Inflation is the general rise in prices of goods and services in an Economy over time. When the rate of inflation is high, it can erode the purchasing power of Money, including the funds that people have saved for Retirement. If the returns on a Pension fund do not keep pace with the rate of inflation, the value of the fund can decline in real terms.

For example, if the rate of inflation is 2% per year, then a person who has a pension fund worth $100,000 today will have less purchasing power with that same amount of money in the future. If the rate of inflation remains at 2% per year, then after 10 years, the purchasing power of that $100,000 will be about $81,000 in today’s dollars. This means that the same amount of money will be worth less in the future because of inflation.

To protect against the erosion of purchasing power because of inflation, it is important for pension funds to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets that can generate returns that outpace the rate of inflation. This can help to ensure that the fund maintains its value.

Inflation can impact pension funds, as well as on other investments and savings. Inflation is a measure of the overall increase in prices for goods and services in an economy. When prices rise, the purchasing power of an amount of money decreases. This means that the same amount of money can buy fewer goods or services.

There are several ways that people can try to protect their savings and investments from the impact of inflation. One option is to invest in assets that are expected to grow in value over time, such as stocks or Real Estate. Another option is to diversify one’s investments, which can help to reduce the overall risk of loss because of inflation or other factors. It is also important to consider the rate at which one’s investments are growing compared to the rate of inflation, as this will help to determine the overall impact of inflation on one’s savings and investments.

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I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired