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BRACE FOR INFLATION-- Especially if China Dumps the Dollar

America: “Brace for Inflation!—Especially if China follows through on their threat and dumps the dollar in favor of a new currency. So says Swiss America Trading Corporation CEO Craig R. Smith. Said Craig, “In its attempt to bolster the U.S economy, the Federal Reserve has left no doubt in my mind that we are in a modern day depression – one that will be addressed by a massive expansion of the Fed balance sheet by trillions of dollars.” During your interview with Craig he says that even if China does not dump the dollar, in favor of some sort of new IMF currency, we’re still in deep trouble but in a different way than in 1929 when the Fed CONTRACTED the money supply, resulting in deflation, similar to what occurred in the initial stages of the current recession that began... More Details...

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AMERICA: "BRACE FOR INFLATION!"

So says Swiss America Trading Corporation CEO Craig R. Smith. Said Craig, “In its attempt to bolster the U.S economy, the Federal Reserve has left no doubt in my mind that we are in a modern day depression – one that will be addressed by a massive expansion of the Fed balance sheet by trillions of dollars.” During your interview with Craig he differentiates that in 1929 the Fed CONTRACTED the money supply, resulting in deflation, similar to what occurred in the initial stages of the current recession that began in December of 2007. According to Craig, had that recession had been allowed to run the normal course of a recession, we would be well on our way to recovery. But given the low tolerance for political pain in D.C., our leaders employed massive doses of spending... More Details...

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FED AND TREASURY HAVE JUST CREATED THE NEXT DISASTER: A COMMODITIES BUBBLE!

If debt has become the chosen drug of the last generation, that makes Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Tim Geitner the biggest money-pushers on the planet. The Federal Reserve’s decision to crank up the computerized printing presses to create another $1 trillion in debt left the financial markets spinning, dragging down stocks and the dollar while pushing the prices of oil and gold higher. Conducting Talk Show interviews on this topic is Swiss America Trading Corporation CEO Craig R. Smith, who warns, “Say goodbye to the ‘safe haven’ rally in the dollar of the last six months and say hello to the next government-induced disaster: The COMMODITIES BUBBLE.” "The Fed is financing our deficit by buying the debt issued by the Treasury,” Craig said, adding,... More Details...

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MADOFF PLEADS GUILTY: But have we learned anything?

What can America learn from the Bernard Madoff great swindle? Mr. Madoff is pleading guilty to foisting the Ponsi scheme of historic magnitude on many people went from adoring him to abhorring him when the game ended—like when playing musical chairs—when the music stops and you are left with no chair, you’re out of the game. The elaborate scam based on greed began more than 20 years ago and sucked in billions of dollars of other people’s money. (See NY Times article below.) Business ethicist David Armstrong is conducting Talk Show interviews, encouraging Americans to embrace the old-fashioned ethic on honesty and hard work and how good things come back to those who practice these principles—maybe not overnight it will come. David challenges your audience with the... More Details...

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HAVE WE MOVED FROM A RECESSION TO A DEPRESSION? New Poll: 55% say Yes or unsure; 45% of People say No

Has the US reached the tipping point from a Recession to a Depression? According to the latest poll, The New York Daily News reports that 55% say yes or are unsure and 45% of Americans say no. But like in any election or poll you have a certain block of 'undecideds’ and with this poll there are 17% say who said they are not sure but a whopping 38% said: YES, that we are already in a Depression—and the numbers keep skewing toward additional yeses with each passing day. So, what does this all mean? Are these mere numbers? What impact will the current daily onslaught of negative financial headlines have on the economy? Many economists say there is one single word that drives the economy and that word is: CONFIDENCE. The question is: Do Americans have confidence that... More Details...

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DOW DROPS UNDER 7000: As The Market’s Measuring Stick Reaches Level Not Seen Since 1997, Investors Wonder Where The Bottom Is

In October of 2007, the DJIA was at 14,000 points. In March of 2009, it is less than half of that. What is seemingly more disconcerting is the fact that so many market experts believe we may not have hit bottom. Craig R. Smith, CEO of Swiss America is available for interviews to talk about what this all means. What kinds of things can investors do to stem their own individual financial tides? Smith contends that despite the chorus of pessimism that exist from economic experts, individual investors need to realize what they can control, and act on it. Based on what he’s seeing, many are doing just that and seem to be making sound decisions based on market conditions. "Never buy or sell in a panic! U.S. savings rates rose 5% last month, the biggest advance since 1995.... More Details...

