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  • How Breakevens Signal Inflation Expectations

    How Breakevens Signal Inflation Expectations
    Nov 12 2026
    We drill into the ten-year breakeven inflation rate, which sat at 2.20 percent on November 12, 2026, to understand what bond markets are pricing in for future purchasing power. Unlike headline CPI numbers that reflect yesterday's grocery bill or energy costs, this metric reveals where professional investors believe prices will actually go over the next decade. We explore why this specific gauge matters more than the Fed Funds rate for long-term wealth preservation and how a slight dip from 2.22 percent signals shifting sentiment in the face of recent service sector pressures. #InflationHedges #BreakevenRates #BondMarketAnalysis #PurchasingPower #PersonalFinanceTips #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicIndicators #TreasuryYields #WealthPreservation #FinancialLiteracy #MarketSignals #ConsumerPrices #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #FinanceShow #EconomicData #LongTermGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 min
  • How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation

    How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation
    Nov 11 2026
    With the Fed Funds rate sitting at 3.88 percent and core CPI creeping toward 340, many listeners are asking if their mortgages are still safe havens. Lucas and Luna break down why fixed-rate debt acts as a structural hedge against purchasing power erosion. They examine the latest data on ten-year breakeven inflation dropping to 2.20 percent and discuss how locking in rates before potential December hikes can protect your balance sheet. This episode moves beyond the usual wage-price spiral debate to focus on the mechanics of nominal versus real debt burdens. #InflationHedge #FixedDebt #MortgageMath #FedFundsRate #CoreCPI #PurchasingPower #PersonalFinance #WealthProtection #InterestRates #EconomicStrategy #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #FinancialPlanning #RealAssets #NominalDebt #MonetaryPolicy #InvestmentTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation

    How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation
    Nov 10 2026
    With the Fed Funds rate holding near 3.88 percent and core CPI ticking up to 339.9 in October, many savers are watching their purchasing power erode in real time. But there is a counterintuitive hedge hiding in plain sight: existing fixed-rate debt. In this episode of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why locking in low interest rates before further hikes becomes a strategic asset when prices rise. We look at how borrowers benefit from paying back loans with devalued dollars while keeping monthly payments static. Using concrete examples from mortgage structures and auto financing, we break down the math behind why inflation actually helps those who owe money, provided they have the income stability to service it. This isn't about encouraging reckless borrowing; it's about understanding the mechanical advantage of fixed liabilities in a rising price environment. #InflationHedge #FixedDebt #PurchasingPower #FedFundsRate #CoreCPI #PersonalFinance #WealthManagement #MonetaryPolicy #DebtStrategy #RealInterestRates #MortgageMath #AutoLoans #EconomicOutlook2026 #ConsumerBorrowing #FinancialLiteracy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #FinanceTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 min
  • How The Fed Funds Rate Protects Your Savings

    How The Fed Funds Rate Protects Your Savings
    Nov 9 2026
    With the Fed Funds effective rate sitting at 3.88 percent as of early November 2026, many savers are finally seeing their cash work harder than it has in years. But is that yield enough to beat the core PCE price index, which remains sticky around 130.9? Lucas and Luna dissect the real return on your savings account versus the hidden drag of service inflation. They break down why Berkshire Hathaway’s massive buybacks matter for your portfolio, how rising interest costs impact companies like CoreWeave, and what this means for your emergency fund strategy right now. #Finance #PersonalFinance #InflationHedging #FedFundsRate #SavingsYield #BerkshireHathaway #CorePCE #InterestRates #CashManagement #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InvestingStrategy #EconomicIndicators #HighYieldSavings #CorporateBuybacks #AIInfrastructureCosts #FinancialLiteracy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 min
  • Why Your Mortgage Is Your Best Inflation Hedge

    Why Your Mortgage Is Your Best Inflation Hedge
    Nov 8 2026
    With the Fed Funds rate holding at 3.88 percent and CPI sitting at 336.3 in September, fixed-rate debt is quietly becoming a powerful tool against purchasing power erosion. Lucas and Luna break down why locking in a long-term mortgage today shields your balance sheet from future price hikes, contrasting it with the rising costs of service inflation and the surprising performance of gold-related assets like GDX. #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationHedge #FixedDebt #MortgageStrategy #PurchasingPower #FedFundsRate #CPIData #RealEstateInvesting #PersonalFinance #LucasAndLuna #WealthProtection #InterestRates #DebtManagement #EconomicOutlook #November2026 #FinancialLiteracy #AssetAllocation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 min
  • How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation

    How Fixed Debt Shields You From Inflation
    Nov 7 2026
    With the ten-year breakeven inflation rate sitting at 2.23 percent as of November 6, 2026, and the Fed Funds effective rate holding steady at 3.88 percent, the cost of borrowing has shifted dramatically for consumers with existing loans. This episode examines the counterintuitive reality that fixed-rate debt can act as a hedge against rising prices, effectively diluting the real value of what you owe over time. We look at how this dynamic impacts household balance sheets in the current economic environment, contrasting it with the erosion of cash savings. By understanding the mechanics of interest rates versus purchasing power, listeners can better evaluate whether locking in long-term debt is a strategic move or a trap in today's market. #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationHedge #FixedDebt #PersonalFinance #InterestRates #FedFundsRate #BreakevenInflation #WealthPreservation #EconomicStrategy #HouseholdFinance #PurchasingPower #MonetaryPolicy #DebtManagement #FinancialPlanning #CoreCPI #ConsumerEconomics #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 min
  • Why Your Savings Are Losing To Inflation

    Why Your Savings Are Losing To Inflation
    Nov 6 2026
    Inflation is no longer just about rising prices at the grocery store. It is now a structural drag on your wealth, particularly in cash and low-yield savings accounts. With the Fed Funds rate holding steady around 3.88 percent and core CPI ticking up to 338.9, the gap between what you earn and what you lose to purchasing power erosion is widening. We break down why traditional safe havens are failing and how to restructure your portfolio for November 2026. #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InflationHedge #PersonalFinance #WealthPreservation #FedFundsRate #CoreCPI #SavingsAccounts #PurchasingPower #InterestRates #CashDrag #FixedIncome #RealReturns #EconomicOutlook #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategy #MarketVolatility #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How Your Car Loan Shields You From Inflation

    How Your Car Loan Shields You From Inflation
    Nov 5 2026
    We break down the math behind fixed-rate auto loans in a rising price environment. With core CPI at 338.9 and Fed funds holding steady near 3.88 percent, new car debt costs more but old debt stays flat. Lucas and Luna explore why locking in a low rate before the next hike is a strategic hedge against service inflation, using specific monthly payment examples to show how purchasing power works in reverse for borrowers. #InflationHedging #AutoLoanMath #FixedDebtStrategy #PurchasingPower #ConsumerFinance #CoreCPIAnalysis #FedFundsRate #ServiceInflation #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PersonalWealth #DebtManagement #EconomicOutlook2026 #SmartSpending #InterestRateRisk #CarBuyingTips #FinancialLiteracy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min