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Inflation
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Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises over time, reducing the purchasing power of money. It means that each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services than before. Inflation is usually measured as an annual percentage and can result from increased demand (demand-pull), higher production costs (cost-push), or expansion of the money supply. Moderate inflation is normal in a growing economy, but high or unpredictable inflation can hurt savings, investments, and overall economic stability, while deflation (the opposite) can also be harmful.
Just 28% of Micro Businesses Offer a Retirement Plan
A Capital Group report finds that small businesses were likely to cite cost as a critical factor for avoiding retirement plans
How Bad Inflation is Hurting Retirement Saving: By the Numbers
Two new surveys share troubling findings about how much rising inflation has caused Americans to cut back or even stop saving for retirement
Financial Confidence Remains Low Despite Smaller Recession Fears
While four in 10 say the U.S. is in a financial crisis, just 36% believe their finances could endure a recession, finds Nationwide
Six in Ten Women Anticipate a Financial Crisis in 2023
Nationwide research finds close to half of women have a strategy in place to protect their financial assets from a recession
Financial Advisors Are Changing How They’re Investing in Retirement
A 2023 outlook report by Ernst & Young lists how financial advisors can help their investor clients navigate the uncertain market
U.S. Economy Heading Towards Recession: Natixis
New research from Natixis Investment Managers finds the U.S. is either moving into a recession, or may already be in one
More Women Concerned on Ability to Retire than Men
A Mercer study finds the ability to retire is the second-highest concern from women, compared to placing fifth for men
Participants Increased Savings Despite Uncertainty in 2022
A preview of Vanguard’s upcoming research in June finds participants remained resilient in their retirement savings throughout last year
70% of Advisors Find Inflation is No Match for Small Plan Retirement
New research from Vestwell finds a majority of advisors surveyed said inflation has not impacted retirement for small business plans
Over Half of Investors Plan to Work in Retirement
Research from the Nationwide Retirement Institute finds investors believe they will need to work during retirement to reach necessary income