Inflation Explained: What It Is and How It's Measured

Inflation is the tendency for goods and services to get more expensive over time, and Ryan explains exactly how it is measured using the Consumer Price Index. One of the most useful clarifications in this episode is what lower inflation actually means: prices are still rising, just more slowly. They do not fall back to where they were, which is why groceries still feel expensive even after inflation cools.Ryan also explains the wage-price spiral, the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target, and why some inflation is actually considered healthy for a growing economy. If the news coverage of inflation has ever left you more confused than informed, this episode gives you a clear framework to make sense of it.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!