Tag: Inflation
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7 Ways You Can Adjust Your Financial Planning Annually
A pivotal piece of learning from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic was that one must be prepared for any eventuality. Financially challenging times are particularly hard for people who believe in the concept of living from one paycheck to another, without any major savings. While most people long for financial freedom, not many realize the importance of savings ... -
6 Things You Should Know About Investing in Long-Term Bonds
Bonds are one of the most secure investments you can make. However, this $43.1 trillion market (as estimated in 2019), inclusive of multiple securities, complex rules, and varying yields, can often be overwhelming for many investors. But the importance of including bonds in your overall portfolio is indisputable. According to experts, the ratio of bonds ... -
Here’s Why Retirees Must Protect Themselves from Inflation
If you recall your childhood, you will realize how a couple of dollars of pocket money had a greater purchasing power back then than it has now. The cost of living has been increasing steeply over the years, with an average of around 3% every year in the last few decades. This may appear to ... -
Top Six Reasons to Delay Claiming Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are undoubtedly one of the steadiest and most stable sources of income in retirement. But it is important to understand that these benefits work in combination with other sources of income, dividends, and interests that you earn. They are also taxable. The most alarming aspect of Social Security that most people are ...