
Money Ripples Podcast
Surviving Hyperinflation: Lessons for Uncertain Markets with Alistair MacDonald
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In this episode, I welcome Alastair MacDonald, an entrepreneur and investor who lived through Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation and built businesses in extreme economic conditions. Together, we discuss the lessons from real-world financial crises, how to prepare for economic uncertainty, and where to invest now.
What You’ll Learn:
What it’s like running a business during hyperinflation Why the U.S. housing market is in trouble Where to invest in 2025: Real estate, stocks, or hard assets? The problem with most financial gurus today How to build long-term financial resilience
0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Why you need to hear Alistair’s story 2:26 - Growing up during Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation 4:21 - How business owners survived financial collapse 7:35 - The biggest lessons from extreme economic uncertainty 10:46 - The problem with ignoring history in investing 12:20 - Why most financial gurus are misleading you 15:40 - How to spot full-cycle investment opportunities 18:10 - Where to invest in 2025: Hard assets vs. paper assets 23:23 - Why China, gold, and rare earths could be the next big investment 26:31 - The real state of the U.S. housing market 30:10 - Lessons from surviving financial collapse 33:19 - The importance of staying relevant and adaptable 33:42 - Final thoughts and next steps