The Debt, Inflation, and Your Future: How to Stay Grounded in a Shaky Economy - 1/18/25

What does $36.2 trillion in federal debt mean for the average American? More than you might think.

In this timely episode, John Berkley shares:

How inflation has evolved since the gold standard days
Why today’s 123% debt-to-GDP ratio is historically alarming
The concept of “monetizing the debt” and its impact on your purchasing power
What past inflationary periods (like WWII and the 1970s) can teach us
The risk of structural inflation—and how it may quietly erode savings over time
Why interest rates might go higher than Wall Street thinks
What you can do: living within your means, saving smart, and investing intentionally
This is Economics 101—with a healthy dose of real-world application.

🔑 Key Quotes
“If the government spends more, you spend less. And if you don’t feel it through taxes, you’ll feel it through inflation.” – John Berkley
“We’ve monetized debt before—and it came with pain. The question is: can we do it again without major consequences?”
“We can’t fix the debt, but we can make better decisions—living within our means, saving, investing, and staying informed.”