Inflation, Recession & Retirement Impacts

The Retirement Show: Your Life, Your Money with Scott Sierens

Recent headlines are buzzing with talk of inflation, recession, and their potential impact on your retirement plans. Should you be concerned? In this episode, Scott takes you through a comprehensive breakdown of these headlines and what they truly mean for your financial future.

By understanding how inflation, recession, and Social Security interplay, you can better navigate the complexities of retirement planning and enjoy financial confidence in your golden years. Join us to learn why Scott encourages listeners to focus on crafting a comprehensive retirement income strategy rather than getting caught up in sensational headlines.

Here’s what we’ll tackle in today’s show:

• Understanding the fundamentals of inflation and its relationship with interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
• Gain insight into economic indicators that impact recession predictions and the overall health of the economy.
• Learn how Social Security cost-of-living adjustments are calculated and discover strategies to optimize your benefits.
• The importance of a well-rounded retirement strategy that considers market fluctuations, inflation, and your unique financial goals.

Links From Today's Show:

U.S. Inflation Rate

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_inflation_rate#:~:text=US%20Inflation%20Rate%20is%20at,in%20price%20over%20a%20year

Effective Federal Funds Rate

https://ycharts.com/indicators/effective_federal_funds_rate

U.S. Unemployment Rate

https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_unemployment_rate

USA Today Article about Recession https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/10/recession-or-soft-landing-2023/70555621007/

USA Today Article about SS https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/08/10/2024-social-security-cola-estimate-unchanged/70565924007/