Though I’ve alluded that inflation is bad for us, we haven’t given this insidious scourge the attention it deserves. Inflation is like the decay you find in an aircraft engine that hasn’t flown enough.
High Finances: The Engine Decay of Personal Wealth
Finance expert and pilot Jason Depew talks about inflation, how much it can cost you, and how you can fight back against it.
Key Takeaways:
- Inflation is likened to the insidious decay of an underused aircraft engine, where leaving money idle causes it to lose significant value over time, similar to an engine deteriorating without consistent use.
- The article describes inflation as an economic corrosion cycle where rising prices lead to demands for higher wages, perpetuating further price increases and eroding purchasing power.
- To combat this erosion, the author emphasizes the necessity of investing money (e.g., in broad market index funds) to achieve returns that outpace inflation, rather than letting savings diminish in value.
- Paralleling the investment advice, forming aircraft partnerships is recommended to ensure regular engine use, share costs, and prevent the mechanical decay that occurs when an aircraft sits idle.
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