Monthly Archives: April 2022

FEATURE

Are There Investment Opportunities as a Result of Inflation? (Ep. 26)



Many Americans are feeling the effects of inflation in the market. What can you do with your money right now to help combat inflation now and in the future?

There may be investment opportunities available now as a result of inflation to give you an edge in this market.

In this episode, Greg DuPont and John McConnell share some tactics that may be able to help you offset, and potentially beat inflation with your investing. Greg and John explain that there may be some ticking time bombs that you should watch out for and share how you can address inflation within your portfolio.

Greg and John discuss:

  • Tactics for investing to combat rising inflation rates
  • The rule of 72 and how it relates to investing with inflation in mind
  • Whether you should scale back your spending now
  • The ticking time bomb inside of conservative and moderate portfolios
  • And more!

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Is Inflation Going to Get Worse? (Ep. 25)

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About our guest:

John is passionate about sharing the truth around retirement planning. He started his career at Morgan Stanley and progressed into a long-term care and disability brokerage firm. He was later recruited by MetLife as one of six product specialists throughout the country. John was then sought out by one of the country’s largest distributors of retirement solutions before returning to his true calling of helping retirees navigate this unusual time that we now live in.


FEATURE

Is Inflation Going to Get Worse? (Ep. 25)



Have you wondered what is happening with the rising cost of gas, groceries, and many other basic necessities?

Inflation is an economic reality, and it does need to be a part of your plans moving forward. 

In this episode, Greg DuPont and John McConnell explain what is happening with inflation in today’s economy. Greg and John share the impact that COVID has had economically, but with new measures getting put into place, can deflation happen in a sustainable way, or could we potentially see a recession, much like the ‘08 crisis?

Greg and John discuss:

  • Is Inflation worse than deflation?
  • Will the US be able to maintain the value of our currency?
  • The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on American inflation rates
  • What is really happening with inflation in the USA
  • And more

Connect with Gregory DuPont:

Connect with John McConnell:

About our guest:

John is passionate about sharing the truth around retirement planning. He started his career at Morgan Stanley and progressed into a long-term care and disability brokerage firm. He was later recruited by MetLife as one of six product specialists throughout the country. John was then sought out by one of the country’s largest distributors of retirement solutions before returning to his true calling of helping retirees navigate this unusual time that we now live in.