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AIG GETS ANOTHER $30 BILLION: The Immorality of Rewarding Corporate Greed

The Obama administration agreed on March 2, 2009 to give another $30 billion in taxpayer money to further bail out AIG (American International Group), just one of the many corporations who are getting charity from U.S. citizens. This time the excuse was that AIG had to be bailed out because they sustained a $61.7 billion loss, the biggest quarterly loss of a corporation in U.S. history. (See the New York Times article below: “A.I.G. Reports Loss of $61.7 Billion as U.S. Gives More Aid.”) But WHY? Who says corporations EVER have to be bailed out? Is this supposed to be ‘honest leadership’ or ‘open government’ or the positive ‘change’ we were promised??? Everytime another banker or corporation is bailed out by the government, it is THE MILLIONS OF LITTLE PEOPLE who have... More Details...

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CALLS FOR TEA PARTIES ON THE RISE: CNBC News Reporter Seems To Have Struck A Nerve With Many Americans Who Feel Wronged

Recently, a financial news reporter struck a nerve during a television rant about how the government plans to deal with the mortgage crisis. Rick Santelli’s call for a tea party in Lake Michigan appears to have resonated with many. President and CEO of Armstrong International, David Armstrong sees Americans as becoming increasingly disenchanted with how they are being treated. “Whether you agree with the notion of a tea party or not,” says Armstrong, “the reality is that there are a lot of people out there who feel they are not being treated fairly.” Armstrong contends that many leaders in both business and government have forgotten a very basic, tried, and true rule. Namely, ‘do unto others as you would have others do unto you.’ “When you get right down to it, isn’t... More Details...

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BILLION DOLLAR SCANDALS: Allegations Of Red Flags Not Heeded As Allen Stanford Case Rivals That Of Madoff

The Latest name to be added to the list is R. Allen Stanford. He is alleged to be involved in fraud with his Investors bearing the brunt of the it. President and CEO of Armstrong International, David Armstrong sees the absence and/or erosion of an ethical culture - when deals were sealed with a handshake instead of with a blind eye. “This didn’t just happen overnight,” says Armstrong. “Accountability is something that needs to be nurtured and encouraged.” Armstrong believes that to lead effectively and ethically, those leaders need to understand the experiences of those they’re leading. “Otherwise, you develop a skewed and unhealthy view of reality,” he says, “and people are ultimately who feel the repurcusions.” In the cases of both Michael Madoff and Allen Stanford,... More Details...

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GOLD HITS HISTORIC HIGH: $1,000/oz: How much higher can it go?

Gold prices topped $1,000 an ounce today as stocks fell near decade lows and sent investors rushing to safe havens. Millions of Americans are wondering why gold prices have tripled since 2001 and if this gold rush will continue. Swiss America CEO CRAIG R. SMITH is available as your Talk Show guest to offer your audience insight based on his 35 years of experience in the gold market, first explained in his book, “Rediscovering Gold in the 21st Century,” released in 2001. "$1,000 an ounce gold signals the world has lost confidence in paper currencies, the federal government and Wall Street. The commodity super-cycle has swept gold prices to triple since 2001 -- but that's just the kickoff phase," says Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith told CNBC last week he believes gold will rise... More Details...

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WHAT WILL ‘STIMULUS PACKAGE’ MEAN FOR U.S. DOLLAR? Investors Poised To Turn To Alternative As Frustrations Over Pork Continue To Rise

As the public grows increasingly aware of what their tax dollars are likely to be spent on in the final ‘stimulus package’, they’re also growing increasingly frustrated. The U.S., already in tremendous debt, is about to add $1 Trillion to it with passage of the bill. Craig R. Smith, CEO of Swiss America is available for interviews to shed some light on how to best manage your portfolio during these times. “There are alternatives,” Smith says, “and investors should think seriously about taking advantage of them now rather than later.” Smith points to the absurdity of earmarking American taxpayer dollars for things like ACORN and affiliated groups. “Look at ACORN as one example,” said Smith. “This is a group of Community Organizers that played a huge role in the mortgage... More Details...

