Printing Money: The Modern Magic Trick That Makes You Poorer

If governments could print wealth, we’d all be billionaires by now.

Money Printer Go Brrr

Remember during COVID when stimulus payments rolled out, businesses got bailed out, and it seemed like the government was pulling billions out of thin air?
Well… they kind of were.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) digitally created money through a process called quantitative easing. Sounds fancy. Really, it’s typing a few extra zeros into the system and poof — more money in circulation.

The problem? When you make more of something without increasing its actual value, it gets weaker. That’s why your grocery bill feels like it’s been hitting the gym.

Why It’s a Problem Now

More money in the system = each dollar buys less.
And when supply doesn’t match demand? Prices rise. That’s inflation in action.

It helped in the short term during lockdowns, but now we’re paying the bill in:

• Higher interest rates
• More expensive essentials
• A weaker Aussie dollar

And here’s the kicker: most of that printed money went to banks, not individuals. Now those banks earn interest from the RBA on that money — while your savings account earns a few cents.

The Ripple Effect on You

• Your cost of living rises faster than your income
• Your savings lose buying power each year
• Your mortgage repayments go up as interest rates climb
• You’re working harder but getting less for your effort

Translation: the system helps those at the top first — and you get the leftovers.

How Crypto Plays It Differently

Here’s why Bitcoin stands out:

• Fixed supply: Only 21 million will ever exist.
• No printing press: No central bank can add more.
• Transparent rules: Everyone can see how it works on the blockchain.

In short, it’s designed to be deflationary — the opposite of the infinite fiat money machine.

What You Can Do

You can’t stop the RBA from printing money. But you can protect your own.

✅ Keep part of your wealth in deflationary assets like Bitcoin
✅ Diversify outside of just Aussie dollars
✅ Learn how to buy and store crypto securely
✅ Track inflation — know what you’re up against

The Takeaway

Money printing might look like a magic trick, but here’s the truth: someone always pays for it. Right now, that someone is you.

You can opt out of the game. You can put your money into systems designed to hold their value.

The printer might go “brrr” — but your future doesn’t have to.