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Inflation is running at its highest rate in over 40 years, and everyone wants to know how to make the best financial decisions in periods of high inflation. Unfortunately, we’ve seen some misguided, misleading, and BAD inflation advice out there. In this episode, we’ll react to some of the most horrible advice we’ve seen and tell you how to do things the right way.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What causes inflation
  • If inflation can be good or bad
  • What makes this period of high inflation unique
  • How to make the best financial decisons during these unique times

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