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Even if you are living a blessedly social media-free lifestyle, you have probably noticed a trend recently (and over the past few years): life has gotten a lot more expensive. (Yes, even beyond the crazy-high egg prices that are starting to seem “normal.”) The unfortunate reality is that this isn’t really an anomaly. We’re going to experience many, many more inflationary ebbs and flows in our lifetime, and while it’s ideal when policy changes can help mitigate it, it’s in our best interest to prepare for the inevitable. That means keeping a nimble budget and savings plan — but also making sure the bulk of your money is working harder than inflation. To that end, we're really proud to share that we have been working on a new series that sits down with actual financial planners and asks the real questions you've been sending in. In this latest video, the planners are giving the level-headed advice we all need to hear when it comes to inflation: it’s inevitable, so how do you plan for it? While it’s so easy to get caught up in anxiety-inducing headlines about inflation, there are a few key things to keep in mind: -Investing is a long game, and focusing on short-term market fluctuations is only going to be an exercise in frustration. -Inflation could mean good things for your portfolio returns in the long run. -We all have different levels of risk tolerance — but hoarding cash is a surefire way to not outpace inflation. Watch the full video for a deeper dive!