Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Protecting Purchasing Power and Beating Inflation

Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Protecting Purchasing Power and Beating Inflation

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Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Protecting Purchasing Power and Beating Inflation episodes

  • What Prediction Markets Cost States in Tax Revenue

    Lucas and Luna dive into the growing tension between prediction markets and state tax authorities. With the gaming association reporting that states have lost $1 billion in tax revenue due to unregulated prediction markets, they explore how these platforms operate, why traditional gambling oversight doesn't apply, and what this means for your state's budget and potential future regulation. The hosts also tie in recent CFTC actions against Rhode Island as a real-time example of the regulatory clash.

    #PredictionMarkets #TaxRevenue #CFTC #RhodeIsland #GamingAssociation #Regulation #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Inflation #StateBudgets #Gambling #Futures #Derivatives #Policy #Economics #MarketStructure #PublicFinance

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    5 min
  • How Prediction Markets Are Costing States Billions in Tax Revenue

    Episode 17 of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo explores a fresh angle: the hidden fiscal impact of prediction markets on state tax revenues. Lucas and Luna break down the gaming association's report that states have lost $1 billion in tax revenue as legal sports betting loses market share to unregulated prediction platforms. They tie this to inflation by showing how states rely on that revenue to fund public services, and how the shortfall could mean higher taxes or reduced services for residents. With the S&P 500 at 7,561 and small caps surging, they discuss why investors are piling into speculative assets like prediction markets, and what that tells us about the inflation psychology still lingering in mid-2026.

    #PredictionMarkets #TaxRevenue #SportsBetting #StateBudgets #Inflation #FiscalPolicy #Speculation #SmallCaps #S&P500 #PublicServices #GamingAssociation #TaxShortfall #Regulation #Finance #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationAndYourMoney

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    5 min
  • How Inflation Creates a Second-Hand Car Price Surge

    Lucas and Luna explore a surprising inflation ripple: why the price of used cars is rising again even as new-vehicle inventory recovers. They trace the mechanics — from microchip shortages that began years ago to lease-return dynamics and rental-fleet buying patterns today. Along the way they unpick how CPI measures this category versus what consumers actually experience, and why the gap matters for your next purchase. With new inflation data showing core CPI at 335.4, they ask whether transitory supply shocks are really transitory when they compound across sectors. A grounded look at one category that keeps inflation feeling real long after headline numbers cool.

    #UsedCars #Inflation #CPI #SupplyChain #AutoIndustry #Microchips #CoreCPI #PurchasingPower #CarBuying #PersonalFinance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #Economics #ConsumerPrices #LucasAndLuna #Fexingo #MoneyTalks

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    8 min
  • How Inflation Disguises Rising Corporate Margins

    Lucas and Luna explain how inflation has allowed companies to quietly increase profit margins without triggering consumer backlash. Using recent data on the personal consumption expenditures index and corporate earnings reports from May 2026, they show how consumers are paying more for the same goods while companies enjoy record margins. They discuss why the Federal Reserve's focus on headline inflation might miss this structural shift, and what it means for your purchasing power. Drawing on a new academic paper and comments from Jamie Dimon about JPMorgan's acquisition appetite, the hosts explore how inflation acts as a cover for higher markups. They also share a brief, sincere note on listener support that keeps the show ad-free.

    #Inflation #CorporateMargins #PurchasingPower #FederalReserve #JamieDimon #JPMorgan #PCE #ConsumerPrices #Markups #ProfitMargins #Finance #PersonalFinance #Business #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #May2026 #PurchasingPowerErosion

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    8 min
  • Why Small Caps Are Surging While Inflation Lingers

    Episode 14 of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore why small-cap stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 so far in late May 2026, with the Russell 2000 up 6.3% in the past five days while the S&P 500 gained 2.3%. They tie this to sticky core CPI at 335.4, the Fed holding rates at 3.65%, and a surprising shift in investor sentiment toward domestic cyclical companies. The hosts discuss how small caps historically lead in late-cycle recoveries, why higher-for-longer rates might actually help smaller firms, and what the Russell 2000's recent surge means for your portfolio's inflation protection. No jargon, just practical insight.

    #SmallCaps #Russell2000 #Inflation #CoreCPI #FederalReserve #FedFundsRate #StockMarket #PortfolioDiversification #CyclicalStocks #DomesticInvesting #MarketOutperformance #LateCycle #RateHikes #PurchasingPower #PersonalFinance #Investing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast

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    9 min
  • How Inflation Squeezes College Tuition More Than Tuition

    Lucas and Luna examine how inflation reshapes the economics of higher education more powerfully than published tuition hikes. With the CPI at 332.4 and core CPI at 335.4 in April 2026, they break down why the real cost of college has grown 22% faster than tuition alone over the past decade. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics and the College Board, they explain the hidden inflation in room, board, and fees, and how families can protect purchasing power through 529 plans, prepaid tuition, and scholarship timing. Plus, they connect the small-cap surge in the Russell 2000 to university endowment returns. A practical episode for anyone writing tuition checks or advising students.

