Inflation

Inflation Is Changing Everything: The Good, The Bad, and What No One Tells You

Mar 26 2025

People love to complain about inflation, but it isn’t some evil force out to drain your bank account. It’s a natural part of the economy, sometimes helpful, sometimes brutal, and almost al...

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2026 Social Security COLA Projection Dips After Inflation Slows

Mar 20 2025

This October, the SSA will determine the new cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) by comparing the CPI-W data from July, August, and September of 2025 to the same data from 2024....

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The 'Concerning Trends' in Retirement Now

Mar 16 2025

Americans are less satisfied with their life in retirement and cite inflation and higher healthcare costs as just two of the problems they're facing....

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Health

Tired Of Inflation?: These 20 Things Are (Mostly) Immune To Rising Prices

Mar 13 2025

Prices keep climbing, and there’s no end in sight. Groceries, rent, gas, everything costs more, and budgets are feeling the squeeze. It’s easy to wonder if anything still holds steady. A r...

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Why “unretirement” may be the fate of so many Canadians

Mar 13 2025

Economic uncertainty, inflation and the decline of workplace pensions have left growing numbers of seniors unable to leave their jobs. The post Why “unretirement” may be the fate of so man...

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Pensions

How to Retire Early During Periods Of High Inflation (Like I Did)

Mar 10 2025

Retiring early sounds amazing until you realize everything is getting more expensive. Some people panic, convinced inflation makes early retirement impossible. That thinking is wrong. It’s not i...

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Early Retirement

How to Help Shield Your Retirement From Inflation

Mar 07 2025

Picking the right investments at the right time can help ensure inflation won't flatten your retirement savings. Here are some tips....

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Personal chefs serve up options amid food inflation

Feb 25 2025

Hiring a personal chef could be a fun and smart money move as food inflation spices up restaurant and grocery prices....

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Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) — What You Need to Know

Feb 22 2025

Here's how TIPS works and whether it's a better deal than nominal bonds or other inflation-protected bonds like I Bonds. The post Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) — What You Need t...

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Entertainment Inflation: 20 Activities That Are Now Too Expensive

Feb 22 2025

Remember when a night at the movies or a round of mini-golf didn’t feel like a luxury purchase? Those days are gone. Everything fun now comes with a price tag that makes you double-check your ba...

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Are You Ready for More Inflation?

Feb 19 2025

Are you ready for life to get more expensive? The January 2025 CPI report indicated inflation has ticked up. The year-over-year CPI is at 3%. That’s exactly what I chose ... Read more The post A...

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25 Creative Side Hustles That Make $12,000 a Month (Some Are Remote)

Feb 18 2025

Making money isn’t about grinding away at a 9-to-5, waiting for a raise that barely keeps up with inflation. The real game is figuring out how to make cash flow on your terms. Many people have t...

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Can a Gold IRA Counter Sticky Inflation for Retirement?

Feb 18 2025

Gold is soaring. Here's how to add a gold IRA or ETF to your portfolio in order to hedge against inflation and volatility. But retirees should tread carefully....

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Ira

How Investors Can Win The Inflation Race

Feb 14 2025

Bad: stubborn price increases. Surprisingly good these days: Your ability to outrun them....

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How Inflation Is Impacting Retirees in 2025

Feb 12 2025

January's CPI report shows inflation is running hotter than the Fed would like, at 3%. That's hard on retirees. Is Social Security keeping up?...

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You’re More FI Than You Think

Feb 04 2025

With inflation taking a big chunk out of everyone’s paycheques, it seems like becoming financially independent is becoming increasingly hopeless. But have you considered that you may already be ...

millennial-revolution.com

Retirement Challenges in 2025: Market Volatility, Inflation and Social Security

Feb 04 2025

Inflation, uncertain markets and a limited Social Security COLA are among the financial hurdles for retirees in 2025....

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Inflation-induced cutbacks? Not for Fido

Jan 24 2025

Petflation has the zoomies, outpacing overall inflation by 1.7% over the past 5 years. Empower data shows that, on average, Americans spent $318 a month on their pets last year....

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How COVID Inflation Spike Hit the Disability Community

Jan 18 2025

People with disabilities make all kinds of purchases most workers never need. They might have to buy a wheelchair, build an access ramp, or take cabs because they can’t drive. People with hearin...

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The Hidden Upside of Inflation: How to Make It Work for You

Jan 18 2025

When you hear about inflation, your first thought probably isn’t, “Oh great, how can this work to my advantage?” After all, inflation has a reputation for eroding purchasing power an...

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Unexpected Ways Inflation Impacts Your Life: What You Should Know

Dec 28 2024

Inflation might sound like a dry economic term or a mere financial concept, but it sneaks into our everyday lives in surprising ways. You may think it only affects big-ticket items or the stock market...

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Americans Resolving to be ‘Practical’ Financially in 2025

Dec 18 2024

Fidelity’s 16th Annual Resolutions Study finds unexpected expenses and inflation are top…...

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Expenses

INFLATION untamed … good or bad for stocks? 241215

Dec 15 2024

Episode 459: Inflation numbers keep coming in higher than “expected”. The Fed will likely not cut rates as much as anticipated in 2025. The Market hasn’t been happy about that. Beyon...

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Gen X Planning to Retire Later Due to Caregiving and Inflation

Dec 06 2024

New study from IRALOGIX examines challenges of managing withdrawals; finds half of…...

401kspecialistmag.com

Advisers Share What They and Their Clients Are Thankful For

Nov 28 2024

From pie to growing retirement accounts to moderating inflation, financial advisers and their clients have much to be happy about this Thanksgiving....