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ASSET OF 21ST CENTURY? Expert Claims To Know What ‘Financial Light Of The World’ Is In 2009

Gold has quietly become the best performing asset of the 21st century in 2008, just as Swiss America CEO and “Rediscovering Gold in the 21st Century” author Craig R. Smith said to expect during scores of live television and radio interviews since 2001. According to Mr. Smith, “Since the new century began I’ve proclaimed the new gold rush, but the media and public has been slow to listen. As we enter 2009, gold is the ultimate asset in a world riddled with Wall Street and government Ponzi schemes.” Investors must be prepared for the unexpected in 2009. Major economic changes are ahead such as a new president, a global recession, wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel, trillions in government bailouts and a weaker dollar. But Mr. Smith says the forecast for gold remains the... More Details...

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DOUBLING DOWN ON DOLLARS: U.S. Dollar Set For Further Decline With Fed Lowering Rate To Near Zero

As the Fed announced a cut in interest rates to nearly zero, those holding large amounts of credit card debt may have breathed a sigh of relief but at what cost? Swiss America CEO, Craig R. Smith, knows economics and is well aware that the converse to that good news is that investors will not be looking toward the U.S. dollar for a return. “The question everyone wants an answer to,” says Smith, “is, ‘how am I supposed to respond to this kind of news?’” Smith concedes that while prospects for the dollar appear a bit less than optimistic, he encourages people to arm themselves with the information necessary to make the best decisions possible under these conditions. ABOUT YOUR EXPERT GUEST CRAIG R. SMITH Craig R. Smith is an author, commentator and popular media guest... More Details...

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GOLD TO SEE $2000 IN 2009? After Being Bailed Out By Taxpayers, Citigroup Makes This Bold Claim

Citigroup, one of the recipients of an American taxpayer-funded bailout, is making a bold claim based on the magnitude of liquidity being infused into the monetary system. Citigroup’s prediction is that the price of gold will shoot to $2000 / oz. by the end of 2009. Swiss America CEO, Craig R. Smith, has been in the gold business for over 30 years and with 55 active brokers working for him, knows a little something about the validity of such claims. In an article that appeared in the London Telegraph, Citigroup’s sentiment seems to be based what it views as only two possible outcomes (both undesirable) of the current economic crisis. The lesser of the two evils would be inflation but both outcomes spell a rush to gold. Smith is available for interviews. ABOUT YOUR... More Details...

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THE NEXT ECONOMIC SHOCKWAVE: Get Ready for the “Great Deflation of 2009”

And the hits just keep on coming. Worse yet, like the next shockwave that all the economists expect, sometimes those hits are deceptively unassuming or downright confusing. After all, since when are falling consumer prices a bad thing? Swiss America CEO, Craig R. Smith, calls it the Great Deflation of 2009, and he’s available for interviews to provide an invaluable outlook on the situation in a language your listeners will understand and appreciate. “Deflation can be just as devastating to an economy as inflation,” Smith explains. “Today we have much lower oil and gas prices over the last year, but we also have homes that are worth a fraction of their value from a year ago. So, yeah, while deflation is positive if you are looking to buy a home, fill your gas tank or buy... More Details...

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NEW ‘FINANCIAL’ WORLD ORDER: Global Credit Crisis Threatens U.S. Free Market

This coming November 15, the United States will host a summit of the G-20 leaders to discuss the underlying causes of the credit crisis and begin developing principles of reform for financial regulators and institutions. Sounds like a natural and necessary reaction to the recent seismic Wall Street shakedown that’s rippling through markets around the world. But as representatives such as France’s president, Nicholas Sarkozy, propose organizing a globally universal financial system based on something other than the dollar, U.S. economic experts like Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith, bristle. “How can the nations of the world agree on ‘common principles to reform’ given the wide diversity of worldviews each nation represents?” asks Smith. “This global credit meltdown is... More Details...

