It's a dreaded word in investing… Inflation. If you’ve felt the cost of living pinch, you’ll be no stranger to the corrosive effect of inflation on your finances. But what actually is it? How does it work? Why does it change?

In this episode we explain everything you need to know about inflation, importantly, how you can use it to your benefit.

We cover:

What is Inflation and why is it so harmful?
How to avoid losing money to inflation: have it working in a way that beats it.
3 ways to take advantage of inflation.

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