Inflation is one of the unseen forces of personal finance. It’s everywhere and it has a direct impact on your money in more ways than one. Today we’re going to look at inflation and how to keep it in mind as you build wealth for your future.

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Inflation

Inflation is one of those things that we’re vaguely aware of, but which idiots like me constantly say that you should beware of. Sometimes I can feel like one of those apocalyptic preachers with the sandwich board – INFLATION IS NIGH!

Like most things though, we need to understand inflation first, so we can know what, if anything, to do about it. And that’s why you’re here…

Resources mentioned in this episode

Website: Bank of England, Inflation

Website: Office for National Statistics

Podcast: Investing in retirement, with Abraham Okusanya

Book: Beyond the 4% Rule (Amazon affiliate link)

Podcast: How much is enough?

App: Envision Your Money

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