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INVESTORS FEELING RIPPED OFF - Expert Sees Light at the End of the Economic ‘Shaft’

Much like putting a fist through a door on your house, some of what angry investors are doing now in response to the Wall Street collapse is nothing more than an unreasoned knee-jerk reaction. As the world’s G20 leaders prepare to meet in Washington on November 15 to discuss the underlying causes of the credit crisis and start developing principles of reform for financial regulators and institutions, author and CEO of Swiss America, Craig R. Smith, is urging investors to stop and think twice about their market movements. “Naturally, with the global recession and falling stock markets,” says Smith, “frightened investors are making a mad run for cash and precious metals that are the textbook safe harbors in times like this. But what these investors are not considering is... More Details...

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21st CENTURY BOSTON TEA PARTY? American People Reject Government Attempt At Taxation Without Representation

On Monday, a government bailout bill that was expected to pass did not. Many pointed to partisan rancor. However, as expert economist and author Craig Smith points out, an extremely interesting reality made itself known as well. Namely, that the people will be heard if they yell loud enough. These are uncertain times and if anyone tells you they know how things are going to turn out, you’re going to want a second opinion, which will be different. As Smith will point out, there are three factors at work right now and all are connected; An economic crisis, political jockeying, and the will of the people. Whether you think the failed bailout is good or bad for the country, the people were heard. ABOUT CRAIG SMITH… Craig R. Smith is the president and CEO of Swiss America... More Details...

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STUCK WITH THE BILL: U.S. Taxpayers Brace For Consequences Of Bailing Out Their Government

On Friday, the U.S. Mint announced that it would be suspending the sale of 24 karat gold coins due to surging demand. On Sunday night, House Republicans seemed to agree on a final version of a bill that the American taxpayers will have to pay for. Expert economist and author Craig Smith is available to offer extremely keen insights into the implications of this bill. Adding more layers of bureaucracy is never beneficial and Smith doesn’t see that as very smart. Regulations are already place. It’s enforcement that’s the problem. “The calls for new regulations and multiple layers of bureaucracy can be heard across the land,” says Smith. “Yet why do the markets need regulation in the first place? Because the regulations in place were never enforced. What would make... More Details...

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FICTION AS STRANGE AS TRUTH: Latest Wall Street Scare Makes New Film More Timely

The pot in the Middle East continues to simmer. Commodity prices are putting a pinch on the more fortunate individuals in the world. Wall Street takes a dive unlike any since 1929. And that’s just the beginning. Cloud Ten Pictures, the Christian faith-based film production company best known for the Left Behind series, is tackling all these issues and more in an engaging and entertaining way with its newest release, The Genius Club. Tim Chey, the film’s writer and director, is available for interviews to discuss this 2006 film that is surprisingly affecting today. Armed with an extremely well-rounded and acclaimed educational background, Chey offers an intriguing insight on the movie’s inspiration, content and supporting cast, that have all come together to earn rave reviews,... More Details...

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MISGUIDED BAILOUT: “Congress’ Economic Lifeline More of What We Don’t Need”

The latest collapse of Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, all within weeks of each other, is another sign of America’s loss of character. Not because of the near collective demise of these institutions, but because of the government’s knee-jerk reaction to bail them out. Leading up to his formula for getting America back on its financial feet, author and expert economist, Craig R. Smith, says the so-called leaders in Washington, D.C., are jumping the gun and missing the point when they throw money at the problem. The Dow’s weak response to a $250 billion world-market Cortisone shot, and another $750 billion in newly proposed programs, is indicative of that fact. Rather, Craig believes its time the nation got real, stopped the ludicrous doomsday... More Details...

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GOLD BAR RAISED: Record Day For Precious Metal

Gold had its single most biggest gain in one day today as it rose $70 and at one point reached a $90 gain. The surge occurred as news that Insurance giant AIG was going to be bailed out. Investors seeking relief from the resultant weak dollar helped to drive gold prices above $800 / oz. CEO of Swiss America, Craig Smith is on hand for interviews to discuss the implications of this bailout. “Investors are seeking safety when they head for gold,” says Smith, who runs one of the nation’s largest gold/tangible assets companies, adding, “and it’s really no wonder they’re doing that when you consider that the United States government is using taxpayer money to bailout companies who demonstrated irresponsible leadership.” “As the Fed decided not to bail out Lehman Bros, oil... More Details...

