1409: The Coronavirus, Tax Deadline Changes, The Doom Vortex, Oil Crash & Guest George Gammon Part 2

11 Mar 2020 · 36 min
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11 Mar 2020 · 36 min

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In this episode of the Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman welcomes guest George Gammon to discuss the cascading economic impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic. They begin by noting the unprecedented possibility of the IRS postponing the April 15 tax deadline and the broader public‑health measures worldwide. Hartman then shifts to real‑estate opportunities, emphasizing ultra‑low mortgage rates, the flood of refinance applications, and the importance of locking in cheap financing for income‑producing properties. The conversation moves to the "doom vortex": a systemic risk loop involving soaring corporate bond debt (especially BBB‑rated issues), under‑funded pension funds, and the potential for massive downgrades that could double junk‑bond yields. They link this to the oil price collapse, arguing that low oil prices threaten both oil producers and green‑energy firms that rely on cheap credit, while also inflating government debt and future inflation. The hosts critique past fiscal policies, contrasting Reagan’s spending‑driven approach with modern stimulus, and warn that a looming recession could strain tax revenues and pension solvency, especially as baby‑boomers retire. Investment allocation is covered, with Gammon outlining an 80/10/10 portfolio split (80 % income‑producing assets, 10 % gold as insurance, 10 % speculative assets) and discussing precious‑metal exposure. Throughout, the tone is conversational yet urgent, urging listeners to stay informed, prepare for economic turbulence, and consider real‑estate and gold as hedges. The episode concludes with practical health advice (hand‑washing, avoiding handshakes) and a reminder to seek professional advice for legal or tax matters.

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