James J. Puplava, CFP®, CTS™, CES™, CIS™, CFS™, CAS™, CSS™, FPWM™'s Contributions

Mish Schneider: “Caution—Don’t Rush to Buy the Dip”

Apr 18, 2025 – Market volatility remains high, with MarketGauge's Mish Schneider warning that investor optimism may be misplaced as key consumer indicators flash caution. She highlights the critical role of consumer spending, the impact of tariffs...

Are You Prepared for a Major Emergency?

Apr 14, 2025 – Emergencies strike when least expected, and preparation is key. In this episode, Kevin Matsukado, the ex-Head of Safety and Security at Hawaii Pacific University, outlines a practical five-step process for emergency preparedness...

Recession or Recovery? Craig Johnson on What’s Next for the Markets

Apr 11, 2025 – Markets are on a wild ride, with massive swings testing even the most seasoned investors. In this episode, Jim Puplava speaks with Craig Johnson, Chief Market Technician at Piper Sandler, to break down the extreme volatility and...

Trump's Great American Reset: China, Tariffs, and What Could Go Wrong

Apr 9, 2025 – Tariffs represent the challenging first phase of this reset, but they are a necessary tool to rebalance global trade. US reliance on foreign supply chains, exposed starkly during COVID, revealed a strategic vulnerability that can be weaponized in...

Roth + LIRP: The Ultimate Tax-Efficient Retirement Strategy

Apr 7, 2025 – Curious about a tax-free retirement? In our latest Lifetime Planning podcast of the Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava and financial expert Crystal Colbert unveil the power of a Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)...

Mark Mills: How AI, Tariffs, and Energy Are Reshaping Global Markets

Apr 4, 2025 – Buckle up for a wild ride with Jim Puplava and energy guru Mark Mills at the National Center for Energy Analytics as they unpack America’s AI boom and tariff chaos! Mills drops a bombshell: a single AI data center guzzles...

Market Meltdown: Dan Wantrobski on Bear Market, Recession Risks, and More

Apr 4, 2025 – Tariffs triggered a market meltdown this week. Dan Wantrobski at Janney Montgomery Scott joins Financial Sense Newshour to provide his macro and technical outlook on the markets with institutional shake-ups, frothy US valuations...

Tariffs: First the Pain, Then the Gain

Apr 4, 2025 – Curious about the economic and market outlook amidst global trade tensions? In this gripping Financial Sense Newshour discussion, Jim Puplava and co-host Cris Sheridan discuss Trump’s bold tariff moves as part of a broader push...

How Taxes Impact Your Investment Returns

Mar 31, 2025 – Taxes eat into your investment returns. On today's Lifetime Planning episode of the Financial Sense Newshour, we discuss how AGI and taxable income determine your tax bracket, impacting how your investments are taxed...

Falling Markets, Rising Risks: Is a Bottom Near? John Kosar Weighs In

Mar 28, 2025 – Jim Puplava and John Kosar, Chief Market Strategist at Asbury Research, dissect the stock market’s recent struggles and the potential for a major bearish trend. They analyze key technical indicators, such as the S&P 500’s 200-day...

Doomberg on Gavin Newsom’s California: A Warning for the Nation

Mar 28, 2025 – Financial Sense Newshour welcomes Doomberg, the popular writer and energy analyst, to connect the dots between single-party rule, environmental policies, and economic mismanagement, warning that California's challenges...

Gold May Drop, Trade War Escalation Key, Says Jim Welsh

Mar 21, 2025 – Jim Welsh at Macro Tides explains that that Wall Street’s current rally, sparked by Trump’s election, may falter due to looming reciprocal tariffs set for April 2nd, risking a trade war unseen since the 1930s. He predicts the S&P...

Jim Bianco on the “Mar-a-Lago Accord”: Big, Bold, and Radical

Mar 21, 2025 – Financial Sense Newshour welcomes Jim Bianco of Bianco Research to discuss Trump 2.0’s bold economic strategies amid a $36.6 trillion U.S. debt and 7% GDP deficits. Bianco’s “Mar-a-Lago Accord” highlights radical changes...

Get Ready for a BIG Money Print, Says Larry Lepard

Mar 21, 2025 – Are you ready for the next big expansion of the US money supply? Jim Puplava interviews Larry Lepard about his fantastic new book, The Big Print, where he talks about the math behind climbing US debt and US interest expense, which...

Market Misbehavior: Jim Puplava on Gold, Bitcoin, and Three Pillars for Investors

Mar 19, 2025 – In the 35th episode of the Market Misbehavior podcast, Dave speaks with Jim Puplava, President and Founder of Financial Sense Wealth Management. Jim walks through his three pillars of investing: fundamentals, technicals, and politicals...

The High Earner’s Guide to a Tax-Efficient Retirement

Mar 17, 2025 – What if you could retire with tax-free income nearing 8%—and spare your heirs a big income tax hit? In today’s Lifetime Planning of the Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava and Crystal Colbert reveal a smart strategy for...

Lack of Liquidity Suggests Dead Cat Bounce, Says Tom McClellan

Mar 14, 2025 – Jim Puplava and Tom McClellan dissect the stock market’s rocky start to the year and the potential way forward. McClellan believes the S&P 500 is in a downtrend, amplified by Trump’s tariff moves, and lack of liquidity...

Is the US Facing Recession? Oxford Economics' Ryan Sweet Weighs In

Mar 14, 2025 – Is the U.S. economy teetering on the edge of a recession, or are the headlines just crying wolf again? Jim Puplava recently sat down with Ryan Sweet from Oxford Economics to unpack today's pressing economic headlines. ..

The Secret Weapon Biohackers Swear By

Mar 10, 2025 – What if a simple sweat could rewrite your health destiny? Jim Puplava dives into the world of infrared saunas with Sunlighten’s Vic Riffel. Imagine slashing heart attack and dementia risks, or lowering your blood pressure...

Big Picture: Time for a Strategic Shift

Mar 7, 2024 – In today's Big Picture episode of the Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava discusses the need for a strategic investment shift amid Trump’s transformative agenda. Jim and co-host Cris Sheridan explore the "Mar-a-Lago Accord"...