THE $100 ILLUSION: Why Your Great-Grandfather Had More Buying Power 💸
Ever seen a 1950s diner menu with a 15-cent burger? It feels unreal—but it’s a real lesson in economics.
Since 1950, the U.S. dollar has lost over 92% of its purchasing power. 📉
That means $100 today buys what about $7–$8 did back then.
The Silent Drain: 1950 vs. 2025 Inflation isn’t just a headline—it’s a hidden tax that reshaped everyday life:
Homes: ~$8,500 → $420,000+
Cars: ~$1,500 → $48,000
Gas: $0.27/gal → $3.50+
What Changed? The dollar was once backed by gold. In 1971, the U.S. shifted to fiat money, enabling expansion of the money supply to manage crises. More dollars in circulation = each dollar buys less over time.
How to Protect Yourself 🛡️ Saving cash alone now erodes wealth daily. The playbook has changed:
1950: Work hard, save cash.
2025: Own assets—stocks, real estate, gold, Bitcoin—that can outpace money printing.
The dollar is no longer a reliable store of value—it’s a tool to move into assets.
Use it wisely, or watch purchasing power fade.
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