This Flashback Friday is from episode 261, published last June 9, 2012.

Countries around the globe are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, with our own country no exception. Jason Hartman interviews Dr. Kirk Elliot, Ph.D., investment adviser with ICA, on monetary and fiscal policy and the irresponsibility of governments around the world.

Using Greece as an example, Dr. Elliott states that when governments run out of money, they start doing crazy things. The one fundamental issue in Greece is public debt, over which they lost their autonomy and are now under the rules of the EU. Italy, Iceland, Portugal, France and others are on the verge of bankruptcy and due to that, the EU has been unable to bail out Greece.

Across the pond in the U.S., we have lost our credit rating and are losing the reserve currency status with a lack of interest in our Treasury bills and notes. The definition of inflation is an increase in the money supply, and price increases are a symptom of inflation.

As more money is printed, it loses value and nobody wants it, which is sending the U.S. down the same tube as other countries in economic crisis. People around the world have lost faith in the U.S. dollar and the country’s ability to repay its debt. Dr. Elliott says when interest rates go up, it will open a whole new can of worms with the bond market, which will come crashing down hard on retirees and insurance companies. But it’s not all doom and gloom. There are counter-cyclical investment strategies that people should take advantage of that are attached to physical assets, such as precious metals and real estate investments (commodities with universal need.)

Kirk Elliott has been an investment adviser with ICA in Durango, Colorado since January of 2002 and has been working in the financial services industry since 1994. Dr. Elliott is passionate about educating and equipping his clients with the information they need to safeguard their hard-earned assets. Dr. Elliott earned his Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

His dissertation is entitled, “An Empirical Identification of an Appropriate Inflation Definition and an Inflation Targeting Monetary Policy.” Dr. Elliott also earned a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Denver, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado. Dr. Elliott has served as adjunct faculty for Fort Lewis College, Liberty University and Walden University in the areas of Economics, Public Policy, and International Business.

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Jason and tax expert Tom Wheelwright discusses potential changes under a new Trump administration, including the extension of the 2017 tax act, possible reintroduction of bonus depreciation, and a reduced tax rate for manufacturers. He anticipates challenges in implementing tariffs and addressing immigration issues, which could impact the real estate market and construction costs. Wheelwright emphasizes the importance of tax planning and staying informed about policy changes. He highlights potential impacts on real estate investors, including changes to depreciation rules and the home mortgage interest deduction. The conversation covers topics like cryptocurrency regulation, value-added taxes, and the complexities of international trade. Also, Tom Wheelwright will speak at the upcoming Empowered Investor Live event in April, offering further insights on these critical economic and tax issues.

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6:41 Trump 2.0: IRS vs. the ERS, SALES Tax vs. VAT and the 16th amendment

14:25 Tax Benefits and the factors that affect real estate investors under Trump

18:59 Deportations and the housing rental market

22:04 IRS needs better technology, not more auditors; safe or not safe tax deductions

28:50 Regulating and taxing crypto

30:09 Action steps, Trumps policies and bumps on the road

37:08 Tariffs, Panama and Greenland and the US as a tax haven

46:25 Exciting announcement

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