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OFFSHORE DRILL: Oil Companies Could Be Left Looking For Red Herrings

Today Congress passed an off shore drilling measure, so a big “Hurrah!” is in order, right? NO! Unfortunately the Pelosi measure forbids oil drilling in the oil-rich continental shelf where the oil sits, and allows oil companies to drill where there is often little or no oil. And when this black gold scheme doesn’t pan out? The Democrats can blame Republicans even more, saying their lust for oil offshore didn’t work. But wait, it gets worse. When the phony offshore drilling measure becomes law and it doesn’t produce enough oil for our severing needs, then we will become even more dependent on foreign oil. But wait, it gets even still worse. The Arabs are sitting on a whopping three trillion dollars in the sovereign wealth funds in the UAE. There is growing concern... More Details...

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INFLATION REARING ITS UGLY HEAD AGAIN: Labor Dept. says Highest in 17 Years!

Fueled by high gasoline and food prices, inflation reached a 17-year high last month (see New York Times article below). The Labor Department said on Thursday, August 14, 2008 that consumer prices were 5.6 percent higher last month than in July 2007. Conducting Talk Show interviews on what consumers can do to offset inflation in their personal lives, is Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith, who with New York Times Bestseller Dr. Jerome Corsi co-authored the classic book on oil, “Black Gold Stranglehold.” For the past year, Craig has been warning Americans about imminent inflation and during your interview he gives practical tips on what listeners and viewers can do to survive, even if they are on fixed incomes or in jobs with virtually no income growth. What’s more, inflation... More Details...

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COMING HOME TO ROOST: Inflation and No Growth beating on Americans’ doors

Americans have witnessed a confluence of events in recent years as a result of bad decision making, poor business practices, and in many cases, greed. Swiss America CEO Craig Smith is available for interviews not to commiserate with you listeners or preach doom and gloom. As usual, Smith has some very sound and practical advice in these anxious times. The steady decline of the dollar is undisputed. Gas prices and food prices continue to rise as a result of the falling U.S. dollar. “It’s not time to panic,” says Smith, “but it is time to take a hard look at our currency and make sound decisions accordingly.” How to fight back against the incredible shrinking dollar "Soaring inflation guarantees steep investor losses in 2008, unless..." says Author/CEO July 15, 2008... More Details...

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DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH: Smart Investors Looking for Unique Value Funds

If everyone was jumping off a bridge (or out of a Wall Street window) would you? In the immediate-gratification, monkey-see-monkey-do society of free-market America, laymen investors just can’t help themselves…especially when the media keeps telling them there is going to be a recession. Financial expert, Steve Selengut, offers your audience a voice of reason in this nervous economy, pointing out that while “Main Street hucksters” are hyping the virtues of gold, currencies and commodities, the savvy investor ought to be looking elsewhere. “Short-term, quick-fix strategies are temptation, and nothing else,” says Selengut. “You might as well play the lottery. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The market is like history. It repeats itself. And the only way to leverage... More Details...

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HOT POTATO DOLLARS! Will the Last Man Standing with Dollars be the Biggest Loser?

Gas prices continue to rise and groceries become less affordable each week. But why? Because the U.S. Dollar is dropping like a rock. And as the dollar loses value, it takes more of them to buy what they used to buy when they used to be worth more as compared to other world currencies. Avoid the dollar ``at all costs,'' Jim Rogers, chairman of Rogers Holdings, said in a speech in Shanghai this week. (See Bloomberg story below.) So, if dollars are like the proverbial ‘hot potato’ to be avoided at all costs, then what should we be investing in? The stock market is down. Real Estate is even worse. What’s an investor to do? Conducting Talk Show interviews on this topic is Craig R. Smith, CEO of Swiss America Corporation. During your interview with Craig, he puts into layman’s... More Details...

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ALASKA GUV: “START DRILLING ANWR!”

Gas and oil prices keep rising yet there is a simple solution to lower costs and it comes directly from the governor of Alaska: “Start Drilling ANWR!” In agreement with Governor Sarah Palin is Oil Expert Craig Smith, author of the classic book on oil exploration: ‘Black Gold Stranglehold.’ During your interview, Craig gives his four point plan for dramatically lowering oil costs. ABOUT CRAIG SMITH… Craig R. Smith is the Chairman and founder of www.OilSolution.org and author of Black Gold Stranglehold, the book written in 2005 that predicted today’s high oil prices. As an oil and economic analyst, Craig instantly engages audiences with his common-sense perspective on national and global economic trends. Over the past two decades he has been interviewed on over 1,500... More Details...

