Inflation Creeping into Personal Finances

If you have a balance on a credit card or an adjustable rate mortgage, you might be noticing changes in your payments. Higher interest rates are rippling through the personal finance landscape, and it doesn’t look like that trend will change anytime soon. 

The Federal Reserve plans to keep raising short-term interest rates to help manage inflation, which is at its highest level in 40 years. You’re likely seeing the effects of inflation when buying gas or groceries, and you’ll notice it if you are shopping for a new or used car.

The Federal Reserve’s job is to control inflation. By raising interest rates, the Fed hopes to slow spending, bringing down consumer prices.

Time will tell whether higher interest rates will prompt us to consider changes to your portfolio. Remember, your overall strategy considers that there will be transition periods in the economy.

In the meantime, you may want to look adjust your budget to account for the general price increases that you see around you. Having a strong financial plan is paramount in times like these.

If you have any questions about inflation or interest rates, please reach out. We’re always here to help put things into perspective and help you make smart financial decisions.

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