SCRIPTURES AND WALLSTREET – MARKET CHAOS, WAR AND YOUR RETIREMENT – SILVER IS NOT YOUR ANSWER

War headlines, rising volatility, and market uncertainty are pushing many investors toward silver, crypto, and other speculative assets. But speculation is not a retirement plan. In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez breaks down the current market chaos and explains why red-money assets like stocks, silver, and crypto remain volatile and unpredictable — especially for investors nearing retirement. Using real market charts, Carlos analyzes the volatility index (VIX), major tech stocks like Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla, and the growing correlation within the Magnificent Seven that is driving the broader market. He also explains why silver and gold act as stores of value but fail to produce retirement income. You’ll learn how the U.S. dollar influences precious metals pricing, why emotional investing leads to poor financial decisions, and how green-money strategies can provide principal protection while still participating in market growth. If you’re approaching retirement and relying solely on market-based investments, this episode will challenge how you think about protecting your income and principal. 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 – IS YOUR RETIREMENT FUNDING THIS WAR

War headlines, rising national debt, and market volatility are dominating financial news — but very few investors are asking the deeper question: Where is your retirement money actually going? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the financial realities behind war spending, Social Security sustainability, and the hidden risks inside traditional retirement accounts. With global conflict escalating and government debt soaring past historic levels, retirees and pre-retirees may be unknowingly exposed to financial systems they don’t fully understand. Carlos explains how traditional IRAs and 401(k)s create future tax obligations, why Social Security earnings limits can penalize retirees who work, and how the massive U.S. debt burden could eventually impact retirement taxation. The conversation also explores the growing push toward Universal Basic Income (UBI), the influence of global debt markets, and how volatility in assets like silver, stocks, and crypto reflects deeper systemic pressures. The core message is stewardship: understanding the difference between red money (market-risk assets) and green money (principal-protected strategies) so retirees can focus on protecting income rather than chasing speculation. Retirement isn’t about predicting the next war or market crash.
It’s about positioning your finances so external chaos doesn’t determine your future. 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 – THE RETIREMENT SHOCK IS COMING: AI BUBBLES, 401(k) CONTROL

In today’s episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down what he calls the “Retirement Shock” — a perfect storm that could devastate unprepared retirees. With AI stocks soaring, Nasdaq valuations stretched, inflation still elevated, healthcare costs rising, and millions withdrawing from 401(k)s and IRAs at record highs, the risk isn’t theoretical anymore. It’s structural. Carlos walks through real-time market signals — including death cross warnings on the Nasdaq and AI-focused ETFs— and explains why relying solely on market-based “red money” accounts like 401(k)s, variable annuities, ETFs, and bank deposits may expose retirees to a dangerous sequence-of-returns risk. More importantly, he addresses a controversial but critical reality:
You may not legally “own” your 401(k) or even your bank deposits in the way you think you do. This episode connects biblical stewardship with financial prudence, highlighting Proverbs 22:3 and challenging listeners to position their portfolios with foresight instead of fear. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • What the “Retirement Shock” really means • Why market downturns during income withdrawals are dangerous • The sequence-of-returns risk retirees ignore • How Nasdaq and AI concentration increases volatility • What a “death cross” technical warning signal indicates • Why AI-driven ETFs may be more fragile than investors realize • The truth about 401(k) ownership structures • Why you are a beneficiary — not a direct owner — in certain retirement accounts • What FDIC insurance actually protects (and what it doesn’t) • How bank deposits legally function • The risk of variable annuity fees during downturns • Why red money (market-based assets) creates unlimited downside • How green money strategies create contractual principal protection • Why diversification should include guarantees, not just asset classes • How to position retirement assets before a downturn hits 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/ ———————————————————————————————————— Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-5319252 Follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/scrptrandwallst 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 – WHY FEAR IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ASSET

