Since inflation has been tame in recent years, it’s easy to forget about it’s violent impact. Yet, TIPs bonds can protect your cash from rising inflation.
Perfect Investment to Protect Cash From Inflation
One of President Reagan’s (1981-1989) political challenges was combating the rampant inflation of the time. He entered office after record levels of inflation!
Here are the inflation rates from 1975 to 1986:
Year Average Inflation
1986 1.91%
1985 3.55%
1984 4.30%
1983 3.22%
1982 6.16%
1981 10.35%
1980 13.58%
1979 11.22%
1978 7.62%
1977 6.50%