The True Cost of War
We take listeners on an eye-opening exploration of the hidden financial systems that sustain global conflicts — and how each of us, often unknowingly, plays a part.
In the latest episode of What Your Bank Doesn’t Tell You, UMushroom’s co-founders Luba Schoenig and Tonia Zimmermann uncover an uncomfortable truth:
War isn’t just fought with weapons — it’s financed.
From governments and corporations to ordinary taxpayers, money fuels every modern conflict. This episode takes listeners behind the headlines, revealing the hidden financial systems that keep wars running — and the real price we all pay.
The Business of War
Every battle has a balance sheet.
Luba and Tonia break down the staggering costs behind global conflicts, including:
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💰 Over USD 2.4 trillion — the estimated total cost of the Ukraine war.
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🏭 The surge in profits for defense giants like Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics.
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🌍 The long-term economic and environmental damage left behind.
While stock prices rise for a few, inflation, taxes, and uncertainty hit ordinary people hardest.
Who Profits — and Who Pays?
This episode challenges a vital question:
Who profits from conflict, and who bears the cost?
Luba and Tonia expose how defense spending and war financing ripple through economies — creating winners and losers in ways few truly understand.
A Call for Conscious Finance
At UMushroom, the mission has always been clear:
Empower individuals to understand and own their financial choices.
Through this discussion, Luba and Tonia encourage listeners to:
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Follow the money — understand where your investments flow.
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Question traditional banking systems — and the industries they support.
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Invest consciously — align your portfolio with your values.
“Peace on earth starts with understanding where your money goes.”
— Luba Schoenig
🎧 Listen Now
The world of finance and geopolitics is deeply connected — but it doesn’t have to feel out of reach.
👉 Tune in to What Your Bank Doesn’t Tell You: The True Cost of War and discover how awareness, transparency, and smart investing can shape a more peaceful future.
