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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into the recent Federal Reserve rate cut and its far-reaching consequences on the U.S. economy and your personal finances. With the Fed lowering interest rates in a rare, divided decision, we're entering what Tom Bilyeu calls the era of "fiscal dominance"—where monetary policy is less about managing growth and more about keeping the system from collapsing under the weight of government debt.

He breaks down how these moves are inflating asset prices, punishing savers, and creating volatility that’s reminiscent of past bubbles and crashes. From Warren Buffett fleeing to Japan to politicians kicking the can down the road, Tom Bilyeu explores the hard-hitting realities behind America’s deficit spending and shares actionable strategies to protect yourself in this inflationary, debt-driven market.

On this episode, you’ll learn why saving money alone won’t cut it, why owning productive assets is critical, and how diversification and emotional discipline can help you weather the economic storm ahead. If you want to understand what's really happening beneath the headlines and position yourself to thrive no matter what comes next, this is an absolute must-listen.

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