are rallying. The dollar is moving. But what if everything you’re seeing… is misleading? Behind the headlines, a different reality is forming — one where market momentum is weakening, volatility is being suppressed, and investors are being pushed into emotional decisions that could cost them their retirement. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the truth about silver stacking, market manipulation, and why passive investing can quietly destroy wealth over time. From the Chicago Board of Exchange to the mechanics behind gold and silver IRAs, this conversation exposes how commodities are traded, controlled, and often misunderstood. Carlos also walks through real-time chart analysis showing divergence in the S&P 500, weakening momentum behind rising prices, and the potential setup for a major market correction. While many investors believe the dollar will collapse and metals will skyrocket forever, this episode challenges that assumption — explaining why emotional investing based on fear can lead to costly mistakes. 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 -BUILDING A RETIREMENT WHILE BRO INVESTORS LOSE THEIRS
While social media “bro investors” chase hype, repeat outdated narratives, and blindly trust markets to always recover, a different reality is quietly unfolding: volatility, manipulation, and cycles that punish passive behavior. The question is simple: Are you building a retirement… or just hoping one works out? This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street cuts through the noise and challenges the mindset of passive investing. From silver volatility and dollar strength to private credit risks and overextended market cycles, Carlos Cortez Jr. explains why blindly following trends can leave investors exposed at the worst possible time. With the S&P 500 nearing the later stages of a bullish cycle and multiple macro pressures building — including inflation, debt, and geopolitical tension — the conversation shifts toward preparation, positioning, and accountability. Because real wealth isn’t built by following the crowd. It’s built by understanding cycles — and acting before they turn. 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 -THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM IS PROGRAMMING YOU
Most people don’t lose money because of bad investments. They lose because they’ve been programmed. From childhood education to mainstream media and traditional financial advice, the system teaches you to follow a predictable path — go to school, get a job, invest in a 401(k), trust the banks, and assume everything will work out long term. But what happens when that system itself begins to crack? With private credit risks rising, interest rate shifts looming, and market volatility increasing, the foundation of traditional investing is being tested in real time. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. challenges the narrative — exposing how common financial advice may leave you vulnerable in the next downturn. From the risks inside IRAs and precious metals to the reality of liquidity, banking control, and deflationary cycles, this conversation goes deeper than surface-level investing. Carlos also breaks down tactical strategies — including treasury-based positioning, volatility plays, and structured approaches designed to perform during market stress. But beyond the charts and strategies, the core message is spiritual: You cannot build a secure future with a programmed mindset. True stewardship requires awareness, discipline, and the willingness to think independently — financially and spiritually. 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 – EVERYTHING BUBBLE
The idea of a “safe haven” is breaking down. Stocks are volatile. Real estate is stretched. Crypto swings wildly. And even gold and silver — long considered protection during uncertainty — are proving they can fall right alongside the markets. This is what happens inside an everything bubble. As inflation lingers, private credit expands, interest rates fluctuate, and global tensions impact energy and supply chains, the financial system is showing signs of stress across every major asset class. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down why traditional assumptions about safety — including precious metals, real estate, and passive investing — may no longer apply. From liquidity restrictions inside private credit funds to the risks of holding volatile assets inside tax-deferred retirement accounts, this episode connects the dots between market cycles, government policy, and real retirement consequences. Most importantly, the conversation shifts toward what actually matters: principal protection, liquidity, and having a strategy that works even when everything else doesn’t. Because when every asset class is exposed, the question isn’t where to chase returns — it’s where you can actually protect what you’ve built.. 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.