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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your Mattress Money
In this episode of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a hidden cost of holding cash: the slow erosion of purchasing power. Using the latest CPI and PCE data from August 2026, they break down how a typical $10,000 stash under the mattress loses real value, even as inflation cools. They explain the difference between nominal and real returns, why even a simple high-yield savings account can help, and how to think about 'cash drag' in your portfolio. With gold at $4,718 an ounce and inflation running at 2.3%, they give practical tips for emergency funds and…
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