Tag: Inflation

  • 401(k) Down? Blame Facebook

    401(k) Down? Blame Facebook

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    Ryan Graves, CFA
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    Facebook (I still refuse to call it Meta) has had a rough few months. Its stock has fallen over 40% since November. That is a phenomenal drop, especially for a company in the top ten of the S&P 500 Index. The size of Facebook and its plummet have helped drag the S&P 500 Index down…

  • Your Guide to Talking About Inflation

    Your Guide to Talking About Inflation

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    Ryan Graves, CFA
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    Inflation is on everyone’s mind at the moment. Many are unfamiliar with how this particular bout of inflation came about or how bad it could get. Or worse, some people know just enough to sound like they know what they are talking about on the subject. In this post, I will look at each of…

  • Inflation Rates Are Rising: What You Need to Know

    Inflation Rates Are Rising: What You Need to Know

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    Ryan Graves, CFA
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    Inflation seems to be all the rage today with traditional and financial media, and for a good reason. Globally, inflation rates have increased significantly over 2021. Inflation rates are running higher for consumers than in over a generation, and that has many people asking: How does inflation work? Should I be concerned about inflation? What…