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• Brandy Maben: How the Wealthy Are Preparing for Volatility, Taxes, and Inflation

  Are you letting fear or outdated strategies sabotage your portfolio? In this important interview, Brandy Maben of Windrock Wealth Management joins Maggie Lake to reveal how the wealthiest investors prepare for volatility, inflation, and taxes, and what everyday investors can learn from them. Brandy explains why: Treasuries aren’t the safe haven they once were Tax planning (not market timing) is your biggest edge Sitting on cash may be riskier than investing Gold, farmland, and private credit are essential inflation hedges Most people completely misjudge their true risk tolerance She also breaks down misunderstood tax strategies like Roth conversions, donor-advised funds, and how to prepare for the looming 2026 tax sunset. If you’re unsure whether your portfolio can survive what’s coming, this episode is your wake-up call. Chapters: 0:20 - Big Picture: Managing 2025’s Market Roller-Coaster 1:48 - Beyond 60/40: Portfolio Priorities for 2025 4:41 - Guarding Against Inflation’s Whiplash 6:25 - Safe Haven or Sinking Ship? The Treasury Debate 8:03 - Getting into Gold: Too Late or Just in Time? 10:05 - Preserve Capital or Chase Growth Amid Volatility? 12:30 - The Biggest Tax Mistakes Investors Make 16:59 - Should You Go Global? Weighing International Diversification 18:31 - Are You Really as Risk-Tolerant as You Think? 20:58 - Sitting on Cash: Safety Net or Silent Killer? 23:47 - Favorite Tax-Smart Vehicles Revealed 27:02 - Building a Battle-Ready Plan: Key Questions to Ask Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4m1zC73 Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Inflation #TaxPlanning #Gold #Farmland #FinancialPlanning #SmartMoney #Markets #Volatility ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• E.J. Antoni: We’ve Been in a Trade War, Now the U.S. Is Fighting Back

  Is America counter-punching in a long-running trade war, or shooting itself in the foot? Economist E.J. Antoni, Unleashed Prosperity Senior Fellow and Heritage Foundation economist, joins Maggie Lake to dissect the White House’s tariff rollout, trade strategy, and the Fed’s credibility crisis. Antoni warns that a botched tariff formula is rattling allies and markets, even if the long-term goals may be sound. In this must-watch conversation, Antoni explains why: The U.S. isn’t starting a trade war, it’s finally fighting back A flawed rollout is sowing confusion among trading partners Tariffs may sting now but could revive U.S. manufacturing Deregulation and tax reform (not tariffs) will move the economic needle most The Fed’s mixed signals have shattered market confidence Runaway spending could spark a bond-market revolt and send gold even higher Chapters: 0:19 - Economic Outlook: How Fragile Is the U.S. Recovery? 2:40 - Tariff Slip-Up: Why Was the Rollout Botched? 6:05 - Did the Blunder Weaken America’s Bargaining Power? 8:39 - Negotiations in Limbo: What’s Stalling the Talks? 10:38 - Are Deals with China’s Rivals Enough for Markets? 13:07 - Strategy vs. Execution: Is the Trade Plan Sound? 19:04 - Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain? 22:41 - Will Consumers Feel an Inflation Shock? 24:43 - No Alternatives: Could Tariffs Empty Store Shelves? 27:05 - Reshoring Reality: Can Manufacturing Boom Again? 31:55 - Unions or Right-to-Work: Which Model Wins? 33:50 - Will Young Workers Fill Factory Floors? 38:27 - Rebalancing: Do Equities Sacrifice Returns? 39:51 - Robots, AI and the Future of Tariffs 42:33 - Fed in a Bind: Cut Rates or Stand Pat? 44:35 - Can the Fed Be Reformed? 47:12 - Fiscal Cliff: How Dangerous Are Deficits Now? 48:53 - Where Can Washington Actually Cut Spending? 52:51 - Balanced Budget Without Market Chaos? 55:13 - Are Tariffs Distracting from Tax Reform? 56:03 - Could the Trade War Escalate into a Capital War? He also outlines how the next few months could reshape global trade, and why gold might be the only safe bet left. Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3YB5OEm Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #TradeWar #Tariffs #Gold #FederalReserve #USEconomy #GlobalMarkets #EconomicPolicy #Inflation #MarketVolatility #Manufacturing ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Chris Vermeulen Warns: One Last S&P Rally, Then a 50 % Crash Like 2008

