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Economic Update - Bonds, Inflation, and Supply Issues

Nov 19, 2021

There’s been plenty of economic news over the past few weeks so let’s talk about what’s happening and how it can affect your planning. From the Federal Reserve’s plan for bonds, inflation numbers, and supply chain issues, we’ll get Joel’s thoughts on what it all means.

 

Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/podcast-episode-227-economic-update-bonds-inflation-and-supply-issues/ 

 

What we discuss in this episode: 

1:01 – Tapering the pace of bond purchases

4:13 – Why interest rates go up

5:43 – Do you have mutual funds in your bonds?

6:57 – Supply chain issues and inflation

8:35 – Mailbag question on buying a boat

10:21 – Mailbag question on planning for a grandchild

13:00 – How the process usually works for people