The Real Cost of Fed Policy: A 35-Year Analysis of Winners, Losers, and Market Cycles
Buckle up. I'm about to take you on a tour through financial history that will change how you see every Fed decision. Picture this: You're sitting in your living room in 1990, wondering if you should invest that bonus check or hide it under your mattress. Fast-forward 35 years, and you've witnessed the Federal Reserve battle everything from dot-com disasters to housing crashes, from terrorist attacks to global pandemics. Each time, your wealth hung in the balance—and most people had no idea what was coming next. Here's the story of how the Fed's interest rate roller coaster has shaped American fortunes since 1990, and more importantly, what it means for your financial future. The Fed's Playbook: Your Crash Course in Central Banking Before we dive into the drama, let's get one thing straight: the Federal Reserve has exactly two jobs […]