Most Americans think they own their money. But what happens when banks can delay transactions, freeze transfers, restrict withdrawals, or change agreements at any time — all while investors blindly chase silver rallies and stock market momentum? This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street dives into one of the biggest financial blind spots facing retirees and investors today: the illusion of ownership. Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down alarming banking disclosures, private credit risks, precious metals speculation, and why emotional investing could destroy years of retirement savings if people refuse to take profits and protect principal. From the dangers of overpriced gold and silver IRAs to concerns surrounding CBDCs, government control, and growing financial surveillance, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink where their money is held — and whether their retirement strategy can survive the next wave of volatility. Carlos also explains why many investors become emotionally attached to silver and precious metals, even when market cycles clearly signal the importance of locking in gains and reducing risk near retirement age. Because in today’s financial system, the greatest danger may not be market losses alone — it may be believing you still control the system holding your money. 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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War headlines. Inflation. Banking instability. Commercial real estate stress. New virus scares. Market volatility. Political chaos. And while the media floods people with distractions, many Americans are quietly asking the same question: “Is my family actually protected?” This episode of Scriptures & Wall Street blends financial strategy with something even deeper — faith, resilience, and the people who sacrifice everything so future generations can survive and prosper. Carlos Cortez Jr. breaks down the growing pressures building across the economy, from private credit risks and banking instability to volatility in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. He also explains why passive investing and blind trust in traditional retirement systems may leave families exposed during the next major downturn. But at the heart of this episode is a personal story about motherhood, sacrifice, and belief. From a mother maxing out a Sears card to buy her son his first interview suit… to the lessons of perseverance, faith, and stewardship that shaped a 22-year financial career… this conversation becomes a reminder that wealth is not just about money. It’s about legacy. It’s about preparation. And it’s about having the courage to keep your head up while the world around you panics. Because retirement isn’t simply about accumulating assets. It’s about protecting the people who sacrificed for you in the first place. 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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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.

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