    #CollegeTuition #Inflation #HigherEducation #PersonalFinance #PurchasingPower #529Plan #PrepaidTuition #CPI #CoreCPI #Russell2000 #Endowment #CollegeCosts #FinancialAid #Scholarships #RoomAndBoard #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance

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    9 min
  • Why Inflation Hits Older Workers Hardest

    Lucas and Luna examine a little-discussed inflation asymmetry: wage growth for younger workers has outpaced inflation, while workers over 55 have seen real wages decline. Using April 2026 CPI data showing core inflation at 3.35% year-over-year and Fed funds at 3.64%, they explore why older workers face a 'wage stickiness penalty' — their income is more tied to cost-of-living adjustments that lag, and they are less likely to job-hop for raises. The hosts unpack data from the Atlanta Fed Wage Tracker and a new Harvard study showing that older workers who do switch jobs see wage gains similar to younger peers, but most stay put. They discuss implications for retirement planning: portfolio withdrawal rates may need recalibration when real income is shrinking. The episode closes with a donation appeal tied to the value of informed financial decisions.

    #Inflation #WageGrowth #OlderWorkers #RetirementPlanning #CPI #FederalReserve #CostOfLiving #JobSwitching #RealWages #AtlantaFed #HarvardStudy #PurchasingPower #PersonalFinance #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationAndYourMoney #Fexingo

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    9 min
  • The Quiet Inflation of Your Insurance Premiums

    Lucas and Luna explore a stealth inflation driver that hits every household but rarely makes headlines: insurance premiums. With CPI data for April 2026 showing all-items inflation at 332.4, auto insurance alone has outpaced overall inflation by nearly 3-to-1 over the past three years. The hosts break down why premiums keep climbing even as goods inflation cools—citing rising repair costs, climate losses, and reinsurance rates. They also discuss what this means for your budget and whether shopping around every renewal cycle can really save you money. A focused, data-driven look at one of the stickiest costs in your monthly spending.

    #Inflation #InsurancePremiums #AutoInsurance #HomeownersInsurance #CPI #PersonalFinance #PurchasingPower #Reinsurance #ClimateRisk #CostOfLiving #FinancialPlanning #ConsumerSpending #InsuranceRates #CoreCPI #Budgeting #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance

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    8 min
  • How Inflation Erodes Your Emergency Fund

    Lucas and Luna discuss a hidden cost of inflation: the silent erosion of emergency cash reserves. With CPI at 332.4 and core inflation still sticky at 335.4, the purchasing power of a six-month emergency fund has dropped significantly. They explore whether keeping three months of expenses in a high-yield savings account and the rest in a short-term TIPS ladder might offer better protection. Concrete numbers: a $15,000 fund held for two years at 3.6% inflation loses roughly $1,100 in real value. Practical strategies for listeners without changing their risk profile.

    #EmergencyFund #InflationErosion #PurchasingPower #CashReserves #HighYieldSavings #TIPSLadder #PersonalFinance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CPI #CoreCPI #InflationHedge #SavingsAccount #WealthProtection #Liquidity #ShortTermInvesting #LucasAndLuna #FinanceTips

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    8 min
  • Why Your Stocks Are Rising While Your Wallet Hurts

    The stock market is hitting new highs — the S&P 500 just crossed 7,400 — but the cost of living keeps climbing. Lucas and Luna unpack the disconnect between a booming stock market and sticky inflation. They look at why equities can shrug off a 3.6% Fed funds rate while your grocery bill still feels the bite. The episode centers on the concept of 'inflation winners' — companies with pricing power that actually benefit from rising prices, and why owning those stocks might be the best hedge for your portfolio right now. Expect a close look at PCE data, corporate margins, and one specific sector that's quietly profiting from inflation without making headlines.

    #StockMarketVsInflation #PricingPower #S&P500 #CPI #PCE #Fed #InterestRates #CorporateMargins #InflationHedge #Investing #PersonalFinance #PortfolioStrategy #ConsumerStaples #HealthcareStocks #FinancialSector #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationWinners

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    7 min

About Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Protecting Purchasing Power and Beating Inflation

From the publisher's feed

Inflation is not a single number — it is a tax that hits every asset, every salary, and every grocery run differently. Lucas and Luna dig past the headline CPI print to show you where real purchasing power is being eroded and where it can be defended. Each episode opens with fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Reserve, and real-time market moves. Lucas frames the macro forces — wage-price spirals, shelter inflation lags, Fed rate trajectories — while Luna tests every claim against a specific household scenario: a renter in Phoenix, a retiree on fixed income, a small business owner in Miami. They name the tools that actually work: I Bonds, TIPS ladders, floating-rate notes, short-duration bond funds, and yes, selective commodity exposure. They also name the traps: brand-switching as a strategy, inflation-linked CDs with hidden fees, and the false comfort of 'hedging' with assets that correlate only when it is too late. Every episode ends with a clear, quantified trade-off — what you gain by locking in a 5-year TIPS yield versus what you lose in liquidity. This show is for listeners who know that inflation is not transitory hype; it is a persistent drag that requires a specific, calibrated response. Can you outrun inflation without constructing a portfolio so defensive that you miss the next bull market?