What My Kid Gets About Inflation That No One Else Does

Look, I'll live off coconuts and Absolut Citron if I must... [Image](   [ARCHIVES]( Postcards from the florida republic An independent and profitable state of mind. What My Kid Gets About Inflation That No One Else Does August 06, 2023 Dear Fellow Expat, Who's ready for war? Inflation hit the {NAME} household hard this time. This week, my daughter received a “KiwiCo” box, a monthly subscription service that teaches children scientific- and nature-based lessons. In previous months, we made cars and learned about tire treads. In other months, we’ve made volcanoes from baking soda, food coloring, and vinegar. My daughter loves these kits. I don’t even look at the subscription cost. Whenever they arrive in the mail, she begs me to stop everything I’m doing: "It’s time to do the Kellen Box.” One recent KiwiCo box’s “academic subject” was right in my wheelhouse. We would create a fruit and vegetable stand. The KiwiCo box had a kit to make stuffed carrots (two of each), peas (3x), corn (2x), and tomatoes (2x). Each fruit and vegetable group came with a basket and a small chalkboard. She could write the name of the food on the chalkboard and set a price for a “play grocery store.” And what an economics lesson we learned on inflation... Now, I don’t think my daughter listens to me talk about inflation. My wife and I discuss it at dinner whenever the CPI or PPI numbers come out, or Jerome Powell speaks. Naturally, inflation has impacted everything we buy... what we don’t... how we save... and how we invest. And if you think inflation is bad at your local grocery store...[Click here to continue reading this postcard...]( Stay positive, Garrett {NAME}     PREMIUM CONTENT The dream of owning a home is slipping away for many Americans. The Federal Reserve and major institutions like BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street are shaping the housing market in ways that benefit them, not ordinary folks. This isn't just about economics; it's about fairness, opportunity, and the values that make our country great. While we're working hard and playing by the rules, these institutions are playing a different game—one that's rigged in their favor. It's a concerning trend that affects not just housing but the balance of power and the future of our society. [Sneak A Peek Inside the Trading Room](   REPORTS   [Welcome to Momentum]( [Trading Momentum]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Tiktok]( [Discord]( [LinkedIn](   You are receiving this e-mail at {EMAIL}, as part of your subscription to Midday Momentum. To remove your email from this list: [unsubscribe here]( Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. To cancel, or for any other questions or requests, please contact our Customer Service team: Online: [Customer Service Form]( Phone: 888-384-8339 (North America) 443-353-4519 (International) Mail: Midday Momentum | Attn: Member Services | 1125 N Charles Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 Fax: 410-622-3050 Our Customer Service team is available Monday ­ Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET. © 2023 Money Map Press. All Rights Reserved. Nothing in this email should be considered personalized financial advice. Although our employees may answer your general customer service questions, they are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular investment situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized financial advice. We allow the editors of our publications to recommend securities that they own themselves. However, our policy prohibits editors from exiting a personal trade while the recommendation to subscribers is open. In no circumstance may an editor sell a security before our subscribers have a fair opportunity to exit. The length of time an editor must wait after subscribers have been advised to exit a play depends on the type of publication. All other employees and agents must wait 24 hours after on-line publication prior to following an initial recommendation. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This Newsletter may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of: Money Map Press. 1125 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. [Website]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions](