We Are in A Bifurcated Economy. What Does That Mean for the Future?
August 7, 2024
Hosted by Ferenc Toth
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Episode Description
The economy is not normal. - A recent CNN study reports 39% of Americans are concerned about paying their bills. In comparison, 37% were concerned about paying bills during the Great Recession in 2008 - 2009. - Household debt has set a new record high. - Credit card debt is at record highs. Banks are bracing for major loan defaults. - 25% of Americans have resorted to skipping meals to avoid high food prices. - The rate of increases of inflation is moderating, but the cumulative impact of several years of inflation has devastated buying power. - The pressure is real. Everything is much more expensive than it was four years ago. This has devastated many household budgets. - The 30,000 foot view is that employment is low, the economy is growing, and people are spending money. - The reality on the ground is moderating inflation does not mean prices are going down. It just means prices are not increasing as fast as they were before. - Primary cause of inflation is excess government spending. - Interest on the debt is estimated to exceed $1.1 Trillion in 2024. - This is equivalent to over 75% of personal income taxes collected. This is the largest revenue item for the federal government. - Homeowners and those who own significant financial assets have done very well the past few years, but this leaves out huge segments of the population. - 3 in 5 Americans believe we are in a recession. - MarketWatch prediction: Stocks will not beat inflation over the next decade - The S&P 500 to the M2 money supply valuation model is the most bearish since 1970. - The M2 money supply Federal Reserve estimate of total money in circulation in the US. It would be prudent to protect your assets. Diversify. Reduce your risk. Reduce your tax liability. Increase returns safely. Increase liquidity to take advantage of future opportunities. You can invest in high cash value Your Personal Bank TM policies that are insured, with guarantees, income tax-free, highly liquid, and likely to increase returns for the next 5-10 years! Contact Ferenc at yourpersonalbank.com or 866-268-4422 for more info.
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Your Personal Bank TM is a financial concept that strategically integrates financial tools from the banking and insurance industries to continue growth on funds even when you access them for other purposes. Ferenc will share how Your Personal Bank can enhance returns on investments, including real estate, reduce the cost of borrowing, and safely create positive arbitrage. Ferenc will also share how the rapidly increasing interest rates will likely increase future returns and positive arbitrage.
Ferenc Toth
Ferenc is founder of Your Personal Bank TM. He is passionate about helping people gain control of their money, create tax-favored income, and having access to more funds over their lifetime! He has a knack of explaining complicated financial concepts in a simple and easily understood manner. Ferenc gets people to think and empowers them to better understand the financial tools they are considering. He actively educates for financial literacy. Ferenc’s company continues growing rapidly with over 5000 clients and a dozen advisers. Ferenc has personally advised over 1000 clients and mentored many advisors over his 20+ year career. Ferenc has been and is annually recognized by several financial and insurance institutions as a top advisor. He has been honored many years as a top 10 adviser nationally. Ferenc is a General Agent. Unlike most agents/advisors General Agents work directly with financial institutions and typically have an extensive level of experience and knowledge. Ferenc proudly served in the Fife and Drum Corps, 3rd US Infantry, “The Old Guard”, US Army. The Old Guard is the Army's official ceremonial unit and escort to the president. The Fife and Drum Corps is one of the premier musical units in the US Army. Ferenc performed in many ceremonial functions at the White House and various events around the country including the Indianapolis 500 and Kentucky Derby. Ferenc is a semi-professional bass trombonist. He performs in various groups including church orchestra
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