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SCRIPTURES AND WALL STREET – THE TRUTH ABOUT PRECIOUS METALS IRA

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 – SILVER MANIPULATION & THE DOLLAR SURGE EXPLAINED

Markets are sliding, volatility is surging, and silver — the asset many investors run to during uncertainty — is suddenly falling. At the same time, the U.S. dollar is strengthening and defensive stocks are skyrocketing. For retirees and investors approaching retirement, these conflicting signals raise a serious question: Is the financial system behaving normally — or is something bigger happening beneath the surface? In this episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the relationship between the U.S. dollar, silver, and the broader stock market to explain why many traditional retirement portfolios may be more vulnerable than investors realize. Using chart analysis and macroeconomic signals, Carlos examines the rising volatility index (VIX), the S&P 500 selloff, and the impact that currency strength can have on precious metals pricing. The discussion also explores why silver, despite its long-term value as both an industrial metal and monetary hedge, remains a red-money asset subject to manipulation and volatility, especially when large financial institutions control derivatives markets. Most importantly, Carlos challenges listeners to rethink retirement planning itself — shifting from speculation and market timing toward principal protection, guaranteed income strategies, and financial stewardship. 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 – PREPARING FOR THE RECESSION

In this episode, Carlos Cortez Jr. wishes everyone a happy Memorial Day and takes a moment to honor and remember our fallen soldiers. He opens the week’s edition of Scriptures and Wall Street with a heartfelt update on his personal life. Carlos shares some moving experiences from his journey as a father, reflecting on the ups and downs he’s faced. These moments provide a deeper, more personal insight into his life, setting the tone before he shifts focus to the broader economic landscape. Carlos then dives into the current state of the market, discussing how government policies are pushing individuals to comply, often at the expense of personal financial freedom. He raises critical questions you should be asking your current financial advisor—questions that could shape your financial future. After this powerful discussion, the episode transitions back to technical analysis. Carlos revisits the charts and reviews the symbols we've been closely tracking, including SQQQ, TMF, BTCUSD, VIX, and the DOLLAR, offering fresh insights and updated perspectives. ———————————————————————————————————— 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 ———————————————————————————————————— Everything Bubble to Finally Burst? Watch These 2 Signs Confirming Huge Crash Has Begun – Harry Dent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNV9dB9QRw Banking Sector Collapse Coming, Why It Could Happen in March – George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92i2M_1p7v4 WEF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqzepGBatWo Bank Failures https://www.americanbanker.com/list/dramatic-collapses-made-2023-the-biggest-year-ever-for-bank-failures ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : Www.AmericaFirstWater.com Check out a new way to generate passive income! https://www.cashflowmachine.io/ccortez Check out these portable campfires! https://ezzusa.com/discount/Cortez 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 – YOU MIGHT BE A SHEEP IF YOU …

Join host Carlos Cortez Jr. as he explores the concept of the "sheep mindset" and how many people may be following the crowd without realizing it. He shares a personal story about a childhood friend from his military hometown, reflecting on how the Gulf War deeply impacted their community and the profound toll it took on everyday lives. Carlos then opens up about his own personal challenges and the valuable lessons he learned through those experiences—insights that shaped his growth as a financial advisor. He also introduces his Emotional Investing Charts, illustrating how letting emotions drive investment decisions can lead to poor strategies and missed opportunities. Carlos breaks down why gold is being aggressively promoted and how emotional triggers are fueling the surge in gold sales, using data from his charts to support his analysis. We take a deep dive into key market indicators and assets, including GOLD, VIX, SPXL, QQQ, BTC, TMF, SPXS, and more. ———————————————————————————————————— 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 ———————————————————————————————————— Everything Bubble to Finally Burst? Watch These 2 Signs Confirming Huge Crash Has Begun – Harry Dent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNV9dB9QRw Banking Sector Collapse Coming, Why It Could Happen in March – George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92i2M_1p7v4 WEF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqzepGBatWo Bank Failures https://www.americanbanker.com/list/dramatic-collapses-made-2023-the-biggest-year-ever-for-bank-failures ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : Www.AmericaFirstWater.com Check out a new way to generate passive income! https://www.cashflowmachine.io/ccortez Check out these portable campfires! https://ezzusa.com/discount/Cortez 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 FED IS CONFUSED

In this episode, join host Carlos Cortez Jr. as he kicks things off with a walk-and-talk. Carlos shares how anyone can fall victim to a crypto scam, recounting a hard but valuable lesson he had to learn firsthand—an experience that ultimately made him a better financial manager. As he reflects, he's spending quality time with his kids, enjoying a beautiful day that blends nature and family connection. The episode then shifts to a closer look at the Federal Reserve's recent decisions. Despite growing pressure from former President Trump for rate cuts, the Fed has instead been buying bonds—an intentional move to avoid lowering rates. Carlos breaks down what this means, why it's happening, and how you can protect your money in response. To wrap up, we dive into the charts and analyze the key financial symbols we've been tracking: FEDFUND, TMF, QQQ, SPX, TICK, DJI, and more. ———————————————————————————————————— 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 ———————————————————————————————————— Everything Bubble to Finally Burst? Watch These 2 Signs Confirming Huge Crash Has Begun – Harry Dent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNV9dB9QRw Banking Sector Collapse Coming, Why It Could Happen in March – George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92i2M_1p7v4 WEF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqzepGBatWo Bank Failures https://www.americanbanker.com/list/dramatic-collapses-made-2023-the-biggest-year-ever-for-bank-failures ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! Lose weight and more with Plant Base Peptides http://getmeleanusa.com Silver and Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Fluoride Free Alkaline water : Www.AmericaFirstWater.com Check out a new way to generate passive income! https://www.cashflowmachine.io/ccortez Check out these portable campfires! https://ezzusa.com/discount/Cortez 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 – SP500 TRUMP BUMP MARKET COMMENTARY

BODY- Join host Carlos Cortez Jr. as he examines the factors driving the current market, with a particular focus on the S&P 500's recent rally, often referred to as the "Trump Bump." Will this upward trend continue, or are we heading toward a market correction? Carlos analyzes key charts to explain where the market stands and where it may be headed in the near future. He also takes a deep dive into Bitcoin and Tesla, comparing their market patterns and highlighting striking similarities. In addition, Carlos shares his perspective on the latest political drama and the potential impacts of shifting political dynamics. With tensions rising both domestically and internationally, he offers insights on how these developments could shape the market. From geopolitical risks to the evolving political landscape, get Carlos’s expert analysis on what’s ahead for investors and the global economy. Happy Juice USA https://happyjuiceusa.com https://greenmoneysolutions.com The color of Money https://rumble.com/v3y86eq-scriptures-and-wallstreet-the-color-of-your-money-what-the-banks-dont-want-.html 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 ———————————————————————————————————— ———————————————————————————————————— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uEe1LEw1QE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkwwjcNX-4w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC9aGAzwJpI ———————————————————————————————————— Support the show! ———————————————————————————————————— Cornerstone Gold https://cornerstoneassetmetals.com Get in shape by transforming your body : https://go.thetruetransformation.com Buy American made products: https://switchmyproductsusa.com/ Fluoride Free Alkaline water : Www.AmericaFirstWater.com Check out a new way to generate passive income! https://www.cashflowmachine.io/ccortez Check out these portable campfires! https://ezzusa.com/discount/Cortez 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.