The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2705 The Fed Is Destroying the American Dream, So What Do You Do?
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Nov 1, 2025 Troy Broussard, a former Navy nuclear engineer and entrepreneur, returns to share insights on the current economic climate. He dives into how the Fed's inflation targets negatively impact savers and reveals his personal experience with eye-popping inflation rates. Troy emphasizes the importance of taking action against inflation, introducing his Low Stress Options trading program, which proves safe and practical for generating income. He shares success stories from the community and discusses how selling options can be a savvy alternative to traditional investing.
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Emergency Triple Bypass Changed Priorities
- Troy had an emergency triple bypass after a routine procedure and stayed hospitalized immediately without going home.
- The experience reinforced his appreciation for protecting oneself financially against medical shocks.
Fed's 2% Target Still Harms Savers
- The Fed targets 2% inflation to avoid deflation but that still erodes savings dramatically over time.
- Even 'successful' 2% inflation means losing about 30% of savings in a generation.
Inflation Is A Manipulable Statistic
- Official inflation is a constructed formula (CPI) that policymakers can change to alter the reported rate.
- Real inflation differs from the published rate and varies by individual consumption patterns.