  Is Wall Street repeating 2008? The Technical Traders’ Chris Vermeulen tells James Connor the S&P 500 could pop to 5,950 in a final “exit-liquidity” squeeze before plunging 30-50% in a stage-four bear market. Institutions are dumping on retail while freight volumes collapse, tariffs bite, and oil flashes recession. Yet, it’s not all bearish, as Chris also sees gold breaking toward $3,750 once the shake-out is done. Key Topics: Exact chart levels Chris is watching for the crash trigger Why this is the “final leg” before a crash, mirroring 2008’s stage-four breakdown How Apple, Nvidia, and Palantir are flashing sell signals now Why retail investors are being used as exit liquidity The bullish setup in gold and silver, and the short-term correction ahead How oil’s collapse confirms recession signals Chris’s contrarian call on the U.S. dollar and its surprising strength in downturns Bitcoin’s next move if risk assets roll over, and why MicroStrategy is in the crosshairs Chapters:1:51 – Is 5,600 the S&P’s Danger Zone? 3:52 – Could 5,950 Spark a Short Squeeze? 5:04 – Will 4,900 Be Breached Next? 6:18 – Nasdaq Run-Up or Fake-Out? 9:08 – Apple’s Weak Numbers: Buyback Lifeline? 11:41 – Siri’s Fail and Apple’s Future 12:39 – Buffett Steps Aside: Berkshire After Buffett 16:08 – Nvidia’s Parabolic Rise: Bubble Alert? 17:53 – Palantir’s Wild Spike—Momentum or Madness? 19:19 – MicroStrategy: Bitcoin Proxy Plays 20:26 – Bitcoin vs. Bear Market—Can It Outperform? 24:09 – Gold Surge: Peak or Pause? 28:04 – Silver’s Shot at $38? 30:52 – Oil Slump Flags Economic Slowdown 39:32 – TLT & Yields: Bond Market Warning 42:18 – King Dollar Ready for a Comeback? 44:31 – Key Takeaways & Next Moves Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4jISneb Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #StockMarketCrash #Gold #Bitcoin #TechnicalAnalysis #BearMarket #SP500 #Nvidia #Apple #MarketCrash2025 #ChrisVermeulen ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Rare Earths Crisis: China’s Monopoly Is a Wake-Up Call for The West

  China sets the price, and the West scrambles to keep up. In this insightful interview, Justin Chan, Head of Research at SCP Resource Finance, sits down with Trey Reik to explain why 90 % of heavy rare earths are still processed in China, how that gives Beijing pricing power over EVs, wind turbines, and defense tech, and why even top-tier mining projects are barely breaking even. Key Topics: • China’s supply-chain chokehold: 70 % of light Rare Earths, 90 %+ of heavy Rare Earths • Price suppression playbook: how Beijing keeps rivals on the back foot • Mining’s brutal math: 4,000 junior miners, but most never pour metal • White Mesa wildcard: the lone U.S. mill that could challenge China’s monopoly • Cost-curve support: spotting upside in rare earths, uranium, lithium, and gold • Uranium reset: from $30 to $100 and back to $70 price swings and SCP’s $80/lb long-term view Would you like to hear more about SCP and its rare earth mineral projects? Get their white paper here: https://wealthion.com/rare-earth-metals/ Chapters: 1:14 - What Exactly Is SCP Resource Finance? 4:30 - Why Is Profitable Mining So Hard? 7:53 - Discovery Silver: A Proven Mining Dream Team? 9:40 - If It’s Discovery “Silver,” Where’s the Gold? 10:20 - How Risky Is Permitting Mines in Mexico? 11:39 - Why Do Mines Now Take Decades to Build? 14:10 - Rare Earths Demystified: What They Are & Why They Matter 16:43 - Rare Earths Are in Short Supply… So Why Are Prices So Low? 18:19 - Is China Gaming Rare Earth Prices to Keep Control? 19:12 - Can America Break Free from China’s Rare Earth Grip? 21:20 - How Much Would It Really Cost to Build Rare Earth Infrastructure? 23:33 - Why Is One Rare Earth Stock Soaring While Another Lags? 26:19 - The Rare Earth Companies That Actually Deserve Your Attention 31:38 - Why Rare Earths Are Really a Magnet Market Story 33:51 - Could Ukraine Become a Key Player in Rare Earths? 35:02 - What Are Ionic Clays—and Why Investors Should Care 35:27 - Uranium Prices Are Sliding—Time to Buy the Dip? 38:08 - Where the Real Value Lies in Uranium Stocks42:04 - Where Uranium Prices Are Headed from Here Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3GDVBkl Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #RareEarths #China #CriticalMinerals #Uranium #MiningStocks #Commodities #stocks ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Economy is Contracting, It’s Only Going to Get Worse | Rise UP!

  In this week’s Rise Up, wealth managers Andy Schwartz, David Mandelbaum, and co-hosts Terri Kallsen and Joe Duran bring incredible insights into what they believe is going to happen over the next two quarters, both economically and in the markets. Relating stories of what they are hearing from their clients and delivering the advice they are giving, including some step-by-step instructions on how investors should be thinking about and managing their portfolios right now. Plus, our viewers ask us anything — from how to know when to get back into the market after selling, and when investors really make the most money, to needing a portfolio manager or not, and why the basics aren’t boring! Plus, what to watch for next week.  Chapters: 2:47 - Markets Latest 3:35 - Negative GDP and More is Coming 5:13 - “We’re at the high end of this trading range” 6:22 - “Our clients are pulling back” 7:55 - The Mag 7 and What the April Markets Comeback Signals 9:09 - We’re Not at the Bottom 10:45 - What Investors Should Be Doing Now 11:44 - Tariffs and Pharma Industry: What to Know 17:30 - It’s a Good Time to Get Into the Right Healthcare Investments 21:03 - Ask Us Anything – Who Are the Winners and Losers this Month? 22:00 - The Best Way to Invest 23:30 - When the Next Drop Will Come 24:15 - Diversification is Your Friend 24:45 - Selling? How to Know When to Get Back In 28:15 - When You Make the Most Money 30:15 - Do I Really Need a Portfolio Manager? Yes and No 36:06 - “Basics are Boring” But Are They Really? 40:05 - Next Week Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4jFVxzc Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Markets #Investing #MarketVolatility #StockMarket #Gold #Bitcoin #PortfolioStrategy #stocks #Economy #Recession ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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