Rising prices are scaring investors. Here’s how inflation works, how it affects investments like stocks and funds and how to protect your money. RELATED:
Americans are paying more for everything from rental cars to hotels this spring due to pent-up demand for travel, which has been juiced by extra cash from stimulus checks.
But rising inflation won’t just weigh on your travel budget or your shopping bills. It could also affect your investments.
» Subscribe to USA TODAY:
» Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:
» USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR.
Inflation= working more for same pay(your$ is worth less)