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Inflation Isn’t Dead Yet. How to Protect Your Retirement Income.

December 6, 2024

Rising prices are here to stay. Use these investments to beat the inflation trap.

by Elizabeth O’Brien
Barron’s

For a generation of retirees, inflation was an afterthought. Today, it’s a disquieting threat, lurking like a sea monster that may surface again.

It’s a valid concern. While the Consumer Price Index is down to 2.6%—from a peak of 9% in 2022—inflation may prove tough to keep at bay. Whether President-elect Donald Trump’s policies will reignite price gains remains to be seen. Either way, investors should inflation-proof their portfolios to bolster retirement income.

“It’s not just a bump in the road or a blip,” says Dan Griffith, director of wealth strategy for Huntington Private Bank in North Canton, Ohio. “It’s something you need to plan for.”

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