If your sole goal is to beat inflation, you should only invest in stocks long-term.
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How to protect your nest egg from inflation
Key inflation readings soared above 5% this spring, with prices rising on everything from food to metals to transportation. No one can say with certainty whether we're in for a prolonged period of high inflation or a short one due to pandemic-induced issues like supply chain problems.
