Best The American Retirement Association Podcasts (2024)

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2197: Leveraging Real Estate: How to "Die with Zero" While Building Wealth Through Smart Investments 29:55

6h ago29:55

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In this episode, Jason explores real estate trends in Warsaw, Poland, highlighting rising property prices and rents due to factors like the Ukraine invasion. He discusses global housing shortages and critiques U.S. policies, such as affordable housing initiatives and immigration impacts, which exacerbates demand and push prices higher. Jason emphas…

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CITs (Finally) Take Their Rightful Place 13:33

11h ago13:33

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A lot is happening with Collective Investment Trusts (CIT). Morningstar recently reported that they’ve finally overtaken mutual funds as the most popular target-date vehicle, and bills are now in the House and Senate to allow them in 403(b)s. This means that firms like Great Gray Trust Company are well-positioned to take advantage of what’s ahead. …

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This is part two of what Ray Carville Public Affairs Manager Veterans Inc.shares about the mutltiude of serviced available to you and your family. 20:37

1h ago20:37

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(Part two) Veterans Inc. is an all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran’s problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran’s area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an introduction is made. In talking with Mr. Carville I fo…

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2196 FBF: The Housing Boom and Bust in America with Economist Thomas Sowell of The Hoover Institution at Stanford University 47:16

4h ago47:16

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 117 published last September 1, 2009. "For far too long, too many people have regarded home ownership as 'a good thing.' It is certainly true that home ownership has its benefits. But, like everything else, it also has its costs and its risks." This statement by Creating Wealth Show guest, American economist Th…

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2195: Empowered Investing: Mastering Self-Management, Control and Outgrowing Dave Ramsey’s Advice 32:37

1h ago32:37

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Join Jason today as he broadcasts from Warsaw, Poland as he discusses the importance of self-management and maintaining control as an empowered investor. He emphasizes "commandment number 3: thou shalt maintain control" to avoid potential issues like fraud, incompetence, and excessive management fees. He highlights the ongoing controversy surroundi…

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Veterans Incorprated has more services for Veterans and their families than any group I have previously interviewed. So many that this will be part one and after hearing it you will want to tune in for ... 16:35

15h ago16:35

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Ray Carville, Public Affairs Manager, Veterans Inc. is an excellent spokesman for this all-inclusive one-stop shop. If they don’t have a solution for a veteran's problem they will work to find a contact in the veteran's area of need and then rather than just giving the vet another number to call they will make the call and stay on the line until an…

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2194: Why Waiting for a #HousingMarketCrash Could Cost You Big 35:12

4d ago35:12

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Greetings from Poland! Today, Jason reflects on his recent travels from Croatia to Poland, emphasizing the value of taking chances in life. He discusses the current state of the real estate market, highlighting the resilience of housing prices despite high mortgage rates. He cautions against relying on predictions of a market crash, emphasizing the…

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Michael Kreps - Entire Tax Code ‘Up for Grabs' 39:30

4d ago39:30

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The 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is rapidly approaching, a law that “affects real people every day,” according to Michael Kreps, a principal with Groom Law and chair of its Retirement Services Group. Kreps, a former Senate HELP Committee retirement policy staffer, joins American Retirement Association (ARA…

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2193 FBF: Irreversible Impacts on Big Business By Big Government with Tim Carney Author of ‘The Big Rip-Off’ 31:28

4d ago31:28

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 449, published last 8 December 2014. Jason Hartman brings in a real estate focus to the introduction of today’s Creating Wealth Show by explaining exactly how you can work out your rent-to-value ratio. As this is one of the most important figures a real estate investor need to keep in mind, there’s no excuse fo…

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2192: Beyond the Property Manager: Empowering Yourself as a Landlord 35:18

10d ago35:18

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In today's episode you can listen in on Jason's Empowered Investor meeting about self-managing your own properties, especially its risks and rewards. Self-managing your rental property can offer significant benefits. By taking on this role, landlords can potentially save money on property management fees, which often account for a substantial porti…

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Todays Podcast is a little different. Today we take up the case for better treatment of our furry veterans who save many lives but receive no benefits when they retire, the USA War Dog. 18:03

