In Brief: How can you ensure your money is protected from rising inflation? #InvestmentInsight
Thursday, 08 April 2021
With cash savings, a penny saved is a penny earned. But thanks to inflation, over time, the value of the penny saved could be much less than when it was earned. When looking at investments, always focus on what is the real return or the return net of inflation.
Over longer periods, well-managed investments usually grow by more than cash. Even if inflation isn’t a worry right now, you should still factor it into your investing strategy. Here we explain in simple terms how to beat inflation.
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