Grandad Micah’s Ledger

Grandad Micah’s Ledger
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Grandad Micah’s Ledger: The Southern Keeper of World Financial History

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  1. Oct 4

    When Millionaires Couldn’t Afford a Meal | Germany’s 1923 Hyperinflation

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. In 1923, Germany experienced one of history’s most infamous episodes of hyperinflation, as the German mark collapsed and ordinary wages and savings rapidly lost purchasing power. Through Karl’s story, we explore the Weimar hyperinflation, currency devaluation, inflation, nominal vs real value, real assets, wealth preservation, diversification and why protecting purchasing power matters when building long-term financial security. Timestamps 00:00 Micah’s Intro 00:29 Fable — Germany’s 1923 Hyperinflation 05:19 Modern Day — Inflation & Your Purchasing Power 06:55 Why Inflation Erodes the Value of Money 07:49 Nominal Value vs Real Value 08:45 Real Assets, Diversification & Wealth Preservation 09:57 Conclusion — Protecting Your Purchasing Power 11:00 Micah’s Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also available on YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  2. Sep 27

    The Hidden Foundation Every Fortune Needs | Emergency Funds & Financial Security

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. Two stonemasons build their futures in very different ways — and discover why the strongest wealth is built on what nobody can see. Through a tale of ambition, failure and second chances, this financial fable explores the foundations of personal finance: building an emergency fund, managing high-interest debt, maintaining adequate insurance, creating cash reserves and establishing financial security before pursuing investing, wealth building and bigger financial goals. Timestamps 00:00 Grandad Micah’s Intro 00:29 Financial Fable — The Two Stonemasons 04:21 Modern Day — Building Your Financial Foundation 05:57 Emergency Fund & Cash Reserves 06:42 High-Interest Debt & Debt Managemen t07:30 Insurance & Financial Protection 08:20 Conclusion — Financial Security Before Wealth Building 09:15 Grandad Micah’s Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also available on YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  3. Sep 20

    The Genius Who Couldn’t Outsmart Greed | The South Sea Bubble & Investor Psychology

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. Sir Isaac Newton could calculate the motion of the planets — but even one of history’s greatest minds couldn’t escape FOMO, greed and investor psychology. Through the extraordinary story of Newton and the South Sea Bubble of 1720, this financial fable explores speculative bubbles, behavioural finance, herd mentality, emotional investing, risk management and portfolio diversification — and why protecting your wealth often has less to do with intelligence than discipline. Timestamps 00:00 Micah’s Intro — A Financial Fable 00:29 Fable — Isaac Newton & The South Sea Bubble 05:15 Modern Day — FOMO & Emotional Investing 06:54 Investor Psychology & Herd Mentality 07:54 Speculative Bubbles & Market Mania 08:50 Risk Management & Portfolio Diversification 10:03 Conclusion — Discipline, Greed & Building Wealth 10:54 Micah’s Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also available on YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  4. Sep 13

    How a King’s Foolish Bet Destroyed His Entire Economy | Compound Interest & Exponential Growth

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. A foolish king, a chessboard and a single grain reveal one of the most powerful forces in personal finance: compound interest and exponential growth. This financial fable explores how small, consistent contributions can accumulate over a long investment time horizon, why compounding returns become increasingly powerful with time, and how patience and consistency can play a major role in long-term investing and wealth building. Timestamps 00:00 Micah’s Intro 00:29 The Fable — The King’s Foolish Bet 05:25 Modern Day — The Power of Compounding 07:11 Compound Interest & Compounding Returns 08:07 Exponential Growth & the Doubling Effect 08:42 Long-Term Investing & Consistent Contributions 09:40 Conclusion — Building Wealth Over Time 10:44 Micah’s Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also in available in YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  5. Sep 6

    The Flower That Made Men Lose Everything | Tulip Mania & Speculative Bubbles

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. The story of Tulip Mania holds a timeless lesson about speculative bubbles, market psychology and the dangers of chasing get-rich-quick investments. Through Hendrik’s journey, we explore speculative investing, diversification, dollar-cost averaging and broad-market index funds — and why patient, long-term investing can be more powerful than following market hype. Timestamps 00:00 Micah’s Intro 00:29 The Fable — Tulip Mania of 1637 05:10 Modern Day — Chasing Market Hype 07:15 Speculative Bubbles & Market Psychology 07:53 Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) 08:30 Broad-Market Index Funds & Diversification 09:32 The Fable — Tulip Mania Conclusion 10:30 Micah’s Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also available in YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  6. Aug 30

    The Ancient Money Trick Everyone Forgot | Pay Yourself First

    Get cosy round the fire as Grandad Micah tells you another financial fable. Thaddeus thought having plenty meant he was secure — until one dry season taught him the difference between earning money and keeping it. Through an old mountain fable, we explore the Pay Yourself First principle and how budgeting, cash flow management, the 50/30/20 rule, emergency savings, high-yield savings accounts and automated bank transfers can help you build financial security, control spending and break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Timestamps: 00:00 Micah's Intro 00:29 The Fable of Red Birch ridge 05:00 Modern-Day Money & the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle 07:03 Pay Yourself First & Emergency Savings 07:44 The 50/30/20 Budgeting Rule 08:27 Automated Savings & Bank transfers 09:18 Conclusion- Building Financial Security 10:30 Micah's Outro Grandad Micah's Ledger is also available on YouTube. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does NOT constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. I am NOT a financial advisor. Everyone’s financial circumstances are different, so consider your own situation and, where appropriate, seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

  7. Aug 1

    The Flower that Fooled an Entire Nation | Tulip Mania 1637

    ☕ Settle in for a cosy financial story from Grandad Micah's Ledger.This is a dramatised retelling of Tulip Mania, history's first recorded asset bubble in 1637 Dutch Amsterdam. Fuelled by speculative frenzy and unprecedented market liquidity, futures contracts for single Semper Augustus bulbs hit astronomical valuations of 5,000 guilders—enough capital to acquire prime waterfront real estate. Crucially, the extreme market inefficiency was driven by a virus that produced the prized "broken" patterns, meaning investors leveraged everything on diseased assets before a sudden liquidity squeeze triggered total market capitulation and left the trade completely illiquid overnight. 📺 Watch on YouTube Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrandadMicahsLedger   📜 Disclaimer This video provides historical and educational entertainment only and does NOT constitute formal financial or investment advice. Always consult a certified financial advisor before managing your capital.

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Grandad Micah’s Ledger: The Southern Keeper of World Financial History

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    2026
  • Episodes
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