Series I Saving Bonds provide many of the benefits of TIPS, but may be even more beneficial during times of heightened inflation.

Global stock and bond markets have been tested by inflation many times in the past, and these markets have historically demonstrated their resilience in providing returns higher than inflation over time.

Before worrying too much about runaway prices and the inability to pay the rising costs, we believe it’s important to look at a few underlying factors.

We believe economic inflation is a real risk - the other edge of the sword in contrast to the risk of stock-market volatility that is so often referenced in investment-risk discussions.

Cash management remains vital to both risk mitigation and capital preservation. How can you increase your expected return via cash-like holdings?

Since expected U.S. inflation is now near the long-term target of 2.00%, we think it is reasonable to expect that interest rates will remain near current levels.