MoneyMan here!

Hey-o! I never really introduced myself here. I'll give a little background what got me into economics.

I've always been fascinated with inflation since hearing my dad tell me he could buy for 5 cents as a kid for what cost a full dollar when I was a kid. As someone whose wages as a young adult never kept up with inflation or minimum wage, I wanted to know why. My first path down the rabbit trail was right after covid when I read an article stating 20% of all dollars ever created were created in 2020. I knew that wasn't good at all so I started reading a lot more about it. My eyes were opened big time when I watched Mike Maloney's Hidden Secrets of Money Episode 4. After that I read Creature from Jekyll Island and I was really exposed and understanding of the farce of our current monetary system.

Nice to meet ya! Episode 4 certainly is eye opening.

I remember buying things for a nickel, but I'm old. 😄

On Jun 10, 2026, rockfleece said:

I remember buying things for a nickel, but I'm old. 😄

Not here but I do remember when minimum wages was $3 an hour. Thought I was living the good life. 🤣

Hey @MoneyMan I read that book back around 2006! I try to read it every couple of years.