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PAY LESS TO GOV’T, GET MORE BACK: Financial Expert outlines new Savings Plan

The Social Security piggy bank was broken into a long time ago. Yet, Americans are still paying into it with the self-employed being charged at a rate of 15% with the prospects of it being there looking ever more bleak. If given the option, what would those same Americans say if they could pay half of what they do now for a much greater return later? Financial expert Steve Selengut has a plan that, if adopted, could do just that. The top priority of a politician is getting elected, which requires spending money (not good to put such people in charge of your retirement). The top priority of business owners and employers is profitability and return. Under Selengut’s plan, the savings employers realize by paying less in to social security will then be reinvested back... More Details...

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PINS AND BUBBLES: Financial Expert says to Expect Both

Many Americans are concerned about the economy today, even more than usual. Rising gas and food prices coupled with the recent mortgage crisis has everyone taking a longer look at market volatility. Financial expert Steve Selengut wonders why so many appear shocked by it. As he aptly highlights, volatility is an inherent part of any successful economy. Expecting otherwise would go against basic economic principles. Selengut is available to your listening audience to explain how to leverage market volatility instead of letting it directly and negatively impact investment decisions. The key, says Selengut is to embrace market principles rather than be spooked by them. In fact, it is the constantly fluctuating and sometimes volatile market that lets us know things are... More Details...

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GOLDMAN SACHS ANALYST PREDICTS: $5.75 GAS, $200/BARREL OIL

Arjun N. Murti, the energy analyst from Goldman Sachs, whose predictions sparked the recent fueled worldwide oil price speculation, has just gone public with his latest forecast: $200 a barrel oil and $5.75 a gallon gas. Conducting Talk Show interviews on this topic is Craig R. Smith, coauthor of the book “Black Gold Stranglehold.” Craig gives the dire details from Goldman Sachs’ so-called ‘worldwide super spike’. Said Smith, “If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz we will likely be looking at $200 oil overnight. In 1979/80 gold surged to $850/oz or $2200 when adjusted for inflation after Iran threatened to close this strategic Straight that has 35% of the world's oil supply running through it daily.” WorldNetDaily Article: http://wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=66642... More Details...

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DRINKING IN YOUR PORTFOLIO: Is it a 'Fluid' Concoction or a Tasty Beverage?

Saving for retirement is only half the battle. The other half is having your portfolio working for you until you get there. When it’s time to sit back and relax, are you going to be sipping something sweet or swallowing something sour? Financial expert and speaker Steve Selengut can explain to your audience how mixologists and investment managers have very similar goals while possessing different tools. At the end of the day, their customers insist on not only being satisfied but very happy. Everyone has different tastes and different means but everyone is also looking for the perfect mixture. Much like mastering the fine art of making just the right lemonade, not to sour, not too sweet, investment managers are tasked with being extremely measured in how they handle... More Details...

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OIL COMPANIES DEFEND $12/GALLON GAS but CEO Offers Way to Get Back Below $3/Gallon

Oil companies are new defending upcoming $12/gallon gas prices! (see article below) But CEO and coauthor of the Black Gold Stranglehold, Craig R. Smith, in conducting Talk Show interviews, offering a 3-step plan for Americans to ‘slam the brakes’ on rising oil-gas prices. Americans who are feeling frustrated, squeezed and powerless to solve the emerging oil and gas crisis today are being offered a serious solution from oil expert Craig Smith. The average U.S. gasoline price rose to $3.80 a gallon this week according to AAA. The cost of gas has risen 22% from its year-ago price of $3.10 a gallon. Crude oil prices are up 34% so far in 2008, further pinching consumer sentiment and family budgets. "The number one question Americans ask Mr. Smith during media interviews... More Details...

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$10.00/GALLON GAS EDGING CLOSER: Oil Futures Hit Record High $120/Barrel

$10/gallon gas is edging closer to a gas pump near you. With oil prices now above the $120/barrel and still rising, American consumers should continue to expect prices at the pump to continue rising. Some cities are even seeing signs sporting $4 per gallon prices. If analysts are correct in predicting $200 / barrel within 2 to 3 years, basic math tells us that could translate to gasoline well above $5 per gallon. One analyst, Dan Dorfman of the New York Sun, says gas could even reach $10/gallon! One of the many questions that remain to be answered is how much the American consumer can absorb with respect to their gasoline budgets. The threshold is nearer than it’s been for sure but when will anxiety and expense translate into lifestyle changes? Will the falling dollar... More Details...

