Why Holding Cash Makes You Poorer Every Year (and What To Do About It)

Why does your paycheck buy less every year? In this video, we break down the hidden design of fiat money and why inflation is built into the system. From the end of the gold standard to today’s dollar, euro, and beyond, we’ll explore how governments keep expanding the money supply, why that erodes your purchasing power, and what you can do to protect your wealth. We’ll also look at gold, real estate, and Bitcoin as alternatives, and ask whether the current system can last. 0:00 Intro 0:39 What is fiat money and how does it work? 1:41 Short history of fiat money 2:39 Why money loses value "by design" 4:39 Are there alternatives to the fiat-based system? 5:52 How can you protect your wealth from the devaluation of money? 6:48 Outro Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.