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James Altucher is an entrepreneur, former hedge fund manager and host of the James Altucher Show on iTunes. Frank calls James "one of the smartest people he knows."  James stops by to talk about his brand new newsletter called He tells us why he's writing his first ever newsletter and why it's unique compared to the rest of the industry. He will then show you how to subscribe to his newsletter for less than $40 a year.   Also in the interview...  James reiterates why sending your kids to college is a terrible idea. He will show you how to build a strong network and share a list of interesting jobs for retirees. Finally, James talks about his favorite technologies, the current state of the private technology market and one tech company investors should buy right now.

We start today with a comment from Paul about the list of free financial research websites Frank covered in our podcast John wants to know about Frank’s new free report on his small stock portfolio. if you want that report and click the banner on the right. Matt asks Frank about Canadian stocks. David wants to know about the mail order food service business and the packaging companies that help them ship their perishables. Another John has a couple of questions in the junior mining sector and Alan wants to know if there is any opportunity in water stocks. Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched.   to learn more about it, and don’t forget send in your questions

Teeka Tiwari, editor of the  newsletter for Palm Beach Research, talks about some of the biggest technology trends that will impact the world over the next 10 years.  Teeka was an early investor in Apple (before the first iPhone was created) and also in 3-D printing companies.  He will show you how to spot huge trends before they are mentioned in mainstream media.  Frank then breaks down his recent call to buy General Electric.  The company made a major announcement to sell off its finance division and return $90 billion to investors over the next four years.  The stock responded with its biggest percentage gain in six years.     Frank's subscribers are already up more than 10% on GE - just a few days after he recommended it in his newsletter. He will tell you why GE has much more upside ahead and how this company is a much better long-term stock for retirees - instead of McDonald's and Proctor & Gamble.

We start today with a question from Tom. He was to know what Frank thinks about the VIX. Another Tom wrote in to ask Frank if he has a favorite financial website.  Yahoo finance is good but Frank offers up a few other ideas. Andrew asks about the QQQ and the SPY and does it make sense to own them both. We got a question from Doug about the broader markets and a research paper he was just sent. Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched.   to learn more about it, and don’t forget send in your questions

Keith Nuemeyer is a pioneer in the resource industry.  He's been investing, financing and managing companies in the resource industry for over three decades.   He founded First Quantum Minerals in 1992.  He took the company from a penny stock and turned it into one of the largest copper producers in the world.  In 2002, he founded First Majestic Silver.  He took the company from a penny stock and also turned it into a multi-billion dollar producing giant. Today, Keith is starting a new venture. It's called First Mining Financial.  The company just went public on Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  He is using his expertise to buy depressed mining assets all over the Americas. His goal is similar to Quantum and First Majestic... He wants to turn this small company into the next billion-dollar mining giant.   Keith will talk about his new venture.  He will explain how he is able to buy mining assets at dirt cheap prices.  More important, he will show you how to be a successful investor since timing the commo

We start off today with some comments and a thank you for last week’s show with Marin Katusa. Greg wants to know if Frank could recommend a basket of stocks in the natural resource and mining sectors. Frank says to stay tuned, its coming soon. One of our listeners wants to know if it’s OK to pay a premium over his buy up to price for a stock that Franks thinks has the potential to be a “multi-bagger”. Joel wants to know why Frank would want to talk to “old farts”.  Dave wants to know what places he should be investing in incase where in a bubble. And our last question comes in from Mary who’d like an update on Cullen Frost Bank. Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

Dr. David Eifrig, editor of the Retirement Millionaire and Income Intelligence newsletters at S&A, says we are entering a new phase of the bull market.  He expects stocks to run much higher from here as economic conditions in the U.S. continue to improve.   Doc then talks about his recent travels around the world, the one sector that could see a huge correction, and why investors should be investing in small-cap stocks.  He also shares his latest recommendation, a $2 billion market-cap stock that investors should buy right now.

We start off today with a question from Tom on Under Armour. Frank’s a fan and gives you his reasons why  Frank then covers his past recommendation on Altius. Listen today to get his current call on this natural resource royalty company and that market as a whole. Patrick asks Frank about how many of his positions make sense to own at any one time. Should he buy everything? And Bob as Frank if his call on biotech was premature. And Joan writes in to say thanks for the recommendation. Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

Marin Katusa, resource expert and fund manager at Casey Research, shares his secrets to finding the best junior mining stocks. He talks about his biggest winners, why he has the best contacts in the resource industry and how's he's been able to make money during one of the most brutal downturns in decades.     Marin also shares his favorite sector to buy.  And he highlights three junior mining stocks that every long-term investor should own. These names are all trading below $1 a share and have huge upside potential.   

