How the Federal Reserve affects inflation is one of the most important concepts investors need to understand, and in this episode of the Rich Dad StockCast, host Del Denney sits down with Rich Dad expert Andy Tanner to break it down.

Most people don't realize that monetary policy directly impacts everything from the price of groceries to the value of their investments. Andy explains how the Federal Reserve controls money supply and interest rates—and why those decisions consistently favor asset owners over savers.

You'll learn why inflation quietly erodes cash, how low interest rates increase asset prices, and why traditional advice like saving money can actually put you further behind. The conversation also explores how investors use debt strategically, why real estate and stocks benefit from inflation, and how to position your portfolio to align with—not fight—the system.

This episode also dives into the history and structure of the Federal Reserve, giving you context for how today's policies came to be and why they continue to shape the global economy.

If you want to understand how money really works, protect your purchasing power, and make smarter investment decisions, this episode gives you the framework to think like an investor instead of a saver.

🎯 Visit https://bit.ly/3JsRdmj for access to FREE investing tools, including Andy's "Power of 6" ebook.

00:00 Introduction
01:39 What The Fed Does
03:09 Why Investors Should Care
04:26 Rates Credit And Demand
06:56 Why Savers Fall Behind
09:31 Assets Debt And Inflation
15:39 Fed Origins Jekyll Island
19:33 Be The Fed Mindset
21:07 Investor Strategies For Inflation
24:06 First Steps And Education

How investors solve problems is the foundation of building long-term wealth, and in this episode of the Rich Dad Stock Cast, host Del Denney sits down with Rich Dad expert Andy Tanner to break down this critical skill.

Most people avoid problems or blame external factors like the economy, government, or their job. Andy explains why that mindset keeps people stuck—and why professional investors take the opposite approach. They identify the real problem, take internal control, and apply systems to solve it efficiently.

You'll learn how to distinguish between amateurs who create problems and professionals who solve them, why defining a problem correctly is "half the solution," and how key performance indicators (KPIs) reveal where your financial gaps actually are. Andy also explains why financial education—not money—is often the real solution, and how increasing your buying power can come from knowledge and strategy rather than more income.

This episode also breaks down the role of systems in investing, including how structured frameworks allow investors to reduce complexity, make better decisions, and scale results over time.

If you want to improve your financial results, this conversation will show you how to think like an investor, take control of your financial problems, and build a repeatable process for solving them.

🎯 Visit https://bit.ly/3JsRdmj for access to FREE investing tools, including Andy's "Power of 6" ebook.

00:00 Introduction
02:50 Pros Solve Problems
06:12 Define the Real Issue
08:15 Internal Locus Control
12:24 KPIs and Diagnosis
13:32 Build a Brain Trust
14:37 Solve Bigger Problems
19:59 Systems and Four Pillars
22:38 One Action This Week
23:54 Buying Power Leverage
27:46 Next Steps

The biggest investing mistakes destroy more wealth than market crashes—and most of them are avoidable. In this episode of the Rich Dad StockCast, host Del Denney sits down with Rich Dad expert Andy Tanner to break down the most common investing errors and how to prevent them.

Andy explains that the number one mistake investors make is entering the market without proper education. Unlike professions that require years of training, many people jump into investing without a system, a mentor, or an understanding of risk. This lack of preparation often leads to costly decisions that could have been avoided.

The conversation dives into critical mistakes that separate successful investors from those who struggle:

• Ignoring education and mentorship before investing

• Mismanaging risk through poor position sizing

• Trading based on predictions instead of preparation

• Becoming emotionally attached to investments

• Overconfidence and failing to recognize downside risk

Andy emphasizes that markets are inherently unpredictable. Investors who rely on forecasts set themselves up for failure, while those who prepare for multiple outcomes build resilience and consistency. He outlines a systems-based approach that focuses on managing risk, not chasing returns.

You'll also learn why position sizing is one of the most overlooked yet critical factors in investing, how professional investors think about probabilities, and why even high-probability trades can fail without proper risk controls.

Beyond strategy, this episode highlights a deeper truth: investing is a personal development journey. Success requires discipline, emotional control, and the ability to stay rational under pressure. Without these traits, even the best strategies will break down.

This topic matters now because more people are entering the markets than ever before—often without the education or systems required to succeed. Avoiding these common mistakes can mean the difference between long-term wealth and repeated financial setbacks.

🎯 Visit https://bit.ly/3JsRdmj for access to FREE investing tools, including Andy's "Power of 6" ebook.

00:00 Introduction
02:03 Learning From Failure
04:00 Mistake One No Education
07:06 Mistake Two Position Sizing
12:13 Mistake Three Stop Predicting
17:51 Arrogance and Sunk Costs
21:56 Solutions Find a Mentor
27:39 Affording Coaching Mindset
31:08 Rebuild With Resilience
34:19 Final Takeaways and Outro