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THE 401K IN TODAY’S TOUGH ECONOMY

Any time the economy is pointing toward recession, employees inevitably see it reflected in their 401(k). For those who will be relying on such employer-sponsored plans, what is the best way to manage it during economic downturns? Often times, employers are not educated enough on the best way to manage retirement funds. Responsibility is not typically in their court either since most offer company match contributions. Therefore, the education of the American employee as to minimize losses and get their 401(k) working for them again is more than just a little important. Conducting Talk Show interviews on this topic is financial expert/author Steve Selengut, a professional Portfolio Management since 1979 and author of the popular books: "The Brainwashing of the American... More Details...

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INFLATION REARING ITS UGLY HEAD AGAIN

Inflation is rearing its ugly head again. In January wholesale prices leaped a full one percent (12% annualized), according to the US Labor Dept. But according to Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith the CPI/PPI data is “corrupt beyond belief”, adding that commodes’ inflation alone is up a whopping 50% since 2006! During your interview with Craig Smith he shares with your audience that even if we only use the 4.1% CPI numbers from the government, it puts the current rate of inflation at the highest point in 17 years! Craig shares with your audience tips on how to beat inflation before it beats them. Here’s some further information from Craig’s company, Swiss America: THE INFLATION SOLUTION CPI/PPI data "corrupt beyond belief", commodities up 50% since 2006! Swiss America... More Details...

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FED RATE CUT ONLY DELAYS THE INEVITABLE

First the Fed cut rates by three quarters of a percent. Now they cut them another half percentage. But even after the second back to back cut, the stock markets ended up virtually unchanged. Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith is conducting Talk Show interviews saying that the Fed cuts are a temporary fix that will only delay the inevitable of the markets dropping. Says Craig, “Instead of messing with the markets, just leave them alone!” The following is an article by Craig Smith on this topic. LET FREE MARKETS STAY FREE AND THEY WILL FIX THEMSELVES By Craig R. Smith, CEO of Swiss America Corporation Between government stimulus proposals and Federal Reserve rate cuts of ¾ of a percent, followed by another 1/2% drop, the market is trying to get everyone's attention.....STOP!... More Details...

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GLOBAL EXODU$ OF THE LATE GREAT U$D’$

Last week it was China calling for a mega-shift of its $1.43 trillion greenbacks into "stronger currencies." Now the United Arab Emirates ($3.5T reserves) are warning they too must defend themselves against a falling dollar and "imported U.S. inflation." OH, DOLLAR, HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Conducting Talk Show interviews on the declining (free falling) U.S. Dollar is Swiss America CEO Craig Smith, why says many of the world's central banks are starting to look to the euro to fill their currency reserves instead of the dollar. "A poll carried out by Central Banking Publications found 39 nations of the 65 surveyed raising their euro holdings, with 29 cutting back on the US dollar," reports the BBC. Smith says The Gulf region currently has 3.5 trillion dollars on deposit, more... More Details...

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WORST RECESSION SINCE 1930’S?

When picking a major talk show topic for today, we hesitated to send out yet another “woe is me” story on the economy. What’s the point? The dollar is now. Stocks are soft. Oil is high. Inflation abounds, even though you’d never know it when you hear rigged federal reports about such things. So, why another “gloom and doom” guest pitch? Because we may be facing the worst recession since the 1930s. And if there is a high likelihood of it becoming the worst economy in 75 years, don’t you think your audience needs to prepare for that possibility? In today’s New York Sun (see article below), its words are gloomy. But what happens if we move from words to living reality? Most people were not alive during the Great Depression but if another one is staring us in the face don’t... More Details...

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HYPERINFLATION: Is America on the Verge of a Weimar-like Currency Collapse?

