Ep 71: Inflation Expectations & Implications On Your Investments & Retirement

2021-04-22

Your money today will buy less next year. This decline is due to inflation, which is often believed to be the silent killer for a retirement income portfolio over time. After all the 4% spending rule had it's worst result starting in 1966 -- a time when inflation began to rise and peaked in the 1970s while economic growth was choppy at best. Might the future resemble this difficult time? Hear Kevin answer a listener question on inflation and whether the high levels of government spending and rising deficits are likely to lead to high inflation. And,...

Your money today will buy less next year. This decline is due to inflation, which is often believed to be the silent killer for a retirement income portfolio over time.

After all the 4% spending rule had it's worst result starting in 1966 -- a time when inflation began to rise and peaked in the 1970s while economic growth was choppy at best. Might the future resemble this difficult time?

Hear Kevin answer a listener question on inflation and whether the high levels of government spending and rising deficits are likely to lead to high inflation. And, if so, what changes should be made to your planning and investing strategy?

Timestamps:

1:07 - Dan’s Question About Inflation

2:53 - Fundamentals Of Inflation

10:00 - What Can We Expect?

13:09 - Why Inflation Has Been Low In Recent Years

16:51 - Measuring Inflation

24:05 - Closing Thoughts

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