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Ihe best way to get people to talk about economics is to have prices skyrocket. People who worry about inflation aren’t kidding; the problem is real and serious. But what can we do to protect ourselves?
If you are a homeowner, you are doing it unknowingly because one of the safest and surest hedges against inflation is the ownership of real estate. Your “shelter” expense will stay fairly steady even in times of rising prices. The monthly payments on a mortgage don’t change at all.
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