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Accounts

Two withdrawal strategies: Fixed-Dollar plus Inflation and Fixed % of Portfolio

Nov 24 2024

Hi all. I’ve been reading about different withdrawal strategies when making the leap to retirement. It seems there is the “4% Rule,” which suggests withdrawing 4% in year one and adj...

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Withdrawals

Portfolio

Scared To Spend? (You’re Not Alone)

Nov 21 2024

It’s hard to spend money in retirement. I get it. I’ve been there. That paycheck has stopped, inflation is rampant, and you’re afraid your money may run out before you […] The...

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TIPS vs. I-Bonds: Which to Use for Inflation Protection in Your Portfolio

Oct 15 2024

Inflation is a major risk for investors, especially those investing in fixed-income investments such as bonds. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) ... Read more...

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Portfolio

Bonds

Social Security COLA drops as inflation cools

Sep 25 2024

But over the last four years, the COLA has fully protected retirees. The inflation data for August gives us a pretty good idea about the likely magnitude of Social Security’s cost-of-living adju...

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Tech’s Next Bull Run: Time to Ride the Post-Fed Wave?

Sep 23 2024

This week, all eyes are on the Fed’s Core PCE inflation report, which is expected to guide markets after last ... Read more...

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Presidential Election, Interest Rates Top Investor Concerns for Next Decade

Sep 10 2024

Investors in the Janus Henderson report also cited concerns over inflation, stock market…...

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Why You Must Adjust for Inflation in Long-Term Planning

Aug 25 2024

Inflation is real, and it'll have a serious impact on your life. You have to be sure you're planning for inflation when building a nest egg. The post Why You Must Adjust for Inflation in Long-Term Pla...

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Inflation Is on the Way Out, But High Prices Make Life Seem “Unaffordable”

Aug 19 2024

The public dialogue about the economy seems to confuse “inflation” with “high prices.”…...

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Falling inflation figures could mean an even smaller Social Security COLA in 2025

Aug 16 2024

The next few weeks will be critical as the COLA is determined on the average inflation rate in the third quarter — July, August and September — versus the average third-quarter inflation a...

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Got a Hot Rate on a Money Market Account? Think Again

Jul 29 2024

After taxes and inflation, the real return you get may not be as good as you think. Here's another approach to consider: fixed deferred annuities....

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Taxes

Annuities

How Much Does Inflation Affect Retirees?

Jul 26 2024

For several years before the pandemic, everyone became complacent about an inflation rate hovering reliably around 2 percent. We were jolted from our torpor by the COVID spike in inflation to nearly 9...

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How Much

What Is Social Inflation, and How Does It Impact the Rising Costs of Medical Malpractice Insurance?

Jul 12 2024

By Max Schloemann, Guest Writer Social inflation in the United States continues to intensify and bear influence on liability-based industries. This cultural shift toward more extravagant claims and in...

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Insurance

How Does Inflation Impact Retirement?

Jul 03 2024

Though the rate of inflation has decreased over the past two years from a high of 9%, many consumers are still worried about rising prices. This is especially true for retirees, who don't have the abi...

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How Did Older Households React to Inflation?

Jul 03 2024

Preserving consumption in the short-term means less resources for the future. We just released a study that introduces behavioral responses when looking at the effect of inflation on consumption and w...

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How Do Older Households React to Inflation?

Jul 03 2024

Thebrief’skey findings are: Without any behavioral response, high inflation generally harms older households by reducing their consumption and wealth. But new survey data show that people do res...

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Ask a Financial Pro: Inflation Seems to Be Eating Away at My Future Spending Power. How Do I Plan for Inflation in Retirement?

Jul 03 2024

The key to beating inflation in retirement is to account for it and incorporate it into your plan....

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Spending

Third Quarter Finance Tips to Turn Things Around

Jun 25 2024

In mid-2024, Americans are still facing high inflation and high interest rates. And they are saving less and spending less. According to data from the Commerce Department, “The personal saving r...

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Savings

Spending

16 Legit Remote Side Hustles [Up to $15k/month]

Jun 24 2024

Around 54% of working Americans have a side hustle to make extra income. We can’t say we’re surprised to hear this. Between slow wage growth and rising inflation rates, taking on a side hu...

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Income

Side Hustle

Inflation Hurts Both Near Retirees and Retirees – Here’s How

Jun 18 2024

Impact depends on sources of income, asset holdings, and the amount of fixed-rate debt. In June 2022, U.S. inflation peaked at 8.9 percent – a dramatically high level after nearly three decades ...

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Plan Sponsors Lean on Fixed Income, Inflation Protection to Boost Retirement Readiness

Jun 05 2024

DC plan sponsors are making changes to their benefits to set workers up for retirement…...

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Income

How Does Inflation Impact Near Retirees and Retirees?

Jun 04 2024

Thebrief’skey findings are: High inflation generally harms older households, but the impact varies by retirement status and wealth. Retirees are hurt more than near retirees because, outside of ...

crr.bc.edu

Social Security COLA: Projected 2025 Payments Tick up on Latest Inflation Data

Jun 03 2024

Social Security COLA: Projected 2025 Payments Tick up on Latest Inflation Data...

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Inflation Is Pushing Many Older Americans Into ‘Un-Retirement’

Jun 03 2024

Inflation Is Pushing Many Older Americans Into ‘Un-Retirement’...

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The Expense That’s Covertly Boosting Your Personal Inflation Rate

May 17 2024

A common expense that isn't included in the Consumer Price Index increased rapidly the last few years....

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