How money really works - The Fed, Fractional Reserve, Nixon and Bretton Woods

How money really works - The Fed, Fractional Reserve, Nixon and Bretton Woods

10:29 Mar 22, 2026
About this episode
You’ve been told money is simple…Work. Earn. Save.But beneath the surface, there’s an entire system most people never see.In this episode, we break down how money really works — from the Bretton Woods Agreement, where the dollar was tied to gold, to Richard Nixon ending that link in 1971 — a move that changed the global economy forever.We then go deeper…👉 How the Federal Reserve operates — a powerful system sitting between public and private control👉 How fractional reserve banking allows banks to create money through lending👉 And how the petrodollar system kept global demand for the US dollar alive — even after gold was removedThis isn’t theory — it’s the structure behind:InflationRising asset pricesAnd why cash loses value over time👉 Money today isn’t backed by gold… it’s backed by confidence, debt, and global demand.And once you understand that…👉 You stop playing the game blindly — and start seeing how it’s actually designed.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Mathhttps://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journalhttps://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdomhttps://amzn.to/4cKiltb📘 The Ruse of Gottlobhttps://amzn.eu/d/03dYzepb📘 The Tale of Rusty and Grimble’s Snarehttps://amzn.eu/d/0ft2A8kP🌍 Transformational Coaching & Courses – The Vancrux Labelhttps://www.thevancruxlabel.com/🧢 The Vancrux Clothing Brand – Wear the Mentalityhttps://www.thevancruxlabel.com/store📸 Instagram/the_vancrux_label☕ Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for energy & clarityCode: VANCRUX1 (20% off)https://www.strongcoffeecompany.com💊 More Labs — Clinically proven hydration & recovery drinksCode: VANCRUX1 (25% off)https://www.morelabs.com🍬 LiQure Gummies — Electrolytes + vitamins for hangover prevention & recoveryCode: VANCRUX1 (20% off)
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