Basics
What is Inflation?
Prices rising over time, making your money worth less
Full Explanation
When inflation is high, $100 buys less stuff than it did last year. The stock market is one of the best ways to protect against inflation since companies can raise their prices too.
Pro Tip
The Fed targets 2% annual inflation. Above that, they raise interest rates to slow things down.
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