Markets rallied after July’s inflation report even though CPI rose 2.7% and core inflation 3.1%, both above the Fed’s target. Meanwhile, a new crypto IPO, “Bullish,” doubled in a single day. Are we seeing signs of another speculative bubble?

In this episode, Todd Sheets explains:

1. Why markets may be ignoring real inflation risks.
2. How Benjamin Graham’s “Mr. Market” helps us understand price vs. value.
3. Three key lessons Warren Buffett learned from Graham that protect against speculation.

Whether you’re an investor, saver, or just curious about markets, this episode breaks down speculation vs. investing in plain English.

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Keywords: inflation, CPI, core inflation, interest rates, Federal Reserve, stock market bubble, speculation vs investing, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, Mr. Market, compound growth, financial lessons, value investing, Todd Sheets

Money makes money, and the money that money makes, makes more money. Today, Todd shows how a small change in the growth rate (2.2% vs 3.8%) can flip the script on income, savings, and freedom. We run simple, clear examples so you can see the gap after 20, 50, and 130 years.

You’ll get:

1. A plain view of compounding and why it matters.
2. A clear model of two family incomes over time.
3. Action steps to think about savings and policy.

Quotes we mention:
Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Warren Buffett.

Links:
Newsletter: https://toddsheets.substack.com
Book: 2008: What Really Happened
https://www.amazon.com/2008-Really-Happened-Todd-Sheets/dp/1641773936
Website: https://toddsheetswriter.com

Follow:
YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts — search “On Wealth and Progress”

In this episode of On Wealth and Progress, Todd Sheets dives into the Federal Reserve’s real impact on our economy. Are we asking the wrong questions about the Fed?

We explore:
✔ Why the Fed focuses on short-term rates and why that matters for you
✔ The long history of Fed mistakes, from the Great Depression to recent inflation
✔ What the Fed can and can’t do to control long-term rates

If you’ve wondered why a handful of people control the price of money for 340 million Americans or what a free-market approach could look like—this episode is for you.

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🌐 Website: https://toddsheetswriter.com

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