In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. opens 2026 with a direct warning to investors, families, and believers who are still chasing returns while ignoring risk, faith, and preparation. From global headlines involving Venezuela and oil to surging silver prices, Bitcoin volatility, AI-driven markets, and collapsing confidence in banks, Carlos explains why the illusion of safety is more dangerous than ever. He challenges listeners to stop reacting emotionally and start building a strategy rooted in discernment, discipline, and truth. Throughout the episode, Carlos breaks down the difference between red money, yellow money, and green money, explaining why speculation without protection can quietly destroy a retirement. He walks through volatility signals, silver’s explosive rise, Bitcoin’s massive drawdowns, and why markets often give warnings long before crises arrive. But this episode goes deeper than charts — Carlos shares personal testimony, biblical insight, and a call to realign money, health, and faith, reminding listeners that true wealth is not just financial, but spiritual, physical, and relational. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why continuing to speculate can quietly evaporate your retirement • How markets signal danger before major economic events • Why silver is surging and what’s driving industrial demand • The real risks behind Bitcoin and crypto volatility • Why AI-driven market gains resemble past bubbles • How low volatility often precedes major corrections • The difference between red money (risk), yellow money (managed), and green money (protected) • Why principal protection matters more as you approach retirement • The dangers of trusting banks and custodial systems blindly • How CBDC-style track-trace-control systems are already forming • Why faith and stewardship must guide financial decisions • The difference between pleasing God and truly trusting God • How discipline in money, health, and mindset creates long-term peace • Why preparation is biblical — not fear-based 📖 Scripture of the Day “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” — Proverbs 22:3 FREE tax calculator http://corteztaxbill.com GALLUP -The CliftonStrengths® 34 Report https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403127/cliftonstrengths-34-report.aspx ———————————————————————————————————— 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/ ———————————————————————————————————— Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-5319252 Follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/scrptrandwallst Video References ———————————————————————————————————— ———————————————————————————————————— 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 FIX THE BLOOD http://fixthebloodusa.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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