In the early 1920s in Germany, hyperinflation got so bad that you needed a wheel barrel full of money to buy a cup of coffee. Or, you could pull out a one BILLION Mark bill to see if you could buy a loaf of bread, but you’d better shop early in the day before the bill in your pocket dropped ten-fold again--by the end of the day! Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith is conducting talk show interviews to alert Americans to the fact that the current decline of the US Dollar shows eerily similar warning signs to the old German Mark of the Weimar Republic. Think it’s impossible? Think again. This was Germany, not some Banana Republic, and it happened less than one century ago. But if there is one think we learn from history, it is that we don’t learn from history. During your... More Details...

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THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING DOLLAR: America on Sale to the World at 40% Discount

Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith is conducting talk show interviews to discuss the shrinking U.S. dollar, currently sits at record lows against the Euro and other currencies. “The days of buying three pair of white socks for a dollar is over,” says Craig Smith. “The U.S. dollar has now lost over 40% of its buying power and losing more daily.” Smith added, “And this is under a ‘strong dollar’ policy from the White House! Can you image what the next four years hold in store for the debt-burdened dollar?” Smith does admit that a lower dollar has some benefits, such as lowering the trade deficit and increasing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness abroad. “Investors are voting with their feet, moving in droves out of U.S. dollars and into foreign currencies and gold. And... More Details...

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"GET A JOB! EVERYONE ELSE IS." 166,000 NEW JOBS ADDED IN OCTOBER

Get a job! Everyone else is. According to the most recent Labor Department report, corporate America added a whopping 166,000 jobs in October, twice the numbers expected and the best gains in five months. With numbers like that it sounds like the President is running for reelection! With the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.7 for two months in a row, it continues a very healthy low unemployment rate, according to historical standards (See AP story below). So do these new impressive labor numbers mean that our economy is sizzling with low inflation and low unemployment? Not according to Swiss America CEO Craig R. Smith, who is conducting Talk Show interviews to point out that one reason that employers are able to keep adding jobs is because they are paying their... More Details...

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DOW DIP OF OF OCT 1987 VS. DOW DROP OF 2007

My, what a difference 20 years makes. In 1987 the Dow dipped 508 points, or 22.6 percent points for a whopping 23% drop in value, nearly one quarter of its value vaporizing in less than five hours of trading. On November 1, 2007 the Dow dropped 362 points for “token” 2.6% drop in market value. What’s the big difference? Simple: The 1987 Dow was only at 2247 so when it dropped 508 points down to 1739, it was catastrophic. To put matters in perspective, today it would take a whopping 3200 point freefall to equal 23%! What’s more, 3200 points today is more than the entire Dow was 20 years ago when it was at its “high” of 2247 before Black Monday. So, how is this possible? That’s a tenfold differential! Conducting Talk Show interviews on this topic is Swiss America... More Details...

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DOW SURGES TO 14,164! True Landmark or Smoke and Mirrors?

The Dow has reached an all time high, surpassing 14,164! That’s both TRUE and GOOD for investors, right? “No and NO!” says financial expert/author Craig R. Smith, who is conducting Talk Show interviews to put this new ‘high’ in perspective. During your interview, Swiss America CEO Craig Smith discusses the deceptive Dow (how it is not truly an indicator of the overall stock market), the weak dollar--how it is actually now weaker than the Canadian dollar for the first time in recent memory how it’s getting hammered by the Euro, etc.—and the perlexingly flat real estate market, record high oil prices ($75 a barrel and likely rising soon) and an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape. Craig says American investors are facing a problematic economic cocktail consisting... More Details...

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ALL STOCK MARKET GAINS FOR THE YEAR NOW LOST: Confidence Crisis/Terror Time Bomb

On Wednesday, the U.S. credit markets were frozen in fear causing all stock market gains to be wiped out for the year. Meanwhile, counterterrorism sources announced a potential domestic terrorism attack before September 11, 2007! Author/CEO Craig R. Smith is conducting Talk Show interviews, reminding Americans that the solution to market fear and panic is rock-solid faith, diversified assets and an emergency preparedness plan. Why the credit meltdown on Wall Street? U.S. stocks fell despite positive economic news after Countrywide plunged 13% on a brokerage downgrade and rumors it was having trouble raising money and may go bankrupt, S&P 500 2007 gains were wiped out. http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/070815/markets_stocks.html?.v=16 Panic selling by hedge funds has emerged... More Details...

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