Inflation is Bad. Is Deflation Better?
Listen to President Tim Russell and Pastor Drew Gysi explore this topic here. Many of us have felt the pain of inflation in our wallets as we go to the grocery store or pay for other consumer goods. Many of
How to Survive the Rising Cost of Living
If you'd like to listen to President Tim Russell, CFP® and Pastor Drew Gysi discuss this topic, click here. Psalm 20:6-8 (ESV) - “Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he will
The Power of the Consumer
In recent months, consumer confidence has been falling. A confident consumer can be a powerful ally in an economy. But when the consumer starts to have questions, we can measure consumer confidence in everything
Is Inflation Peaking?
One lesser-known indicator is called the Baltic Dry Index. You see it in prices at the grocery store and the gas station. You feel it in your monthly budget. So why don’t the financial
Mixed Signals on Inflation
What to know as markets look forward. Are you having a tough time keeping track of inflation's mixed signals? You’re not alone. Consumer prices in July climbed at their fastest rate since August 2008.
Inflation & the Real Rate of Return
Is your money gaining or losing purchasing power? The real rate of return is an important personal finance concept to understand. It’s the rate of return on your investments after inflation. The real rate
Inflation Outlook for 2021
Is the Fed ahead or behind in its monetary policy regarding inflation? As our nation continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19, one economic trend has been capturing news attention as of late.
Inflation Can Be a Scary Word
There are compelling reasons to adopt a wait-and-see approach. Inflation can be a scary word for people who are retired. It’s code for “prices are going up, but my income may stay the same.”
Investing During Periods of Inflation
What does inflation mean for your investments? In August of 2020, the Fed announced that it is willing to allow inflation to run higher than normal in order to support the labor market and
Economic Predictions: What Lies Ahead?
Here’s what the financial forecast may have in store. It can be easy to overlook the nation’s solid economic fundamentals when the financial media splashes stories every day about an army of amateur traders,