8d ago18:03

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Chris Willingham, President of the US War Dogs Association, is a combat veteran, a dog handler, and a huge proponent for war dogs, especially how these valuable combat veterans need to be treated upon their retirement. With that said it should be noted that furry veterans get no help from the VA or any other government agency so medicines and surgi…

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2191: Leadership and Real Estate: Creating a Successful Business and Life with Trey Taylor 31:24

8d ago31:24

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Real estate investor Trey Taylor advocates for single-family homes as a stable, long-term investment. He emphasizes financial prudence, focusing on properties generating rental income that exceeds expenses. While acknowledging economic challenges like rising interest rates, Taylor remains optimistic about the housing market's resilience. His leader…

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2190 FBF: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity with David Allen Personal & Organizational Productivity Expert 27:43

11d ago27:43

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 160 published last March 9, 2010. Jason talks with David Allen who is widely recognized as the world's leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. His twenty-five-year pioneering research and coaching to corporate managers and CEOs of some of America's most prestigious corporations and instituti…

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2189: Multifamily Housing Crisis: Delinquencies and Market Outlook 23:25

13d ago23:25

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Greetings from Serbia! The real estate market remains stagnant due to past rate hikes, with buyers awaiting potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and sellers reluctant to move from low mortgage rates to higher ones. Sales volume is low, but prices are still rising, making homes less affordable. The rental market remains undervalued, and rents are exp…

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2188: Real Estate Strategies: Leveraging Inflation-Induced Debt Destruction 27:35

15d ago27:35

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Jason is broadcasting from Belgrade, Serbia—his 97th country. Today, we delve into the severe economic challenge of inflation that many countries face. Recently in Turkey, inflation reached alarming levels of 55%-83% annually, resulting in constant price changes on menus. This serves as a stark reminder of the importance of defending against inflat…

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Here is part 4 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Judge Scionti plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans.ode 18:36

16d ago18:36

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Judge Michael Scionti, Florida State Judicial District 13, Veterans Treatment Court. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflic…

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2187 FBF: Good & Bad of Self-Management, Inflation Impact & Federal Reserve Board Nominations 32:41

18d ago32:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1179, published last April 24, 2019. Jason Hartman starts today's show with his in-house economist Thomas to discuss the new tax law and the impact it can have on people's tax brackets. They also dive in to why the government is interested in keeping the official inflation rate lower than actual inflation rates…

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2186: The New World Order: Are We Heading Toward Totalitarianism in Disguise with Ivor Cummins Part 2 41:40

20d ago41:40

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Jason discusses the ease of doing business in the U.S. compared to Europe, despite the U.S. having issues like a problematic food supply and political corruption. He emphasizes the advantages of greed in business motivation. He then highlights Morgan Stanley's view that U.S. homeowners are resilient in the current market, with 39% mortgage-free and…

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Here is part 3 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Public Defender plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans. 15:21

21d ago15:21

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Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work to recover veterans who have come into conflict with the law. This, the third of these programs, highlights the actions of our coun…

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2185: WEF, Davos, and Beyond: Who Really Runs the World? with Ivor Cummins Part 1 37:30

22d ago37:30

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Today's show is brought to you by Kamala Harris! Join Jason as he welcomes back Ivor Cummins for part 1 of a compelling discussion on the elite class and their pursuit of a New World Order. Discover the historical roots, current actions, and the significant influence of powerful organizations like the Rockefeller Foundation, Council on Foreign Rela…

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Preston Rutledge - ERISA’s Massive Impact on the Retirement Plan Space 45:55

22d ago45:55

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ERISA turns 50 on Labor Day. It’s older, wiser, and still looks great. What has been its most significant impact on the ability of America’s workers to save? Preston Rutledge joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive look back and ahead. Rutledge, founder and principal of Rutledge Policy Group, knows the subject well…

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Here is part 2 for our series on the Veterans Treatment Court. Learn the part that the Prosicutor plays in turning the lives around of our Veterans. 17:31

24d ago17:31

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Here is the second of our four-part program on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by Congress to set up courts that work t…

