The Future of Money: Cash vs. Digital Currency

#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

All The Hacks Traveling Podcasts: 

• 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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