Why the Fed Is Bankrupt and Why That Means More Inflation

Tags: The Fed, Money and Banks, U.S. History

01/31/2023 Ryan McMaken

The Fed is insolvent, and that means that it will bail itself out by printing money. For ordinary people, that means inflation and a rising cost of living.

Original Article: “Why the Fed Is Bankrupt and Why That Means More Inflation”

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