In today’s episode of Scriptures & Wall Street, Carlos Cortez Jr. tackles one of the most dangerous financial narratives gaining traction today: Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the idea that you may not need to save for retirement at all.

With artificial intelligence replacing jobs, Elon Musk publicly suggesting work may become optional, and governments expanding social programs, the promise sounds comforting: “The system will take care of you.” But Carlos explains why this mindset creates dependency, not wealth — control, not freedom.

Drawing parallels between UBI, Social Security earnings penalties, IRA taxation, and banking bail-in laws, this episode exposes how easily retirement income can be restricted, penalized, or inflated away. From the Social Security earnings test thresholds to the hidden reality of IRA taxation and Dodd-Frank banking provisions, Carlos makes one thing clear:

If you do not own and control your income, you are not retired — you are managed.

The conversation also dives into AI automation, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), financial surveillance, and the long-term implications of tying your livelihood to centralized systems. The solution? Stewardship. Asset ownership. Contractual guarantees. And building green money strategies that create income outside of Wall Street volatility and government dependency.

This episode is not about fear — it’s about preparation.

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