Inflation and All Things Money with Jacob Goldstein

#64: Podcasting legend Jacob Goldstein joins Chris to discuss what's going on with inflation and what you can do about it. They also delve into everything money – how it originated, what its future might look like, how crypto fits in and some of Jacob’s favorite money hacks.

Jacob Goldstein is a journalist, writer, and podcast host. He’s written for the Wall Street Journal, co-hosted NPR’s “Planet Money” for a decade, authored “Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing” and recently launched a new podcast, “What’s Your Problem?”

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/money-jacob-goldstein

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Resources Mentioned

Connect with Jacob Goldstein: Twitter | Podcast: What’s Your Problem? | Podcast: Planet Money

Jacob’s Book: Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing

What’s Your Problem? Podcasts: Squeezing the Entire Internet Into a Shoebox

Jacob’s San Diego Recommendations:

Roberto’s Taco Shop - Del Mar

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Other Resources Mentioned: 

Tesla Auto Loan Spreadsheet

CME FedWatch Tool

Series I Savings Bonds

The Potential of Blockchain Technology with Chris Dixon

Ryan Holiday 

AutoSlash - Cheap Car Rentals Worldwide

Kayak - Search Flights, Hotels & Rental Cars

Tripadvisor

Capital One Eno - Google Chrome Extension

Truebill - Find & Cancel Subscriptions

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Pro Travel Hacks for Every Aspect of Your Next Trip with Leigh Rowan

Hacking Credit Card Points and Miles with Alex Miller

Finding Cheap Flights to Anywhere in the World with Scott Keyes

Redeeming Points for Max Value and Listener Q&A

Upgrade Your Travel with The Points Guy

Optimizing Points, Miles, and More Listener Q&A

Travel, Hotel, and Credit Card Points Strategies for 2022 with Richard Kerr

Travel Hacking Bora Bora on Miles and Points

Travel Hacking the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Leigh Rowan

Travel Hacks for Planning Your Best Trip Ever with Brandon Pressor

Maximize Your Points: Stacking, Buyers Clubs, Redemption Hacks, and More with Julia Menez

Listener Q&A Live Show + Big Anniversary Giveaway

Full Show Notes:

(01:44) Current State of Inflation

(04:55) Impact of Inflation

(09:39) Inflation as a Positive Force

(12:01) Financing Your Vehicle and Tesla Purchase

(15:39) Preparing for Inflation and I Bonds

(20:58) Understanding the Nature of Money

(23:04) The Genesis of Money

(29:09) NFTs, Crypto, and Money Evolution

(36:14) Early Bitcoin Experiences

(37:57) Future of Money and GDP Impact

(41:52) Money Lessons for Children

(44:46) Status and Keeping Up

(49:01) Travel Hacks and Tesla Delivery Trick

(55:00) Subscription Management and Flight Deals

(59:56) Introducing "What's the Problem?" Podcast

(01:02:18) San Diego Recommendations

(01:03:47) Connect with Jacob Online

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