n today’s episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. delivers a powerful message about fear, noise, and the spiritual battle happening inside your retirement plan. With headlines dominated by UBI, AI automation, silver volatility, political chaos, and endless speculation, many investors are operating from anxiety instead of stewardship. Carlos explains why fear is the most expensive asset you can own — and how it silently sabotages wealth building, retirement confidence, and even your faith. This episode dives deep into the spiritual nature of money, the difference between pleasing God and trusting God, and why panic-based financial decisions are often a symptom of misplaced trust. Carlos shares personal testimony, biblical foundations, and real-world retirement strategies that bring clarity in chaotic markets. You’ll also learn how the Color of Money system (Red, Green, and Yellow) helps eliminate confusion, reduce volatility exposure, and create contractual guarantees that mirror the spiritual guarantees found in Scripture. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by silver swings, UBI narratives, market crashes, or social media fear cycles — this episode is a reset. Retirement is not built on noise.
It’s built on discipline, positioning, patience, and principles. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • Why fear is the most expensive asset in retirement • How panic investing destroys long-term wealth • The spiritual connection between money and trust • The difference between pleasing God and trusting God • Why stewardship eliminates financial anxiety • How the Color of Money system brings clarity • What Red Money (stocks, crypto, silver, real estate) really represents • Why unlimited gains also mean unlimited losses • How Green Money creates contractual principal protection • The role of fixed index strategies in retirement • Why guarantees matter for both your soul and your savings • The three real retirement problems: taxation, inflation, and long-term care • How to position assets without reacting to headlines • Why discipline beats speculation every time 📖 Scripture of the Day “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7 “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.”
— Proverbs 22:3 “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:33 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/ ———————————————————————————————————— Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-5319252 Follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/scrptrandwallst 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 – UBI, AI & THE RETIREMENT DECEPTION: WHY DEPENDENCY IS NOT FREEDOM

In today’s episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. tackles one of the most dangerous financial narratives gaining traction today: Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the idea that you may not need to save for retirement at all. With artificial intelligence replacing jobs, Elon Musk publicly suggesting work may become optional, and governments expanding social programs, the promise sounds comforting: “The system will take care of you.” But Carlos explains why this mindset creates dependency, not wealth — control, not freedom. Drawing parallels between UBI, Social Security earnings penalties, IRA taxation, and banking bail-in laws, this episode exposes how easily retirement income can be restricted, penalized, or inflated away. From the Social Security earnings test thresholds to the hidden reality of IRA taxation and Dodd-Frank banking provisions, Carlos makes one thing clear: If you do not own and control your income, you are not retired — you are managed. The conversation also dives into AI automation, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), financial surveillance, and the long-term implications of tying your livelihood to centralized systems. The solution? Stewardship. Asset ownership. Contractual guarantees. And building green money strategies that create income outside of Wall Street volatility and government dependency. This episode is not about fear — it’s about preparation. In This Episode, You’ll Learn • What Universal Basic Income (UBI) really implies for retirement • Why Social Security’s earnings test penalizes early withdrawals • The 2025 Social Security income thresholds and penalties • How IRA withdrawals impact Social Security taxation • Why “tax-free” bond income can still affect your benefits • How UBI could increase financial dependency • The difference between ownership vs. permission-based income • How Dodd-Frank banking laws allow bail-ins • Why money in the bank is not technically owned by you • The difference between red money, green money, and yellow money • Why precious metals and market assets are considered red money • How fixed index annuities and insurance contracts create guarantees • Why retirement is about income freedom — not account balances • The biblical case for stewardship and preparing for abundance • Why Proverbs 13:22 and Proverbs 22:3 apply to modern finance • The dangers of relying solely on government programs 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/ ———————————————————————————————————— Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-5319252 Follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/scrptrandwallst 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 – TURNING YOUR GOLD IRA FEARS INTO INCOME

In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez delivers an unfiltered deep dive into the growing risks surrounding gold IRAs, silver price manipulation, and emotionally driven retirement decisions. After a volatile week in the precious metals market, Carlos breaks down why silver and gold—while valuable—are speculative, non-income-producing assets, and why relying on them exclusively for retirement can be dangerous. He explains how big banks, naked shorts, CME margin hikes, and dollar manipulation are impacting silver prices, often at the expense of everyday investors. You’ll learn: • Why precious metals IRAs are not guaranteed or protected • The difference between store of value vs. income-producing assets • How childhood trauma and emotional investing affect financial decisions • Why retirement planning is about income, consistency, and guarantees • How “green money” strategies can provide protected principal and lifetime income • What AI, automation, and market volatility mean for your long-term financial security Carlos also connects faith, discipline, psychology, and stewardship with modern financial planning, emphasizing the importance of de-risking portfolios as markets become more volatile and manipulated. If you currently hold gold, silver, a precious metals IRA, a 401(k), or cash sitting in the bank, this episode challenges conventional wisdom and offers a framework for turning fear-based assets into predictable retirement income. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. 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 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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