THE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE INFLATION REALLY TAKES OFF
Welcome to our latest issue. It continues to be a challenging time for many of our clients, their families, their employees and the wider business community. During this time, we hope you’re staying safe.
This issue was written prior to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presenting the second UK Budget of 2021 on Wednesday 27 October. We will look at the key announcements
included in the Chancellor’s red box in the next issue. Inside, ‘How can I protect my money from inflation?’ is a question that many people may be asking themselves right now. In the current economic climate, rising inflation is becoming a concern for people with savings and investments. The effect means you’re potentially earning less money due to your hard-earned cash becoming worth less as time goes by. The negative impact of inflation upon the real value of an investor’s portfolio will be a concern, particularly for the older generation with not enough investments, who may live mostly or entirely off their savings and pensions. On page 04 we consider five questions you should ask yourself before inflation takes off.
