Why saving alone won’t protect your money

Inflation is the hidden tax on your cash savings

You’re doing everything right.

Spending less than you earn.

Saving regularly.

Keeping cash on hand.

But something feels off.

Your money is growing slowly. And somehow, everyday things just keep getting more expensive.

That’s not just bad luck. That’s inflation.

Inflation doesn’t crash. It compounds quietly in the background.

Most people don’t notice it until it’s too late. But if your savings aren’t growing faster than inflation, you’re actually losing ground.

This Skill shows you how inflation works, how it affects your real-world buying power, and why playing it safe isn’t always as safe as it seems.

Now let’s dig into how to spot it, outpace it, and protect what you’re building.