Fed Up: Why the Fed Funds Rate Controls Everything

A tiny interest rate set by a room full of economists — and suddenly your rent, car loan, and credit card bill all go wild. What gives?

In this episode of Plebonomics, we break down the mysterious Fed Funds Rate and why it holds so much power over the economy — and your personal finances. From inflation and unemployment to mortgage rates and credit cards, this one number drives it all.

💵 How the Fed raises and lowers the rate
🏠 Why borrowing gets more expensive
📉 What it means for inflation, jobs, and even the stock market

No econ degree needed — just a curious mind and maybe a little caffeine. Let’s decode the rate that runs your financial life.

Stocks: Like… Chicken Nuggets?

Hook: Want to build wealth but have no idea what a stock actually is? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Plebonomics, we break down stocks in the simplest way possible — no suits, no jargon, just real talk. You’ll learn what a stock is, why it exists, and how buying just one share makes you a part-owner of a company like Apple, Nike, or Netflix.

🎮 The “cheat code” behind long-term wealth
📈 How stocks make (and sometimes lose) money
🍕 Pizza, sneakers, and stock market analogies that make sense

If you’ve ever felt like investing was only for rich people or math nerds — this episode is for you.

Index Funds: The Lazy Genius Way to Invest

Hook: Want to invest without obsessing over stock charts or Reddit threads? Index funds are your lazy genius move.

In this premiere episode of Plebonomics, we unpack the magic of index funds — the simple, low-cost way to build wealth that even billionaires like Warren Buffett recommend. You’ll learn what they are, how they work, and why they might just be the smartest (and chillest) strategy for everyday investors.

🧠 No stress, no guessing
💸 Set it, forget it, grow it
📊 Real-life examples to help you get started

Investing doesn’t have to be loud or complicated — sometimes boring is brilliant.