💸 Why Your Money Loses Value Every Year
Updated: Jul 27
Originally written in 2023; updated in 2026.
Many people unfortunately don’t realize that money kept in a bank account or a drawer at home loses value every year. For example, 10,000 USD/EUR today won’t be worth 10,000 USD/EUR in 2030. The explanation is simple — no need for complicated jargon.
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Prices rise annually: food, fuel, clothing, and more. This is called inflation. Experts often discuss inflation percentages and their impact, but detailed explanations are often just drama and intellectual games for those who call themselves “economic and political experts.” Short-term forecasts are mostly speculation. Let’s leave that jargon to those who enjoy it.
Let’s simplify: prices go up year by year. As long as it’s within “normal limits,” things run smoothly. Say butter cost 2 USD/EUR in 2020. If it costs slightly more the next year, that’s acceptable. But if it jumps to 3 USD/EUR or 4 USD/EUR in one year, that’s no longer pleasant or normal. At the time of writing, we’ve witnessed extreme inflation and price hikes — sometimes weekly.
So, if you have 10,000 USD/EUR now and could buy a car with it, in 10 years you likely won’t be able to buy the same car for that amount. It might cost 11,000 USD/EUR, 12,000 USD/EUR, or more. This confirms the idea that money loses value and purchasing power over time. Money has no intrinsic value—we assign it value through use and agreement. Historically, barter, grain, spices, gold, silver, and copper were used instead.
🪙 Bitcoin & Changing Value
Cryptocurrencies had little value 10 years ago because people didn’t assign it. A famous story tells of someone buying two pizzas with 10,000 Bitcoins. Today, one Bitcoin is worth around 20,000 USD/EUR — meaning those pizzas cost 200 million USD/EUR. Wild!
In a world of constant change, your money’s value also shifts. So how do you preserve or grow it?
📈 Smart Investing
In my opinion, through wise asset allocation. For example:
Investing in the S&P 500 over the last 20 years would have multiplied your money 5x. 1,000 USD/EUR in 2003 would be 5,000 USD/EUR today—passively.
Cryptocurrencies have gained value and are becoming more accepted globally.
Gold has multiplied nearly 6x in 20 years. 1,000 USD/EUR in gold in 2003 would be nearly 6,000 USD/EUR today.
⚠️ Note: Past returns don’t guarantee future profits. There are no 100% guarantees. You are responsible for your financial decisions. This is not official financial advice.
🧠 Long-Term Thinking
When prices fall, don’t panic and sell impulsively. Trust your long-term plan. Falling prices are opportunities—like store sales. That’s how successful investors operate, unlike most who panic. Market fluctuations are normal, and long-term, quality projects tend to pay off. Short-term investing is often like gambling and causes stress. Balanced long-term investing is my approach, and I believe it benefits many.
🏠 Real Estate & Other Assets
Real estate gains value yearly, both in USA and globally. A house 20 years ago was much cheaper than today. Real estate also offers rental income.
Other options:
Bonds: Popular in the U.S., lower returns but safer. You lend money to governments or companies and get it back with interest.
Savings accounts: Offer some interest (only some banks), but most banks currently and also in general, pay very little. In 2023, when I was writing this article, banks offered minimal profit.
🧰 Diversification & Peace of Mind
I’d personally spread investments across all mentioned types. That way, I sleep peacefully knowing my assets are well-diversified.
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🧠 Investing Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
The financial system isn’t as complex as some make it seem. Many financiers and politicians have created a world of jargon and mechanisms that serve their own games — who has more power, money, influence, etc.
Because of this complexity, most people avoid investing or are afraid to start. But things are much simpler than they appear. Listen to common sense and your intuition. Whether it’s companies, stocks, crypto, gold, silver, real estate, or emerging technologies — the world is constantly evolving. The economy grows, new inventions emerge, and people are becoming more conscious of themselves, others, the Earth, and the environment.
🌍 A World in Transformation
The world is moving toward freedom, even if it sometimes seems chaotic. But I invite you to see the bigger picture. Look long-term. Consider how much the world and self-awareness have progressed in the last 20 years. Personal growth and deeper understanding of life are now more common. Twenty years ago, no one had a smartphone—now almost everyone does. Environmental responsibility has become a global standard, with massive resources dedicated to clean energy and sustainability.
We’re at the beginning of a major planetary shift—and it’s only just begun.
🚀 Investing in the Future
This is a great time to invest, as many innovations are still in their infancy. Their value will likely rise over time. Existing profitable investments, currencies, and companies will likely continue to grow.
There’s a special joy in owning shares of the world’s biggest companies—like Apple, whose iPhone I love, or Starbucks, whose coffee I enjoy. I love knowing I own part of global real estate and am a co-creator of new technologies and crypto systems. Gold speaks for itself—wealth, peace, brilliance. When I own it, I feel all those things.
This is what I call Conscious, Enlightened Investing.
💡 Peaceful Profits & Financial Freedom
Why shouldn’t investments bring long-term profits while also making us feel good? I’d always keep part of my money in dollars, euros or another stable currency, and let the rest grow or preserve its value. For some, smart investing can even lead to passive income that replaces a job — without needing to be an expert.
Even small, regular investments can grow into a significant sum over 10, 20, 30 years.
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⚖️ Balance & Responsibility
Feel free to explore where your heart leads you. Diversification reduces risk, as explained earlier. Personally, I wouldn’t invest more than I’m willing to not miss for extended amount of time. Not that I expect anything permanently negative to happen with smart allocation — it’s extremely unlikely — but it brings peace of mind.
It’s wonderful to step outside your comfort zone now and then, but always listen to yourself — what and how much feels right. That way, you can invest in balance.
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Thanks for taking the time to open yourself to a broader understanding of abundance and investing!
Julian | EnlightenedMoney.net
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