EP 7: Inflation: Friend or Foe? With Ben Fraser from Aspen Funds

Inflation reached a decade high in 2022, and the feds jumped in to rescue the balance in our economy. As we begin 2023, high-interest rates, inflation, and fear of recession has created a trifecta. The fear has pushed savvy investors on the sidelines, and approximately Three Trillion US dollars are sitting in money market accounts. Are you Saving and holding your money out too?Some view inflation as a foe as it can erode the purchasing power of consumers and destabilize markets,  but is there a way it could turn into a friend?Let’s hear from Ben Fraser,  with a wealth of knowledge on economic megatrends as your host, Madhavi, engages in a lively and informative conversation with him that covers a range of topics related to inflation, such as the importance of following economic trends, how covid shaped the economy today, and what is the best asset class to invest in right now to get the most out of your investing dollar.Whether you are a seasoned investor or simply interested in learning more about economics, this episode is sure to provide a very simplified “outside the stocks” insights and perspectives on the topic of inflation and how you can be on the right side of this giant.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:Ben Fraser is Managing Director  and Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds. He is also a co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire™ podcast. Prior to Aspen, Mr. Fraser was a commercial lender at First Business Bank, specializing in government-backed loan originations (SBA & USDA), for one of the top SBA lenders in the nation. Prior to that, he was a commercial credit underwriter for Crossfirst Bank, personally responsible for underwriting over $125MM in C&I and CRE loans across a variety of industries. Prior to that, he worked for Tortoise Capital Advisors, a boutique asset management firm in energy infrastructure investments, and helped grow their institutional managed accounts from ~$3BN AUM to ~$7BN AUM. Ben was responsible for responding to all institutional RFPs from interested institutional investors.Ben completed his MBA from Azusa Pacific University, and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Kansas, graduating magna cum laude.Connect with Ben here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/Resource (Free Economic Report for your listeners) - https://aspenfunds.us/tots https://www.thebillionairepodcast.com/Think Outside The Stocks brings you industry experts and guests to share their knowledge and expertise. To invest with them directly,  please do your own thorough partner and investment due diligence.To participate in the thoroughly vetted investments and strategic partners alongside us as our passive partners, join our Investor Inner  Circle for FREE Access FREE  investor education, and join our community in the members-only area.To start your journey, download Active Cashflow with Passive Real Estate Investments.Read the full description at https://thinkoutsidethestocks.com/podcastCONNECT WITH MADHAVI JAIN: LinkedIn, FB or IG Disclaimer: This podcast is for education and information purposes only,  not an investment opportunity or financial advice. Please do your own due diligence and consult your tax, legal or financial advisor, etc., to invest.