TRIGGERnometry Why Your Money Buys You Less Every Year - Dominic Frisby
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Oct 12, 2025 
Dominic Frisby, a witty British author and comedian specializing in finance, dives into the complexities of gold and monetary policy. He discusses how abandoning the gold standard led to unchecked money creation since 1971 and explores the historical significance of gold in political and economic contexts. The conversation highlights the intricacies of debt dynamics, inflation, and the significance of gold as a long-term store of value. Frisby also raises concerns about the credibility of U.S. gold reserves and emerging trends in de-dollarization.
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Money Printing Drives Long-Term Price Rise
- Since the gold standard ended, money supply has ballooned and pushed prices higher.
- More money chasing similar goods is the core reason things cost more today than decades ago.
Earnings Look Worse In Gold Terms
- Salaries rose about 20x since the 1970s but measured in gold they have fallen.
- Gold acts as a long-term stable measure, showing real earning power has declined.
Debt-Fueled Housing Inflation
- House prices rose ~70x since 1970 while salaries rose ~20x, making homes far less affordable.
- Mortgages and debt creation pumped extra money into housing, inflating prices beyond earnings.
