"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 This short article will address the topic of inflation, its causes, the effects thereof, and how to safeguard against it. Do not fall victim to inflation, i.e., the government manipulation of your money. Let me explain. I. What Causes Inflation Have you ever heard of the Federal Reserve? Well then you know what causes inflation. The "Fed" is the engine of inflation, by self-admission. But how can that be?, you ask. The "Fed" is a branch .