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Inflation Falls Everywhere But America: When Money Becomes Worthless: Between The Lies Podcast Episode 003

Between the Lies Podcast

Release Date: 08/22/2025

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Welcome back to Between The Lies, where we strip away the financial BS and give you the tools to thrive in an uncertain world. I'm Nicky P, and I'm joined by the complete money brain trust at Perfect Spiral Capital - Luke Tatum, Rob Brayton, and Corey Sinz.

This week's headline hit different: inflation is falling globally, but here in America? It just keeps climbing. So when exactly should I expect to hand over a truck full of singles for a roll of toilet paper?

What We Cover:

  • Why the IMF's inflation numbers are complete fiction (CPI vs. real inflation explained)

  • How 110 ounces of gold bought the same house in 1913 and today

  • Why China's gold hoarding strategy is beating our money printer approach

  • Harvard's embarrassing Bitcoin flip-flop: from "$0 more likely than $100" to buying at $118k

  • The real difference between saving and investing (spoiler: your 401k isn't investing)

  • Why Bitcoin can't solve your daily spending needs (yet)

  • How infinite banking creates real wealth in an inflating world

Key Takeaways: Luke breaks down why inflation and rising prices aren't the same thing - one's about money supply, the other's about effects. Rob explains how the pre-1913 gold standard proves nothing's really changed except our money got worthless. Corey reveals why infinite banking isn't anti-crypto - it's your launching pad for everything else.

We also tackle the elephant in the room: Sure, Bitcoin looks great on a chart, but can you pay your Arkansas grocery bill with it? When the real estate opportunity of a lifetime appears, are you calling your 401k company for weeks of paperwork, or writing a check tomorrow?

The Reality Check: Other countries are beating inflation by backing their currencies with real assets. Meanwhile, we're printing dollars faster than a teenager with their first credit card. But here's the thing - if you understand how money really works, this creates opportunities.

Perfect Spiral Capital Insight: The guys reveal their "dry powder" strategy - how to accumulate capital that's always available for the next big opportunity, whether that's real estate, Bitcoin, or your neighbor's house. It's not about being anti-crypto or anti-anything. It's about having a firm foundation that lets you move fast when others are stuck in bureaucracy.

Ready to build real wealth while others argue about digital gold vs. real gold? Visit PerfectSpiralCapital.com/podcast for their free toolkit on the future of your money.