The Money Farm Team

What Inflation Rate Should I Use For Retirement Planning?

When budgeting for retirement, financial gurus recommend considering a 3% yearly inflation rate. That is, in fact, a greater rate than the government has calculated in recent years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) by tracking monthly average prices of consumer goods. The CPI is defined as “a measure […]

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Is 0 Inflation Good?

Regardless of whether the Mack bill succeeds, the Fed will have to assess if it still intends to pursue lower inflation. We evaluated the costs of maintaining a zero inflation rate and found that, contrary to prior research, the costs of maintaining a zero inflation rate are likely to be considerable and permanent: a continued […]

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