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481: The Collapse of the Dollar's Empire and @MilkshakesPod with Brent Johnson 25:19

24d ago25:19

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The Dollar Milkshake Theory, proposed by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, predicts a surge in the US dollar's value compared to other currencies. This is due to the US's strong financial system, deep markets, and the dominance of the dollar in global transactions, like oil purchases. When a global debt crisis strikes, countries will scramble for …

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2184 FBF: Bubble Machines, Griftopia, Vampire Squids & Long Con That Is Breaking America with Matt Taibbi 40:37

25d ago40:37

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1111, published last January 14, 2019. Jason Hartman talks with Matt Taibbi, contributing editor at Rolling Stone and author of books such as Griftopia and The Divide, about bubbles. The two explore how Fed policy has been leading to bubbles throughout the years, how Wall Street is designed to take advantage of…

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2183: Dollar Milkshake or Bust: Is the US Currency Doomed or Destined for Greatness? with Brent Johnson 38:14

27d ago38:14

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Jason welcomes you from Salzburg, Austria, discussing the recent tragic events in the U.S., the media's coverage, and new home sales. He criticizes the misleading nature of news about declining home prices, explaining that homebuilders are constructing smaller, cheaper homes to address affordability issues. The Dollar Milkshake Theory, proposed by …

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Here is a successful program that will not only benefit our taxpayers but more importantly change the lives of some of our most challenged veterans - Veterans Treatment Court 17:17

28d ago17:17

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Here is the first of our four-part article on how we can salvage the lives of vets who find themselves in conflict with the law. Each of the programs this month will be in some way connected to the Florida Judicial District 13 Veterans Treatment Court. This court is a model for the national program approved by congress to set up courts that work to…

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2182: Trump Assassination Attempt: Inside Job or Incompetence? Conspiracy or Coincidence? 27:42

29d ago27:42

27:42

Broadcasting from Zurich, Switzerland, Jason discusses the high cost of living in Europe, particularly in Switzerland, comparing it to potential future inflation under a Biden administration. He touches on conspiracy theories related to the World Economic Forum (WEF) and mentions the recent news of an attempted Trump assassination. Shifting focus t…

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Andrew Biggs - Lies and Statistics—What the 401(k) Data Actually Says 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

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Former high-ranking Social Security Administration official and retirement policy gadfly Andrew Biggs joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a frank discussion about the data fueling the 401(k) debate. Biggs, a frequent financial media critic of ‘retirement crisis’ sensationalism, explains the retirement readiness disconnect—and …

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2181 FBF: Big, Boring, Profitable Idea: Day 2 23:03

1M ago23:03

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1158 published last Mar 26, 2019. Jason Hartman wraps up day 2, Sunday, from Meet the Masters. With one visitor travelling 22 hours from Australia and nearly 100 people streaming online, the event was a massive success. Listen in as we hear some live clips from Jason, home inspectors, George Gilder from Life Af…

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2180: Unpacking the Culture War, Gender Roles and Social Responsibility in History with Curt Doolittle 37:42

1M ago37:42

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Jason Hartman welcomes Curt Doolittle, founder of the Natural Law Institute, referred by previous guest Rudyard Lynch. Doolittle, an expert on Culture War economics and historical contexts, discusses the transformation of cultures over time. He explains the cyclical nature of societal changes, using historical examples like the Greek and Roman impa…

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The Production Calendar 48:56

1M ago48:56

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The work of the registrar is cyclical and complex. Dependencies abound between and among systems and offices. How do you keep track of all of the tasks required to make everything run smoothly in your office and on your campus? Use a production calendar. In this episode we’ll talk about what a production calendar is, how to use one, its relationshi…

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Retirement Reality Check: Gender & Wellbeing 53:52

1M ago53:52

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When it comes to saving for retirement, women face a different set of challenges. In this fireside chat with Carrie Schroen, BlackRock’s Head of the US DC Intermediary Business, and KC Boas, BlackRock’s Head of Retirement Marketing and Thought Leadership, we unpack the retirement gender wealth gap. Part- retirement content, part- career development…

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