Control and Compound with Darren Mitchell
THE HIDDEN TAX ON CANADIANS: How Inflation Quietly Steals Your Wealth
24 Nov 2025
Sign up for our Rockefeller Masterclass now: https://hub.controlandcompound.com/rockefeller-method-webinar Inflation is the biggest tax Canadians never voted for – and most people don't even realize they're paying it. On today's episode, Darren and Christina expose how inflation erodes purchasing power, widens the wealth gap, and punishes Canadians who don't own assets. We break down: Why CPI numbers are manipulated and misleading How governments use inflation to repay debt with cheaper dollars The REAL reason housing, groceries, and energy feel up 30–200% Asset inflation vs consumer inflation — and why the rich get richer Why wages never keep up The "perfect storm" that crushed everyday Canadians Then we show you the 4-step blueprint to beat inflation using the Infinite Banking Concept, including: Keeping your savings ahead of inflation Reducing taxes legally Buying more assets using policy loans Protecting yourself from market crashes PLUS the bonus step: creating generational wealth If you want to escape inflation, eliminate tax drag, and start building REAL wealth the way wealthy families do… this episode is a must-watch. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 – What Inflation REALLY Is (Not Just "Prices Up") 02:44 – Money Printing, Debt & Silent Wealth Transfer 04:27 – How CPI Hides Real Inflation 07:14 – Housing, Rent & Why Young Canadians Are Screwed 08:50 – Consumer Inflation vs Asset Inflation 10:25 – Central Banks, Wages & the Growing Wealth Gap 11:39 – The Perfect Storm for Everyday Canadians 12:04 – Why Canada's Housing Problem Is Almost Unfixable 13:29 – The Two Worlds of Inflation: Spenders vs Owners 14:54 – The 4 Steps to Beat Inflation 15:32 – Step 1: Make Your Savings Keep Up 16:23 – Step 2: Reduce Taxes (RRSP vs Infinite Banking) 20:15 – Step 3: Buy Assets & Use the "AND Asset" Strategy 22:32 – Step 4: Protect Retirement with a Volatility Buffer 25:56 – Bonus Step: Generational Wealth & the Rockefeller Method 28:41 – How to Get Started with Infinite Banking BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/darren-mitchell-associates-inc/?viewAsMember=true Thank you for tuning in to this episode. The information contained in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and is separate and apart from the wealth coach services provided by Darren Mitchell and Associates, Inc. To its qualified clients, Control and Compound Financial expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental or any other damages arising out of any individual's use of this podcast or the information in it. The views expressed here are those of each participant and guests, and not necessarily those of or endorsed by Control and Compound Financial, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective directors, shareholders, officers, or employees. For full disclosure, visit controland compound.com/podcast-media.
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