Inflation - The Hidden Tax

Saw this and smiled a little bit.

 

But the likely result isn't as funny.

Inflation is a tax on capital and it slowly eats away at your portfolio.  It also takes a chunk out of your wallet. 

With the printing presses running in Washington, how can you tell if things are getting more expensive?  It isn't a trick question, you simply compare prices with what they used to be.

 

 

While it is something to watch, I'm not hearing much concern.  What about you?

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