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 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.