Why Cash Is Quietly Making You Poorer

Most Australians assume that saving cash is “playing it safe” but in reality, cash can quietly lose purchasing power year after year.In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, Discover Buyers Agency’s Kane Dury is joined by Chris Tipper, Chief Economist at Ainslie Group, to unpack the global macro environment and explain why inflation, debt, and government policy are reshaping the way wealth is built and preserved.Chris breaks down the idea of global liquidity (how much money is “sloshing around” the system), the shift from monetary policy (interest rates) to fiscal policy (government spending), and why asset price inflation often outpaces wage growth. They explore the difference between money and fiat currency, why hard assets tend to hold value over time, and how property, gold, and Bitcoin each fit into a broader “store of value” framework.The conversation also connects these macro themes back to everyday decisions, including what this means for defence members, first home buyers, and investors trying to get ahead in an environment where cash savings can fall behind rising asset prices.📌 Learn More or Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.discoverbuyersagency.com.au/ Instagram: @discoverbuyersagency Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanedury