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Inflation: the enemy of Cash

Posted on:  10 Mar 2011    Posted in:  News

Can you remember using this stamp back in 1982? At the time, the cost to post a letter was 24c. Now it’s 60c – more than double the cost, in less than 30 years! This simple comparison shows  the power of inflation.

 Are you holding a large portion of your investments in cash? Happy with your interest rate?

Inflation is the increase in the level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. The current Australian inflation rate is about 2.7%. This figure represents the erosion in the purchasing power of your money….so subtract this figure from your current cash interest rate to get your real return in a twelve month period.   

Inflation varies constantly due to market conditions both domestically and internationally. Depending on your personal circumstances, a well diversified portfolio for your superannaution, pension and other investments is the only way to combat inflation. 

As always – talk to us for further information and a discussion about diversifying your portfolio. 

 

 

 

 

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