Article

Are the Prices Right? Understanding Inflation

Understanding Inflation: A Student of the Market Special Edition

Inflation touches everyone’s purchasing power. This Student of the Market Special Edition is designed to answer questions you might have about the current inflation challenge.  This presentation also provides:

  • inflation trends in the past
  • 4 potential reasons inflation is rising
  • data insight into portfolio performance during inflationary periods
August 24, 2021
Understanding Inflation: A Student of the Market Special Edition
Important Disclosure: Content on our website and in our newsletters is for informational purposes only. The information provided may (or may not) directly apply to your situation. We recommend that readers work directly with a professional advisor when making decisions in the context of their specific situation.

Other content you may like

  • Inflation: The Nemesis of Every Retiree

    Inflation: The Nemesis of Every Retiree

    June 3, 2024
    Even though the rising costs of goods and services can erode the purchasing power of your retirement savings, with proactive planning and smart strategies, its impact can be mitigated. Included are ideas for several areas of your finances that can possibly be adjusted.
    Read this Article
  • Strong Valley financial advisors Chris Conner, Adam Tirapelle, Jason Rankin and Kyle Trippel sit down for a podcast.

    First Half Market Recap - Mid-Quarter Roundtable 2025Q2 - Highlight 1

    June 25, 2025
    The team reviews 2025: April’s sharp sell-off, a full rebound, bond gains, commodities drift, and the round-trip from panic. They frame volatility as a reminder that diversification—not hot-stock chasing—carries retirees safely through headline storms.
    Read this Article
  • What's Driving the Market

    Podcast Highlight - Predictions: Two Steps Forward and One Step Back

    March 13, 2023
    The team is pretty much in agreement that 2023 is going to be up and down during this interplay between inflation and interest rate hikes. There’s also an expectation for bonds. And they discuss how Market Volatility affects investors and how the Risk Tolerance tool can help.
    Read this Article
  • a collection of hand weights, a water bottle, tape measure, apple and calculator.

    Planning to Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

    January 23, 2026
    Are you curious about how to make New Year’s resolutions stick? Don’t let past mistakes hold you back! Go ahead and make those goals and explore strategies to achieve lasting success this year. Learn tips to overcome common obstacles in order to turn your goals into achievements.
    Read this Article
  • The link you have selected is located on another server. The linked site contains information that has been created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of this organization. We do not endorse, approve, certify, or control any linked websites, their sponsors, or any of their policies, activities, products, or services. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained therein. Visitors to any linked websites should not use or rely on the information contained therein until they have consulted with an independent financial professional. Please click “Continue to Link” to leave this website and proceed to the selected site.
    phone-handset