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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 25 MIN

3 People Who Shaped Money in America: Hamilton, FDR, and Bogle

from The Fiscal Physical Retirement Podcast · host Ryan Nelson & Aaron Hoisington

A handful of people quietly shaped the money system we all use today. In this episode, Ryan tells the stories of three of them: Alexander Hamilton, who built America's financial credibility and credit; Franklin Roosevelt, whose New Deal gave us Social Security, FDIC insurance, and the SEC; and Jack Bogle, who put low-cost index investing within reach of ordinary people.Ryan and Aaron connect each figure to something you use or rely on right now, from the safety of your bank deposits to the funds in your retirement account. A short, story-driven history that makes the modern financial world make a lot more sense.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!

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A handful of people quietly shaped the money system we all use today. In this episode, Ryan tells the stories of three of them: Alexander Hamilton, who built America's financial credibility and credit; Franklin Roosevelt, whose New Deal gave us Social Security, FDIC insurance, and the SEC; and Jack Bogle, who put low-cost index investing within reach of ordinary people. Ryan and Aaron connect each figure to something you use or rely on right now, from the safety of your bank deposits to the ...

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