8/16/24: The Huge Difference Between Inflation and the Inflation Rate

On today's show, we unpack the real story behind the recent 2.9% inflation rate and why it doesn't mean relief from high prices. Plus the implications for your investment portfolio as the Fed considers interest rate cuts. We'll also look at the new trend in AI scams. Then we shift focus to college planning strategies with insights on how to navigate the costs and opportunities of funding higher education and funding your retirement. ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric ----- Links from today’s show: Podcast: Look How Tech-Savvy Crooks Have Become, https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/look-how-tech-savvy-crooks-have-become?_pos=26&_sid=0c8275e1a&_ss=r Webinar: Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?, https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what Become Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets: https://dacfp.com/certification/ ----- Follow Ric on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman ----- Brought to you by: Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee