
The Fed Makes $100B+ Per Year But Can't Keep a Single Dollar
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 13:37
The Federal Reserve makes over $100 billion in profit every year, but here's the catch: they can't keep a single penny of it. In this episode, Emma Reid breaks down the Fed's surprising business model and where all that money actually goes.
Most people think the Fed just prints money and sets interest rates. But Emma reveals how the Federal Reserve actually operates like a massive, profitable business that's legally required to give away every dollar it makes.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• Why the Fed sent $76.3 billion back to the Treasury in 2023 (and how this helps reduce your tax burden)
• How member banks a...