We start off today with a question on the retail sports shoe space, Nike, Adidas and Foot Locker and Under Armour. Chris then asks Frank about cable and satellite TV services and if he’s still bullish on Direct TV. Joe asks Frank about online gaming and the “Internet of everything”.  Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

Nilus Mattive, editor of the Income Superstars newsletter for Uncommon Wisdom, compiled one of the best track records in the dividend & income space over the past few years. He shares his secrets behind finding the best dividend-paying stocks and also recommends a few of his favorite ideas.      Nilus then offers tips for investors nearing retirement.  This includes how to get bigger monthly Social Security checks and the best ways to generate safe income over the life of your retirement.

We start off today with a question about a few stocks that were in Frank’s old portfolio. Frank recaps the story behind his recommendation on Vringo. Frank talks a video that circulating around the Internet about ; Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. He recaps his research on STMicroelectronics and why he likes this sector and especially this sensor company.  And Rob asks Frank a question that prompts him to talk about how he formulates his overall economic and market view. Please send in your questions   Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

Frank interviews personal finance expert and author Farnoosh Torabi.  She talks about the best way for retirees to generate income, the easiest way to lower your debt and how young investors could become rich using these simple money saving techniques.   Frank then pays tribute to Jim Cramer, who is celebrating his 10-year anniversary as host of CNBC's Mad Money.  In his educational segment, Frank also shares one of his favorite healthcare picks.  It's a stock rarely mentioned in mainstream media and had huge upside potential. 

We start off today with a question from Kurt who wants to know why Frank didn’t start his own newsletter business.  Frank explains the newsletter business and everything involved. Jacob asks Frank about some of the picks from his previous newsletter and he recaps their current potential and Adriana wants to know about Cisco.  Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

  Steve Sjuggerud, editor of True Wealth and True Wealth Systems newsletters for S&A, talks about why U.S. stock will go much higher from here.  He explains why he's bullish on China and why investors should continue to stay clear of Russia and Greece.  Finally, Steve shares his favorite idea - which trades at just 8 times earnings and pays over a 5% yield. 

We start off today with a question from Steve about model portfolios. If you’re not sure exactly what that is, listen here. Mark asks Frank first about Disney and secondly if he could talk about “permabears”. Paul asks Frank about large cap miners and could some of them be taken over. Please send in your questions Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.    

Chris Mayer, editor of the Capital & Crisis newsletter at Agora Financial, talks about his recent travels through Europe and which areas look promising for investors. He also shares unique ways to buy real estate and distressed assets in Europe by owning these U.S. based equities.   Chris then talks about his methodology for picking stocks. This includes four key metrics which helped him compile one of the best track records in the newsletter industry.  Finally, Chris reveals a few of his favorite ideas.  These stocks are under Wall Street's radar, or covered by few analysts.  And they have huge upside potential.   

Today’s first question comes from Brian who says, I’ve heard your negative comments on Peter Schiff and Harry Dent. Everyone is wrong sometimes but this seems personal. Is it? Mike sent in an email asking Frank, “I don’t like that fact that these guys seem to be hawking you like the second savior…” Frank explains to Mike the realities of business. Tom has a question on KKR’s dividend and Peter wants to know about  “The Curzio Effect”. Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.

Rich Suttmeier, former U.S. Treasury trader and stock analyst for more than 40-years, turns bullish on stocks in the short-term.  Rich says momentum names like NetFlix and Amazon will continue heading higher.    He profiles several other names that are huge buying opportunities - and highlights one sector investors should take profits in right now.

Today’s first question comes from Ivan who wants to know what “take a half position” means and how much money that is? Frank explains. Leo sent in a podcast request list of people he’s like Frank to interview. You won’t believe who Frank is going after. Chris wants to know if this oil rally has legs or if this instead is a trading opportunity.  Frank says, be careful here and watch your leverage. And Alan asks Frank what is best and what his worst stock recommendations have been. Please send in your questions     Plus, Franks brand new website is live at and his new newsletter Disrupters and Dominators has launched. to learn more about it.