Gold just hit nearly $4,000 an ounce—but it’s not what you think. In this episode of the Passive Income Machine podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders explain why gold isn’t rising in value… the dollar is falling—and what you can do about it.

You’ll discover how to convert fake fiat dollars into real assets that preserve and multiply wealth, the hidden truth behind inflation, and why gold, while a great store of value, won’t make you rich—but real estate and leverage can.

Topics Covered:

• Why gold’s value is constant

• The hidden distortion in the economy

• How inflation is destroying your dollar

• What came after Nixon ended the gold standard

• Why fiat currency is fake—and how to escape it

• How to use the Vault and leverage to grow wealth

• Turning $1 into $5 of real value

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down the chaos surrounding government shutdowns, SNAP benefit delays, and Black Swan economic events—and why building financial resilience is no longer optional.

Whether you’re a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or working professional, this episode gives you the strategies to protect your wealth when the unexpected hits. Learn why reserves are your lifeline, how to balance leverage like a barbell, and how sustainable success beats short-term wins every time.

Topics Covered:

• Black Swan events and why they’re inevitable

• How government instability impacts real estate cash flow

• Preparing for late Section 8 payments

• The barbell strategy for wealth protection

• Building reserves across your business, personal life, and investments

• Why sustainability—not speed—is the ultimate financial metric

Are you investing… or just speculating? In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down the critical difference between being an investor and a speculator—and why most people are actually gambling with their financial future without even realizing it.

We unpack:

• Warren Buffett’s 2 rules of money (and why most ignore them)

• The psychology of speculation and hope-based investing

• Real-world Ponzi schemes and what to watch out for

• The boring (but proven) path to true financial freedom

• Why understanding risk is the key to building wealth that lasts

You’ll also hear the outrageous true story of the “Denar Daddy” and how even smart people fall for big promises when they’re trying to skip the process and get the outcome.

Morgan Stanley Just Shifted Billions to Gold—Should You Follow?

In this eye-opening episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down Morgan Stanley’s shocking shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio to a 60/20/20 allocation—with 20% now going to gold. What does this signal about inflation, the dollar, and the future of your retirement? And what should you be doing now?

Discover:

• Why inflation is Wall Street’s hidden crisis

• What gold really represents in your portfolio

• How to protect your wealth from the coming storm

• Why "hoping" your portfolio works is NOT a strategy

• What the wealthy are doing (that you aren’t)

Did you know you can build wealth without using your own money?

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders break down the four hidden sources of capital—also known as Other People’s Money (OPM)—that are sitting right under your nose. You’ll discover how to use:

- Life insurance companies - Banks - Tenants - And even the government

…to acquire real assets, generate cash flow, and create true financial freedom in 10 years or less.

This is the playbook the wealthy already use. Now it’s your turn.

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What if the biggest opportunity in real estate isn’t found in trendy cities or giant apartment complexes—but in middle America single-family homes rented by retirees?

In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders dive deep into the fastest-growing rental demographic in America—adults aged 55 and up—and what that means for your wealth-building strategy. You’ll discover why turnkey real estate is the simplest, most scalable path to passive income, especially in a world where traditional retirement is broken.

They discuss:

• Why more retirees are renting single-family homes

• The hidden costs of relying on home equity in retirement

• Why single-family homes are the most resilient asset class

• The power of turnkey real estate for time-starved professionals

• What you can do today to avoid becoming another 401(k) statistic

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Most Americans have no idea how much they'll actually owe in taxes during retirement—and the truth might shock you. In this episode of the Passive Income Machine Podcast, Ryan D. Lee and Scott Saunders reveal the hidden tax traps of traditional retirement accounts (like 401(k)s and IRAs), and how to escape them using smart, legal tax strategies the wealthy use every day.

You'll discover how to:

• Use a tax teeter-totter to reduce future taxes by tens of thousands of dollars

• Unlock phantom income using leverage and the equity in real estate

• Tap into overfunded life insurance (The Vault) for tax-free income

• Understand the difference between ordinary, portfolio, and phantom income

• Shift from the consumer economy to the ownership economy

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Taxes are everywhere—and they’re stealing your wealth in plain sight. In this episode of The Passive Income Machine, Ryan D. Lee and tax expert Scott Saunders expose the truth behind the 100+ hidden taxes Americans pay every day—and how the system is quietly profiting off your ignorance.

They break down:

• Why taxes feel invisible but cost you big

• How the IRS is your “silent partner” in retirement

• The real reason tax-deferred accounts might hurt you later

• Why real estate unlocks powerful tax advantages—and how to start

• What Congress is actually incentivizing (and how to benefit)

This isn’t just a rant—it’s a roadmap. When you understand how to control the one tax that truly matters—your income tax—you can finally play offense with your money.

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