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The Inflation Tax Nobody Calculates
Inflation erodes purchasing power silently, and most people never quantify its actual impact on their wealth. This episode breaks down how inflation functions as a hidden tax on savings, calculating real versus nominal returns and explaining why a 2% savings rate during 3% inflation represents negative growth. The discussion covers how different asset classes respond to inflationary periods, why wage growth rarely matches inflation in real terms, and how to construct portfolios that preserve purchasing power across decades. Historical data from multiple inflationary cycles reveals patterns…
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