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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.
2022 Social Security COLA Falling Well Short of Inflation
Average monthly benefit check trails inflation rate by 46%, The Senior Citizens League reports
Institutional Investors Predict ‘Inevitable’ Recession for 2023
A Natixis Investment Managers survey found a heavy majority of institutions are bracing themselves for a recession in the new year
Why Investors are ‘Terrified’ About Retirement Savings
Studies find Americans are increasingly worried about their retirement readiness and account savings due to potential recession concerns
Only One 2022 Financial Concern Tops ‘Having Enough Income in Retirement’
Lincoln Financial Group research shows only inflation worries Americans more this year when it comes to their finances
Competing for those 401k Dollars: Rising Consumer Costs
Increasing costs for housing, automobiles and groceries coupled with surges in consumer credit card and student loan debt put increased pressure on 401k participants
Protecting Retirement Portfolios in a Bear Market
Inflation worries have reached retirement portfolios, but there are ways to mitigate risk
‘Doomscrolling’ Not Helping Nervous Retirement Investors
Wells Fargo study finds 29% would cash out their 401k or IRA investments to cover immediate expenses if they could do so without tax penalties
Survey Says Few Americans Achieving Retirement Planning Goals
A Thrivent survey found financial concerns like inflation and future healthcare expenses are impacting people's level of retirement readiness
Veteran Advisor Lists Top Solutions to Fight Inflation
Inflation worries have dominated the thoughts of near-retirees and retirees, but with the right preparation and offerings, Equitable Advisors’ Jody D’Agostini shows how they can weather the storm
Americans Point to Inflation for Lack of Retirement Savings
New Bankrate report finds inflation and other reasons are keeping Americans away from contributing to their retirement goals